The Kachemak Bay Research Reserve seeks people to serve on its nine-member community council. Apply by 5 p.m. April 24. Call 226-4656 or e-mail terry.thompson@alaska.gov.

A Fruit Growers Workshop is at 1 p.m. May 1 at Dave Schroer's orchard at Mile 5 East End Road. The workshop includes grafting techniques for beginners, a general discussion on fruit growing and then a tour of Schroer's 40-tree orchard. Call 235-8544.

The Kachemacs Macintosh User Group meets May 7, the first Thursday of the month at the Homer Public Library from 6-8 p.m. Call Diane at 235-0714 for more information.

Registration for the 17th annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival has started. Festival information, including the schedule of events and registration forms, is at www.homeralaska.org. The printed program also is available at the Homer Chamber of Commerce. Register early because some events fill up quickly. Call 235-7740.