I live and write on Lingít Aaní, and gratefully acknowledge the past, present and future caretakers of this beautiful place, the Jilkaat Kwaan and Jilkoot Kwaan.

First, Genny did beat Harry in the swim, but only by about eight feet. He convinced her to shorten the distance to 50 meters, and to do the back stroke. The gallery was full for the less than two minute event, but we all agreed it was worth getting out in the rain to see. In other news, there’s a lot going on–

Today:

11am story time for tots at the library

11 am ribbon cutting at Chilkoot Estates Subdivision next to the fairgrounds, tours of the new homes and wood heating systems, too.

Trick or Treat 5K run/walk  5:30 at the fairgrounds

Maisie Jones’ birthday party at 6:30 at the Elks

KHNS membership meeting 7:30 at the Chilkat Center

Tomorrow:

Infinite Life Youth Group breakfast at the Elks 8-10

Halloween party after 9 at the Harbor Bar

Halloween:

No school for teacher inservice

Community party at the ANB Hall 5-7, if you’d like to volunteer call Nancy at 314-0652

 

I have a date today with a busy toddler–gotta run!