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Open to 3rd & 4th Grade Students
Remember Basic Electrical Safety Rules:
- Always fly kites in an open area- NEVER near power lines
- Never climb trees near power lines
- Keep fingers and other objects away from electrical outlets
- Stay far away from downed power lines
- Keep ladders and TV antennas away from power lines
- Stay away from electrical equipment such as substations, meters, and transformers
- Water & electrical when you are wet
- Stay away from the work area and the truck where linemen are working
- Never pull a plug out by its cord
- Obey all safety signs
PRIZES FOR:
- Best Safety Message
- Most Creative Poster
- Most Humorous Poster
Deadline is April 1, 2024
CONTEST RULES
- Open to 3rd or 4th grade students attending school within HEA’s service area (Student’s parents or guardian must be an active HEA member)
- Poster must carry an electrical safety message
- Poster must be created and drawn by the student (no stenciled letter, patterns, or computer images) Spelling and neatness are important
- Poster size not to exceed 8 1/2″ x 11″ and created on heavy paper or poster board- crayons, paint, or markers work well, but avoid using pencil as it doesn’t copy well
- Entries must be submitted to your local HEA office by April 1, 2024. Awards will be presented at the HEA Annual Meeting held on May 2, 2024 at the Homer High School
- The student’s name, address, school, grade, teacher and school phone number MUST be clearly printed on the pack of the poster
- All posters become the property of HEA and may be used in advertisements, calendars and other HEA publications
- Only posters complying will all the contest rules will be qualified for judging
CONTEST AWARDS
- All poster contest participants will receive a Certificate of Participation
- All contest winners will have their photos taken for use in the member newsletter, website, ect.
- Best Electrical Safety Message will receive a $100.00 VISA Gift Card, plaque, and framed poster
- Most Creative and Most Humorous winner will each receive a $50.00 VISA Gift Card and framed poster
- All winning posters will be reproduced for display in the local HEA offices
- Contest winners will be asked to attend HEA’s Annual Meeting on May 2, 2024 at Homer High School
March Programs and Events at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center include:
Spin Classes happening Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 9:30am. Please call 907-776-8800 for more information.
Tot Time, Tuesday & Thursday 11am-12:30pm. Bring your little ones out to run and play in a safe warm environment. For more information, please call 907-776-8800.
Youth Basketball Skills and Drills Clinics, 3rd/4th Grade Saturdays 10-11am, 5th/6th Grade Saturdays 11am-12:30pm. These are free drop-in clinics for any 3rd-6th Graders who love basketball and want to improve their skills. For more information, contact Nikiski Community Recreation Center at 907-776-8800.
Come join us for our Easter Eggstravaganza Event. Saturday March 23rd from 10am-4pm at the Nikiski Community Recreation Center. There will be a bunny petting zoo, pictures with the Easter Bunny, a Spring Craft Fair, an Easter Egg Hunt for children 6 years old and younger, arts/crafts. Plenty of fun!
Spring Break Camp 2024 at NPRSA is a fun and exciting camp for kids from Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Kids will enjoy baking, games in the gym, fun science experiments, arts & crafts, and swimming. This 3-day camp runs March 12th-14th from 10am-2pm and is only $10 per day. Space is limited so make sure to register today. For more information contact the Nikiski Community Recreation Center at 907-776-8800.
Mini & Me “Make & Take Treats” is a fun, messy, and interactive program that aims to strengthen the bond between parent and child. This program includes singing and dancing to music, story time, and making delicious treats. We are super excited for you to join our Mini & Me class while we make fruit kabobs and sandwiches, No Bake cookies, and Chocolate Chip muffins. Come join us Wednesdays from 2-3pm, March 6th, 20th, & 27th. Space is limited so pre-registration is required.
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Scholarships for 2023-2024
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee is currently accepting applications for a total of nine (9) scholarships:
- Two (2) $1,000 Awards will be granted to graduates from Soldotna area high schools including public, private, or home-schooled.
- Two (2) $1,500 Awards will be awarded to graduates from Soldotna area high schools including public, private, or home-schooled in Vera Howarth’s name (Under the Vera Howarth Memorial Scholarship).
- One (1) $1,000 Award is available to Kenai Peninsula residents who are currently enrolled in colleges, universities, or trade schools (in or out of state) in Rosie Reeder’s Name (Under the Rosie Reeder Continuing Education Scholarship).
- Four (4) $3,750 Awards under the new “Community Cares CTE” Scholarship will be awarded to students continuing their education in a career and technical education-related field. All Kenai Peninsula students (ages 17-24) who are registered or planning to attend a career or technical education institution, training, or certification program are encouraged to apply!
A Grand Total of $21,000 this year is awarded from our scholarship program! For applications and instructions, students can visit visitsoldotna.com/chamber/scholarships/
Applications can be completed online or printed and then, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce no later than 5 pm on Friday, March 22nd, 2024. The deadline falls after Spring Break.
The fifteenth annual Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon on Q 100 the point is coming April 4th and 5th and we need your help! We’re looking for individuals and groups to join us in the fight to beat childhood cancer, by volunteering a couple hours of your time in our phone bank. If you can help, call the front office at 907-283-8700, that’s 907-283-8700. The Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon, April 4th and 5th, on Q 100 the Point, 100.1FM.
To sign up online click here.
Come one, come all, no age limit. If you have a pulse, you can play!
Bring a paddle if you have one, and bring a friend, if you have one!
All ages welcome. $3 donation/player.
We are also in need of one more ping pong table. If you have one to donate that is in decent shape or that we can fix up, we will be glad to pick it up
For more information call Ron