It’s that time of year

Join us Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. We’ll start with a short look back at some of the highlights and impact of the past year, along with our People’s Choice Awards, where guests will help choose two $1,000 grants for local organizations. Then we’ll spend the evening catching up with friends and colleagues, enjoying a bite to eat, and listening to the Spit City Slickers play old-time string band music.

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Homer Foundation
October 8, 2026

We’re looking forward to getting together for our Annual Gathering!

Date: October 22
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Kenai Peninsula College, Room 202, upstairs

You’re invited! Please join us Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. We’ll start with a short look back at some of the highlights and impact of the past year, along with our People’s Choice Awards, where attendees will help choose two $1,000 grants for local organizations. You’ll also get to enjoy small bites from Tickled Pear and desserts from Red Bird.

The structured part of the evening will wrap up a little after 6 p.m. Then there will be time to catch up with friends and other community members, enjoy a bite to eat, and listen to the Spit City Slickers play bluegrass and old-time string band music.

Please RSVP here. We look forward to seeing you there!

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