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.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Thanksgiving is over and done with, and Christmas music is already filling up the radio stations and your local grocery store. The Black Friday insanity may have died down as well, but that doesn’t mean there’s an end in sight yet to the holiday shopping! Coming up very soon is the annual Nutcracker Faire, with booths and tables galore of all kinds of goods and crafts that would make perfect gifts for your loved ones. While you’re at it, don’t forget to get your tickets for the annual Nutcracker Ballet, opening this weekend! For more details on other activities and celebratory events fast approaching, take a look at these Best Bets!
Happy Thanksgiving from the Homer News to all who celebrate! The Betster hopes everyone enjoys warmth, comfort and delicious food this holiday season. Mark your calendars for all kinds of community events coming up, including local shopping incentives and holiday fairs, a day to practice wellness, a virtual science fiction talk and Homer’s annual holiday tree lighting! Find out details on these and more in these Best Bets!