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December 5, 2024 1:30 am
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Turkey Trot participants gather for a photo in front of Homer High School, which served as the race’s starting and finish line, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. More than 120 community members participated in the race, which was co-sponsored by the Kachemak Bay Running Club, and over 300 non-perishable food items were donated to the Homer Food Pantry after the event. Photo courtesy of Matt Smith
Turkey Trot participants gather for a photo in front of Homer High School, which served as the race’s starting and finish line, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. More than 120 community members participated in the race, which was co-sponsored by the Kachemak Bay Running Club, and over 300 non-perishable food items were donated to the Homer Food Pantry after the event. Photo courtesy of Matt Smith

It’s the holiday season, and according to the weather forecast, that Christmas snow might soon be white on the ground! After all this rain heading our way, that is. Get out your ice cleats and drive safe on the roads, but don’t miss out on this week’s happenings! For details, check out these Best Bets.

BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTS BET: Join the Homer Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m.! Witness the tree lighting while enjoying another festive performance by the KP Brass Band and the arrival of Santa, escorted by the Homer Volunteer Fire Department. HCOC will also host activities including kids’ crafts, hot cocoa and more! This event is free and open to the public. 201 Sterling Highway.

BEST SCIENCE NIGHT BET: Drop by Kachemak Bay Campus on Thursday, Dec. 5 from 5:30-8 p.m. for a free watch party to learn about the latest research on marine mammals, cybersecurity, marine debris and oiled wildlife. Science Night 2024: Staying Alert and Proactive in the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Region is sponsored by Prince William Sound RCAC and the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Snacks will be provided with the presentations, and local Semester by the Bay Students will also be in attendance to discuss their projects. Find more information at www.facebook.com/Kachemakbaycampus/. 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST WELLNESS WEDNESDAY BET: Join South Peninsula Hospital for Wellness Wednesdays, an engaging lineup of events designed to inspire, educate, and bring our community together, held at Kachemak Bay Campus from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Each session offers expert-led talks on wellness and health as well as a comforting bowl of soup to nourish your body and soul. On Dec. 11, Joe Llenos, MD presents “Dark Skies, The Milky Way, and Wellness” and discusses the importance of the night sky, circadian rhythms, and reducing light pollution to support health and well-being. Following Dr. Llenos’ presentation, enjoy a free hour of Integral Yoga with Kali Tanaya, a seasoned instructor with a unique approach that blends mindfulness, toga psychology, and tantra philosophy. 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST BOOK GIVING TREE BET: Start your holiday giving early with the Book Giving Tree, an annual fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Homer Public Library and the Homer Bookstore in support of the Homer Public Library’s collection. Stop by the Book Giving Tree in the library’s front entrance and choose a book title tag — or tags — that you’d like to see available at the library. There are a wide variety of genre choices and appealing books for all ages. Not sure which book title to choose, but want to give to the library? Select a gift certificate tag and give any amount starting at $5. To make your purchase, take your book tag to the Homer Bookstore and make your purchase there or call the Homer Bookstore at 907-235-7496 and pay over the phone. Homer Public Library, 500 Hazel Ave.

BEST TEEN NIGHT BET: The SPARC is hosting free teen nights for youth in grades 7-12 every Friday through December from 8-10:30 p.m. Attendees will have access to all SPARC equipment and pizza and drinks will be provided. Youth should bring clean indoor shoes to change into; all minors must have a liability waiver on file signed by a parent/guardian. Find more information at sparchomer.org/. 600 Sterling Highway.

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