Panelist Lisa Busch also made this observation: "Sitka isn't gentrifying. It's getting older. And that actually represents an economic opportunity." (Flickr photo/Germán Parra)

This Saturday (07-30-16), Braveheart Volunteers is hosting an event at the Pioneer Home that invites “sourdoughs” – elders and pioneers – to tell stories while eating sourdough pancakes. (Flickr photo/Germán Parra)

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Lily Herwald with Braveheart Volunteers talks about Sourdough Day to celebrate Sitka’s pioneers and elders, this Saturday, July 30th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Elders will tell stories and sourdough pancakes, bread and starter will be sold. Call 747-4600 or visit braveheartvolunteers.org for more information.