Around the Peninsula

Ping pong continues

Ping pong is available to play for free from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays through mid-December at Redoubt Elementary School on West Redoubt Avenue next to Soldotna Middle School.

Adults and children (at least 6 years old) and of any skill level are welcome.

Tables and equipment are provided by the Boys and Girls Club and the school. Players are asked to bring a paddle if they have one. Supplies may be limited. For more information, call Ron Levy at 262-7899 or e-mail him at ron@gigr.com.

Golfers to meet

The Birch Ridge Golf Association will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Mykel's Restaurant in Soldotna. Agenda will include election of two new board members and voting on several bylaw changes. A chance to win a season ticket for the 2008 golf season and other prizes will be drawn (members must be present to win.) There will be a no-host bar and snacks will be provided by the association.

For more information, call Sharon Keating at 262-9195.

Counseling group seeks members

The Kenai Peninsula Counseling Association is seeking members. Its mission is promoting counseling services. It is open to professionals and students in the counseling and human services, or other related fields.

The group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Central Peninsula Counseling Services office at 506 Lake St. in Kenai.

For more information, e-mail Alaskacounselors@yahoo-groups.com or bselby@alaska.net.

Public health plans 1-day closure

Kenai Public Health will be closed Thursday. It will reopen at 8 a.m. Friday.

For more information, call 335-3400.

United Way fundraiser set

The Sterling Senior Center will hold a steak dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday at the center at 34453 of the Sterling Highway. The cost is $12.50 per person. Music will be provided by the Forget-Me-Knot Band.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 262-6808.

Literacy program fundraiser set

The Kenai River Rotary Club of Soldotna will host "From China With Fun" from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Soldotna Sports Center in Soldotna. The family-friendly evening will include dinner, Chinese auction, calligraphy display, door prizes and entertainment. Proceeds will go to literacy programs on the Kenai Peninsula.

For more information, call Sharon Hu at 262-7862. Tickets will be available at the door.

Public comment sought on park

There will be a public meeting to review park design alternatives for the Soldotna Creek Park expansion project at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at Soldotna City Hall, council chambers. The project encompasses the grassy area known as DOT Park and its connections to surrounding areas.

Participants will have opportunities to review the drawings, ask questions and provide comments and input on the alternatives. A final conceptual plan will be presented to Soldotna City Council on Nov. 14. For more informaion, call Nancy Casey at 260-8418 or e-mail her at caseys@alaska.net.

Sports gear swap scheduled

The Kenai Central High School ski team booster club will host an all-type sports gear swap from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 in the school cafeteria. Gear may be dropped off from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 or from 9 to 10 a.m. Oct. 27. Krispy Kreme doughnuts also will be available for purchase.

For more information, call Larry or Susan Semmens at 262-9022.