Time sinks deeper into fall, bringing a chill to the air, so many rain clouds, and plenty of excuses for sweaters and hot drinks. It also brings the beginnings of fall-themed activities — Halloween is coming, and that means fall fests, trick-or-treating, and more. For details on upcoming events, check out these Best Bets!

BEST SAFE SITTER BET: Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to a Safe Sitter course at South Peninsula Hospital, in Conference Room 3, on Oct. 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Safe Sitter is a nationally recognized, medically oriented course aimed at teaching youth the skills necessary to safely babysit and/or watch siblings at home. The program teaches youth how to handle major and minor medical emergencies and proper child care skills. Topics include injury prevention, online safety, child first aid, basic child care such as feeding and diapering, and more. This course is designed to empower young adolescents with the confidence and skills necessary to handle various situations that may arise while caring for children. The cost for this course is $50 — scholarships are available — and pre-registration is required. For more information, visit sphosp.org/public-classes/safe-sitter/. 4300 Bartlett St.

BEST FILM FESTIVAL BET: Celebrate Alaska’s coasts with local films at Surfrider Kenai Peninsula’s Frozen Coast Film Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 7-9 p.m. Hosted by the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, this free event will showcase amazing short films by local filmmakers that will leave you in awe of our incredible coastal ecosystems. The winner of the Frozen Coast Photo Contest, showing off the best amateur snaps of the Kenai Peninsula coast, will also be announced. Donations are welcome to help cover event costs and make future events possible. Grab your friends, enjoy some breathtaking visuals and join in for a night of ocean love and conservation. 95 Sterling Highway.

BEST ELECTION FORUM BET: The Homer Chamber of Commerce will host a forum for Alaska State House District 6 candidates on Monday, Oct. 14 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Kachemak Bay Campus. Community members are invited to attend in person or by Zoom, and encouraged to submit questions for candidates Sarah Vance, Brent Johnson and Dawson Slaughter to the chamber executive director at exdir@homeralaska.org. For more information and for the Zoom link, visit homeralaska.org/chamber/resources/discussions/. 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST ROTARY HEALTH FAIR BET: Rotary Health Fair Blood Draws are right around the corner! Quick, easy and discounted blood screenings are available at Community Christian Church, beginning Oct. 14 through Nov. 1. Regular blood testing is one of the most effective ways to keep track of your overall physical well-being. Being tested at routine intervals and discussing your results with a provider not only gives a snapshot of your current health, but helps to show important changes over time and determine what’s normal for you, making it easier to catch potential problems early. Find more information and book an appointment at rotaryhealthfair.org. 3838 Bartlett St.