Imagine No Malaria fundraiser planned
A Basement Sale fundraiser for the Imagine No Malaria effort of the United Methodist Church and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be held at the Kenai United Methodist Church on Fridayfrom 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to the effort to eliminate malaria. The Kenai United Methodist Church is located at 607 Frontage Road.
Peninsula Christian Center to host Kids Crusade
Peninsula Christian Center will host a Kids Crusade with evangelist Kelly Ward from Texas at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Peninsula Christian Center is located at 161 Farnsworth Boulevard in Soldotna.
Free snow boots available
Peninsula Christian Center at 161 Farnsworth, Soldotna, will be giving away free snow boots for kids kindergarten through high school at 1 p.m. on Saturday on a first come, first served basis.
Vacation Bible Schools
■ Birch Ridge Community Church will have Vacation Bible School on August 4-8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Our theme is Flight School, and kids ages 4-5th grades are welcome. Call 260-6705 for more information.
■ Sterling Baptist Church, Mile 83.4 of the Sterling Highway, will host Vacation Bible School from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 4-8. Join Arrow Island action for exciting Bible stories, crafts, skits, snacks and prizes. Children ages 4-12 are invited. For more information or to register, call 262-4711.
Block party at Kenai New Life Church
Kenai New Life Church will be hosting a Kids Block Party on August 5, from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. There will be a bounce house, games, free food, giveaways, and prizes. Admission is free. For more information email grant@kenainewlife.org.
Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ plans carnival
Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School is hosting a free end of the summer Carnival 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. August 24 where kids can participate in fun activities like a cupcake walk, face painting, build your own picture frames, and also enjoy hot dogs, chips and ice cream. Register by August 22. The carnival will be at Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ Sunday School (Mile Post 89 on Sterling Highway – turn right on Murray Lane by Zimco Construction).
For more information, contact Tracey at 262-1423 or Sherry at 262-0853 for registration. If kids need a ride to AAJC Sunday School, please call Jeremiah at 398-1184.
Food Pantry open weekly
The Soldotna Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for residents in our community who may be experiencing food shortages. The Food Pantry is located at the Soldotna United Methodist Church at 158 South Binkley Street. Non-perishable food items or monetary donations may be dropped off at the church Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Thank you for your support.
United Methodist Church provides food pantry
The Kenai United Methodist Church provides a food pantry for those in need every Monday from noon to 3 p.m. The Methodist Church is located on the Kenai Spur Highway next to the Boys and Girls Club. The entrance to the Food Pantry is through the side door. The Pantry closes for holidays.
For more information contact the church office at 283-7868 or email kumcalaska@gmail.com.
Clothes 4 U at First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Soldotna, located at 159 S. Binkley Street, is re-opening its Clothes 4 U program. It is open on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All clothing and shoes are free to the public.
Clothes Quarters open weekly
Clothes Quarters at Our Lady of the Angels Church is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the first Saturday of every month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 907-283-4555.
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