Community Calendar

ENSTAR's annual 811 Kids' Art Contest is open for submissions! Show us why clicking or calling Alaska 811 before you dig matters, and you could win an ice cream sundae party for your whole class!

Open to elementary students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, and Mat-Su Borough school districts. One winner chosen per region.

Winning artwork will also be featured in ENSTAR's 2027 Safe Digging Calendar!

Submissions open April 1 through May 1. Full details and entry requirements at enstarnaturalgas.com/811-kids-art-contest.

Warm your kitchen and your spirit in this 7-week Creative Aging cooking series with Bobbi Stelljes, local chef and former owner of Fine Thyme Cafe. Learn soup-making with locally sourced ingredients while building practical skills, saving money, and reducing food waste. The series is 6 classes for instruction and concludes with a celebratory final gathering on the 7th week. Participants that can commit to the series are encouraged to join.

This program is made possible in partnership by the Kenai Local Food Connection, the Soldotna Library Friends group, and the Soldotna Rotary Club.

This program is designated for adults 50+. Please register for the series to save your spot.

ENSTAR's annual 811 Kids' Art Contest is open for submissions! Show us why clicking or calling Alaska 811 before you dig matters, and you could win an ice cream sundae party for your whole class!

Open to elementary students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, and Mat-Su Borough school districts. One winner chosen per region.

Winning artwork will also be featured in ENSTAR's 2027 Safe Digging Calendar!

Submissions open April 1 through May 1. Full details and entry requirements at enstarnaturalgas.com/811-kids-art-contest.

Intended for young children ages birth to three years and their parents or caregivers, this program focuses on early language and social skills through fun stories, songs, and play time.

Tech time is available at the Kenai Community Library for anyone with basic technology questions. We can help you with: basic computer skills, accessing library resources, how to access eBooks and audiobooks, using devices such as eReaders, tablets, and smartphones, digital photos, social media, and email. *We do not take apart or repair devices, assist with financial transactions, or handle malware/viruses. While we will do our best to assist you with your technology needs, these are offered to allow you to expand your skills, not as a replacement for commercial tech support. Appointments required.

Repurpose & refresh used clothes by Tie dyeing them. Jen Lutron, master tie dyer, leads the events held on third Tuesdays of the month at The Goods from 4-7pm. Bring some new or used clothes, or Jen has some you may use.

Aaron Lang has explored nearly half of Alaska's National Wildlife Refuges over 25 years of birding across the state. Join him as he shares stories from his favorite birding adventures, highlights rare species, and recounts memorable experiences in some of Alaska's most iconic birding destinations. Aaron is presenting in person at the Alaska Maritime Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center or join us at the Kenai Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center for a "Watch Party" If you can't make either you can watch the presentation on Zoom. More information and link at: https://alaskarefugefriends.org/aaron-lang-4-26/

Join us as local author, Terri Carter, discusses her latest book Whispers of Water.

ENSTAR's annual 811 Kids' Art Contest is open for submissions! Show us why clicking or calling Alaska 811 before you dig matters, and you could win an ice cream sundae party for your whole class!

Open to elementary students in the Kenai Peninsula Borough, Municipality of Anchorage, and Mat-Su Borough school districts. One winner chosen per region.

Winning artwork will also be featured in ENSTAR's 2027 Safe Digging Calendar!

Submissions open April 1 through May 1. Full details and entry requirements at enstarnaturalgas.com/811-kids-art-contest.