Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules

· The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will host Borough Mayor John Williams at noon Tuesday at Froso's in Soldotna. For more information, call Michelle at 262-9814.

· The Kenai Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be held at noon Wednesday at the Kenai Merit Inn. Joe Gabriel, project manager and Steve Hanse, refinery manger with Tesoro will discuss the ultra low sulphur diesel project. For more information, call Janie at 283-7989.

· The Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Wednesday at the Anchor River Inn.

· Nikiski Chamber of Commerce has adjourned for the summer. For more information, call Judene at 776-5551.

Health Day slated

The MediCenter is starting a Preventative Health Program by offering a Preventative Health Day on Wednesday at the Nikiski MediCenter at 43783 of the Kenai Spur Highway.

Free information and services includes bone density scan, blood pressure test, blood sugar test, body mass index, sleep study information and nutrition information. Wellness panel lab work discount also will be offered. The first 10 people will receive a free metabolic rate test. For more information and times, call 283-9118.

Eller begins career

Tara Eller of Kenai recently started her own AtHome American business, a direct seller of home-decorating accents. "It is a business that will support my family's income needs, my goals and career achievement plans," Eller said.

For more information, call Tara Eller at 335-0060 or e-mail her at teraeller1981@acsalaska.net.

Youth cooking classes offered

Pint Size Workshop cooking classes are held at 10 a.m. Saturdays at Allen and Petersen Cooking and Appliance Center in Kenai. Admission is two cans of food or a $2 donation to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank.

A parent must remain in the store during the 30-minute workshops.

Food manager course offered

A food manager course will be offered at 7 a.m. Sept. 1 at the Ninilchik Senior Citizens Center. The Alaska DEC required course will be taught by JAF Food Safety and Consulting (jafconsult@aol.com). The course costs $150 per student plus a portion of the instructor's travel expense. Advanced registration is required.

For more information, call the center at 567-3988.

Kasilof gets 24-hour dining opportunity

The Tustumena Lodge at Mile 111 of the Sterling Highway recently opened a 24-hour drive through and dine-in option with an expanded menu. For more information, call lodge owner DeWayne Lefluer at 262-4216.