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Linda Broahead tries on a hat made by Ardith Mumma at the Sugar Plum Faire on Dec. 10. The faire is an annual fundraiser for Homer Special Olympics.

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Homer Best Bets

As the Betster writes this the Internet appears to be down at Chez Betster. No, it’s not the…

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion Mike Chihuly and his wife, Shirley, greet a passerby while he signs copies of his recently published book, "Alaska Fish and Fire," on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at the annual Peninsula Art Guild's Fine Arts and Crafts Fair.

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Fish and Fire: Ninilchik resident writes stories of his life

Ninilchik resident Mike Chihuly has lived enough lives to write several books since moving to Alaska more than…

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Years ago

20 years ago in the Homer News: The conservation-minded Homer City Council agreed to put almost 21 acres…

Jeannette Aragones, right, and Eddie Wood, left, perform several Latin American dances last Thursday at South Peninsula Hospital's Long Term Care facility.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Arts in brief

Peyton does watercolor demo Saturday at Fireweed Gallery Watercolor artist Jan Peyton does a demonstration from 2-4:30 p.m.…

A group of fat-tire bicyclists ride across Beluga Lake last Saturday. The bikes with big, wide tires make riding on snow and sand easy, and have become popular in Homer and Alaska over the past few years.-Photo by Anna Frost, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

It has been the Betster’s experience that some people go a little nuts over the holidays. You know…

Savory and sweet treats create tasty holiday gathering

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Savory and sweet treats create tasty holiday gathering

Being the creative person I am, I enjoy trying new recipes and adding a fun variety of flavors…

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Years Ago

20 years ago in the Homer News: Two hundred people marched in a snowstorm on Monday, Dec. 2…

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The Arts in brief

Big Read starts next month The Friends of the Homer Public Library presents its third Homer Big Read.…

Claudia Haines reads "Penguin Problems" by Jory John and Lane Smith at the Homer Public Library.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer children will play part in picking top book illustrator

Several times a week, youth services librarian Claudia Haines holds Storytime in the Homer Public Library’s Joy Griffin…

Imogen Richardson, age 7, and her brothers Erik, 1, and Lewis, 9, visit with Santa during Nomar's annual holiday open house on Sunday. Their parents are Steven and Jenna Richardson. The family is from County Mayo in Ireland and is living in Homer while Steven Richardson studies at Alaska Bible Institute.-Photo by Lori Evans, Homer News

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Holiday events make season merry and bright

Upcoming Holiday Events 5-7 p.m. Friday, Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. Santa and Mrs. Claus visit.…

Elias Allen, left, as the Nutcracker, fights with the King Rat, Aaron Taliesin, during rehearsals for the Homer Nutcracker Ballet  last Friday at the Homer Mariner Theatre.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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28th annual Homer Nutcracker Ballet continues the magic

Homer might be as cold as Moscow this winter, but when it comes to the annual production of…

Works in the 10x10 Members Show at Bunnell Street Arts Center include art in various media by more than 30 students. -Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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First Friday events

All Hopped Up Espresso 280 W. Pioneer Ave. Homer Connections K-12 Student Art by various artists 3-4 p.m.,…

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Student art highlight of First Friday

Art lovers can add a new venue to their art walk on First Friday: a show of art…