The Homer Elks Lodge #2127 announced last week their completion of a $12,000 Hometown Elks Local Project Grant awarded to the lodge earlier this year by the Alaska State Elks Association. The Homer Elks continued their mission of community support by using these funds to provide for local veterans and a nonprofit organization. Exalted Ruler […]
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Stepping outside the ordinary world
Inspired by the Golden Age of Illustration, artist Mira Featherstone’s work is rooted in folklore and combines the fairytale worlds she read about as a child and the truths she has found in adulthood, as she paints about love and loss and imagination and yearning. “My biggest sources of inspiration are historical and include illustrators […]
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Lighting up the winter night
With faces lit by firelight as the scent of spiced cider arose in the chilled air, a crowd milled about the Homer Chamber of Commerce lawn in anticipation of the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, held last Thursday, Dec. 4. Under a green canopy, event volunteers prepared hot cocoa and cider, as well as s’mores […]
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Homer public health talks winter emergency preparedness
Community members were invited to a discussion on winter storm preparedness at the Anchor Point Senior Center last Thursday, Nov. 20. Homer public health nurse Emily Sears covered a number of related topics, including why winter storms are considered dangerous; differences between various types of winter storms, winter weather terms and winter hazards; how to […]
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A ‘spooktacular’ evening on Pioneer Avenue
Dinosaurs roamed the streets of downtown Homer, as did princesses, cowboys, minions and more, on Halloween last Friday. Pioneer Avenue trick-or-treating, organized by the Homer Chamber of Commerce, returned for another successful year, along with several other events that came through with a frighteningly good time. Homer residents on Mountain View Drive and Bayview Avenue […]
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Homer Electric Association talks strategy, energy diversification
Representatives from the Homer Electric Association hosted a gathering with Anchor Point residents last Thursday, Oct. 23, as part of their annual schedule of meetings held with communities across the central and southern Kenai Peninsula. At the Anchor Point VFW Post 10221, HEA General Manager and CEO Brad Janorschke presented on a number of the […]
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Halloween happenings in the greater Homer area
Halloween is almost here, but the festivities have already begun. Local businesses and organizations continue planning multiple events with costumes, treats and fun for community members and kids to enjoy. Keep reading for a non-exhaustive list of activities taking place through the end of the month on the lower Kenai Peninsula. Homer Planet Youth Homer […]
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Voters turn out for borough, city elections
Homer polling locations reported steady traffic on Election Day, Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, as voters turned up to cast their ballots in the Kenai Peninsula Borough and City of Homer elections. Three Homer City Council seats — two three-year term seats and one one-year term — are in contention in the city election. For the […]
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Anchor Point food pantry rounds up support
The Anchor Point Food Pantry’s “Frontier Days” fundraiser, held Saturday, Oct. 4 at the VFW Post 10221 in Anchor Point, was a “joyful roundup for a vital cause,” pantry board president Missy Martin said Monday. Celebrating fall and bringing back a bit of the days of old, the event included games, a petting zoo, hayrides, […]
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Anchor Point selects capital project priorities
Representatives from Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Peter Micciche’s office met with Anchor Point residents Saturday, Sept. 27, to outline the community’s wishes for borough Community Assistance Program grants and for capital improvement projects. About 15 attendees, representing multiple local organizations and nonprofits including the Anchor Point Public Library, the Anchor Point Food Pantry, the Anchor […]
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VFW honors missing soldiers
Veterans and community members gathered Friday to commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day and honor those who were prisoners of war and soldiers who remain missing in action. In a speech given at VFW Post 10221, Cmdr. Chuck Collins said on this day of recognition, Americans are asked to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made […]
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VFW remembers 9/11
Community members gathered in the adjoining hall of the Anchor Point VFW Post 10221 last Thursday, Sept. 11, for a quiet moment in remembrance for those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attacks. Last Thursday marked the 24th commemoration of Patriot Day. In his speech given to those gathered at the VFW, Post […]
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Rainfall causes road damage on Sterling Highway
Heavy rainfall has caused a washout on the northbound shoulder of the Sterling Highway at Mile 157, near the intersection with Old Sterling Highway between Homer and Anchor Point. The Alaska Department of Transportation announced Thursday morning on Facebook that the washout has begun to undercut the roadway. Photos show the washed-out area marked by […]
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Chapman School unveils new traffic route
Phase one of an ongoing project to upgrade student pick-up/drop-off and parking at Chapman School in Anchor Point was completed and implemented this week. The Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly approved the purchase of more than 6 acres of land adjacent to the existing Chapman School campus last November in order to address increased growth and […]
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Residents warn of wasps at Anchor Point Transfer Station
Several Anchor Point residents took to social media this weekend to warn of the presence of aggressive and plentiful wasps at the Anchor Point Transfer Station. Multiple residents reported wasps emerging from the trash bins and following them into their vehicles, sparking safety concerns over the potential for allergic reactions to stings. The station, which […]
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Locals win at 4th annual Anchor River duck races
The Anchor Point community turned out Saturday on the bank of the Anchor River for the annual duck races. Hosted by the VFW Post 10221, the event is now in its fourth year and is growing into a Fourth of July weekend tradition. In addition to being post-parade entertainment, the event also serves as a […]
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Homer blooms on the 4th of July
Homer bloomed on a hot, sunny Fourth of July Friday as community members and visitors alike packed in together on Pioneer Avenue for the annual parade and festivities. This year’s event theme, “Bloom Homer Bloom,” honored the city’s sixth annual Peony Celebration, which began on July 1 and will run through Aug. 17, and parade […]
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Anchor Point fundraiser to benefit Alaska rescue and recovery group
The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Alaska Dive Search Rescue and Recovery Team, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization established in 2016. The fundraiser features a free community cookout held on Sunday, July 6, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sarah Beller Real Estate, located at 33850 Sterling Highway […]
Read MoreLower peninsula gears up for 4th of July
Summer on the south peninsula is hopping, and the festivities are about to get even more lively. Check out what Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik have in store for celebrating Fourth of July next week. Homer July is Peony Month, per a resolution passed by the Homer City Council in May, and this year’s Fourth […]
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Anchor Point Library awarded Rasmuson grant
The Anchor Point Public Library was awarded funding by the Rasmuson Foundation earlier this month for repairs to the building and septic system. In an interview Friday, library director Deanna Thomas said the $35,000 Tier 1 grant will be used to fix the septic system and solve costly problems that the library has been experiencing […]
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