Galena landing.
Sarah says hi to the Yukon.
Breakup on the Yukon. Galena residents are happy that the ice melt has been uneventful thus far, after 2013's flood.
Epic Birthday Balloon.
Sidney's grandchildren were a well-oiled machine getting everything set up.
Stephanie, one of Sidney's granddaughters, taking care of place setting. We probably put out upwards of 900 forks!
Improvised tablecloth.
Looking good!
Galena Elementary School students created a timeline from Sidney's book.
GILA students rehearsing their dance performance.
Meal prep -- many items were placed into small cups for ease of serving.
Guests beginning to arrive.
As Sidney's daughter Agnes put it, it takes a whole village for someone to turn 100.
Guestbook signing.
Sidney and Angela's Table
Guests stand at Sidney's arrival.
Grandpa Sidney
Ready to Eat
What a community effort to fill the bellies of so many people!
Sidney with grandkids and great-grandkids.
Just a few of the amazing food helpers.
Guests pass down their plates during dinner.
This young man was very popular with his giant dish of ham!
Hard Work
Alaska Flag Song
Dinnertime
Program Begins
The relatives work together to make sure Sidney can hear speeches properly with the aid of his listening device.
Sidney and Angela listen to letters from the Obamas, Lisa Murkowski, and Jim Rearden.
Rose Ambrose of Huslia speaks about her old friend.
Benedict Jones of Koyukuk shares old stories of his friend.
Reverend Anna Frank of Minto gives an impassioned speech and challenges Native youth to speak with powerful voices.
Zach's violin debut with "Happy Birthday" for Grandpa Sid.
Sidney and Family
The brothers, sisters, and their children all gathered for a photo.
More food was put out towards the end of the evening. No one left hungry!
Sidney shared many laughs with friends.
Allakaket 2014
Huslia 2014
Kaltag 2014
Nulato 2014
Ruby 2014
Tanana 2014
Port Graham 2014
Ninilchik 2014
Nanwalek 2014
Ionia 2014
Seward 2014
Barrow 2014
Tok 2013
Tanacross 2013
Slana 2013
Northway 2013
Minto 2013
Mentasta Lake 2013
Manley 2013
Glen Allen and Kluti Kaah 2013
Alaska Wilderness Lodge 2013
Wild Berry Theater 2011
Valdez 2012
Galena Tour 2010