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February 2006


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Noon -Ketchikan City Council Special Meeting - City Council Chambers
Agenda & Information Packets
Each separate item on the agenda will link to its own information packet. Place your cursor over the agenda item and click to download that information packet.

5:00 p.m. First City Republican Women are holding their regular monthly meeting at
Cape Fox Lodge. All persons are welcome
to attend.

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Teleconference meeting at the Legislative Information Office 50 Front Street, Suite 203 -House Committe on Education will meet for teleconference Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006 at 11:00-12:00pm. HJR14 will be discussed. Testimony is allowed or interested person may listen. Questions, please call Shannon Farstad 225-9675.

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Noon - Chamber Luncheon at the VFW, 3113 Tongass Ave. Pat Cassin will be speaking about his efforts in locating property for Pacific Sun Products, a Sea Urchin Company out of Ventura California. There will also be a brief Presentation from visiting Representatives' from St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Teleconference meeting at the Legislative Information Office District A, 1,2 Constituent Meeting will be held Feb. 1, 2006 at 6:00pm -7:00pm. This is an informal teleconference for members of the community to discuss issues or concerns with local legislators. Questions, please call Shannon Farstad 225-9675.

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7:00 pm - Ketchikan City Council Regular Meeting - City Council Chambers
pdfAgenda & Information Packets
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5:30 - 7:30 pm North Tongass Volunteer Fire Dept. Open House and Board of Directors meeting - Ribbon cutting ceremony for new building and more...
pdfAgenda

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The 20th Annual Wearable Art Show Flashback will once again showcase wearable art pieces from artists both near and far. Showing on February 3rd, 4th and 5th, this Ketchikan success story is unforgettable and wild. Don't miss this opportunity to see these artists shine, and FLASH you with their ideas of grandeur. Tickets for Sunday's show on sale now at TBC, Soho Coho, Madison Hardware, McPherson Music and the Arts Council or by phone at 225-2211. Don't wait, tickets go fast!

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The 20th Annual Wearable Art Show Flashback will once again showcase wearable art pieces from artists both near and far. Showing on February 3rd, 4th and 5th, this Ketchikan success story is unforgettable and wild. Don't miss this opportunity to see these artists shine, and FLASH you with their ideas of grandeur. Tickets for Sunday's show on sale now at TBC, Soho Coho, Madison Hardware, McPherson Music and the Arts Council or by phone at 225-2211. Don't wait, tickets go fast!

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The 20th Annual Wearable Art Show Flashback will once again showcase wearable art pieces from artists both near and far. Showing on February 3rd, 4th and 5th, this Ketchikan success story is unforgettable and wild. Don't miss this opportunity to see these artists shine, and FLASH you with their ideas of grandeur. Tickets for Sunday's show on sale now at TBC, Soho Coho, Madison Hardware, McPherson Music and the Arts Council or by phone at 225-2211. Don't wait, tickets go fast!

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5:30 pm - The Newtown Historical District Association will provide a venue for Q&A at a special meeting at St. John's Churchpdf
Announcement

 

5:30 pm - Ketchikan Borough Assembly Regular meeting - City Council Chambers
Agenda & Information Packets

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Teleconference meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 11:00am, The Senate Special committe on University Oversight will hear a presentation by Mark Hamilton. No testimony allowed, listen only.

All meetings will be at the Legislative Information Office, 50 Front Str., Suite 203. For more information, please call 225-9675.

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Teleconference meeting: Wed., Feb. 8 1:30pm-3:30pm, the Senate Community & Regional Affairs will meet to discuss SB193, "An Act relating to an optional deferral of municipal property taxes on certain primary residences owned and occupied by individuals with incomes at or below federal poverty guidelines for the state." Testimony will be allowed with a 3 minute limit, interested person may also listen.

All meetings will be at the Legislative Information Office, 50 Front Str., Suite 203. For more information, please call 225-9675.

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Author Pam Houston will have a presentation and book signing at the Ketchikan Public Library on Thursday February 9th at 7 p.m. Houston is the author of many books including "Cowboys Are My Weakness", "Sight Hound", and "Walking the Cat". This event is sponsored by the Library, with books provided by Parnassus Books. For more information contact the Library at 225-3331.

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Noon - Ketchikan City Council Special Meeting - City Council Chambers
pdfAgenda & Information Packets

Each separate item on the agenda will link to its own information packet. Place your cursor over the agenda item and click to download that information packet.

Opening reception for BoomTown- Ketchikan in the 1950s: Friday, Feb. 10th 5-7pm at the Tongass Historical Museum. This display features 1950s era photographs by Ketchikan Photographer Paulu T. Saari. The opening will also feature 1950s food, music and a good old-fashioned sock hop. Don't miss the movie night on Thurs, Feb. 25th featuring a movie filmed in Ketchikan in the 1950s. For more info call 225-5600.

7:00 pm "After Trails Ketchikan: We've built some new trails; now where do we go from here?" presented by Jim Mitchell and Harold Adams. - Friday Night Insight Programs at the SE Alaska Discovery Center

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The latest KRBD fundraiser will make its way to the Ted Ferry Civic Center. An African themed five course dinner is on the menu, with dancing to follow. The doors open at 6:30pm with dinner and dancing from 7pm -12am. Those who just want to dance can arrive at 9:30pm for a $5 fee at the door. Tickets for dinner and dancing are $25 at KRBD, 225-9655.

Rainy Day Quilter's presents Quilting In the Rain XV, February 11th from 10am - 8pm at the Plaza. Free admission and a Quilt raffle. Call The Silver Thimble or Rainforest Crafts for more information.

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Rainy Day Quilter's presents Quilting In the Rain XV, from 12pm - 4pm at the Plaza. Free admission and a Quilt raffle. Call The Silver Thimble or Rainforest Crafts for more information.

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White Cliff School Redevelopment Project Public meeting: Monday, Feb. 13th, 7 - 9pm at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. This cherished old school is under review as a facility that would bring together senior activities and arts programs in a model of community revitalization. The results from the second phase of the site review will be presented - please join us for a project update! Call the Arts Council for more info 225-2211.

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An Evening of Wine and Chocolate Tuesday, Feb 14th, 7 -9pm Crow's nest. Enjoy a Valentine's Day event to benefit UAS students and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Wine tasting, food and a Harry and David Ultimate Chocolate Tower will await visitors. Tickets are $25 per person, over 21 years and older only. Call UAS for more information and tickets 225-6177.

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February 15, 2006 at 8:30 am TELECONFERENCE FOR Legislation relating to HB420 will be the subject of a teleconference on Wednesday sponsored by House Special Committee on Fisheries, at the Legislative Information Office, 50 Front Street, Suite 203.  Testimony will be allowed with a 3 minute time limit. HB420 "An Act relating to riparian protection standards for forest resources and practices; and providing for an effective date." For more information, call 225-9675.
Information concerning legislation can be found by accessing the BASIS website

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7:00 pm - Ketchikan City Council Regular Meeting - City Council Chambers
pdfAgenda & Information Packets

Each separate item on the agenda will link to its own information packet. Place your cursor over the agenda item and click to download that information packet.

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day is February 16th. In celebration, the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, Camp 14 of Ketchikan and Saxman will hold a presentation at the Discovery Center on February 15th, at 6pm. Included in the program will be winners of the Elizabeth Peratrovich essay contest, and other presentations from community members. For more information call Albert Ketah, Jr. at 225-2688, or Janice Jackson at 228-5288

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Fundraising Auction sponsored by the Ketchikan Outdoor Recreation and Trails Coalition (Trails Coalition) and Leask Users Coalition will be held on Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Ted Ferry Civic Center at 6:00 pm.
Local musicians, free drinks, hors d'ouerves and door prizes await you! To donate to or volunteer for the auction, contact Laura Baker at 617-4310.

Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council Annual Meeting and Shindig: February 17th at the Cape Fox Lodge (please note change in location) for new, current and renewing members of the Arts Council to gather and take care of business and celebrate the arts. Refreshments and music will begin at 6:30, with hors d'ouerves by Chef Tim. Call to order will be at 7pm. Awards will be given to the Volunteer of the year, and the Business of the Year. Call the Arts council for more info, 225-2211.

Friday Night Insight Programs at the SE Alaska Discovery Center: Every Friday night, 7 - 8pm. - "Big Game Field Care and Meat Preparation" by Boyd Porter, not recommended for young children or the squeamish.

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Monthly Grind, Saturday, February 18th, 7pm at the Saxman Tribal house. Live local talent, dessert and coffee, all for just $5 per adult, and $1 for kids. Buy a ticket, bring a homemade dessert and get a refund

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Presidents Day

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5:30 pm - Ketchikan Borough Assembly Regular Meeting - City Council Chambers
Agenda - Information Packet

5:30 - 7:00 pm - Planning for the Newtown Area - pdfSt. John's Church
Announcement

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3:15pm Legislation relating to HB447 will be the subject of a teleconference sponsored by House Labor & Commerce Committee, at the Legislative Information Office, 50 Front Street, Suite 203. Testimony will be allowed. -- HB447 - "An Act relating to the use of broadcasting to promote raffles and lotteries." -- For more information, call 225-9675. -- Information concerning legislation can be found by accessing the BASIS website

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Friday Night Insight Programs at the SE Alaska Discovery Center: Every Friday night, 7 - 8pm. - "Our State Parks by the Ketchikan Advisory Board" presented by board members Rick Hauver, Jim Shoemaker, Karen Wolfred and Terri Robbins.

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Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir will perform Sunday, February 26th, and tickets for that performance are available at the Arts Council or by phone at 225-2211.

  

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 March 01

Tongass School of Arts & Sciences begins enrollment for Fall 2006 school year. Enrolling Kindergarten - 6th grades. TSAS pdfEnrollment Flyer

6:00 pm - There will be a teleconferenced CONSTITUENT MEETING with SENATOR STEDMAN,
REPRESENTATIVE ELKINS  &
REPRESENTATIVE WILSON
at the Ketchikan Legislative Information Office,
 50 Front Street, Suite 203. Snacks will be served! - This is an informal teleconference for members of the community to discuss issues or concerns with local legislators.  Persons interested in attending may contact the LIO at 225-9675.
 

 7:00 pm - Ketchikan City Council Regular Meeting - City Council Chambers
pdfAgenda & Information Packets

Each separate item on the agenda will link to its own information packet. Place your cursor over the agenda item and click to download that information packet.
   

 

Other Calendars - Web Sites:

Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce Calendar 

Totem Heritage Center Events & Schedules

Ketchikan Visitors Bureau: Local Calendar 

Ketchikan School District

Ketchikan Public Library

Alaska Discovery Center - Friday Night Insight Programs

Ketchikan Ministerial Association

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Regularly Scheduled Meetings

Ketchikan Ministerial Association - KMA meets at 12:00 noon on the first Thursday of the month

Ketchikan Youth Court Board Meeting is held on the second Thursday of the Month at 5:00 PM at 221 The Plaza

Ketchikan Big Brothers Big Sisters Board Meeting is held the first Wednesday of the Month at 5:00 PM at 221 The Plaza

Ketchikan Lions Club Meeting is held the second Wednesday of the Month at 6:00 PM at the Best Western Landing Conference Room

Revilla Island Prevention Coalition meeting is held the second Monday of the Month at 3:30 PM at the Health Center 

Eagles Aerie No. 162 - Tuesdays at 8:00 pm in the Eagles Club.

First City Rotary - Thursdays at 7:00 am in Jeremiah's.

Rotary 2000 - Tuesdays 12:00 pm at the Eagles, #7 Creek Street.

 

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