Happy Halloween from the Homer News! The Betster hopes all those who are young or young at heart are enjoying the holiday, playing lots of fun tricks and hauling home lots of sweet treats! Who says days like today are just for kids? Get on out there and have a spooktacular time! And for other things coming up on the calendar, just take a look at these Best Bets!
BEST TRICK OR TREAT BET: The Pratt Museum is hosting Trick or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m.! Stop by for a skeleton scavenger hunt and treats. A few animal skeletons from the museum’s collection will be out on display until the end of October for community members to see. Museum staff will also have candy and non-candy options as prizes for those who complete their scavenger hunt! Admission is free during the hours of 4-6 p.m. on Halloween. 3779 Bartlett St.
BEST LIBRARY TREATS BET: Come one and come all— the Homer Public Library is also hosting trick or treating on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m.! 500 Hazel Ave.
BEST HEALTH SCREENINGS BET: Rotary Health Fair Blood Draws are right around the corner! Quick, easy and discounted blood screenings are available through Nov. 1 at Community Christian Church. 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.
BEST ANNUAL ROTARY HEALTH FAIR BET: The 41st Annual Rotary Health Fair is happening on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the lower level of Christian Community Church. This free event will include over 50 vendors offering free health education, screenings, information, demonstrations and more! Take some time this weekend and stop by! 3838 Bartlett St.
BEST ARTIST IN SCHOOLS TRAINING BET: Bunnell Street Arts Center presents a virtual Teaching Artist Training Academy, available through November, to Alaska artists and schools looking to learn more about the Artist in Schools program. Four virtual Tuesday sessions will be held on Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 6-8 p.m. Participants will gain insight and tools to present Artist in Schools, a trademark program by the Alaska State Council on the Arts throughout Alaska. This training is free and will be recorded and made available on Bunnell’s website. Register ahead of time at www.bunnellarts.org/artist-in-schools/.
BEST RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT GROUP BET: Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection hosts a Family Peer Support Group every Sunday at 5 p.m. throughout November. If you have a family member, friend, or other loved one struggling with addiction, come join others who are facing the same circumstances. You may share your experience or listen to how others cope with similar situations. KBRC makes this a safe and supportive space to learn about local resources and meet others in various stages of family/friends recovery and assures confidentiality. For more information on the Family Peer Support Group, please email info@kbayrecovery.org or visit KBRC online at kbayrecovery.org or on Facebook and Instagram. 111 West Pioneer Ave.
BEST NUTCRACKER FAIRE BET: Registration is open for vendors wanting to sell their wares at this year’s Nutcracker Faire! The 2024 Nutcracker Faire will be held Dec. 7-8 in the Homer High School commons and gym. All Kenai Peninsula vendors with locally-made products are welcome to apply for a space! The application deadline is Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. Apply online at homerart.org/event/2024-nutcracker-faire-call-for-vendors/ or stop by the Homer Council on the Arts office during open hours, Monday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.
