Spring arrives Saturday; deadline for chamber's youth grants is June 1 03/17/10

Story last updated at 9:34 PM on Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Spring arrives Saturday; deadline for chamber's youth grants is June 1

The first day of spring is Saturday. It looks like we have some great weather coming our way. With all the snow we received I hope everyone is able to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Driving from Anchor Point to Homer, you definitely need to put on your defensive driving hat. The moose are everywhere. Monday morning my passenger and I counted 16 by the time we arrived in Homer. Besides our wonderous moose, we seem to be accumulating large holes in the pavement — otherwise known as potholes — that make the defensive driving very interesting. Swerving here swerving there — and, oops, I hit that one — leaves me wondering if my tire will blow or if it will just decide to fall off.

The "Winter is Past-a" fundraising dinner for the Anchor Point Public Library is 4:30-7 p.m. March 27 at the Anchor Point Senior Center.

Homer's 17th annual Winter King Salmon Tournament is Saturday. Good luck on the water. Have a great weekend. Be safe.

Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce

The Great Alaska Sportsman Show is April 8-11 in Anchorage, and the Anchor Point chamber is looking for community representatives to help staff its booth at the show.

This is a great opportunity to promote the community, as well as put you in contact with hundreds of potential customers. Space is limited, so please contact the chamber office at 235-2600 for more information.

The deadline to apply for the chamber's 2010 Youth Extracurricular Grants for the third quarter is June 1.

The second quarter deadline was March 1. Awards will be announced on April 1.

Grants of $250 are awarded quarterly to benefit youth living in the Anchor Point Fire Service Area for use in participating in extracurricular activities such as sports, music and educational activities. For more information or to pick up an application, please stop by the Anchor Point chamber office or call 235-2600.

Anchor Point Senior Center

Tonight's dinner will be salisbury steak. The salad bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 6 p.m.

The community breakfast will be from 9-11 a.m. Sunday.

Bingo is on Friday night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 7 p.m.

VFW Post 10221

The Spring Fling Hawaiian Luau is 5 p.m. Saturday. A costume karaoke will follow about 8 p.m. The post has an outfit and wig to fit every style of singing.

Monday night is taco night. Friday is burger night. There will be a doubles pool tournament March 27. Participants should sign in at 6:30 p.m., and pool will begin at 7 p.m. The monthly fish fry will be from 4-6 p.m. March 28.

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