The Betster hopes everyone survived any pranks that were played on April Fool’s Day! If you’re needing some calm activity this next week, look no further than these Best Bets!

BEST KNOW YOUR LAND BET: Join Kachemak Bay Campus for the next Know Your Land seminar! On Thursday, April 3 at 6 p.m., join Abby Dekoekkoek for information about mindful herbicide use and best practices for small-scale farmers. All Know Your Land talks are free, held hybrid in-person at the KBC’s Pioneer Hall in room P202, and livestreamed via Zoom. To attend virtually, register for the Zoom here: bit.ly/KnowYourLand2025. 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST SCIENCE LECTURE BET: Join the Pratt Museum on Saturday, April 5 from 4-5 p.m. for “Reconstructing Bering Sea Storms,” a lecture by Arctic Coastal Geoscience Lab Director Chris Maio and PhD student Reyce Bogardus. Maio and Bogardus will discuss the ongoing study of storminess in the Aleutians and the scientific techniques used in the process, which are also currently featured in the museum’s current special exhibition, “Bering Sea Storms: Past to Present.” This event, supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Science Foundation, is free and open to the public; a $5 donation is suggested. 3779 Bartlett St.

BEST HEALTH AND WELLNESS BET: Join South Peninsula Hospital for Wellness Wednesdays, a free evening of health education, food and yoga held weekly on Wednesdays at Kachemak Bay Campus from 5:30-7:30 p.m. On April 9, join Lucy Mahan, LPC and Bobbi Cleary, LPC for “Somatic Therapeutic Modalities Used in Counseling.” In this presentation, Lucy and Bobbi will discuss the science and target populations associated with the benefits of somatic therapy. If anyone is interested in volunteering to participate in a 10-minute demonstration during this presentation, please contact either Lucy at 907-240-1465 or Bobbi at 907-440-6405. Following their presentation, Kate Henry will lead a Qi Gong movement session. For more information, visit the SPH Facebook page or contact wellness@sphosp.org or 907-235-0285. 533 E Pioneer Ave.

BEST BOOK CLUB BET: Join the “Read What You Want” Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference Book Club on Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m., available in person and via Zoom! Get ready for the Writers’ Conference public readings by gathering now to discuss books by the authors who are part of this year’s conference faculty. This event is part of the Kachemak Bay Campus Community Book Discussion series, sponsored by the KBC Library. Select titles are also available at the KBC Library. Visit the Writers’ Conference website, located at writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu/, for a complete list of books and for information on registering for the conference. 533 E. Pioneer Ave

BEST ORCHESTRA CONCERT BET: Homer OPUS presents Sea of Strings on Thursday, April 10 from 6-7 p.m. on the Homer High School Mariner Stage. This free community concert features 200 strings musicians, ages 5 to 50+, showcasing music inspired by Alaska’s landscape, including new work by Homer’s own Johnny B. Learn more at homeropus.org. 600 E Fairview Ave.