Around the Peninsula

Library commission cancels meeting

The Kenai Library Commission meeting that was scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday has been canceled. For more information, call Sheryl at 283-8225.

Shelter network meeting slated

Kenai Interfaith Shelter Services will host a community meeting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Soldotna City Hall. The topic will cover how congregations in the central Kenai Peninsula can get involved in a network of organizations to provide overnight accommodations, meals and compassionate assistance to homeless families. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Bridges at 260-3800.

Fox Island cruise fund-raiser set

Kenai Peninsula United Way will hold a Kenai Fjords Fox Island Cruise fund-raiser at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 in Seward. The cost is $50 per person and includes the afternoon cruise to Fox Island and dinner. Live music and an outcry and bucket silent auction are some of the planned activities. For more information, call Amy at 283-9500.

WRCC fund-raiser set

The Women's Resource and Crisis Center will hold its 20th annual radiothon fund-raiser from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 on KSRM radio 92 AM. Cash and in-kind donations pledged during the radiothon will support the agency's services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as its community and school prevention programs. For more information, to make a pledge or volunteer, call Cheryl at 283-9479.

Help available for home daycare providers

Family daycare providers in the central Kenai Peninsula area could be eligible to be reimbursed for part of the cost of food served. For more information, call the Child Care Food Program at 283-4707.