Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! The Betster hopes that everyone has a warm, safe place this cold, winter week to enjoy some good food with good company. If you’re not up for throwing together the usual feast, community meals are being hosted in Homer and Anchor Point. For details on other events, check out these Best Bets.

BEST THANKSGIVING GATHERING IN HOMER BET: The Homer United Methodist Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Potluck on Thursday, Nov. 27 from 1-4 p.m. If you’re able, please bring a dish to share or games to play with your neighbors. Volunteers are needed for an assortment of tasks, including providing food, serving, greeting, washing dishes and keeping the coffee pot full. If interested in helping, please text Lori Evans at 907-399-7767. 770 East End Road.

BEST THANKSGIVING DINNER IN ANCHOR POINT BET: The Anchor Point Food Pantry is opening their door for a cozy, old-fashioned Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 27 from 1-4 p.m. Seating is available for 32 guests, and small parties of 1-4 people are welcome. Donations are appreciated but not required; attendees may also bring a pie or side dish to share. APFP would like to share their gratitude this Thanksgiving season for the continued community support that helps keep the pantry going. For more information, find the Anchor Point Food Pantry on Facebook. 73473 School Ave.

BEST STUDENT EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM BET: Students in Homer High School’s Alaska History classes will soon present a temporary exhibit at the Pratt Museum! During the Fall 2025 semester, students have chosen items from the museum’s permanent collections to study, research and connect back to Alaskan history. From traditional fishing equipment and basketry to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, this exhibit covers it all. The exhibit will be open and included in regular admission from Dec. 2-6 and on First Friday on Dec. 5 from 4-6 p.m. Go check it out at 3779 Bartlett Street.

BEST GET A LOCALLY GROWN CHRISTMAS TREE BET: Homer Council on the Arts is hosting a Christmas tree fundraiser! Get locally grown spruce trees for your Christmas celebrations this year. Trees will be sold for $10 per foot, minimum 5 feet tall and maximum 12 feet tall. Also available are pine boughs for $2 each and spruce boughs for $1.50 each. All proceeds will support HCOA Youth Scholarships. Pick-up dates are Saturday, Dec. 13 (must be ordered by Dec. 9) and Saturday, Dec. 20 (must be ordered by Dec. 16). Learn more at homerart.org/event/christmas-tree-fundraiser/. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.

BEST COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS SURVEY BET: Every three years, South Peninsula Hospital takes the pulse of the community’s health perceptions to inform new and existing hospital and community efforts. The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment is still open, and SPH wants to hear from you! Your feedback can help SPH better understand the health needs of our community and guide how they plan services for the future. The survey is anonymous, quick to complete, and your input truly makes a difference. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win $25 in Homer Bucks — 15 winners will be selected. Find the survey online at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SHP-POH25.