Best Bets

The spooky eve has finally descended upon us — while kids and families are out and about Halloween night and this weekend, the Betster hopes everyone has lots of fun and stays safe! In your post-trick-or-treating candy coma, don’t forget about the upcoming annual Rotary Health Fair or the plethora of other things scheduled in the coming days. For more details, check out these Best Bets.

BEST CO-ED HOCKEY JAMBOREE BET: Join Homer Hockey for a fun-focused Co-Ed Jamboree at Kevin Bell Arena, Oct. 31-Nov. 2. This exciting tournament will feature co-ed rules, where each player has the chance to score one goal until everyone has participated. With games running on a 20-minute clock, teamwork, sportsmanship, and making new friends is encouraged as players celebrate the joy of the game together. Learn more and register at www.kevinbellarena.org/post/oct-31-nov-2-coed-jamboree. There’s only a few spots left! 3150 Homer Spit Road.

BEST WELLNESS WEDNESDAY BET: Join South Peninsula Hospital for weekly Wellness Wednesdays at Kachemak Bay Campus from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! On Nov. 5, Heather Moon, APRN, from Seaworthy Functional Medicine, will guide participants through the essentials of bone health. Drawing on her experience in primary care and functional medicine, Moon will share practical strategies for prevention, strength and longevity. This community presentation will highlight how small, everyday choices can make a lasting impact on your bone health and overall well-being. After, enjoy an hour of Vinyasa Flow yoga led by Maggie Kao. As always, free soup and bread will be provided, and all are welcome! Kachemak Bay Campus, 533 E. Pioneer Ave.

BEST ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR BET: The 43rd Annual Rotary Health Fair, hosted by the Homer Kachemak Bay Rotary Club in cooperation with South Peninsula Hospital, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christian Community Church. Admission is free and open to the public. With its ongoing theme, “It’s Your Life… Take a Day to Be Well,” the fair continues its mission to promote community wellness and preventive care. More than 40 exhibitors will offer free screenings, interactive demos, and valuable information on a wide range of health topics. Highlights include free flu shots, blood pressure screenings, and opportunities to explore cutting-edge technology such as AI-assisted heart and brain imaging. Visitors can try out physical therapy equipment, meet local healthcare professionals, learn about assistive technology tools for hearing and explore smoking cessation resources. Children under ten can participate in the Great Candy Exchange to trade Halloween candy for fun prizes. In addition to screenings and demos, attendees can access information on mental health, reproductive and women’s health, nutrition, healthy aging and more. Individuals who participated in the hospital’s advance blood draws can pick up their lab results at the fair with photo identification, and staff will be available to assist with enrollment in the hospital’s new patient portal, MyChart. While there, they can sit for a free review of their results with a local healthcare provider. Deeply discounted blood draws are available through Wednesday, Nov. 5. Appointments are required and can be scheduled at rotaryhealthfair.org. The Rotary Health Fair provides a welcoming, informative environment for all ages, offering tools and knowledge to help community members live well. The event is free and open to the public, with food and coffee vendors available on site for purchase. All visitors to the fair can enter to win door prizes of great value, ranging from gift certificates to local vendors to valuable health products. For more information, including a complete list of exhibitors, visit rotaryhealthfair.org or call 907-235-0285. Christian Community Church, 3838 Bartlett St.