What’s Happening Calendar

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Mar
1
Fri
Food Drive @ Anytime Fitness
Mar 1 – Apr 14 all-day
HEA 2024 Electrical Safety Poster Contest
Mar 1 – Apr 1 all-day

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

  1. 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)
  2. Poster must carry an electrical safety message
  3. Poster must be created and drawn by the student (no stenciled letter, patterns, or computer images) Spelling and neatness are important
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. The student’s name, address, school, grade, teacher and school phone number MUST be clearly printed on the pack of the poster
  7. All posters become the property of HEA and may be used in advertisements, calendars and other HEA publications
  8. 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
HEA 2024 Scholarships
Mar 1 – Apr 1 all-day

 

 

 

 

 

HEA Youth Leadership Camp 2024
Mar 1 – May 1 all-day
March Kenai Refuge Events @ Kenai Refuge Visitor Center
Mar 1 – Mar 31 all-day
North Peninsula Recreation Service Area Events @ North Peninsula Recreation
Mar 1 – Mar 31 all-day

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.

 

 

St. Jude Phonebank Volunteers @ Q 100 the Point Studios on K-Beach
Mar 1 – Mar 31 all-day

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.

Mar
28
Thu
Community Play Groups @ Kenai Community Library
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am

We’re excited to host Frontier Community Services and The Infant Learning Program’s Community Play Group.  Join us as we explore the many types of play through movement, art activities, sensory exploration, & so much more!  If you have any questions call (907) 252-6337.

Pre-School Story Time (Soldotna) @ Soldotna Public Library
Mar 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
We are excited to share stories, sing songs, and explore other learning fun together every Thursday at the library!
Used Book & Art Sale @ Soldotna Public Library
Mar 28 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Used Book and Art Sale in the library basement bookstore. Gently used books and art are available at bargain prices. Paperback books are 25 cents each or 5 for $1. Hardcover books are only $1. We have a beautiful assortment of baskets for $1 each. Buy one of our heavy canvas book bags for $20 and fill it with books for free. Refill it at every book sale for $5. This is an incredible bargain – these bags hold a lot of books.

Visit our website at www.SoldotnaLibraryFriends.com for information about donating books, book sale dates for 2024, volunteer opportunities, and tons of information about our non-profit organization.

Spring into Light: A STEAM Program @ Kenai Community Library
Mar 28 @ 4:00 pm

Join us and learn how to make paper flowers that light up! We’ll be celebrating spring by learning about electrical current using paper circuits and applying that to 3D paper flowers. Open to ages 6-18. Please sign up at the front desk or call 907-28-4378 so that we may prepare enough supplies.

Banned Book Club @ Soldotna Public Library
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us to discuss the book Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger, its censorship, and the value of our intellectual freedom.

Registration is required for this event.
Mar
29
Fri
Kenai Peninsula Family Caregiver Support Group @ Nikiski Senior Center
Mar 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us Friday 3/29 from 1-2 pm for an overview of home health services and open discussion group.  Support group meetings are free and open to all.  Contact us for further information on the variety of no-cost services available for family caregivers.

Easter Baskets @ Kenai Community Library
Mar 29 @ 4:00 pm

Join us for a FREE 15-minute basket craft. Drop in to build and decorate your very own basket perfect for The Kenai City Easter Egg Hunt, or to collect the first dandelions of spring. All materials provided. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

A NIGHT WITH THE CLASSICS presented by Forever Dance Alaska @ Kenai High School Theater
Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Kenai Performers present THE ODD COUPLE The Female Version @ 44045 K Beach Road
Mar 29 @ 7:00 pm

Kenai Performers
present
THE ODD COUPLE
The Female Version

March 22nd-24th, 29th-31st
& April 5th-7th

Friday & Saturday at 7pm
Sunday at 2pm

44045 K Beach Road
Soldotna, Alaska

*warning: references to self harm

Mar
30
Sat
City of Kenai Community EASTER EGG HUNT @ Kenai Municipal Park
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Safety Seminar @ Cook Inlet Aquacultural Association
Mar 30 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Peninsula Center Mall EASTER EGG HUNT @ Peninsula Center Mall
Mar 30 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A NIGHT WITH THE CLASSICS presented by Forever Dance Alaska @ Kenai High School Theater
Mar 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm