Open Studio at the high school art room will begin its season on Monday, Oct.10, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and continue through the winter whenever school is in session. Live models are provided. All participants should bring their own supplies and a $2 community education fee. The model fees are shared amongst adult participants who can afford it. All are welcome regardless of age or ability to share the model expense. Some weeks, participants will draw quick gesture poses. Other weeks, they will have one three-hour pose for painting or drawing. For more details, call the Open Studio host, Donna Catotti, at 766-2707. Persons interested in modeling are also encouraged to call Donna.
Mayor Jan Hill was appointed to the Lynn Canal-Icy Strait Advisory Committee to help represent local environmental organizations.
Yuko Hays, assisted by Ed Hays, held two sushi-making classes last Saturday with 10 attendees in each. Each participant left class with six sushi rolls consisting of smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado, and tuna. Wasabi and ginger were also available. She plans to hold two more classes this winter – one during Thanksgiving weekend and another one in January or February.
Tom Heywood and the Arts Council presented Chris Proctor in concert last Thursday at the Chilkat Center, which was a “big success.” The concert, which was held in the lobby, brought in a full house and an enthusiastic audience. Tom says what he likes about the lobby is that it’s an intimate setting. It was Proctor’ssecond time performing in Haines, and Chris Proctor said it was nice to return. Lee Heinmiller helped with the lobby’s new sound system.
Nicole Edwards, whose husband Lee Close used to live in Haines, had a CD release concert for her album, Genre Bender, in Whitehorse last Friday. Eleven people were on stage with her – a backup section, horn section and even puppets. It was close to a full house. It took place at the Yukon Arts Center as part of a larger Women of Music compilation event. Sue Libenson, who described the concert as being very classy and lots of fun, carpooled with Bill Finlay. Other Haines attendees were Gershon and Kerry Cohen, Synde Adams, Bart Henderson, Knikki Cinocco, John Briner and Maggie Stern, who helped Nicole with her hair and makeup. The recorded album included a string quartet from Juneau. Edwards dedicated the concert’s encore to husband Lee.
Tim Huber is scheduled to receive the Disability Advocacy Award from the Southeast Alaska Independent Living organization on Oct. 8 in Juneau. SAIL is presenting the award to Huber, who suffered a stroke a few years ago, for helping himself and other people with disabilities, including by being a role model. His wife Helen and children Aurora and Brandt are scheduled to accompany him to the ceremony.
About 12 people participated in the Peace Walk, in honor of International Peace Day, last Friday. Walkers started out on River Road. At noon in every time zone, people had a moment of silence, said organizer Cindy Buxton. There were also songs and an opportunity for people who wanted to share something to say a few words. The short-notice event was co-sponsored by the Haines hiking group and Haines People For Peace. Cindy said they will try to make it an annual event.
Jeremy Stephens held a gathering for his business proHNS on Sunday. It was an opportunity for his Juneau and Haines employees to meet each other, since most of them work remotely. The lunch featured pizza from Mountain Market. Among the crowd were Meghan Chambers, formerly Garrison, and husband Lucas Chambers. Meghan now lives in Juneau.
Two birthday parties were held last weekend: one at the Senior Center for Daisy Cranston, who turned 97, and one at the Pioneer Bar for Helen Tengs, who turned 90.