Monday Edition 1/19/26


BOOK CLUB January 20 on zoom

Are you interested in AI? Do you know how it is being used, both pro and con? Join us for the book club discussion next Tuesday, January 20 at 10:00 on zoom. You are encouraged to bring an article, book, and/or personal experience about AI or just join to hear the discussion. Email the library cooperlandinglibrary@gmail.com to access the zoom link.


Cabin Rental

Two story One Bedroom Cabin available
Full Kitchen (all electric), living area,
Washer/Dryer, Bathroom (Tub & shower)
New Laminate Flooring, New Paint Inside
Parking & Privacy in Kenai Lake Estates

Yearly lease. $500 deposit. Rental fee
$950/mo/rent + $150/mo/electric + $25/bouroughtax@3%.  Total $1125/mo
First and last months rent plus deposit.

Pets on approval with a NON REFUNDABLE $200 deposit per pet.
Contact Lynda Smith. 907-398-1273


Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission January 21, 2026 Meeting Canceled

Lacking agenda items from the Kenai Peninsula Borough, the January 21, 2026 regularly scheduled meeting of the Cooper Landing Advisory Planning Commission is canceled. Our next scheduled meeting is on February 4th.

To submit comments:

Contact the Cooper Landing APC at:

  • For email visit: Cooper Landing APC  Scroll down and select, “Send a message to the Cooper Landing APC Commissioners”.  
  • Send USPS mail to: Kenai Peninsula Borough Planning Department, Attn: CLAPC 144 N Binkley, Soldotna, AK 99669

Kenai Local Food Connection

Upcoming Events

Events — See what’s happening and be sure to save, we’re always adding new programming and some events may not make it into the newsletters!

January 22 — The Soldotna Seed Library will meet in the Community Room of the Goods from 10:30am-12:00pm. Come by to sort seeds and learn more about growing on the Kenai!

January 22 — Alaska Food Policy Council Working Group on School Nutrition meets remotely 11:30am-1:00pm. To learn more, please reach out via email HERE.

January 23 — Farm and Food Friends meeting will take place at The Goods from 9:30am-11:30am with two items on the agenda: continuing conversation regarding winter market opportunity for local producers and the introduction of a new topic of discussion, how to make the Borough Farmer’s Tax Exemption more inclusive.

January 25 — Let’s Cook! with Kenten Marin at the Goods from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. $20/per person for class, please stay tuned to the Facebook for registration information later this month!

January 29 — The Soldotna Seed Library will meet in the Community Room of the Goods from 10:30am-12:00pm. Come by to sort seeds and learn more about growing on the Kenai!


Open House on Feb. 3 2026: Public comment opportunity on Federal Subsistence Management Program Review

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture will hold a joint open house to listen to public feedback and collect comments on the Federal Subsistence Management Program.  The Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture are undertaking a limited review of this Program, and this event is part of a public scoping process to inform the review.

When:  February 3, 2026, at 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (AKST)

Where:  Gordon Watson Conference Room, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office at:

1011 E. Tudor Road

Anchorage, AK  99503

For those who cannot attend in person, please see the information below to join virtually or by phone:

Microsoft Teams link:  Click here to join event

Call-in number:  (833) 436-1163;  conference ID: 829 130 64#

Public comments on the Federal Subsistence Management Program are due by February 13.  More information on the Program review may be found at https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/FSMP_Scoping_Process.


Watch for’26-’27 CL Directory Listings Update Requests!

Hello Cooper Landing neighbors! The Cooper Landing Community Club will be updating the directory over the next few months to have this publication ready for the softball tournament! Look for the online form to fill out or the postcard in your mailbox so we can accurately list all our residents, businesses, and property owners. This is valuable for community purposes, for guests visiting, and just to know your neighbors! Consider advertising for great exposure of your business! No information will be electronically shared.  Thank you for helping us make this efficient with your responses!


Friday Night Fireside Chats January 23rd 2026

Join us as we travel around the world without out having to visit an airport or leave the Peninsula! Friday, January 23rd, 7-9 pm. We will have three presenters sharing their adventures for 20 minutes each followed by 10 minutes of Q & A. It is a fun, informal format, with the wood stove fire to keep us warm, popcorn to munch on, and BYOB. Participants have even been known to bring their own comfy lawn chairs! (but chairs are provided!) See you there!

The Island of Tinian and its Role in WWII – Dave Westerman

View the Richness and Stunning Morocco – Jeff & Wendy Bryden

Explore Nine Gems in the Caribbean – Alison Neeld

Questions? Email officers@cooperlandingcommunityclub.com


Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Baptist Church annex Saturday mornings 9am. 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.