The weather is weird, folks — keep an eye on that forecast and make sure you’re prepared when you go out, because who knows what is going to happen? That said, don’t miss out on these great upcoming events! For details, check out this week’s Best Bets.

BEST KNOW YOUR LAND BET: Know Your Land, hosted at Kachemak Bay Campus by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Homer Soil and Water Conservation District, is a free weekly speaker series offered in person and on Zoom. Talks cover a variety of topics relating to gardening, farming and land management. Topics this year include high tunnels, low tunnels, irrigation, cover crops, vegetable varieties, mulch research, mycorrhizal fungi, soil health, soil testing, herbicides and forest management. On Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6-7 p.m., join for a Grower Spotlight on Up Yonder Farm. Register to attend the event by Zoom at bit.ly/KnowYourLand2025. 533 E Pioneer Ave.

BEST SMALL TOWN NOMINATIONS BET: Homer has been nominated a second time for Best Small Town Arts Scene in USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards! Homer ranked #4 last year with the help of everyone who went out and voted — now the Homer Chamber of Commerce asks for your votes again to help Homer take the No. 1 spot this time! Community members can vote once daily through Monday, Feb. 17. Let’s keep Homer on the map as an arts destination, and show the world what makes this town so special! Find more information on the HCOC Facebook page. Cast your vote for Homer every day at tinyurl.com/2t8b79sr.

BEST GOING TO THE MOVIES BET: The wait is finally over, Homer! The Porcupine Theater opens Saturday, Feb. 1 and will be screening films and hosting live events! Don’t wait — get your tickets and get out there to enjoy the movies again. For more information on The Porcupine’s programming, events and memberships, visit porcupinetheater.com/. 106 W Pioneer Ave.

BEST FUNDRAISER BET: The Alaska Japanese Club is hosting a Japanese cuisine fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 1 for the Teshio-Homer sister city exchange. The meal, held at the Homer United Methodist Church from noon to 3 p.m., will raise money to send five students to Hokkaido, Japan, and offers a variety of Japanese dishes including curry, yakisoba, miso, sushi, salad, homemade ramen, delicious desserts and green tea. Vegetarian options are available. Tickets are $40 for adults, $20 for children. There are 30 tickets left. Call Megumi Beams at 907-699-2567 to reserve a seat; tickets can also be purchased at Red Bird Kitchen across from the Homer Farmers Market. 770 East End Road.

BEST CRANIUM CUP BET: Registration is now open for the sixth annual Cranium Cup hosted by the Homer-Kachemak Bay Rotary Club. This event, part of Homer’s Winter Carnival celebration, will happen Saturday, Feb. 8 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Alice’s Champagne Palace. Teams of up to six members or individuals can register online at homerrotary.org for an evening of trivia, fun and prizes. Participants also can register at the event. Registration fees are $100 per team or $20 per individual. Money raised from the Cranium Cup helps support Rotary-sponsored improvements to Homer parks and other activities. For more information, call Griffard at 717-319-2653 or email griffbfgak@gmail.com. 195 E Pioneer Ave.

BEST PLATE PAINTING BET: Bunnell Street Arts Center invites you to paint a commemorative art plate for the upcoming 31st annual Plate Project fundraiser! Visit Bunnell during normal gallery hours to paint, or take a plate home to paint. Free! 106 W Bunnell Ave.