The U.S. Coast Guard brought Santa to Homer last Thursday, Dec. 18. Families boarded the cutter Aspen, which had been decked out for the holidays, to enjoy a visit with “the big guy” as well as treats provided by the crew. The inaugural “Jolly Aspen” event also served as a canned goods drive to benefit […]
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Christmas Bird Count is this weekend
Homer might not have French hens or turtle doves — and while you might occasionally see a “partridge,” you won’t find one in a pear tree — but there will be plenty of other birds to count this weekend. According to Kachemak Bay Birders count compiler Dave Erikson, this year marks the 126th annual National […]
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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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Christmas Comes to Kenai and Soldotna Turkey Trot kick off a month full of holiday festivities
Last weekend’s holiday festivities drew folks from all over the Kenai Peninsula. Soldotna Parks and Recreation’s first annual food drive and Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving day had 98 participants and raised six large bins of food for the Soldotna Food Bank. T-shirts were given to the person with the largest donation and longest run, with […]
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55 turn out for Turkey Trot
Each Thanksgiving morning, the Kachemak Bay Running Club and the City of Homer Community Recreation Department host a combined fun run and food drive to benefit the Homer Community Food Pantry. This noncompetitive, untimed 5-kilometer race is open to people of all ages and fitness levels who bring in at least two non-perishable food items […]
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‘Nutcracker’ returns next weekend to Mariner stage
It’s that time of year again — Homer’s 37th annual “Nutcracker” production will grace the Mariner Theatre stage at Homer High School starting Saturday, Dec. 6. Directed by Sally Oberstein and featuring choreography by Rhoslyn Anderson, this holiday favorite is a longtime theatrical tradition on the Mariner stage and involves dozens of community members of […]
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Chamber announces holiday event schedule
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, and the Homer Chamber of Commerce is advancing that vibe with the announcement last week of their “festive lineup” of holiday events. In an effort to both support local businesses and bring families together, a press release posted Friday, Nov. 14, says, the chamber organizes […]
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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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Renaissance fair returns this weekend
Hear ye, hear ye — the now-annual Ye Olde Harvest Festival returns for a second year of fun and festivities. Hosted at Karen Hornaday Park by event organizers Sage Anderson and Gabrielle Damro, Homer’s Renaissance Fair will take place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5 from noon to 7 p.m. Promising an “unforgettable” weekend with enchantment […]
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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