Homer Glass and Screen has opened at the corner of East End and Kachemak Bay roads. The glass shop, owned by Kelly Matthews, will operate five days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday by appointment. The shop will provide glass services for automobiles and boats as well as home glass needs such as mirrors, showers and tub enclosures. The business bills itself as having more than 30 years of glass work experience. For more information, call 299-3350.

New mortgage program in town

Architect John Prather, a two-year resident of Homer, has recently become a representative for Countrywide Home Loans, a national mortgage loan company. Prather said he has some 33 years experience in banking, construction lending, mortgage banking, title insurance and architecture. Prather will be working out of his architectural office until more suitable office space has been secured. He may be contacted at 235-2755 in Homer or via e-mail at john_prather@countrywide.com.

Chamber builds brick program

The Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center announces an opportunity to participate in the chamber's celebration of its new building and grounds through a buy-a-brick program. Participants can buy a brick to be permanently placed as part of the landscaping project. The bricks will be decoratively incorporated into walkways, patios and flower box seats around the exterior of the center. An inscription cost of $50 for the first line, which includes 20 characters, and $25 for the second line, is charged. For more information, call 235-7740 or order online at www.homeralaska.org.