Coretta Scott King said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” This month, we’re celebrating community — in all the forms it comes in. There’s a lot of ways to do that in Homer this week. For details on a few of them, check out these Best Bets.
Whether or not the weather agrees, the summer peak season is officially upon us. The campgrounds are full, the cruise ships are coming in, and the farmer’s market is officially open for business. And the festivities keep coming — for details, check out these Best Bets!
Scottish poet Thomas Campbell once wrote, “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” As Memorial Day approaches, we remember the fallen. Keep an eye out for memorials to be held Monday — the VFW Post 10221 will host services at the Homer Cemetery, Anchor Point Cemetery and Ninilchik Cemetery at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., respectively. For other happenings around town this week, check out these Best Bets.
While you don’t have to put away your birding scopes just yet, it is time to dig out your writing tools and creative ideas! The 2024 Kachemak Bay Writers Conference is happening this weekend. The conference itself is at capacity, but scheduled readings by conference faculty and this year’s keynote speaker are open to the public! Don’t miss out! For information on other exciting happenings this week, check out these Best Bets!
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