While 2023 saw the closest thing to a “return to normalcy” since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, actual COVID numbers and hospitalizations were reported to be rising for the first few months of the year before dropping to unprecedented lows. With a drastic decrease in demand for on-site tests and vaccines, the South Peninsula COVID-19 testing and vaccine site closed its doors, giving way to at-home testing and treatment at the regular hospital facilities.
OK, so the summer weather has not shaped up to be the best in terms of sun-filled days for outdoor adventures, gardening and all-around seasonal activities. Still, the Betster will gladly take the rain and cooler temperatures over the heat engulfing the Lower 48 states. If these gray days are getting you down, there are plenty of events and activities going on around town to enjoy, indoors and outdoors. Just check out these Best Bets.
This week, like many of us in Homer, I have had guests visiting from out of state. People bright-eyed and easily entertained with everything that we have here. Even the rain didn’t phase them. They came dressed for the most adverse weather possible.