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The Alaska Historical Society meets in Homer next week, and organizers and presenters join us on the Coffee Table to discuss the conference and share historical information with our listeners.Guests:Jeff Meyers, Tom Kizzia, Pausauraq Jana Harcharek, David Ramseur, Pierce BatemanReception: Wednesday, October 7th at the Porcupine TheaterConference: October 8th and 9thRitz Under the Sea: October 10thAlaska Historical Society

Authors-in-residence from Storyknife share excerpts of their works.Guests:Ching-In Chen, Yalonda JD Green, Maureen Bhutong Boyd, Dr. Dipika Mukherjee, Anna Smist, Sasha Tandlich, Erin Hollowell.Storyknife.org

Saturday, September 19th, the Homer Library Advisory Board, Friends of the Homer Library and library staff is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Hazel Avenue building with an Open House from 2 to 5 PM. On today’s coffee table we are taking a look back at the history of our library prior to when the community came together to realize the dream of a designing and building a library to meet our community’s needs in 2006.

A look at Homer's observance of the International Day of Peace. Members of Veterans for Peace and faith leaders talk about Homer's International Day of Peace events, the lasting impacts of war, and what building peace can look like in our own community.

September is National Recovery Month, and this week’s guests on the Coffee Table are from Kachemak Bay Recovery Connections, to talk about recovery and local programs. We discuss the importance of peer support and personal stories of recovery, the history and mission of KBRC, and the collaborations with a variety of other local organizations.

The Homer Community Food Pantry is celebrating its 35th anniversary with an Art & Adventure Auction tonight at the Porcupine Theater. This morning, we’ll have guests from the Food Pantry on the Coffee Table to talk about the needs the food pantry serves, and share information about tonight’s celebration and fund raiser.Guests: Deb Schmidt, Karen Nogle.

Our guest for this program are from HYPE, Homer Youth Programs Everyday, to discuss this new program’s goals of connecting youth with after school activities around the community.

Two of the three candidates for Alaska Senate District C discussed the Permanent Fund Dividend, oil and gas, fisheries, education, and transportation. Guests:Representative Louise StutesHeath SmithCarrie Harris was invited but did not attend

Brent Johnson is one of two candidates running to fill the District 6 seat in the Alaska House of Representatives. District 6 covers the Kenai Peninsula south of Tustumena Lake, including Kasilof, Anchor Point, Homer and Seldovia.

A preview of information about this Saturday's Concert on the Lawn, including live performances by Madelynn Moore, and Copper River Band.

The Homer Chamber of Commerce joins Coffee Table to preview the community's Fourth of July celebration, discuss the start of the busy summer visitor season, and talk about how tourism impacts local businesses. Guests will also provide updates on Chamber initiatives, upcoming events, economic trends, and opportunities for community involvement.

This week's Coffee Table celebrates the 70th anniversary of South Peninsula Hospital, tracing its journey from a two-bed community hospital established in 1956 to the modern regional healthcare system it is today. Guests Ryan Smith, Aaron Weisser, Derotha Ferraro, and Eric Fenger discuss the vision, volunteerism, and determination that built the hospital, highlight key milestones and expansions over seven decades, share stories of the people who shaped its history, and explore how SPH has adapted to meet the changing healthcare needs of the southern Kenai Peninsula. The conversation also looks ahead to future challenges and opportunities, including workforce housing, childcare, urgent care services, and the next chapter in community healthcare.

A discussion about the current state of the Homer Senior Center, including financial challenges, services provided to the community, ongoing investigations and restructuring efforts, future sustainability, and opportunities for community involvement and support.Guests: Shirlie Gribble, Board of Directors; Colleen James, Board of Directors; Sarah Weideman, Executive Director; Adi Davis, Director of Operations;

Jennifer Norton, Sarah Brewer and Curt Jackson join KBBI's Simon Lopez to discuss the upcoming season for Pier One Theatre.

A discussion on Kachemak Bay State Park, about projects, funding, features, and challenges, with members of the Kachemak Bay State Park Citizen Advisory Board, Friends of Kachemak Bay State Park, and the park superintendent.