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Tellabration! is Saturday Join the story circle from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Homer Public Library…

The Kachemak Bay Quilters spend a lot of their time creating quilts for victims of house fires, like the ones shown here during a First Friday exhibit Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at the Homer Council on the Arts in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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In their first First Friday showcase, Kachemak Bay Quilters focus on giving back to others

Some people make art to have a creative outlet, something just for themselves. Others, like the Kachemak Bay…

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Beer and Cheese returns With the Homer Brewing Company and Anchorage’s Fromagio’s Artisan Cheese, Beer and Cheese returns…

The sun rises over the Kenai Mountains across Kachemak Bay on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017 as seen from Bishop’s Beach in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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The Betster would like to put in a request to Mother Nature that the snow make a decision.…

Photo courtesy Teri Robl.

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Inspiration from Packerland: Recipes from Wisconsin

I am delighted once again to share stories, family traditions and my favorite recipes with you. This time…

Amy Kruse’s art. (Photo provided)

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Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. Homer Guest Artist Nancy Wise, fused glass artist 5-7:30 p.m., First…

Jonathan White, author of “Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean” (Photo provided)

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Author looks at science and poetry of ‘Tides’

Anyone who doubts the power of the tides should never take an old beach truck out on the…

Costumed trick-or-treaters file into a makeshift haunted house Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 hosted by Kenai Physical Therapy in Homer, Alaska. Staff converted a trailer into a haunted house, which kids had to make it through in order to get their candy. (Photo by Anna Frost for the Homer News)

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The Betster wishes to provides a public service announcement to remind you that while Halloween is over, Thanksgiving…

Cyndie Avery’s “Muertos Gothic.” (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)

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Dia de los Muertos resurrected for second year

Following its inaugural last year of the Dia de los Muertos community art show, the Homer Council on…

The Haunted Hickory features ghouls, goblins and monsters from the USCGC Hickory. Haunted Hickory welcomes the easily-scared from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. The hardcore, you-can’t-scare-me crowd can can test the ship’s fear factor from 6-9 p.m. (Homer News file photo)

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Homer embraces Halloween from the Hickory and beyond

Like pretty much everything it does, Homer puts its own stamp on traditions — including Halloween, the day…

Wayne Aderhold, front, waves signs for Linda Hutchings on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 24, 2017, in Homer, Alaska, on Pioneer Avenue. To his left are Marjorie Ringer, with umbrella, and Ron Keffer. (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)

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The Betster hopes you weren’t planning on one last weekend of fine fall weather, because the great Mother…

Participants assemble Wearable Arts pieces Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at a workshop with Sheila Wyne at the Bunnell Street Arts Center in Homer, Alaska. Wyne is artist in residence at Bunnell at a residency sponsored by the Homer Fiber Arts Collective. (Photo by Michael Armstrong)

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Wyne pumps new energy into Wearable Arts

Artist residencies at Bunnell Street Arts Center tend to go in two directions. Sometimes an artist works solo,…

Furthur guitarist plays at Alice’s

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Furthur guitarist plays at Alice’s

Alice’s features big weekend of acts A guitarist with a Grateful Dead-inspired band leads off a weekend of…