Poem: New Snow Night

New Snow NightBy Barbara Njaa, NikiskiBathed in beauty,Washed in wonder —We walk in the moonlit night.Silver light gleams,On cascading snow —A spruce bough springs to… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Two potters discuss a glaze near a table of goods on sale during the Kenai Potters Guild sale Saturday Dec. 6, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. The Guild will begin offering lessons in January

Thrown together: Kenai Potters Guild holds sale, plans classes

Members of the Kenai Potters Guild contributed work to the Guild’s annual Christmas show, which was held on Saturday in the Guild’s studio at the… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion  Two potters discuss a glaze near a table of goods on sale during the Kenai Potters Guild sale Saturday Dec. 6, 2014 in Kenai, Alaska. The Guild will begin offering lessons in January

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Triumvirate Theatre presents a free community performance of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at 4 p.m. Saturday in Soldotna Creek Park, followed by… Continue reading

Visualize three-and-a-half steps

Visualize three-and-a-half steps

Three-and-a-half steps. Visualize it: that’s how big your home is. Back against the wall, three-and-a-half steps until you can’t go anymore. Arms straight out at… Continue reading

Visualize three-and-a-half steps

Christmas in the park

At 4:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will present “Christmas in the Park” at Soldotna Creek Park. The event, which is… Continue reading

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows, from left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private voiced by Christpher Knights in a scene from, "The Penguins of Madagascar." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

Reeling it in: ‘Penguins’ packed with family fun

“Penguins of Madagascar” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 32 minutes There’re a couple of new kids movies coming out that I have been particularly leery of,… Continue reading

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows, from left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private voiced by Christpher Knights in a scene from, "The Penguins of Madagascar." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

Poem: The Soundless Invaders

The Soundless Invaders By Dee Rusin, KenaiA fragile flake Came floating down It was alone As it hit the ground Without a sound More lacy… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, right, and Liam Hemsworth portrays Gale Hawthorne in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

Reeling it in: ‘Mockingjay’ proves to be worth the wait

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” Lionsgate 2 hours, 3 minutes   I have to say I’m off my game when it comes to… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, right, and Liam Hemsworth portrays Gale Hawthorne in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

Christmas Comes to Kenai

It’s that time of year again. While the day after Thanksgiving is now known for sales and frantic shopping, another tradition will take place in… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Christmas Comes to Kenai on Friday, starting with Santa’s arrival at the Kenai Visitors Center at 11 a.m. and includes the Electric… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust.That’s supposedly what we are, and what we’ll end up being: just a few pounds of powdered remains that a… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo, Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels arrive at the premiere of "Dumb and Dumber To" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Daniels and Carrey reprise their roles as painfully dim pals Harry and Lloyd in "Dumb & Dumber To," opening Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Reuniting on a sequel 20 years after the original wasn't hard, Carrey said. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

“Dumb and Dumber To”

“Dumb and Dumber To” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 49 minutes   The scene in this week’s “Dumb and Dumber To” where Jim Carrey’s Lloyd daydreams… Continue reading

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo, Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels arrive at the premiere of "Dumb and Dumber To" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Daniels and Carrey reprise their roles as painfully dim pals Harry and Lloyd in "Dumb & Dumber To," opening Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Reuniting on a sequel 20 years after the original wasn't hard, Carrey said. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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There are aliens among us

There are aliens among us. That’s how it might seem when you’re dealing with members of the opposite sex. You often feel, for instance, as… Continue reading

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Singing is a full body experience

On the first night the freshly-formed Kenai Peninsula Singers amassed 40 locals inside the Kenai Central High School choir room. Founder Simon Nissen, the school’s… Continue reading

Poem: Special

SpecialBy Erik Lindow, KenaiTo Augie, Sandi, and GemmaSome say I’m a child with special needs,But I won’t be found growing up in the weeds.I do… Continue reading

What’s Happening

■ “Looking for Inspiration,” a fiber art exhibit by Jan Wallace, is on display for November at the Kaladi coffee shop on Kobuk. ■ Kenai… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Kenai Peninsula College will host closing reception and demonstration for the “Twisted and Forged” exhibit by Brad Nichols. The reception is today… Continue reading

This photo released by Paramount Pictures shows, Matthew McConaughey, left, and Anne Hathaway, in a scene from the film, '"Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Melinda Sue Gordon)

“Interstellar” is grand in scope, beautifully realized

“Interstellar” Paramount Pictures 2 hour, 49 minutes There’s just no pleasing some people. Christopher Nolan’s latest is an ambitious sci-fi epic of just the sort… Continue reading

This photo released by Paramount Pictures shows, Matthew McConaughey, left, and Anne Hathaway, in a scene from the film, '"Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Melinda Sue Gordon)

Poet’s Corner: The First Moon Walk

The First Moon Walk Sophia Garbowski   That phallic rocket poised Towards the moon “Eagle” awaited a warm embrace From atomic fuel for thrust and… Continue reading

Rain, rain, please go away

Rain, rain, please go away

Rain, rain, go away. That chant never worked when you wanted it to, did it? Yes, the rain eventually stopped and the sun eventually shined… Continue reading

Rain, rain, please go away