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🌱 Which Soldotna projects could get millions in state and federal funding?
Good morning Soldotna! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Soldotna projects could get millions in state and federal funding?
- How a Soldotna native turned a 25-year dream into reality
Also on today's calendar: Sourdough Basics and Care with Brandy Nelson.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, but very cold, with a high of 13 and low of -1 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Very cold with plenty of sun, temps: high: 9, low: -6.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and very cold, with a high of 10 and low of -7 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Soldotna City Council to Resolve Legislative Priorities at Final 2025 Meeting (radiokenai.com) — Soldotna City Council is set to finalize its 2025 legislative priorities, including big-ticket projects like library upgrades, ice arena refrigeration replacement, park improvements, and major utility work. These priorities will guide the city’s push for state and federal funding, shaping everything from traffic safety and wastewater treatment to playgrounds and the Riverfront Redevelopment Project that residents will feel for years. 
• Soldotna Parks & Recreation Director Joel Todd Awarded Emerging Leader Of The Year (radiokenai.com) — Soldotna’s own Parks and Recreation Director, Joel Todd, has been honored as the Alaska Municipal League’s Emerging Leader of the Year for his work improving local parks and facilities. A Soldotna native, Todd helped bring the long-envisioned Soldotna Field House to life, turning it into a busy community hub just three months after opening and strengthening recreation options for residents of all ages.
📸 Around Soldotna
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Duck Inn’s Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party — The Duck Inn, Cafe, and Lounge | Good food and fun in Soldotna, Alaska
The Duck Inn Bar and Restaurant, 43187 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Soldotna
9:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Sourdough Basics and Care with Brandy Nelson
The Goods + Sustainable Grocery , 45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd Suite A , Soldotna
11:00 am -
Qi Gong Class
240 Hospital Pl , Soldotna
10:00 pm
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Kenai River Brown Bears Vs. Minnesota Wilderness
Kenai River Brown Bears , 538 Arena Ave , Soldotna
7:30 pm -
Chippewa Steel at Kenai River Brown Bears
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex , 538 Arena Ave #8200 , Soldotna
7:30 pm -
Kenai Peninsula Sport Rec & Trade Show
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex , 538 Arena Ave #8200 , Soldotna
9:30 am
Friday January 30
Friday March 6
Friday May 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 3.8 earthquake reported
Dec 16 at 2:43 AM AKST: 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Ninilchik, Alaska. (Nextdoor ) - ⚠️ Magnitude 2.9 earthquake reported
Dec 15 at 11:31 PM AKST: 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Salamatof, Alaska. 2 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Advanced Medical Support Assistant in Soldotna. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Maker / Cook in Soldotna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Soldotna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Kenai
- Kenai doses first patient in Phase I trial of cell therapy for Parkinson's (clinicaltrialsarena.com)
Seward
- Peninsula Sports Weekly Schedule: Week Of December 15th (radiokenai.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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