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How closely were you following the sports news this week?

Mikey Kiely was instrumental in Waterford’s win over Cork and could have a big say as the round-robin series progresses.

The Betster is on the brink of marching outside, banging pots and pans together and shouting “Bring on spring! Bring on spring!” If I have to shovel my walkway clear of snow one more time, I might lose my entire mind. Thankfully, there’s plenty of distractions from the temperamental weather going on lately. If you’re looking for something to keep your mind off more impending snow, check out this week’s Best Bets!

It seems that April Fool’s decided to show us what for, what with the several inches of snow that came falling again from the sky. Or perhaps the Betster counted on spring a little too early. Regardless, winter is still on its way out, so don’t hole up in your houses! It’s time to get on out there and participate in some great community events. Curious about what there is to do? Check out this week’s Best Bets!

Ah, spring — that time of year when the snow starts melting, the sun stays out longer, you can almost feel summer coming — and you lose an hour of sleep. The Betster hopes everyone is adjusting well, or well enough, after daylight saving rolled the clocks forward this past Sunday. Speaking of time and clocks, if you’re looking for things to fill your schedule this week, look no further than here! For details, check out these Best Bets!

CLONAKILTY Soccer Club are through to the Beamish Cup semi-finals following an explosive tie with Lyre Rovers

After taking a break for the holidays, organizations and businesses around town are gearing up to bring you new and exciting events and exhibits! Check out speaking events hosted by South Peninsula Hospital or the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. Crack open your notebooks to get ready for the Kenai Peninsula Writers Contest — submissions opening soon! Or start brainstorming and building your float for the upcoming Winter Carnival Parade in February — participants can start signing...

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 we...

Dashing through the snow on your way to great events? Please drive safely, but don’t miss out on some excellent educational series, film screenings, or holiday concerts happening this week! If you’re looking to scratch that philanthropic itch, good news — the Anchor Point Senior Center, Homer Community Food Pantry and South Peninsula Hospital are seeking donated items! For details on these and more, check out these Best Bets!

The nights grow colder and the days grow shorter, and we’re all looking forward to the holiday season. Winter’s steady approach also means the incoming arrival of cold and flu season — not to worry, there are plenty of health classes and events on the calendar to give you tips on staying well! In addition, check out who’s running food drives for your local food pantry in advance of Thanksgiving, or get some hands-on experience in learning to preserve food safely! For deta...