The Kachemak Emergency Service Area Board meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 in the borough office at 206 E. Pioneer Ave.

Dance Circle North sponsors a square and contra dance starting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Homer Boys & Girls Club. Rather Be Dancin' plays, and Rich Kleinleder teaches and calls the dances. Beginners are welcome. The cost is $6 and children under 12 are free and must be accompanied by an adult. Bring clean-soled shoes. Call 235-3725.

Town Square Task Force meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Homer City Hall.

The Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic is hosting its annual gala, the 2002 AIDS Awareness Ball, starting at 8 p.m. Dec. 14, at Alice's Champagne Palace. The event includes appetizers from Fritz Creek General Store, Kachemak Bay oysters, a silent auction and raffle drawings. Too Fat to Fly performs. Proceeds benefit the clinic. Tickets are $20 in advance for members, $25 for nonmembers and $30 at the door.

Sharon Bushell holds an autograph party for her book, "We Alaskans: Stories of People Who Helped Build the Great Land," from 1:15-4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Homer Senior Center dining room. Johnny B plays piano. Call 235-7655.

Friendship Terrace Assisted Living holds an open house with a dessert potluck from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 20. Guitarist Matt Yaki and others provide entertainment. Call 235-7655.