Around the Peninsula

The public health nurse will visit the following locations:

Ninilchik Clinic, today from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.;

Nikolaevsk School, Thursday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For more information, call the Homer Public Health Center at (907) 235-8857 or (800) 770-8857.

Sheffield to speak at Kenai chamber

Former Gov. Bill Sheffield, director of the Alaska Railroad, will speak at today's Kenai Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The noon meeting at Paradisos Restaurant is open to the public.

Class on starting a small business open to public

Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Inc. will host a seminar called "How to start a small business," put on by Mark Gregory of the Small Business Development Center. The three-hour seminar starts at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Call 283-3335 for more information.

Counseling services board schedules meeting

The Central Peninsula Counseling Services board of directors will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. at 506 Lake Street, Kenai. The public is invited.

Flea market raises funds for high school

The Kenai Alternative High School is holding a flea market on Saturday and Sunday, and April 1 and 2, at the old Veteran Administration Building located behind Groomingdale's across from the Kenai Napa Auto Parts on the Spur Highway. Funds will be used for the school's May 6 Mardi Gras Millennium Ball.

Blood drive scheduled

The Blood Bank of Alaska, Kenai Peninsula Chapter, in conjunction with the Kenai Lions Club will have a Kenai Community Blood Drive on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., at the Kenai Elks Club. Donors are encouraged to drink plenty of caffeine-free liquid and eat a good meal before donating.

Soldotna seniors plan dinner to raise funds

The Soldotna Senior Center is having a fund-raiser dinner at 5:30 p.m. March 25 to help pay for its new van. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Registration open for crisis intervention training

Registration for crisis intervention training is now open. The Kenai-Soldotna Women's Resource and Crisis Center will begin the training on May 5. The 45-hour class will cover such topics as myths and truths about domestic violence; the cycle of violence; child advocacy; instruction on working with shelter clients, and more.

For more information, or to register, call 283-9479.