Report sandhill crane sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch at 235-6262.

Fall registration begins today at Faith Christian Preschool for 3- through 5-year-old children. September tuition and immunization records required. Pick up registration forms Tuesday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-noon. School begins Sept. 2. Call 235-7600.

Parents are invited to a Kids in Nature workshop from 3-4:30 p.m. April 19 at Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Learn about connecting children with nature in the Homer area. Call 226-4659 or e-mail carmen.field@alaska.gov.

The first 20 parents of children ages 5-10 years to call will receive a free "Kids in Nature" kit.

Girl Scouts Susitna Council will hold a Homer Girl Scouts luncheon at 11 a.m. April 29 at the Land's End Resort Quarterdeck. Lunch is $12. Call 235-7740 or e-mail tina@homeralaska.org.

The Homer Garden Club presents rock gardener and alpine plant specialist Harry Jans in a presentation, "Gardening at the Top of the World," at 7 p.m. April 24 in the Best Western Bidarka conference room. Free.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will offer a black bear baiting clinic from 6-9 p.m. April 25 at the Kenai Peninsula Sport, Rec and Trade Show at the Central Peninsula Sport Center in Soldotna.

Completion of an ADFG-approved clinic is required before registering a bait station in units 6D, 7, 14A, 15, 16A and 20B. Free. Call 262-9368.

There will be an electronics recycling event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26 at Spenard Builders Supply. Some fees apply. Call 235-6262 or visit sustainablehomer.org/waste_management.htm.

The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward will hold a 10th anniversary community party May 3. Alaska residents with identification will be admitted free all day and on the 10th day of every month through 2008. The center will host an open house and celebration with guest speakers, food and entertainment from 3-7 p.m. Call 1 (800) 224-2525.

Vendor sign-up is available for a Homer Street Fair to be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5 in the NOMAR parking lot. Holland America cruise ship passengers will be stopping at the fair. Local artists and businesses are invited to apply for booths.

Cost is $50 for a 10-by-10-foot booth, $100 for a 10-by-10-foot booth under a canopy and $10 for an 8-foot table. Make checks payable to the Driftwood Inn and drop off at the inn during business hours. Deadline is April 25.

Applications for the Kachemak Bay Shorebird Amateur Photo Contest are available at NOMAR, Eagle Eye Photo and Homer Chamber of Commerce. The theme is "Alaska: Scenics and Wildlife." Deadline for entries is 6 p.m. May 5. Call 235-8363 or e-mail nomar@xyz.net.

The Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival is May 8-11. The festival will feature events and activities for birders and non-birders of all ages and skills.

The shorebird program has been printed and is available at the Homer Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Online registration for events has started. Complete details are in the program or at www.homeralaska.org. Call 235-7740.

The Kenai Peninsula United Way is accepting applications for new member agencies. To qualify for admission an agency must have a 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, have been in operation on the peninsula for at least two years, have an elected board of directors and provide a health and human service not offered by another local member agency. Deadline is May 2. Call 283-9500.

NWS PEACE program is seeking families to host international exchange students for the 2008 school year. Students will be matched with families by July 1. Call (866) 846-3977 or visit www.nw-services.com.

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking host families for high school exchange students. Call (800) 733-2773.