Water Shutoff at Russian River Campground
Attention Russian River campground patrons. The water in the Russian River campground will be turned off on August 12th to prepare the campground for winterization due to the August 16th closure. Please plan accordingly and bring extra water for your stay. The dump stations will be open but rinsewater will be unavailable. The nearest dump station is 9.5 miles away at Quartz Creek Campground off of Quartz Creek Road. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more information contact the Chugach National Forest Seward Ranger District at (907)288-3178.
Single-hook Only in the Kenai River
AUGUST BOOK CLUB
Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 20 at Beltrami’s 17118 Bean Creek Rd. 7:00. The book discussed is “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett. Call the library for any further details or future book club discussions.
SOUP SUPPER – GETTING CLOSER
Soup Supper is getting closer – Sunday September 8th at 5:00 PM
Make a soup, or make a dessert, or just bring a hungry appetite
Proceeds to benefit CLES
Primary Election – Vote on August 20
Please plan to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Cooper Landing Community Hall. The polls will be open from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm. Please bring your voter identification – we’ll see you there!
ADF&G and USFWS Multi-year Radiotagging Study of Kenai River Adult Coho Salmon
Upcoming Live Music at Gwin’s Lodge
Get ready for an amazing lineup of live music at Gwin’s Lodge in the coming days:
– Friday, August 16th: National touring country music artist Sam Lowe, hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, will be performing from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. This Nashville recording artist is sure to deliver a night of unforgettable country tunes.
– Thursday, August 22nd: The Honkytonk Rebel Mario Carboni takes the stage from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Expect a lively, toe-tapping show!
– Tuesday, August 20th: Musicman-Frank Iarossi will perform from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. A lifelong musician, singer, and songwriter, Frank’s journey spans decades and locations, from New York to Southern California to Anchorage. Now based in Texas, Frank continues to perform full-time and operates Soul Reflection Studio in Dripping Springs. With a vast repertoire of cover songs from the 40s to the present, Frank always encourages requests from the audience. Learn more at [frankiarossimusic.com](http://www.frankiarossimusic.com) and check out the Tone Junkies on Facebook.
– Friday, August 23rd: Ayden See and the Good Companies will be performing from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Don’t miss this talented group!
– Saturday & Sunday, August 24th & 25th: Steve Norwood will be playing from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM both nights. Come for great music and stay for the good vibes!
– Saturday, August 31st: The Acoustic Oosik will be closing out the month with a show from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Join us for a memorable night of live music.
Mark your calendars and join us at Gwin’s Lodge for incredible music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a whole lot of fun. We can’t wait to see you there!
Volunteer opportunity
The Cooper Landing Community Library is looking for a few more volunteers. If you are able to help out with a weekly 2-hour shift or with subbing occasionally, please contact Virginia Morgan at 907-598-3094 or cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com.
Museum Open House
Cooper Landing is invited to the Museum Open House this Sunday, August 18, from 5 to 7 pm. Come and see what’s new! Potted spruce trees for sale. Limit of 2 to a customer. Refreshments and door prizes!
Mona Painter, 907 202-6049
monapainter@me.com