It’s National Certified Nursing Assistants’ Day! June 12 kicks off this year’s CNA Appreciation Week — do you know a CNA in Homer who deserves some appreciation? In addition, there’s plenty of other events and activities coming up this week that deserve your attention too — for details, check out these Best Bets!

BEST FAMILY STORYTIME BET: Join Homer Public Library’s youth service librarian, Cinda Nofziger, for Family Storytime at Bishop’s Beach on Thursday, June 12, starting at 10:30 a.m.! Meet Miss Cinda at the beach for stories, games and a visit with BOB the Bookmobile. This event is for families with kids who like stories.

BEST PARADE FLOAT BUILDING BET: Homer Council on the Arts invites the community to get creative and join them in decorating their float for the upcoming Fourth of July parade! Art lovers of all ages are welcome to participate and add their own creative touch to HCOA’s float. Supplies will be provided. Crafting dates are June 15 from 1-3 p.m., June 17 from 3-5 p.m. and June 25 from 5-7 p.m. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.

BEST JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION BET: On Thursday, June 19 from 4-5 p.m., the Pratt Museum will host nationally acclaimed storyteller, spiritual life coach and performing artist Gogo Skywalker Payne for an evening of storytelling in celebration of Juneteenth, the historic day of freedom. Payne’s voice has echoed from the DuSable Museum to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. This event is in collaboration with Homer Pride. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $5. 3779 Bartlett St.

BEST COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER BET: Are you looking for volunteer opportunities or ways to connect with the community? The Pratt Museum is looking for volunteer hosts to engage with museum guests at their admission desk and in the museum store! Additionally, they are recruiting volunteer tour guides to lead the historic walking tours of Pioneer Avenue and the Homer Small Boat Harbor. If you or someone you know is interested, contact museum co-executive director Whitney Harness at wharness@prattmuseum.org. 3779 Bartlett St.

BEST CALL FOR ART BET: Are you a fiber artist looking to display your work? Homer Council on the Arts invites all local artists working with fiber, textiles, yarn, felt and fabric to the 2025 Fiber Arts Showcase! This call for art is open to all ages and abilities with no prompts or themes required. Submission deadline is Aug. 30. Learn more and submit art at homerart.org/event/call-for-art/. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.

BEST CITIZEN SCIENCE BET: Sandhill crane colts are hatching! “Fuzzball season” continues until close to the end of June as the later nesting pairs’ eggs hatch. Please keep your dogs on leashes and cats inside during this early and vulnerable time for crane colts and other young wildlife. Contact Kachemak Crane Watch with information about your nesting pair and their newly hatched colts. This important data helps KCW count the total number of colts in the area and track nesting success. Email reports to KCW at reports@cranewatch.org or call 907-235-6262. Please include the date of hatching, time, location, number of colts, mortalities and your contact information in case KCW needs to reach out for further details. For more information, contact Nina Faust at 907-235-6262.