Sitka Community Corner

Sitka voters, if you think you’re too busy to get out and ­vote on Election Day or that your vote "won’t matter anyway,"
­consider that just one vote ...
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Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Sitka and Sitka County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at...

Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Sitka, Alaska!
Want a unique, fun activity for...

 
New Notices Posted 10/08/2008:
Procurement: CANCELLED Request for Proposal #00692002 -- ANC 09-14P -...

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...

Going out to eat in Sitka and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,...

Hey, Sitka! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the resources,...

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Sitka,...

­Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehan­d to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Sitka area and around the State...

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Alaska home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...

Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...

Since this site is all about Sitka, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Welcome to Sitka's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized –...

Nothing says "summer" like ­spending time by the water. S­ur­e­, you cou­ld just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...

It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...

When it comes to snow, there’s more to do with it than just
making snowangels. Skiing – downhill or crosscountry – along with snowboarding
are two great winter activities...

Sitka WhaleFest is a celebration of our diverse and abundant marine mammals population. From mid-September until mid-January, the pristine waters of Sitka Sound are home to...

Alaska Day Festival, Incorporated, was formed as a non-profit organization in 1954, in order to perpetuate the annual celebration of October 18th as Alaska's birthday.The day has...

Sports is meant to be about fun, teamwork, skillbuilding and achievement… NOT endless phone calls, scheduling mix-ups and fundraising hassles. Now AmericanTowns – the online...

It’s the place where you celebrate family gatherings, sleep late on the weekends and pour most of your money into. It’s the place where you live – and the right place has...

Standing in line for tickets is a drag! Whether its a local sports event in the Sitka area, that can’t-miss “reunion” concert halfway across Alaska or the latest kids’...

Finding the right school for your child – then helping them get the most out of their education – produces as much pressure as, oh, say, being asked to host the Oscars ten...

Put down that red pencil and classified section and turbocharge your job search (or for that matter, your quest for the perfect employee) for a job in & around Sitka, Alaska...

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alaska’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

A weekly series of common sense ways to reduce wasteful habits, while saving you time, money and…well, self respect.
Fact#1: In his 2007 State of the Union address,...

Adjustable rates, interest-only, points, no points, prime rates... all that monetary mumbo-jumbo can be overwhelming for most of us. Whether it’s a remodeling job of the home...

Valdez's first museum was established in 1901 by prospector, Joseph Bourke, who put together a small exhibit of curios that was displayed in various Valdez buildings until 1964....

The Pratt Museum is dedicated to the process of education by exploring the natural environment and human experience relative to the Kachemak Bay region of Alaska and its place in...

A world-class museum located in the heart of Alaska’s largest city, the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center began as a public-private partnership to celebrate the 100th...

Alaska's air history is rich and exciting. The Great Land's frontiers were being explored just as the early pilots and explorers were testing the frontiers of flight. It was an...

­­­­­­Happy birthday, America! The 4th of July is one of the most-anticipated holidays of the summer, with food, parades, and of course, fireworks!
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For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. ...

Earth Day (April 22nd)was first officially celebrated in 1970, and
marks the start of the modern environmental movement.But as the global warming crisis grows, no one can afford...

They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day!
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Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish
festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of
slavery, ten...

Despite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,...

Time to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time...

It’s time for spooks and spirits and things that go bump in the night
(probably looking for the last Snickers bar in the Treat bag)! Halloween began
with the ancient Celts,...

Put on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time
of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact
that there are about 47...

January 21 is the official day to commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968].Dr. King was born in Atlanta into a family...

What has four paws, a cold nose and a warm heart? An animal companion, that’s what! If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, consider bypassing the expensive...

What does Veterans Day mean to Sitka and Sitka county, AK?
Veterans
Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I.
Although the war officially...

Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or Chile, you can be thrown in prison for NOT voting? While the consequences aren’t quite so extreme in America, consider the...

In 2007, November 15 has been designated as America Recycles Day. Sure, sorting all those pieces of junk mail and cat food cans isn’t sexy, but consider the positive impact...

Feel like the cold weather has you stuck in your house? Ice
skating is a great excuse to get out and have some fun. Bring your friends and
family to enjoy a day of excitement....