Around the Peninsula

Cardiac support group to meet

The Cardiac Patient Support Group will meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Redoubt Room, located in the lower level at Central Peninsula Hospital. The group invites male and female patients dealing with heart disease and their family members to participate. For more information, call Sharen Sleater, WomenHeart Support Network coordinator at 398-7763.

Popcorn offered

Kenai Cub Scout Pack 611 will sell popcorn at Country Foods IGA on Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. The money raised from popcorn sales goes towards its awards, uniforms, events and camp experiences.

For more information, call Jodi Stuart at 283-1699.

Charity sale Saturday

A garage sale fundrasier for the Kenai Boys and Girls Club will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Kenai Fellowship at Mile 8.5 of the Kenai Spur Highway, near Mountain View Elementary. To make a donation or for more information, call 398-9263.

Pamper Me Pink mammography party planned

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Central Peninsula Hospital will host it's second annual "Pamper Me Pink" event Oct. 15 at the Women's Imaging Center from 5 to 8 p.m. No appointments are necessary, however, a physician's order and standard fees apply. The evening will include mammograms, massage, manicures, munchies, mocktails, music, moral support and more.

The event is sponsored by Central Peninsula Hospital and the Pink Ribbon Rally.

For more information, call 714-4580.

Nikiski pool hours announced

The Nikiski pools winter hours will be Tuesdays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. with the waterslide all day Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. with the waterslide open both days. For more information, call 776-8800.