Mar 17 Sunday
Friends of the Homer Public Library is now accepting nominations for 2024 Lifelong Learners.
Each year the Friends of the Homer Public Library honors one adult community member and one youth who has shown endless commitment to acquiring an exceptional skill or knowledge. This is an adult or youth who is always trying something new, sharing what they have found with others, and who has an infectious passion for learning and exploration. Nominate a Lifelong Learner you know! Forms are available at the Homer Public Library or may be completed online at the Friends of the Homer Public Library webpage: https://friendsofthehomerpubliclibrary.wildapricot.org/page-18254
Nominations must be received by Friday, March 22, 2024.
Friends of the Homer Public Library Lifelong Learning Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6 pm. This fundraising event will include appetizers from Tickled Pear, live music, Trivia Tree, Silent Auction, entertainment, awards, and desserts from BB’s Bakery. Get your tickets at the Homer Public Library, starting April 1, 2024.
Registration is now open for The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference which is returning for its twenty-first season on May 18-21, 2024 at the beautiful Kachemak Bay Campus of the Kenai Peninsula College. This year we will be exploring writing through the theme “Wonder in the Wounded World.” There will be four days of craft classes, panel discussions, readings, agent and editor meetings, and lots of opportunities for strengthening the supportive community for which the conference is known.
To learn more about this year’s conference, read about the faculty, and look at the complete schedule, go to http://writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu/. We hope to see you there!
2024 Mary Epperson Folk Music Camp
July 15th – 19th 10am -4pmOpen to ages 8-17
The emphasis of Mary Epperson Music Camp is to have fun playing music!
Each student will select their classes from a list of options. We will do our best to place students in requested classes as well as an ensemble group of 4-7 students.
Each day will consist of a whole group gathering, 3 separate 45-minute class blocks, the ensemble rehearsal, and a group close-out.
On Friday, student ensembles will perform from 3-4 for each other and invited guests!
To register, complete the ticket purchase and fill out the camp registration packet by July 7th.
Register for Chinese Painting: Alstroemeria with Sharlene Cline, happening at HCOA March 22nd from 5:30-8:30pm.Participants of March’s workshop will use traditional techniques of brush loading, color mixing, and careful brush strokes to create Alstroemeria. All skill levels are welcome and all materials will be provided, register online at homerart.org
The Kachemak Bay Science Conference is a forum for presenting scientific and traditional ecological knowledge relevant to Kachemak Bay and its surrounding coasts and waters in order to foster an informed and engaged community of environmental researchers, educators, and decision-makers. The goal of this conference is to provide new information and syntheses to the broad community interested in and working on related issues. The conference will be held at the Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus from March 17-20th and is free to the public. The full agenda is available at https://kachemakbayscience.org/.
We are so excited to have Gretchen McCullough back at the SPARC teaching a Zumba class on Sunday's from 5:30-6:30pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+) for $6.00 ($3 for SPARC & $3 for instructor). Hope to see you there!
***Please bring clean comfortable indoor shoes, water, and your smiles.***
Zumba is a workout that mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a lots of fun.
Heidi's Booty Camp is a fabulous introductory workout class available to all ages & sizes! It will be based on basic form and functional movements that will progress into HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) using body weight and minimal equipment. Participants will work at their own pace and level. Led by instructor Heidi Cox. Cost of class is $3 and is scheduled for Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30-6:30pm.
Kids are allowed to come during this class but PLEASE bring your own toys & NO balls or wheeled equipment/toys allowed (for safety reasons).
***Don't forget to bring clean indoor shoes to put on in the entry way, prior to entering the floor. Thank you!***
Seward State Parks Citizen Advisory Board will meet the third Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the AVTEC Culinary Academy, 809 Second Ave, east entrance third floor. The next meeting is February 21. For more information contact District Ranger Jack Ransom at 907-224-3434.
Broomball is similar to hockey, played with a ball on ice but with special shoes instead of skates. All are welcome. No experience or equipment is required. Your first time is free!
Mar 18 Monday