AUGUST BOOK CLUB
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Mark your calendar! Pulitzer Prize winning novel Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver will be the discussion for the August 15 book club held at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Ann Hanson(35360 Just Bears Ct.)
Canoe for Sale
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Brand new never been in the water Old Towne Penobscot164
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New $1600.00
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Throwing in 3 paddles, portage wheels, car top blocks and straps, and one life jacket.
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$900.00
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EVENTS @ THE LOON
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MONDAY, JULY 31
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5-7pm
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CRAFT NIGHT
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Come over and spend some time in the Green Room from 5-7 and get your craft on! I’ll have supplies out ready to be picked and used.
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Crafts such as:
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-decorate your own slap bracelet
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-make your own stamp
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-canvas/cardboard acrylic painting
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-clay sculpting
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-embroidered friendship bracelets
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-Alaskan magazine collage making
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& much more!!
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Requested $15 donation or based on materials utilized. Feel free to bring your own project and just enjoy the social aspect of our communal space.
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All ages welcome!
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2
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8pm
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JUNO SMILE BACKYARD SESSION
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Listen to these extremely talented musicians play their tunes. Known especially for Jessie’s iconic violin playing and Joseph’s jokes!
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Bring your own beverage.
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$5 cover charge.
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If the weather is not favorable, we will still be hosting this event!
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The summer isn’t over yet!
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I plan to stay open up to October, if not later! This space is always open for visitors and locals to waste some time, enjoy the deck on a sunny day, and appreciate our creative artists and crafters!
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We have fresh hot coffee or bubbly refreshing kombucha every single day, and a few fantastic snacks!
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We have also included a very small thrift store section in the entrance of the shop, $5 per item and half the proceeds go directly to help fund Cooper Landing Emergency Services! So see what folks have dropped off, or feel free to donate your wearable goods as well!
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Very, very grateful to be here!
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Have a happy summer!
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-Jillian @ the Loon
Unbaited, Single-hook, Artificial Lures Only in the Kenai River
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Kenai River anglers are advised that, to continue protection of late-run king salmon, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is prohibiting the use of bait and multiple hooks in the Kenai River from its mouth upstream to the ADF&G marker at the outlet of Skilak Lake, effective 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 1 through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Anglers may use only one unbaited, single-hook, artificial lure in these waters. “Single-hook” means a fishhook with only one point.nnFishing for king salmon in the Kenai River is currently closed by emergency order. Anglers are reminded that king salmon fishing closes by regulation August 1, including catch-and-release fishing. Incidentally caught king salmon may not be retained or possessed; king salmon caught while fishing for other species may not be removed from the water and must be released immediately. Anglers should exercise good angling practices by avoiding fishing for coho salmon in areas of the river where king salmon are concentrated and to cut leaders or lines to avoid stressing incidentally hooked king salmon.nnThrough July 26, 2023, approximately 6,250 king salmon 75 cm mid eye to tail fork and longer have passed the river mile 13.7 king salmon sonar. Inseason projections estimate an escapement would not achieve the OEG. Therefore, these measures are warranted to continue to conserve Kenai River king salmon needed for escapement.nn“Projections for late-run Kenai River king salmon are not likely to meet the optimal escapement goal and it is necessary to restrict the use of bait and multiple hooks to reduce mortality of incidentally caught king salmon that are still entering the river and those that have already reached spawning grounds. Late-run king salmon spawn throughout the lower and middle river” stated Acting Area Management Biologist Jenny Gates.nnFor additional information, please contact Acting Area Management Biologist Jenny Gates at (907) 262-9368.
Pick up soccer game!
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Come out to play a small field pick up soccer game at the Cooper Landing School soccer field on Monday, July 31st between 6-8pm (come when you can). This will be for adults only (sorry kiddos!) and we ask that you bring one light color and one dark color shirt. Bring extra soccer balls and cones if you have them. Call or text 805-886-5650 if you have any questions!
This week at Gwin’s Lodge
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This Thursday (8/3) we have the Jim Lewin & Diana Z band performing in our Beer Garden! While you’re checking out the music, try the great food provided by Gwin’s on the Go, located next to the stage. They’re open 5-Midnight and serve awesome sandwiches, flatbreads, and the occasional jambalaya special! Inside the main restaurant, we’re serving up a new mac & cheese special as well. Hope to see you here!
AA Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Baptist Church annex Saturday mornings 9:00 and Wednesday nights 7:00. This is an open 12 step meeting. If you are curious or think you might have an issue with drinking or other addictions, come join us! The church is located at the corner of Snug Harbor Road and the Sterling Highway, next to the CL Emergency Services building. For more information, call (907)299-2855.