Here's a look at what's coming up this week in and around the Chilkat Valley.
Have a meeting, public comment period or something else you think Chilkat Valley residents should know about? Submit it here. We'll publish details of events that are open to all free of charge. If you'd like to see your paid event on this calendar, send a note to [email protected]. |
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Duly Noted: Weddings, birthdays, big moves and more |
(Courtesy/Wesley Verhamme) Abigaile Chainey and Wesley Verhamme exchanged wedding vows at the Klondike Saloon. |
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Wesley Verhamme and Abigail Chainey, now Abigail Verhamme, exchanged vows on the front steps of the fairgrounds’ Klondike Saloon last week. The bride wore a flowing chiffon dress with beading and her mother's veil. As Duly Noted columnist Charlene Jones reports, many of the wedding guests had never experienced the wonders of Southeast Alaska in August, so the couple made sure they did not leave that way. Within hours of getting to Haines, the wedding party was catching Dolly Varden and met Haines’ most popular momma bear and her four cubs at Chilkoot Lake.
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Monday 5 p.m. A Simple Meal, shared food and community connection at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 3rd Ave & Dalton Street. If you’d like to volunteer, sign up here. |
Tuesday Noon Artists’ market at the Fort Seward Art Garden. If you’re an artist looking for a spot, call Audrey at 360-320-9558.
5 p.m. Last day for borough election candidates to drop out, local ballot finalized after assembly meeting.
5:30 p.m. Annual evaluation of borough clerk, Mike Denker, during the personnel committee and committee of the whole meeting of the Haines Borough Assembly. Denker may choose to have the evaluation be a public discussion, or the body may move into executive session to discuss his performance.
6:30 p.m. Regular meeting of the Haines Borough assembly. Among other things, they’ll be discussing a measure that would amend Haines borough code to change how staff are required to settle lawsuits over conditional use permits. They’ll also consider two potential ballot measures: one that would pass an additional 2% sales tax on alcohol and another one that would put a severance tax in place in the borough.
Wednesday 8:45 a.m. First day of school in Klukwan
5 p.m. Volunteer Work Party at the Henderson Community Farm on Allen Road.
Thursday 10:30 a.m. Ports and Harbors advisory committee meeting. The committee will be getting a report on who is behind on their moorage or owes docks and harbors money, an assessment on the Port Chilkoot dock deck, and another on the net mending float. They’ll consider the idea of installing tsunami warning sirens on the Lutak Dock and in Letnikof Cove, a discount for vessel owners who provide proof of current vessel liability insurance, and potential repairs at Letnikof Cove among other things.
5:30 p.m. Haines Dolphins swim team kick off. Join organizers for a Q&A and registration at the Haines school cafeteria, grab a slice of pizza too.
Friday 10 a.m. Lingít language listening hour open to all skill levels and ages. Listen to an hour of recordings of fluent first language speakers in conversation and sharing stories. Tune in for as many sessions as you’d like. Sessions are all conducted over Zoom. Check the Klukwan Library Group Facebook page for more.
Saturday 8 a.m. SEARHC Wellness Fair at the Haines School gym. Services will include blood tests, health and wellness education, hearing and vision screening.
11 a.m. Oil Painters of America Paint Out hosted by Donna Catotti at Picture Point. Everyone and all mediums welcome. Bring your own supplies, water and a lunch. Call with questions or for weather plans. 907-314-3019.
6 p.m. Goddess party at Viking Cove all ages. Adults preferred after 9 p.m. Join the 2026 party and potluck. There will be an open mic, community ocean dip, cacao and fire, and dancing with DJ Radio Carline starting around 9 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. Volunteer opportunity at the community Victory Garden at the Mosquito Lake School. Take home fruits and vegetables for your efforts!
5:30 p.m. Community Book Club: Join Chilkat Valley News and The Bookstore staff for a potluck and discussion of Ernestine Hayes’ “The Tao of Raven.”
Monday Lingít language listening hour 1:30 p.m. open to all skill levels and ages. Listen to an hour of recordings of fluent first language speakers in conversation and sharing stories. Tune in for as many sessions as you’d like. Sessions are all conducted over Zoom. Check the Klukwan Library Group Facebook page for more.
5 p.m. A Simple Meal, shared food and community connection at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 3rd Ave & Dalton Street. If you’d like to volunteer, sign up here.
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Last day to take a General Use rezoning survey currently live on the Haines Borough website. The borough’s planning commission is leading a rezoning initiative for the Upper Valley including Mosquito Lake, Chilkat Lake Road, Covenant Life, and the Haines Highway miles 24 through 28. Paper surveys have been mailed to property owners in the area, but all borough residents can weigh in.
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Have a meeting, public comment period or something else you think Chilkat Valley residents should know about? Submit it here.
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