Two more weeks until Thanksgiving — what are you thankful for this year? While you ponder on that question, don’t forget to check out the activities and current goings-on around Homer! For details, check out these Best Bets!

BEST COMP PLAN FEEDBACK BET: The three potential growth scenarios created by Homer Comprehensive Plan Rewrite project leaders are now available online for community members to review and provide feedback! View the scenarios in the Online Report Card and give feedback online at storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1723e52239c140e893068095680be325. The deadline to leave feedback on the Online Report Card is Friday, Nov. 15. Project leaders will then your feedback to identify elements of a “preferred scenario” that they will use to inform the revised Comprehensive Plan, which is slated for release in January 2025. All community members are invited to leave feedback on the scenarios, even if you attended the Oct. 22 work session. Find more information on the comp plan website at homercompplanupdate.com/.

BEST ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE BET: Alice’s Champagne Palace is hosting their Thankful Market and 4th Annual Food Drive on Sunday, Nov. 17 from noon to 4 p.m. In addition to an arts and crafts fair, they will be collecting shelf-stable holiday food for the Homer Food Pantry. Suggested donations include shelf-stable or canned stuffing, cranberry sauce, baking supplies, fried onions, cream of mushroom soup, olives, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and green beans. Come sip and shop for a good cause! 195 E Pioneer Ave.

BEST ANNUAL MEETING BET: Join the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies for their Annual Public Meeting on Monday, Nov. 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Kachemak Bay Campus! This free, family-friendly event is your chance to mix and mingle with CACS staff, get answers to questions about CACS programs, and participate in a special sketching activity. Refreshments will be provided. 533 E Pioneer Ave.

BEST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS BET: Volunteers are needed for an upcoming Emergency Preparedness Drill at South Peninsula Hospital. Volunteers will serve as fake patients and visitors while hospital staff exercises response plans. This is a four-hour assignment, taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free lunch will be provided to all volunteers. If you can help, call the SPH marketing department at 907-235-0970 or email your name and phone number to marketing@sphosp.org. 4300 Bartlett St.

BEST PET FOOD DRIVE BET: Homer Animal Friends is seeking pet food donations through the month of November! The November Pet Food Drive benefits the Homer Food Pantry and runs through Nov. 30. All donations, including soft and dry cat foods, cat treats, soft and dry dog foods, and dog treats, can be dropped off at the Homer Animal Friends store, Homer Dog Trainers, or Grace Ridge Brewery. Homer Animal Friends, 601 E Pioneer Ave, Suite #109.

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.