The fireweed blooms may soon reach their zenith and school begins in less than a week, but summer isn’t over just yet! For ideas on activities and things to do, take a look at these Best Bets.

BEST SANDHILL CRANE MONITORING BET: Soon colts will be fledging, flying with their parents as the end of the 60-70 days of growing and learning to fly approaches. Colts hatched earliest in the nesting season will be the first to fledge in July, with more fledging through the month until mid-August. Let Kachemak Crane Watch know when and where you see your colts fledging. Fledged colts should be able to fly off with the adults. Please include the specific location and other helpful information, as well as your contact information. Kachemak Crane Watch also keeps track of colts that disappeared or died. Successful fledging and mortality reports help Kachemak Crane Watch calculate nesting success for the year and compare it to previous years. Send your reports to reports@cranewatch.org or call 907-235-6262.

BEST PEONY HIGH TEA BET: If you missed out on the first Alaska-Style Peony High Tea in July, you’re in luck! A second high tea will take place at Captain’s Coffee on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 4-5:30 p.m. This event, part of Homer’s sixth annual Peony Celebration, is co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Homer-Kachemak Bay, Captain’s Coffee, and Alaska Beauty Peony Co-op. Sample the co-op’s peony teas, enjoy a variety of treats made by Rotary members and shop the co-op’s many peony products including bouquets, teas, bath salts and soap, notecards, and the co-op’s 2026 calendar. Proceeds will be shared between the co-op and the Rotary to benefit the community in future. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased at Captain’s Coffee in advance or at the door. Reserve your seat today at captainscoffee.com or by calling 907-235-4970 — seating is limited! 295 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST CITY PLANNING FEEDBACK BET: The public hearing draft of the 2045 Homer Comprehensive Plan is now available! Find it online on the project website or pick up a hard copy of the draft plan at Homer City Hall or the Homer Public Library. The Homer Planning Commission will hold the first public hearing on the draft plan at their next regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Homer City Hall Cowles Council Chambers. Learn more at homercompplanupdate.com/. 491 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST COMMUNITY FUN RUN/WALK BET: Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection will host their third annual 5K Fun Walk/Run on Saturday, Aug. 30. All strollers, walkers and runners are welcome. The race will begin at the Deep Water Dock on the Homer Spit. Walkers start at 10:30 a.m. and runners start at 11 a.m. Pre-register online at kbayrecovery.org before Aug. 29 for a discounted rate. Registration will also be available at the Deep Water Dock from 9-10:15 a.m. on the day of the run. This event is free to anyone that wants to join and cannot afford it — just show up! Borough Mayor Peter Micciche will serve as race start official and emcee. The community and run participants are encouraged to meet at the Deep Water Dock after the race, starting at 11:30 a.m., for prizes, a social, snacks and music by Cody Burch. Find Kachemak Bay Recovery Connection on Facebook and Instagram, or at kbayrecovery.org on the web. For more information, call 907-435-0504. 4667 Freight Dock Road.