Inspired by the work of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, art students Finn McMahan and Patience Nelson created a poster to celebrate the valley’s natural beauty and to promote conservation. Alaska Litho in Juneau donated the printing of 50 posters. Posters can be purchased for $20 at The Magpie Gallery, The Bookstore and at http://www.takshanuk.com. All proceeds will be donated to Takshanuk Watershed Council whose mission is to provide stewardship of the Chilkat, Chilkoot, and Ferebee river systems. Nelson, 10, said, “We were inspired by Friedensreich Hundertwasser and his nature posters. My favorite part was using all the bright colors and drawing the animals!” Kelleen Adams has been teaching the two students at the Magpie.
University of Alaska Fairbanks student Madeline Andriesen recently completed her senior voice recital. Andriesen studied voice and piano with Haines music teachers Teresa Land and Nancy Nash. Nash was able to watch the performance over Zoom and called it “terrific.” Studying toward a Bachelor of Music Performance and Education, Andriesen has one more year of student teaching at UAF. She plans to continue with vocal performance and attend a graduate program for performance after graduating. “I am grateful to the Haines community who supported me growing up and for all the amazing professors who made this recital possible in a pandemic.”
Brad and Jolanta Ryan and sons Atlin and Elias came to town from Skagway over spring break. They enjoyed catching up with friends, sledding, snowmachining, skiing, snowboarding and playing on local beaches. The boys were thrilled to swim at the Haines pool. Their week-long visit turned into two weeks after the ferry Matanuska was delayed, keeping the family, their dog, truck and snowmachines here.
The Haines Borough Public Library is again offering story time and after-school programs in person. Story time is at 11 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays. Children’s librarian Holly Davis said it’s been a full year since she was able to read stories, sing songs, and make crafts with children and their caregivers. On Monday, 10 children and seven adults attended. The library has re-opened on Fridays.
Krystal Lloyd organized an Easter egg hunt for children on the grounds of the Southeast Alaska State Fair. She reported about 50 children turned out to scoop up almost 1,000 eggs filled with candy, half dollars, Sacagawea coins, and prizes. The Salvation Army and Howsers IGA donated to the event. “We were going to do an egg hunt with my kids and then I thought why not extend it to the entire community,” Lloyd said.
Pool manager Amanda Painter is planning a three-day “Pool Palooza” event May 28-30, with events including live music, yoga, water polo, races, and boating demonstrations with pack rafts and paddle boards. To help out, call Amanda at 907-612-0786.
Do you enjoy local theater but have stage fright? Free training is available now for volunteers to operate the Chilkat Center light and sound board during shows at the center. Age and computer skills are not relevant, said Tod Sebens, who’s offering the training. Call Tod at 907-321-2302 for more information.
The filing period for declarations of candidacy for the Chilkoot Indian Association tribal council is open until June 3. A nominations meeting will be held 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26. Election Day is Aug. 12. Five council seats are open as well as one SEARHC seat.