Progress Days is one of Soldotna's longest lasting traditions because our community insists on putting in the work to keep this celebratory week alive and thriving!

Endless thanks to all of the parade's participants & supporters, to all the vendors & attendees at our block party, and to every community member that planned Progress Days events around town this year!

THANK YOU TO OUR 

PROGRESS DAYS SPONSORS:

Soldotna Elk's Lodge

Soldotna Parks & Rec

City of Soldotna

Alaska Communications

Connections Homeschool

North Star Metals

Thank you to those who donated their time, effort, cupcakes, & more to make Progress Days 2024 the success our community deserves!

• Patty Bertsh
• Lyz Brandt
• Mark Burdick
• Terri Burdick
• Michael Cook
• Ever Fielden
• Daniel Foust
• Kayla Hansen
• Brekke Hewit
• Anne Larson
• Steve Manley
• Rhonda McCormick
• Mallory Musgrove
• Morgan Musgrove
• Mike Olsen
• Chase Olsen
• Adam Taeshner
• Tenley Tuter
• Caitlyn Lenkes 
• Brody Reger
• Del Parfitt
• Leslie Rohr
• Marylil Spady
• Yvette Tappana
• Annette Villa
• Brian Walden
• Trent Walden
• Randy Wells
• Terri Zopf-Shoessler

• Credit Union 1
• Global CU
• Kenai Catering
• Kenai Performers
• Kenaitze Indian Tribe
• Love Inc
• The Odom Corporation
• Property Sisters: Realtors of Century 21
• Soldotna Wednesday Market
• Tufted Puffin
• Walden Bros

Antique Automobile/Tractors: 

CES - 1936 Fire Engine

Business: Credit Union 1

Horse: 

Soldotna Equestrian Association

Individual/Public Figure: 

Ben Carpenter for State Senate

Marching Group: 

Forever Dance Alaska

Motorcycle/Automobile:

 Anchorage Corvette Association

Non-Profit Organization: 

Heritage Place

Best Overall: Forever Dance Alaska

Beard Winner: Gerald Terp

Mustache Winner: Nevan Roop

Diaper Derby: Tenzing Thiemann (9mo)

Look-A-Like Contest:

Twinning: Mary Rhyner & Susan Zielke

Mini-Me: Aaron Beardsley & Roczen

Dog and Owner: Sol Mooney

Pie Eating Contest: Dave Saldivar

All welcome! Join us for Kenai Local Food Connection's Lunch & Learn Series:

"What does Community Resilience Look Like?"

Tuesday, August 6th

11:30 -12:30

Session 4 of 4:

"The Soldotna Seed Library: a Community Resource"

presented by Ann Gravier, KLFC

The Goods

45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd

Soldotna, Alaska

Levitt AMP Music Series

LAWN ACTIVITIES

Every Wednesday 5-6pm

June, July, & August

in Soldotna Creek Park

before the Live Music begins

Join the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce for...

ROCK PAINTING

Come paint rocks with the Chamber team!

All supplies will be provided, so come get your creativity on! 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

The Brewery to Bathroom

"The Race for the Rest of Us"

Sunday, August 11th



Registration at 10:30am

Race begins at 11:00am

After Party at 12:00pm

Kenai River Brewing Company

308 Homestead Lane

Soldotna, Alaska

"The Race for the Rest of Us" is a fundraiser for The American Cancer Society, Relay For Life of the Kenai Peninsula. This is the race for us "non-racers", from KRB to Soldotna Creek Park Bathrooms and back.

Thank you for "racing" towards a CURE!!

Tuesday, August 20th

4 - 7 pm

Kenai River Campus

156 College Rd.

Soldotna, Alaska

Seven Young Alaskans Recognized as Local Community Heroes

Alaska Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska

Announce 2024 Summer of Heroes Honorees

With a heart to serve others, young Alaskans are changing lives and making their communities better. From advocating for legislation in the U.S. Congress to supporting their peers, and raising awareness and funds for causes important to them, youth across the state are having a positive impact on Alaska.

Through the Summer of Heroes Program, Alaska Communications is proud to celebrate seven young people for their outstanding community service across Alaska. Five youth heroes at large and two youth heroes from the company’s employee program each will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship for their efforts. Additionally, as part of the program, the broadband provider will donate $15,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska to further support youth development in the state.

"Our youth are the changemakers of tomorrow, and it is our privilege to acknowledge their extraordinary contributions today,” said Matt McConnell, Alaska Communications president and CEO. “By recognizing and supporting these young heroes, we are investing in the future of Alaska. Their passion, determination and commitment to making a difference inspires us all. Congratulations to this year's recipients, and thank you for your exceptional service to our communities." 

Congratulations to the following 2024 youth heroes:

• Emily Brubaker, 13, Anchorage
• Maya Carlson, 17, Anchorage
• Sara DeVolld, 16, Soldotna
• Jillian Dolph, 16, Anchorage
• Fernando Escobar, 18, Kodiak
• Gunnar Sudsbury Giuchici, 12, Fairbanks
• Grace Hurley, 17, Kodiak

Special Congratulations to Soldotna's Own...

SARA DEVOLLD 👏

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGHOur highly trained professionals are there for you and your family when minutes matter. Around the clock and 365 days a year – it’s just one more way your KPB is serving you.  

Learn more about the Kenai Peninsula Borough 911 Dispatch at https://911.kpb.us.

KPB, we work for you.

Find more Library Events on the

Chamber Community Calendar & Library Facebook Page!

As a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce member,

you can post current openings on our Job Board for free!

Must be available afternoons and Saturdays.

Prefer 21 and older.

Must obtain TAMs card and food workers card. We are willing to train the right person in our little kitchen, but SOME prior experience is required. Looking for someone who wants 30+ hours/week.

Email resume to

melsalaska907@gmail.com or drop off at the cafe.

KENAITZE INDIAN TRIBE

Check current job opportunities offered by Kenaitze!

CITY OF SOLDOTNA

Check current job opportunities offered by the City of Soldotna!

KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH

Check current job opportunities offered by KPB!

FIND ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY

Eric knew he had to move more to lose weight and feel better. His friends were going to an Xtreme Hip-Hop step aerobics class, so Eric gave it try. He could barely keep up, but everyone was so encouraging that he kept coming back. He was hooked.

Eric is sharing his story to encourage others to find the activity that gives them joy. Visit freshstart.alaska.gov to find free programs that help you move more and meet many health goals.