Anchor Point Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce 235-2600 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10221 235-5582 Dont change a winning combination. Thats the Anchor Point Chamber of Commerces philosophy when it comes to Independence Day celebrations. The parade, picnic and duck race have proven fun in past years and will no doubt be fun again this year. Parade line-up 10:30 a.m. Silver King Campground Parade begins 11 a.m. Picnic Noon-3 p.m. Slidehole Campground Kids coin hunt 1 p.m. Slidehole Campground Duck Race 2 p.m. Silver King Campground Button Drawing 3 p.m. Slidehole Campground Homer Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 235-7740 Carnivals, barbecues, raffles and a parade. That about sums up the American dream at the end of the road, which is the theme-for-the-day, selected by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. We were just looking at something possible for July 4th themes and inside this years visitor guide, on the welcome to Homer page, it says at the end of the road the adventure begins. Thats kind of where we are, so were using that as a slogan, said Nyla Lightcap, visitor center manager. Antiques on Wheels Show 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Spenard Builders parking lot Stop by and see the antique buggies, wagons, bikes, cars, tractors and more. 30th annual Carnival and barbecue Noon.-4 p.m. American Legion Post 16, 2.5 Mile East End Road Hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, chips, homemade pies and soda are on the menu. The carnival includes fun for kids of all ages: shooting baskets, face painting, darts, cotton candy and a fishing booth for the youngest carnival-goers. Tickets are $.50 for smaller children and $1 for older children. For more information, call 235-8864. Annual Barbecue and raffle Noon-4 p.m. Homer Elks Lodge No. 2127 215 W. Jenny Lane Tickets for a raffle already are on sale for $100 each; the first ticket is drawn at 1 p.m. for a $500 prize; the grand prize is $10,500; and you must be present to win. 5:30 p.m. Live music by Headwater Admission is $15 adults, $7 children age 6-12 and free for youngsters five and under. For more in formation, call 235-2127. Free bike decorating for the parade 2-5 p.m. NOMAR, 104 E. Pioneer Ave. Parade line-up 5 p.m. Homer High School parking area Registration forms available at chamber. Parade start 6 p.m. Homer High School parking area Coordinated by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the parade begins at Homer High School and goes down Pioneer Avenue, with a brief stop before the judges stand at Bay Realty. Hopefully it will be nice, sunshiny and beautiful, said Lightcap. But well parade even in the rain. Well make it fun. Ninilchik Clam Jam 4 p.m. Kenai Peninsula State Fairgrounds Four bands take over the Kenai Peninsula State Fairs outdoor stage at the Ninilchik fairgrounds for the first-ever Clam Jam. Bands include Barroom Roses from Homer, 907 from Kenai, Men with Guns from Nikiski and Unseen Empire from Anchorage. People say they want music so were bringing it to them and hoping they mean it, said Lara McGinnis, fair manager. Its everything from a little blues to heavy metal to rock. In addition to music, there also will be burgers and hot dogs and a beer garden to add to the festivities. If weather turns less than favorable, a back-up plan allows for moving the fun indoors. $15 adults; kids 12 and under free and theres Sparklers for youngsters! Seldovia For more information, call 234-3711 On the south side of Kachemak Bay, the fun starts early and ends late, centered around the theme you otter be here for a whale of a time. The schedule of activities found at www.seldoviachamber.org includes: Pancake breakfast 7-11 a.m. Firehall Library book sale 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Multipurpose building parking lot Salmon Shuffle registration 8 a.m. In front of the harbormasters office Salmon Shuffle 5 K 9 a.m. Begins at the harbor Arts and craft fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitor Center Parade line-up 10 a.m. Gas station Fourth of July Parade 10:30 a.m. Begins on Main Street Grandstand activities 11 a.m. Grandstand Flag raising; parade prizes; honor Old Crab Clem Tillion, Seldovia Citizen of the Year Suzie Stranik, Business-Nonprofit of the Year Seldovia EMS Department; Outstanding Community Contribution by a Young Person Sarah OLeary; bid on a chance to have lunch with Old Crab Clem Tillion; Dr. Larry Appreciation Day Food booths Noon near the Visitor Center Food at the firehall Noon-3 p.m. Hot dogs, floats and more Sawdust pile money hunt 12:30 p.m. South of the harbor parking lot Games for kids 1 p.m. On the lawn at Deans, across from the post office Sourdough Games, for big kids and adults 1:30 p.m. Main Street Rubber Duckie Race 2 p.m. View from the launch Ramp Be sure to get your tickets early. Canoe jousting 3 p.m. At the launch Ramp
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