The Betster hopes folks are staying safe and warm out there these cold, icy winter days. If you’re planning to get out of the house, make sure you’ve got a spare set of ice cleats with you! For details on this week’s happenings, check out these Best Bets.

BEST PLANT AND GIFT SALE BET: Did you miss the fall plant and book sale at the Homer Public Library? Fret not — a pop-up houseplant and gift sale will take place at HPL on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! This is a chance to donate any unwanted houseplants to benefit the library, or select from a smaller offering of healthy plants looking for a new home. In addition, gifts including fabulous bookmarks in every category, earrings, character pins including anime, dogs, cats, dragons and so much more will be available for sale. Proceeds go to support the Friends of the Homer Public Library. 500 Hazel Ave.

BEST HOLIDAY CRAFTING BET: Homer Senior Citizens, Inc., is hosting a holiday wreath-making event on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2-4 p.m.! This event is free and open to all community members of all ages. Supplies will be provided, but donations are welcome. For more information, contact Kolby at 907-251-8067. 3935 Svedlund St.

BEST COMMUNITY VIGIL BET: Hospice of Homer will host the annual Light Up a Life community vigil at their offices on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. to remember loved ones this holiday season. To purchase a luminaria for dedication, contact HOH at 907-235-6899. 265 E. Pioneer Ave., Suite #3.

BEST LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR BET: Mark your calendars for this year’s Procrastinator’s Fair! Over 50 vendors will have wares and gift ideas for sale at Christian Community Church on Friday, Dec. 19 from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 20 from noon to 7 p.m. Come by for free kids’ crafting, free cookie decorating, free drawings for gifts from vendors, a free drawing for a decorated Christmas tree, and visits with Santa. Learn more about this year’s fair offerings on the event Facebook page. 3838 Bartlett St.

BEST FOOD DRIVE AND DISCOUNTED MUSEUM ADMISSION BET: Looking for another opportunity to support the Homer Food Pantry? The Pratt Museum is collecting nonperishable food items in support of the pantry’s Harvesting Kindness fall canned and nonperishable food drive. Bring one foot item per person to receive discounted admission to the Pratt Museum — $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. Each visitor who contributes a food item will also be entered to win a family level membership to the museum. Come on in anytime during the museum’s operating hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3779 Bartlett St.

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. The last pick-up date is Saturday, Dec. 20 (must be ordered by Dec. 16). Learn more at homerart.org/event/christmas-tree-fundraiser/. 355 W. Pioneer Ave.