July 4th Parade!
Annual 4th of July Parade!
Join the community to celebrate July 4th with a parade at the Kenai Princess Lodge! The parade will begin at 4:30 pm. Staging will begin at the end of Bean Creek Road in the parking lot of the warehouse. Staging at 4:15 pm.
Floats, trailers, antique cars, costumes, motorcycles, ATVs, etc. welcome. Lots of viewing area in the front lawn of the Lodge. Join us afterwards for ice cream!
Blackwater Railroad Tomorrow @ Cooper Landing Brewing
Tomorrow, Friday, June 27th
Join us for an unforgettable night of live music featuring Blackwater Railroad, Ayden See & The Good Companies, and The Casey Smith Project.
Grab your tickets now at tixtree.com – doors at 5 PM.
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Early Bird Special – Sign Up Before July 1st!  Vendor Applications Are Now Open! Harvest Moon Local Food Festival Saturday, September 20th, 2025 11 AM – 6 PM Soldotna Creek ParkJoin us for the Kenai Peninsula’s biggest local food celebration of the year! Hosted by Kenai Local Food Connection, the Harvest Moon Local Food Festival is back with live music, kids’ activities, a pie contest, food demos, Fermentation Station, and a full day of Alaska Grown & Made in Alaska foods.  Interested in being a vendor?We’re looking for vendors who offer:Alaska-grown, harvested, or made food productsMedicinal/wellness/personal care products from local or wild-harvested ingredientsFood trucks using local ingredientsEducational booths aligned with our missionBooth Fee – Early Bird Special! Sign up before July 1st to save!  $30 – 10′ x 10′ booth $60 – 10′ x 20′ booth $75 – Food vendorsAfter July 1st – 2025 Booth Fees:  $40 – 10′ x 10′ booth $75 – 10′ x 20′ booth $100 – Food vendorsAfter submitting your application, you’ll be directed to make payment via Square.  Apply here: Vendor Application Support the FestivalHelp us keep vendor fees low and the festival thriving by donating a gift basket, product, or gift certificate for our raffle. You can also make a meaningful contribution at the close of the event (we’ll provide an envelope!). Refund PolicyFull refund if not acceptedFull refund if cancellation is requested by September 1No refunds after September 1 Waste Reduction InitiativeStarting in 2024, all vendors must use compostable or recyclable containers. Need help with this transition? Let us know!About Us:Kenai Local Food Connection is a volunteer-run group focused on strengthening community ties through access to local foods and education. Since 2013, we’ve hosted Harvest Moon Local Food Week and proudly launched the festival in 2018, which now draws over 3,500 attendees annually. Questions?Contact: Ann Ohn-Bar Harvestmoonak@gmail.comWe can’t wait to celebrate local food with you this September!  |
Personal At Home Care Giver
I am seeking a kind-hearted, patient, and understanding individual to assist my mom in caring for my dad in their home at the Cooper Landing Senior Center. Both of my parents are in their late 70s, but my mom is as spry as ever (mentally and physically). This is a 21-32 hour a week paid position through Live Well Home Health Care. The hourly pay will be determined by the applicant’s experience in patient care.
Mental State: My dad is in the middle stages of dementia, but still has many days that are filled with lucidity. During the “bad days” his mental state is scared and confused, but during his good days, my dad is full of humor and gratitude, and has a strong appreciation for the finer things in life, like good food and tunes with a beat he can dance to.
Physical State: My dad is recovering from a pretty severe leg injury that has left him with some nerve damage on his left side. He currently walks with a walker and needs a bit of assistance in getting from a seated position to a standing position. However, since the beginning of June, we have seen great improvements in motivation and in strength, and are hopeful that this forward momentum will continue.
We are hoping for an individual who can keep the mood light during those dark times, stick to our daily routines, and carry on with the silliness when we are lucky enough to see that shine through. Must be strong in mind and body and gentle in spirit.
For any questions or additional information, please call or text Tsali at 907-350-7672.
 “Let’s Cook” Cooking Classes June 29 – July 27    Join us to learn about local ingredients, what’s available, how to cook and preserve them and be healthy! Our presenters this month are Cindy Tennessen, CPGH nurse, certified chef, and member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and Rachel Monson, creative Chef at The Goods.Sunday, June 29, 2025, 3pm-5pmFood is Medicine: Breakfast (Cindy) Sunday, July 6, 2025 3pm-5pmFood is Medicine: Lunch (Cindy) Sunday, July 13, 2025 3pm-5pmFood is Medicine: Dinner (Cindy) Sunday, July 20, 2025 3pm-5pmFood is Medicine: Snacks & Dessert (Cindy) Sunday, July 27, 2025 3pm-5pmUsing What You Have, The Alaskan Way (Rachel) Let’s Cook Classes will continue through the summer on Sundays at 3 pm. Location: at The Goods, 45015 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Suite A, Soldotna Cost: Classes are $20 per person (cash, check or credit at the door). Proceeds go to the Kenai Local Food Connection (KLFC), local nonprofit, to bring you more low-cost cooking classes. Register: Don’t miss this chance to spice up your cooking skills and savor the best of our local harvest! Reserve your spot today by sending your name, email address, and/or phone number to kenailocalfood@gmail.com. Kids: Kids under-14s should bring their sous chef (aka, a parent or guardian) to this well-done event. Funded by the USDA through the Alaska Division of Agriculture, Specialty Crop Block Grant CFDA # 10.170 Agreement Number 24SCBPAK1224-00 and Kenai Local Food Connection. |
COMMENTS DUE JUN 30 FOR FSMB TRAP SETBACK PROPOSALS
Comments to the Federal Subsistence Management Board for trap setbacks are due June 30th. The proposals ask for a 100yd (50yd for camprounds) no-trap/safe zone for specific local trails, roads, beaches, campgrounds, pullouts, and the Summit Lake Rec Area. There is also a proposal requesting trappers to post active trapping signs. Comment on proposals WP26-18, WP26-19, WP26-20, WP26-21, WP26-22, WP26-23 which can be found on website: https://www.doi.gov/subsistence
If you scroll down about halfway, you will see a link for the public comment period. Click on the link for proposals and closure reviews; then, all the trapping proposals will be found in the southcentral section. If you have any questions or need help navigating this process, contact the Cooper Landing Safe Trails Committee!
How to submit:
• Email to subsistence@ios.doi.gov
• Or mail to:
Office of Subsistence Management
1011 East Tudor Road, MS 121
Anchorage, AK 99503-6199
YOUR VOICE IS IMPORTANT!
Thank you for your participation and support!
Cooper Landing Safe Trails
cooperlandingsafetrails@gmail.com
Lost Cat in Kenai Lake Estates
Looking for my cat. Blue eyes. Champagne ( white and gray) in color. Hasn’t returned home in 3 days.please call 907-398-1273. Grandchildren really miss her.
Lynda Smith
skydancergal@mail.com
+19073981273
Summer Yoga Classes
Yoga sessions will focus on strength, stability, and flexibility while improving posture, focus, and breathing. Please bring a mat. Mats will be available if needed. Props will be provided. $10/session.
Location: Cooper Landing School
19030 Bean Creek Rd.
Date & Time: Wednesdays 10am-11am
Contact: Cory 907-290-6275
