Around the Peninsula

Low-cost helmets available

The Kenai Peninsula Safe Kids for the central peninsula has low-cost helmets available. Bike helmets are $5 and multisport helmets are available for $10. For more information, call Jane at 714-4539 or Dr. Byron McCord's office at 262-5472.

Nutrition classes scheduled

The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank will hold nutrition classes titled Eating Right is Basic. Classes meet at 3 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 30 at the food bank. Colleen Deal will instruct. Classes will focus on processing natural Alaska resources, such as wild game, berries and salmon. The class objective is how to meet dietary needs and lose weight at the same time. For more information, call Cameron O'Connell at 262-3111.

Health center board to meet

The Central Peninsula Health Centers Inc. will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the center on 630 Barnacle Way in Kenai. The public is invited. For more information, call 335-2022 or e-mail kthomas@cphc-medical.org.

Neighborhood Watch meeting planned

The Woodland Neighborhood Watch will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sears Elementary School library. The topic will be a neighborhood cleanup planned for Aug. 14. For more information, call Lisa at 283-3478 or visit www.woodlandwatch.com.

Campground construction slated

Construction work on the Chugach National Forest Trail River Campground will begin Thursday and continue through next summer. Campground improvements will include new sites, and facilities will be accessible to those with disabilities.

One-half of the campground will remain open for use on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the Seward ranger district at (907) 224-3374.

KCHS plans reunions

The Kenai High School Class of 1964 will celebrate its 40-year reunion July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 on the Kenai Peninsula. Students attending the school from 1950 to 1970, as well as parents and teachers from that era, are invited to join the weekend festivities at Kenai Landing, formally Columbia Wards Cannery. For more information, contact Mary Casebeer at P.O. Box 1670, Hanalei, Kauai, HA 96714; call (808) 639-9310; or e-mail mcasebeerkauai@hawaiian.net.

The Kenai Central High School Class of 1984 will hold its 20th reunion Aug. 6 through 8. For more information, call Mike Lott at 283-2824, Leslie (Talent) Fowler at 260-9066 or visit www.kchs1984.com.

Pop Warner still accepting registrations

Pop Warner late registration is in progress. Teams are filling up quickly; practices begin Aug. 2. To register, visit www.kppopwarner.com or call Wendi at 260-3989 or Elizabeth at 262-5095.