Change is in the air, and now is the time to pause and take stock before preparing for the coming days. With the turning colors of the leaves and frost creeping over the ground, it’ll soon be time for that annual plethora of holiday events and activities. To find out what’s happening this week, just take a look at these Best Bets.

BEST JAPANESE CLUB OPEN HOUSE BET: To show their appreciation for the community’s support, the Alaska Japanese Club will host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 2-4 p.m. at the Homer United Methodist Church. Members of the public are invited to join the club and the five student ambassadors who were able to visit Homer’s sister city of Teshio in Hokkaido, Japan, this summer for a presentation. The Japanese Taiko drumming group will also give a performance. For more information, contact Megumi Beams at 907-699-2567. 770 East End Road.

BEST FOOD PANTRY FUNDRAISER BET: The Anchor Point Food Pantry is thrilled to invite the public to a Frontier Days fundraiser event — where good food, good company and a good cause come together — on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 3-7 p.m. at the VFW Post 10221. Every year, the pantry serves over 6,000 meals and provides grocery bags to families across Anchor Point and beyond, from Ninilchik to Homer. APFP also offers free summer lunches and school-time weekend meal packs for students. Join pantry volunteers and your neighbors at the Frontier Days event for hayrides, a petting zoo, games, a dessert auction, silent auction, plenty of neighborly cheer — and of course, a good, hearty meal. Suggested donation is $10 per person or $20 per family. If that’s a stretch, come anyway — though pantry volunteers might hand you a ladle or a tray! A matching grant is available to double attendees’ generosity towards the food pantry, and a $50 gift certificate for Fat Olives will be given out as a door prize. If you want to lend a hand or donate a dessert for the auction or the Frontier Days meal, the pantry welcomes all willing support and assistance and will find a place for you. Find more information, including a donation link, on the Anchor Point Food Pantry Facebook page. VFW Post 10221, 72551 Milo Fritz Ave.

BEST MUSEUM FREE ADMISSION BET: The Pratt Museum is offering free admission to the public on Saturday, Oct. 11 as part of the Second Saturdays program! This program is an opportunity for families to explore the museum for free. This month, enjoy a Skeleton Scavenger Hunt throughout the museum, with prizes available, and an “Object at Hand” demonstration, showcasing a raven skeleton from the permanent collection with the museum’s education staff. The museum will be open Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Object at Hand demonstration will be from noon to 2 p.m. For more information, find the Pratt Museum online. 3779 Bartlett St.

BEST LOW COST BLOOD TESTS BET: South Peninsula Hospital is once again offering low-cost blood tests to the public. Appointments are now available as of Oct. 1. This year’s tests vary slightly from last year’s, and SPH is very pleased to share that they have significantly lowered the costs of all their tests. For example, last year’s Wellness Package cost $185, but this year, it’s available for only $99. Free flu shots will also be available at all appointments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take charge of your health at an affordable price! Learn more at rotaryhealthfair.org/. Appointments will take place at 4251 Hohe St.