Hello Soldotna,
Grab your Quilt Tour Passports, collect those last couple of stamps, and return them TODAY either to North Beach Quilting before 5pm or Soldotna Visitor Center before 6pm! We will be drawing our FOURTEEN winners this week!
We were excited to join White Spruce Trailer Sales for their grand opening/ribbon cutting last Friday at their new Soldotna location on K-Beach! Congratulations and welcome to the Chamber and to the community!
Are you looking for an opportunity to positively impact your Soldotna Chamber and community? Then consider applying to join our Board of Directors. Be a representative for your business, as well as your fellow Chamber members, as the BOD guides the Chamber in our mission to support local ecomony. Details on how to apply are posted below...
Cheers & see you on Wednesday!
-Your Soldotna Chamber
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Thank You
RENEWING MEMBERS
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Today is our LAST DAY to participate!
Winners will be posted in NEXT WEEK's Newsletter!
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Bearly Threaded Quilting
in Peninsula Center Mall:
44332 Sterling Hwy, Suite 8,
Soldotna, Alaska
Dragonfly Gallery
183 S Soldotna Ave,
Soldotna, Alaska
Fine Thyme Café
44619 Sterling Hwy,
Soldotna, Alaska
Frames and Things
43540 Whistle Hill Loop,
Soldotna, Alaska
Holly Design Co.
44619 Sterling Hwy,
Soldotna, Alaska
Homestead Gifts
44176 Sterling Hwy,
Soldotna, Alaska
Kobuk Valley Jade Co.
41735 Sterling Hwy,
Soldotna, Alaska
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Lucy's Market
338 Homestead Lane,
Soldotna, Alaska
North Beach Quilting
412 Frontage Road, Suite 60,
Kenai, Alaska
Northcountry Fair
44260 Sterling Hwy,
Soldotna, Alaska
Orange Poppy
44676 Sterling Hwy #1,
Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna Homestead Museum
461 Centennial Park Rd,
Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna Visitor Center
44790 Sterling Hwy,
Soldotna, Alaska
Sweeney's Clothing
35081 Kenai Spur Hwy,
Soldotna, Alaska
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in our community? The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is looking for dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of Soldotna, support local businesses, and contribute to the growth and development of our area.
Why Apply?
- Influence local economic development
- Network with community leaders and business owners
- Make a meaningful difference in Soldotna
- Gain valuable leadership experience
How to Apply:
Visit https://form.jotform.com/241687454069164 for more information and to submit your application. Deadline for applications is Friday, August 2, 2024.
For questions or more details, please contact Maddy Olsen at maddy@soldotnachamber.com or by calling 907-262-9814.
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Mark your calendars; Progress Days is on its way! Progress Days is Soldotna's biggest celebration, dating back to 1957.
This year, Soldotna Chamber will kick off the party on July 24th at our Levitt AMP Music Series in Soldotna Creek Park!
From 4-5pm, we will have our free Lawn Activites for kids, hosted by Kenai Watershed Forum!
Then The Riverfront Gang will kick off the music for the night, before Black Barrel & the Bad Men plays their set.
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On Saturday, July 27th, Soldotna Chamber will host the annual Progress Days Parade, which is a great opportunity for community exposure and networking.
It's also free for Chamber Members who pre-register! This year's parade theme is "The Rhythm of the River."
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This year, we are excited to host the Progress Days Block Party in Parker Park, just up from the Borough Building.
Immediately following the parade, Park Ave in front of Parker Park will be full of free carnival activities, outdoor games, vendors, food trucks, the City’s free BBQ, and our fun contests (details ).
We are seeking volunteers to assist us with our free carnival activities. Please reach out if you're interested in helping for part of the day! Email: joe@soldotnachamber.com
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July 31st
Joint Kenai Luncheon - Representative Ruffridge, Legislative Update
August 14th
Joint Soldotna Luncheon - Kenai Peninsula College
August 21st
Joint Kenai Luncheon - Small Business Association
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JOINT CHAMBER LUNCHEON
Legislative Update with
Representative Justin Ruffridge
Wednesday, July 31st
12pm
Kenai Chamber of Commerce
11471 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, Alaska
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The Soldotna Chamber is ready to celebrate THIRTY YEARS of hosting our annual Pie Auction fundraiser! The event will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 and this year we’re looking back with a “Time Machine” theme! The evening will include a live auction and a variety of raffles & games, raising funds for our community events & programs. Those include Frozen RiverFest, Soldotna Progress Days, the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series & many more. This annual fundraiser also finances the Chamber’s Scholarship Program in its entirety. Over the past 30 years, with the help of our generous membership, the Soldotna Chamber has awarded $372,800 in scholarships to students in the greater Soldotna area.
We are requesting donations from local businesses to include in the auction and raffles. Guests are always interested in bidding for vacations, behind-the-scenes experiences, and tickets to local events. Our guests also love to bid on restaurant gift cards, fishing trips, unique Alaskan items, hotel/lodge stays, as well as other items that are unique to our area.
We truly appreciate your consideration in regard to a contribution. Each donor will be acknowledged with the donated item on auction night, as well as in the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter, on the Chamber’s social media pages and printed in local publications. Donations will also be printed in the auction’s program. This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to give back and get recognition for it! Just flip this page over and fill out the form, or give us a call, we would love to hear from you!
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Nominations for the
65th Annual Soldotna Chamber
AWARDS CELEBRATION
will now be accepted throughout the year!
Any time an individual or business impresses you, take a moment to see if they qualify for one of our awards and submit a nomination!
All nominations must be submitted by 11/14/24.
The Soldotna Chamber's Award Celebration will be held on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024.
All Chamber Members receive two complimentary tickets to the event!
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All welcome! Join us for Kenai Local Food Connection's Lunch & Learn Series:
"What does Community Resilience Look Like?"
Tuesday, July 16th
11:30 -12:30
Session 1 of 4:
"Nourishing the Kenai," KLFC's award-winning short film released in spring of 2023, introduced by Jeanette Pedginski
Food and beverages are available for purchase at The Goods.
You are also welcome to bring your own lunch.
JULY 23rd: "How to adapt the Lifestyle Medicine pillars from the Blue Zones to Alaska" presented by Cindy Tennessen, RN (CPGH)
JULY 30th: "Ready, Set, Go: Kenai Peninsula"
presented by Brenda Ahlberg, KPB Emergency Manager
AUGUST 6th: "The Soldotna Seed Library: a Community Resource"
presented by Ann Gravier, KLFC
The Goods
45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd
Soldotna, Alaska
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Levitt AMP Music Series
LAWN ACTIVITIES
Every Wednesday 5-6pm
June, July, & August
in Soldotna Creek Park
before the Live Music begins
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17th, 5-6
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Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Bash with activities hosted by Alaska Division of Forestry and Kenai National Wildlife Refuge! | | |
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KENAI WATERSHED FORUM
presents
SALMON RUN SERIES
weekly 5k races & kids fun runs
Wednesdays
July 10th - August 7th
5:30pm
$15
Register by July 9th with code SRS10 for a 10% discount!
Tsalteshi Trails
46188 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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GLOBAL CREDIT UNION
2nd Annual
Global Member Appreciation Night
Come celebrate with us and enjoy live music! Remember to stop by our booth for food truck vouchers, giveaways, and other special treats.
We appreciate that you chose Global Credit Union as your primary financial institution. See you there!
Wednesday, July 17th
6-9pm
Levitt AMP Music Series
Soldotna Creek Park
251 States Ave, Soldotna, Alaska
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Soldotna Saturday Farmer's Market
CHEF AT THE MARKET
Cooking Demonstrations
with guest Chef: Joe Spady
July 20th
August 17th
Market runs 10am - 2pm
at the corner of Kenai Spur Highway and East Corral Ave.
soldotnasaturdayfarmersmarket.com
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Soldotna Senior Center
CHILI COOK OFF
Saturday, July 20th
2pm
$10 Admission
Includes voting privileges and a bowl of chili & slice of cornbread.
The Kaknu Kruzers will be here as well as live music
www.soldotnaseniorcenter.org
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Fine Thyme Cafe
MONTHLY DINNER
Saturday, July 20th
7pm
MENU
BBQ Pork
Corn on the Cob
Potato Salad
Soup, Salad, & Roll
Red, White & Blue Surprise for dessert
Music by Dustin Bright
Call to RSVP:
907-262-6620
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THE CANNERY LODGE
Join Us for The Bayou Grand Opening!
Sunday, July 21
2-6pm
Enjoy an afternoon of great music, delicious food, and good company. Everyone’s favorite Hawaii reggae band, H3 will be providing live music to set the perfect atmosphere.
Important Note: Parking is limited. Also, please consider bringing a camp chair to relax and enjoy the event comfortably.
We can't wait to see you there!
The Cannery Lodge
2101 Bowpicker Lane, Unit 13
Kenai, Alaska
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THE DUCK INN
presents
DJ Fractal Theory
WEEKEND TAKEOVER
Friday, July 26th at 9pm
80s Night!
Friday, July 26th at 9pm
90s vs 00s Night
The Duck
43184 K-Beach Road
Soldotna, Alaska
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Jakolof Bay 10 Miler
Runners & Cyclist
Saturday, July 27th
Start at 11am
Run or Cycle 10 Miles from Jakolof Bay Dock to Seldovia!
Enjoy Seldovia: have lunch, spend the night, make it a weekend! Enjoy the evening concert "Songs on the Slough"
Sponsored by: Seldovia Arts Council
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PCHS
Kid Fest
Back to School
DRIVE-THRU
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
Wednesday, July 31st
12pm - 1pm
TWO LOCATIONS:
230 E. Marydale Ave.
Soldotna, Alaska
805 Frontage Rd.
Kenai, Alaska
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KENAI PENINSULA FAIR
Friday - Sunday
August 9th, 10th, & 11th
FREE TO ATTEND
Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds
16200 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, Alaska
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Lakeside Falls
STEAK COOKOFF
& LORD OF THE WINGS
Chicken Wing Competition
Friday-Saturday
August 9th & 10th
Promoter info:
Carey Foster
907-252-4640
careyfoster@outlook.com
Lakeside Falls
34752 Forest Lane
Soldotna, Alaska
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THE LEESHORE CENTER
35th Annual Violence Free Community Run
Saturday, August 10th
10 am
The event consists of two certified races: 5K and 10K courses on a multi-looped, paved road winding through the streets of downtown Kenai.
It’s a fun, healthy community event that highlights resources available through our agency and focuses attention on our mission to promote healthy families and a violence-free community. Bibs can be picked up the day before or the morning of. Your registration fee covers your swag bag and tee shirt. Any money raised, beyond the cost of hosting the Run, will go directly to client services.
Registration is open to all.
Green Strip
400 Main Street Loop
Kena, Alaska
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BlueBird Campground
& Soldotna Professional Firefighters
are teaming up to provide a BBQ for all raffle ticket buyers!
Saturday, August 10th at 1pm
We will be serving Hot dogs and Hamburgers from 12-2.
Tickets will be available up in till 1pm.
At 1pm we will draw the winning ticket for our annual ATV raffle.
BlueBird Campground
28390 Kalifornsky Beach Rd
Kasilof, Alaska
For directions go to http://bluebird-campground.square.site and for more information contact Joe Kruse at 907-398-8191
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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
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"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!!
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PCHS
Grief Recovery Method
WORKSHOP
Wednesdays
6-8pm
August 14th - October 9th
fee: $95 (scholarships available)
to register contact:
Gail Kennedy:
Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
907-602-9944
gail.griefrecovery@gmail.com
230 E. Marydale
Soldotna, Alaska
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Kenai Watershed Forum presents
SWING FOR THE RIVER
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, August 17th
18 Hole Scramble
Birch Ridge Golf Course
42223 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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INDUSTRY APPRECIATION DAY
Saturday, August 17th
12-4pm
Kenai Park Strip
400 Main St Loop
Kenai, Alaska
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KPC 60th ANNIVERSARY
Join local leaders and community partners in celebrating the 60th anniversary of Kenai Peninsula College!
This year’s open house will showcase KPC’s mission of community-focused education. Come meet our students, staff and faculty, and learn how the college creates opportunity in Alaska. The family-friendly event will feature food trucks, as well as campus tours and festivities celebrating KPC’s milestone anniversary.
For questions, email uaa_kpcinfo@alaska.edu.
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Tuesday, August 20th
4 - 7 pm
Kenai River Campus
156 College Rd.
Soldotna, Alaska
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Kenai Performers presents
SOCIAL DANCE LESSONS
Monday - Thursday
August 26th - 29th
Friday the 30th will be a social dance open to the public for us to try our new skills with live music by our local trio White Stone!
907-252-1828
KenaiPerformers.org
Kenai Performers
44045 K Beach Road
Soldotna, Alaska
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Alzheimer's Association of Alaska
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S
Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Registration Opens 10am
Opening Ceremony 11am
Walk Begins 11:30am
Challengers Learning Center
9711 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, Alaska
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Kenai Performers
AUDITIONS
for teens and adults
Wed & Thurs, July 17-18
6-8pm
"The Bullying Collection"
(directed by Jen Brighton)
AND
“Girl in the Mirror”
(directed by Terri Zopf-Schoessler)
Show dates are September 12-15 and 19-22. Thursdays-Saturdays: 7-9pm and Sunday matinees: 2-4pm.
NOTE: Minors will need to have a parent signature on their audition forms
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ADDIE CAMP
Dining Car
We are excited to announce more LIVE MUSIC this Saturday, on the patio!
BAKER
Starting at 6pm.
Reservations highly recommended; please call 907-262-2334 to secure a table. Let’s rock!
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Seldovia Arts Council presents
SONGS ON THE SLOUGH X2
Friday, July 26th
6-8pm
& Saturday 27th
7-9pm
Join us after the Jakolof Bay 10 Miler!
*The Seldovia Bay Ferry leaves Homer at 11am and will offer an extended return service THESE TWO NIGHTS ONLY at 8:30!
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SALMONFEST
Friday - Sunday
August 2nd - 4th
2024
Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds
16200 Sterling Hwy
Ninilchik, Alaska
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce
ARTIST SERIES
Opening Receptions:
First Friday of every month 5-7pm
Kenai Visitor Center Winter Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
11471 Kenai Spur Hwy,
Kenai, Alaska
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THE DUCK INN
presents
Ellie & The Echoes
Friday, August 23rd
43187 Kalifornsky Beach Rd
Soldotna, Alaska
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We are so pleased to welcome Danielle Lopez Stamm to the local Chamber Crew this week!
She will be starting a new position at Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center as the Cultural Center Coordinator!
Be prepared for some fun things from Kenai Chamber as they get ready to give the Cultural Center some rotation! More to come.
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KPAL Rescue
Fundraising Raffle
Looking for a nice table for family gatherings this summer in your backyard? Well look no further! This lovely table was graciously donated by Schwartz Builders. It is six foot, solid construction that can host your family and friends.
Tickets are $20 for one ticket, or six tickets for $100!! What a deal!!
The winning ticket will be drawn at 7pm on July 24th!! Just in time for Progress Days celebration weekend!
There is no limit to the amount of tickets you can purchase as we are raising funds for the many, many dogs and puppies we currently have in rescue.
Please share to help spread the word about this fundraiser!
Thank you for your continued support.
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FUNNY RIVER PEONIES
Weekly Peony Bouquet Subscription
July 15th - August 5th
Reserve your subscription today!
Contact us at...
907-244-4905
dcarey@funnyriverpeonies.com
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CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER
Summer STEM Academies
Exciting news! We have two Youth STEM Academies coming up in July. Thanks to a generous grant from Central Peninsula Hospital, we can now offer full or partial camp scholarships to new registrants. Apply now! Applications can be found on our website,
855-477-7926
9711 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, Alaska
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THE TUFTED PUFFIN
Cannabis Dispensary
The Tufted Puffin in Soldotna is looking for 1-3 food trucks that want to be parked at a prime location on the corner of Sterling Hwy and Echo Lake Road (mile marker 100).
We are opening a cannabis consumption lounge first week of July and we would love to have food options for our customers.
907-224-2222
48380 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER
Ocean Explorers Day Camp
for ages 8-12
June 3rd - August 3rd
Monday - Saturday
9am - 2pm
301 Railway Avenue
Seward, Alaska
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RIVER CITY PULL TABS
New Summer Hours
Sunday: 11am - 7pm
Monday- Saturday
10am - Midnight
907-260-6100
131 Warehouse Dr. Suite B
Soldotna, Alaska
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SOLDOTNA SATURDAY
FARMER'S MARKET
Every Saturday, June - September
10 am – 2 pm
at the corner of Kenai Spur Highway and East Corral Ave.
soldotnasaturdayfarmersmarket.com
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SOLDOTNA WEDNESDAY MARKET
Every Wednesday, June - August
11am - 6pm
Soldotna Creek Park
251 States Ave,Soldotna, Alaska
soldotnawednesdaymarket.com
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THANK YOU to Merrill Sikorski for constantly supporting our Chamber members and staff by photographing our community events and sharing our Soldotna stories! Our community is lucky to have you! | |
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As a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce member,
you can post current openings on our Job Board for free!
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MEL'S
We are hiring for an experienced baker/food person. What’s that mean? Glad you asked!
This person has at least one year experience working in some sort of commercial kitchen, doing food prep, baking, cooking food, etc.
Can also work independently, follow a recipe on their own, know how to receive orders, be able to lift 50 pounds.
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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.
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Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction
HIRING
CDL Truck Driver Training Instructor Class A in Kenai
TO APPLY:
Visit alaskajobs.alaska.gov
and search for “673695”
Peninsula Job Center
11312 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite 2
907-335-3010
peninsula.jobcenter@alaska.gov
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KENAI PENINSULA FOOD BANK
Hiring Executive Director
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KSRM RADIO GROUP
HIRING: Full-Time News Reporter
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ADDIE CAMP
We are searching for a full-time server who is ready to join the Addie Camp team.
Send your resume to the email: alyeskajkrull@gmail.com
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THE PET FORT
is Hiring a Store Assistant!
Drop resumes off in store...
Tues- Sat 11-5pm
in Peninsula Center Mall
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Alaska Advanced Care Chiropractic
Our office needs to hire a billing tech! Do you or someone you could recommend have great people skills and some experience?
Come on by and drop off a resume at
Alaska Advanced Care Chiropractic for Dr. Matt Pyhala.
187 S. Soldotna Ave
Soldotna, Alaska
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THE CATCH
RESTAURANT & BAR
Now Hiring Line Cooks!
907-420-0508
44715 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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KENAITZE INDIAN TRIBE
Check current job opportunities offered by Kenaitze!
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CITY OF SOLDOTNA
Check current job opportunities offered by the City of Soldotna!
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
Check current job opportunities offered by KPB!
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STORE ALL BEAR AND PEPPER SPRAYS SAFELY
These sprays can cause serious harm to eyes, lungs, and skin. If inhaled, they can cause trouble breathing, throat irritation and coughing. If bear spray contacts skin or eyes, it can cause burning, swelling and itching.
Take immediate steps if you contact bear or pepper spray. Ventilate the area, go out to get fresh air, and change out of contaminated clothes. After contact with bear or pepper spray, call the Poison Help Line at: 1-800-222-1222.
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