Posted by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Apr 16, 2021
Vice-president of SE Alaskan Women in Fisheries, Linda Marlin Smith, places flowers as the names of Sitka’s departed are read during the annual Blessing of the Fleet. The flowers were later “cast upon the sea” from the O’Connell Bridge. (KCAW/Robert Woolsey)
A spring tradition resumed in Sitka on Friday (4-16-21) on what felt like the first real day of spring in Southeast: The Annual Blessing of the Fleet.
Southeast Alaska Women in Fisheries organizes the event, in conjunction with the Sitka Lutheran Church and St. Michael’s Orthodox Cathedral. Last year the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the blessing, and this year the traditional large ceremony at Crescent Harbor was replaced with a scaled-back ceremony at the Mariner’s Wall at ANB Harbor.
DESTIN EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT April 17
Destin City Hall
All city meetings are being held at the City Hall Annex, 4100 Indian Bayou Trail, until further notice. All meetings are subject to change or cancellation. To virtually view the meeting, https://www.cityofdestin.com/. To view/stream is www.youtube.com/CityofDestin.
City Council, 6 p.m. April 19
Special Magistrate Hearing, 5:30 p.m. April 20, City Hall
Town Center CRA-AC, 5:30 p.m. April 21
Parks & Recreation, 4 p.m. April 27
Harbor Capacity Steering Committee, 5:30 p.m. April 29
Locals First
Destin Snorkel s SecondAnnual Locals First free Dolphin Cruise and food drive to benefit Harvest House will be April 17-18. Non-perishable food items will be accepted to benefit the local food bank. Call 269-2329 to lock in your seat. A local Florida ID or Military ID must be presented at check-in.
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