Mary Epperson News Today

The mural of Homer artists on Pioneer Avenue received an upgrade over the past week.

Coretta Scott King said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” This month, we’re celebrating community — in all the forms it comes in. There’s a lot of ways to do that in Homer this week. For details on a few of them, check out these Best Bets.

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra presents their summer performance, “Scandinavian Summer,” at two venues on the Kenai Peninsula this weekend. The Homer concert is scheduled for Friday at the Christian Community Church at 7 p.m. and the Soldotna event will be performed Saturday at the Christ Lutheran Church, also at 7 p.m.

An avid camper and retired baker from Pulaski County High School cafeteria, Thelma Jane Davis McDaniel, age 78 of Pulaski, became a citizen of God’s glorious kingdom Monday, September 18, 2023, while at her home with husband by her side and surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 15,1945 in Wythe County she was the daughter of the late Dave and Mary Epperson Davis.

An avid camper and retired baker from Pulaski County High School cafeteria, Thelma Jane Davis McDaniel, age 78 of Pulaski, became a citizen of God’s glorious kingdom Monday, September 18, 2023, while at her home with husband by her side and surrounded by her loving family.  Born January 15,1945 in Wythe County she was the daughter of the late Dave and Mary Epperson Davis.

Homer kicked off the fifth year of the Alaska World Arts Festival with an afternoon gala event at the Homer Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Sept. 7. Executive Director Brad Anderson opened the event by welcoming local residents and visitors to the two-week event and encouraged people to attend the array of arts and performances available through the festival. Features will include all dimension of art: music, dance, theater, film, visual arts, storytelling, literature and comedy.

Mari-Anne Dombu Gross left a void in our universe when she departed Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

With Memorial Day weekend behind us and cruise ships, sandhill crane colts, and summer solstice on the horizon, we are officially in summer season mode. Have family and friends coming to visit? Looking for some fun, interesting, and educational activities to enjoy? Check out all the Homer happenings with these Best Bets!

Homer Choir Director inspires young and old alike to find and share their voice through song