Kudos to everyone who put together some truly fantastic get-togethers and celebrations last weekend for Halloween! What a great time to see the community gather and have good ol’-fashioned fun. For more things to do in the community coming up soon, check out these Best Bets!

BEST EMPTY BOWL BET: The Empty Bowl benefit for the Homer Community Food Pantry is back! Stop by the Homer United Methodist Church on Friday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for this tasty soup-er bowl event, helping to raise funds for the food pantry so that none may go hungry. Get soup, bread and dessert for $15, or an artisan bowl and a delicious lunch for $50. Credit cards, cash and Venmo will be accepted. For to-go orders, call 907-399-2007 after 10:30 a.m. A good deal for a good cause! 770 East 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.

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. 12, Dr. Mayfield will host an informative session that breaks down the meaning behind common blood tests and screenings. Whether you’ve participated in the Rotary Health Fair blood draw or just want to learn more about your health, Dr. Mayfield will explain what each test measures, what high or low results may indicate, and why regular preventative screenings are so important. Walk away with practical tips for understanding your results and taking charge of your health. 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.