Election forums are here! Don’t miss a chance to hear from your school board candidates on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Homer Public Library. If you missed Tuesday’s Homer City Council forum, hosted by the Homer Chamber of Commerce, don’t worry! The Peninsula Clarion, together with Homer News, KBBI and KDLL, will host another forum next week. For other events coming soon, take a look at these Best Bets.

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 ELECTION EDUCATION BET: Have you voted in the Kenai Peninsula Borough or City of Homer elections in the past? Whether you have or have not, or if you’re just curious about what’s on the ballot this fall, join Kenai Peninsula Votes on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Kachemak Bay Campus and learn everything there is to know about the upcoming borough and city elections! Feel free to arrive anytime. Each attendee will receive their own personal voter guide and much more. Food will be provided. This event will go over basic election information presented by both city and borough election clerks. Attendees will hear from candidates running for School Board District 9 and the South Kenai Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board candidates. Additionally, KPV will be looking at both sides of the ballot propositions you will be voting on. Borough/city elections typically have a voter turnout of about 15-20%, but KPV hopes to get a few more people to learn about the election and want to vote in it. Early voting starts on Sept. 22, and election day is Oct. 7. Your voice matters, and your vote counts! 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 BRAKE FOR BREAKFAST BET: Brake for Breakfast is back! This annual health education event, hosted by several local organizations, kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. Drive through any of the three locations on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. and receive a free gift bag with breakfast items and lifesaving breast health information. In Homer, visit the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center at 95 Sterling Highway, where this event is hosted by South Peninsula Hospital. In Fritz Creek, visit the Fritz Creek General Store at 55770 East End Road — this event is hosted by the Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic. In Anchor Point, visit the Rise ‘N’ Grind coffee shop at 33810 Sterling Highway. For more information, contact wellness@sphosp.org or 907-235-0285.