Soldotna Chamber of Commerce

Business owners, nonprofit workers and others wore green attire and paraded through the chilly streets of Soldotna Monday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Heidi Sorrell started her position with the chamber late last month. Before that, she worked for the state in construction and finance roles.

Soldotna’s annual winter craft beer festival celebrated its 10th anniversary Saturday. The Frozen RiverFest spotlights brewers from around the state, and is coupled with live music, bonfires and fireworks at Soldotna Creek Park.

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual community scholarship fair this Saturday. The fair brings local scholarship providers together under one roof.

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday recognized outstanding people and businesses on the central Kenai Peninsula. This year, the chamber added two new awards to its annual lineup.

Folks donned ice cleats and mittens in Soldotna on Saturday to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. Christmas in the Park is an annual festival brimming with holiday cheer, treats and activities.

The Kenai Peninsula Peace Crane Garden Trails has been a work in progress since 2018. The nonprofit behind the Soldotna trail system recently shared updates on the Japanese-inspired garden.

Kids across the central Kenai Peninsula had the chance to be entrepreneurs last week during the region’s annual Lemonade Day program. The initiative not only teaches youth how to start their own lemonade stand, it gives them skills in business ownership and customer service.

Martin Media is a marketing company that works with local organizations to improve their online presence through photo and video work. The company recently moved to a larger studio space.

Craft beer enjoyers defied the cold this weekend at Soldotna’s annual Frozen RiverFest. While the event allows locals to sample new beers, it also helps put some of Alaska’s best and overlooked breweries on the map.