September - October 2019 Events Re KENAI Pathway of Poetry, Poetry Contest

Sept. 16th - 30th Kenai Park Strip (Main Street Loop)

Calling for Entries! Poetry Contest Theme: “Man’s Best Friend” Winning poems will be displayed on a trail in Daubenspeck Family Park which is also the future home of the Kenai Dog Park Adults 18 years or older are invited to participate Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2019 Notifications: Saturday, October 12 at the Kenai Fall Pumpkin Festival Registration Form, Contest Rules & Agreement available at the Kenai Community Library, Kenai Senior Center or online at: https://www.kenai.city/sites/default/files/fileattachments/ parks_recreation_amp_beautification/page/4131/rules_registration_and_agreement.pdf Native Art Sale

Oct. 4th @ 10:00am - 5:00pm Dena’ina Wellness Center (508 Upland St)

Browse a unique collection of Alaska Native and American Indian artwork at the Dena’ina Wellness Center in Old Towne Kenai. 8-12 artists exhibit their works. Beaded jewelry, sea otter hats and gloves, kuspuks and more are available. 907-335-7583 TRASHercise

Oct 10th @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm Shqui Tsatnu Trail Head (4th Ave)

TRASHercise is a City of Kenai sponsored event that encourages Kenai citizens to get out exercise and clean up our City simultaneously. Join us Thursday, September 12 from Noon -1p at the Shqui Tsatnu Trail Head on 4th Ave.. Together we’ll make a difference and get some exercise. All TRASHercise events are pending suitable weather conditions. Gloves and bags will be provided. 907-283-8262 • https://www.kenai.city/parksrec/page/ trashercise-4 Lego Maker Monday

Every Monday @ 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dena’ina Wellness Center (163 Main St Loop)

Do you like LEGOs? Why not join us each week to create with LEGO based on themes inspired by children?s books! Best for children ages 6-12; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 907-283-4348

HOMER AK World Arts Festival

Sep 17th @ 10:00am - 9:30pm Homer, AK (multiple locations)

Price: Free —90 of the 100+ events are FREE ORIGINALITY, EXPRESSION and ENTERTAINMENT Artists and art lovers of all ages are invited to a two-week celebration of worldwide arts in Homer, Alaska -- offering over 100 performances, exhibits, readings, studio tours and workshops through music, dance, theater, film, visual arts, written word and comedy in 50 venues. Come for a day, a weekend, a week or two weeks. info@alaskaworldarts.org • 907-235-2228

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info@greatlander.com SOLDOTNA Harvest Art Auction

Sept. 28th @ 6:00pm - 9:30pm 816 Cook Ave Kenai

September is fundraiser month for the Kenai Fine Art Center with art donated by area artists. Tickets are on sale now for the Auction event on the 28th. This event has silent auction items, special live auction items, food, music and door prizes. These tickets are usually sold out and individuals should not expect availability during the last few days of September. Tickets are available for $35 from board members or at the Kenai Fine Art Center. http://www.kenaifineart.com • 907-283-7040 2019 Fireweed Fiberfest

Sept. 28th @ 10:00am - 5:00pm Soldotna Sports Center (538 Arena Ave)

Free admission to the public. There will be unprocessed fleece for sale as well handcrafted items for sale. There will be demonstrations throughout both days. We are planning to have fiber classes but they will have a fee and they will be announced. There is a children’s craft activity area, which is free to children under 10. 907-262-4440 • fireweedfiber@yahoo.com Hydroponics 101

Sep 28th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm Soldotna Public Library (235 N Blinkley St)

Hydroponics 101 Saturday, September 28 at 11:00am Casey Matney from the Cooperative Extension will teach us the ins and outs of hydroponics! Come learn how you can use waterbased gardening methods at your library. This event is designed for adults. 907-262-4227 Nikiski Senior Center Fall Fundraiser

Oct. 5th @ 5:00pm-9:00pm Nikiski Senior Center (50025 Lake Marie Ave)

The Nikiski Senior Center will be holding its annual Fall Fundraiser on October 5, 2019. We will have the Wall of Guns, Live and Silent Auctions and Grab Bags. Dinner Menu TBA at a later date 907-776-7654