It’s homecoming week, and you know what that means — a great big bonfire, lots of school spirit and a time to honor this year’s Homer High School seniors at Saturday’s football game. For students, it also means the time-honored annual tradition of the homecoming dance with all that glitter and jazz. For the rest of us, if you need something to do this week, just check out these Best Bets!

BEST INVASIVE SPECIES EDUCATION BET: Are you curious about the possible effects of invasive marine species in Kachemak Bay and beyond? Invasive European green crab, or EGC, are considered one of the top 10 most unwanted invasive species in the world. They are a small but aggressive crab that can alter nearshore environments and out-compete many native nearshore organisms for resources. Join the Pratt Museum for an informative lecture presented by Jasmine Maurer, Harmful Species Lead at Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Friday, Sept. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. Free with a $5 suggested donation. 3779 Bartlett St.

BEST COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING BET: The Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Community Council invites the public to attend the next community council meeting scheduled for Sept. 19 from 12:30-3 p.m. at Kachemak Bay Campus in room P202. The primary purpose of the KBNERR Community Council is to support the Reserve’s research, education and training programs by providing an organized structure for dialogue and recommendations between staff and community members interested in natural science research and education. Learn more about KBNERR at kachemakbayreserve.org/. 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST CALL FOR ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS BET: Bunnell Street Arts Center has put out the call for visual artists, musicians, dancers, thespians and writers interested in teaching for the Artist in Schools program! This program is a trademark of the Alaska State Council on the Arts and is presented by Bunnell with support from several local sponsors including Ulmers Drug and Hardware, Global Credit Union, Kenai Fine Arts Center, Kenai Peninsula Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Alaska State Council on the Arts. For more information, contact Bunnell Street Arts Center at 907-235-2662 or info@bunnellarts.org. 106 W. Bunnell Ave.

BEST FIBER ARTS SHOWCASE BET: It’s here! “Fabricated,” a fiber arts showcase featuring works by 20 southern Kenai Peninsula artists in a variety of techniques from quilting and macrame to wearables and 3D felted sculptures, is on display through Sept. 29 at Homer Council on the Arts. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.

BEST COMMUNITY WALKS BET: Free, open community walks are here again at the SPARC, held every Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. through May 18. All are welcome, no sign-up is required. On some Mondays, South Peninsula Hospital will also provide health education opportunities including flu shots, blood pressure checks, surveys and more. 600 Sterling Highway.