Cooper Landing Community Library News
Tessa Hulls, a writer/artist/adventurer (who has spent many years working seasonally and biking solo around various parts of Alaska), is on a book tour with a new graphic memoir titled Feeding Ghosts. She will be biking through Cooper Landing and has agreed to come to Cooper Landing Community Library for a presentation on June 19 at 7pm.
Here’s an article about her book.
A Writer’s To-Do List: Learn History. Learn Chinese. Learn to Draw Comics.
Book Club
The following book club meetings will be in-person:
June 18 – The Women by Kristen Hannah
July 16 – How to Know a Person by David Brooks
August 19 – Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Updated Summer Hours
Monday 1-3 pm
Tuesday 1-3 pm and 5-7 pm
Wednesday 1-3 pm
Thursday 1-3 pm
Friday 1-3 pm
Saturday 11 am-2 pm
We look forward to seeing you in the library soon!
Sunrise Happenings
If you’re looking for an enjoyable evening, look no further than the Sunrise!
Monday nights Trivia
Every other Wednesday we will have Open Mic Night starting June 12. We just had our piano tuned as well. This is open mic is not just for musicians! Last week we had a comedian who had the whole room laughing. come show off your talents!
Look forward to karaoke schedule coming up!
If you’d like to host an event in the bar, please give us a call we’d love to have you!
We also have a new special cocktail, the Waikiki. Colored blue like our majestic lake, and very refreshing! $7.50
We hope to see you this summer!
907-595-1222
Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission Regular Meeting – June 5, 2024
COOPER LANDING ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
LOCATION: COOPER LANDING LIBRARY AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024
6:00 PM
AGENDA
The June 5, 2024 meeting will be both physically open to the public at the Cooper Landing Library at 18511 Bean Creek Road, Cooper Landing, AK and available for online or telephone participation. To join the meeting from a computer, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2045581076. To attend the Zoom meeting by telephone, call toll free 888 788 0099 or 877-853-5247 and use the Meeting ID 204 558 1076.
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES for May 8, 2024 Regular Meeting
- BOROUGH BUSINESS
- REPORTS: PLANNING
- NEW PLATS:
- Preliminary Plat KPB 2024-053 – Quartz Creek Subdivision, Wilkes Addition
- ANY NOTICE OF DECISION ON PLATS
- OLD BUSINESS if any
- NEW BUSINESS
- PUBLIC COMMENT/PRESENTATION
- COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
- ADJOURNMENT
For more information or to submit comments please contact:
Contact the Cooper Landing APC at:
- For email visit: https://www.kpb.us/planning-dept/planning-commissions/cooper-landing-apc On the far right-hand side of the page is a box titled, “Commissioner Information”. Scroll to the bottom of the box and select, “Contact the Cooper Landing APC”.
Send USPS mail to: Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department, Attn: CLAPC 144 N Binkley, Soldotna, AK 99669
Application period open for Unit 7 Federal Subsistence Dall sheep drawing
Federal Subsistence Drawing Hunt Application Period Open for Unit 7 Dall Sheep
MOOSE PASS, Alaska – June 3, 2024 – The Chugach National Forest Seward District Ranger, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, announces the open application period for the Federal Subsistence Dall sheep Drawing Hunt on Federal public lands of the Kenai Peninsula in Unit 7. Only federally qualified subsistence users from the communities of Cooper Landing and Moose Pass are eligible to apply. One permit will be drawn for one ram with full curl horn or larger. The hunt area includes Unit 7, excluding the Cooper Landing Closed Area. A map of the hunt area may be obtained at the Seward Ranger District. The application deadline is Friday, June 21, 2024, at 4 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted. The winner of the random drawing will be contacted the week of June 24, 2024. All applicants will receive an email once the winner is notified.
For questions or to apply for this hunt, contact Heather Thamm at heather.thamm@usda.gov or 907-288-7709. Be prepared to provide proof of rural residence and a valid hunting license.
Heather Thamm
heather.thamm@usda.gov
+19072887709
Fire Prevention Trailer comes to Cooper Landing!
This Thursday, June 6 th , The Kenai Peninsula Wildland Fire Education Cooperative is excited to bring the fire prevention trailer to the Cooper Landing Community Hall from 7:00PM to 10:30PM. The trailer is packed full of information about fire prevention, Ready, Set, Go! Program including lots of goodies featuring the most famous Smokey Bear. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to speak with Preparedness Officers from various agencies. Stop by as we would love the chance to meet you and answer your questions. See you on Thursday at 7pm Cooper Landing Community Hall at the Softball Tournament!
Cooper Landing Community Club
officers@cooperlandingcommunityclub.com
Harvest Moon Local Food Festival
Sept. 21, 2024
11 am – 6 pm
Vendor applications are now open!
The Kenai Peninsula’s biggest local food celebration of the year — Harvest Moon Local Food Festival — is happening: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11 am – 6 pm at Soldotna Creek Park!
Vendor criteria: Harvest Moon Local Food Festival is open to vendors of food (grown, harvested, or made in Alaska) and medicinal/wellness/personal care products made from locally grown or wild-harvested ingredients; food trucks featuring local ingredients; and educational booths relevant to the purpose of the festival.
A little background: Kenai Local Food Connection has organized and hosted Harvest Moon Local Food Week since 2013. Since our first festival in 2018, we have grown tremendously, with over 3500 people attending! This year’s festival will again feature live music, free kids’ activities, a pie contest, food demonstrations, the popular Fermentation Station, and all sorts of Alaska Grown and Made in Alaska food products.
Booth fees and supporting the festival: Rates for 2024 are set below.
After submitting the vendor application, you will be directed to Square to make a payment:
Early Bird special prices:
$30 per 10’x10′ booth space
$60 per 10’x20′ booth space
$75 for Food Vendors
After July 21st prices:
$40 per 10’x10′ booth space
$75 per 10’x20′ booth space
$100 for Food Vendors
We’ve kept the same low rates for several years running.
To keep our festival affordable for vendors like you, please consider donating a product, a gift basket, or a gift certificate for one of our raffles. We also hope you will consider making a meaningful contribution at the festival’s close. We’ll provide an envelope for any contribution you would like to make in addition to your pre-festival booth payment.
Refund policy: All advance booth fees/contributions help us put on a great festival. If your application is not accepted after review by Kenai Local Food Connection, your application fee will be refunded. In the event you decide not to attend the festival after applying, your application fee will be refunded, provided we receive your request by September 1. Otherwise, booth fees are non-refundable.
Direct link to the vendor application form:
Reducing Waste at the Festival: Newly in 2024, all vendors are required to use compostable or recyclable containers. If you need logistical assistance with this shift, please reach out.
Kenai Local Food Connection is a volunteer-run organization located in the Central Kenai Peninsula with the mission of forging connections within our community to increase access to local foods and knowledge about healthy eating. Each year, we publish the Kenai Peninsula Local Food Directory, sponsor winter film showings and cooking classes, and facilitate activities during Harvest Moon Local Food Week.
Direct link to the vendor application form: Vendor Application
Let us know if you have questions!
Ann Ohn-Bar,
Kenai Local Food Connection
harvestmoonak@gmail.com
Women’s Bible Study Summer Session
The summer session for the ecumenical women’s bible study will begin Thursday June 6 at 10:00 at Raven’s View. The summer study will be on 1 Peter. All are welcome. Call 847-767-8968 for details.
Vacation Bible School
Coming soon! VBS at the community hall June 10-14 from 9-12 for ages 3-12. Breakfast served each morning and a family dinner on Friday. Come join the team for bible stories, songs, crafts, games and more. Call 9075951710 for more information.
Garden vegetables
I still have garden vegetables, Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and kohlrabi. Also have cilantro, parsley, dill and sweet basil. Have 4 cherry tomatoes. And 4 tumbler tomatoes. Also, Anyone looking for peppers. I have plenty of Jalapeños and a few bells
I have Gerbenas, blue delphiniums, and purple columbine.
call or text Sharon 907-599-0066
smskoecher@yahoo.com
Troutfitters Guide Party Sunday, June 9!
Troutfitters is having our annual guide party on Sunday, June 9! Stop by and get geared up for the season after hours.
info@aktroutfitters.com
Quartz Creek Yoga
Quartz Creek Yoga Wednesdays 10am to 11am. Yoga sessions will focus on strength and flexibility while improving posture, focus and breathing. Please bring a mat. Mats will be available if needed and props will be provided. $10/session.
Location: 36899 Quartz Creek Road
Time: 10am to 11am
Contact: Cory Route 907-290-6275 graceandgrit3011@gmail.com
2024-25 Cooper Landing Directories Available Now!
Come pick up your new ‘hot off the press’ Cooper Landing Directory at the SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT this week! (no games on Tuesday or Wednesday) $15 for the beautiful, updated directory featuring stunning images of our community. There’s a page of “Important Numbers” included. Buy a few for your businesses and organizations~ We had almost 100 pre-ordered and they are ready now! Only $15!
Cooper Landing Community Club
officers@cooperlandingcommunityclub.com
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.