2024 has come in with a bang — and a lot of bright flashy colors, if you were at Mariner Park this past weekend for the annual crowdfunded Fireworks Fantastical. Let’s hope the year continues in such a spectacular manner, highlighting the community ties that bring us all together as we celebrate being alive and calling this place home. If you want to keep up the momentum, how about checking out some of these upcoming events, like weekly Jam Sessions at HCOA, health talks with free wellness tips, or wintry snowshoe adventures? For details on these and more, take a look at this week’s Best Bets.
Whether you’ve already taken down your Christmas tree, or whether you’re the type of person to leave it up till March, don’t let go of your holiday spirit just yet! There’s plenty still in store for upcoming New Year’s celebrations! Join your neighbors this Thursday for a potluck and night of Bingo, or head on down to Mariner Park on New Year’s Eve for Homer’s annual crowdfunded fireworks display. Take part in making ice lanterns ahead of a magical display put on by the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in January, or look ahead to other events and presentations coming up after the new year! For details, check out these Best Bets.