Community Calendar

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt! Plus it helps us raise money to continue to support our mission of spay/neuter programs, community education, and animal shelter support.
Stop by the Homer Animal Friends Store starting every Saturday in August to get your entry for each week. Entries close at midnight the following Saturday so you have all week to stop by and get your entry to play.
Join us for Yappy Hour from 4-6pm at Grace Ridge Brewery every Sunday in August to see if you won one of the awesome prizes for getting it right!
And to make it even more paw-some... There will be a GRAND PRIZE drawing on August 31st for ALL qualifying entries!

Pier One Theatre
presents

Thieves' Carnival
by Jean Anouilh
Translated by Lucienne Hill

Directed by Jennifer Norton

“An excellent lark loaded with humorous whims, romance, and masquerades.” Three enterprising thieves and a fortune-hunting father and son finagle an invitation into the home of Lord Edgard, Lady Hurff, and her two nieces. Torn between the job, blossoming romance, and enjoyment of their hosts’ rich lifestyle, the thieves linger overlong and arouse the suspicions of Lord Edgard, and jealousy of the other guests.

Show Dates:
Friday, August 8~Saturday, August 9~Sunday, August 10
Thursday, August 14~Friday, August 15~Saturday, August 16~Sunday, August 17
Thursday, August 21~Friday, August 22~Saturday, August 23

Showtimes at 7:30pm with the house open for seating at 7pm
At the Pier One Theatre on the Homer Spit, 3858 Homer Spit Rd.

Tickets available now!
$20 General Admission
Discounts Available
https://pieronetheatre.org/tickets

Online ticket sales close three hours prior to the show. That does not mean it is sold out! Please call our office to check availability, or come to the box office an hour before showtime to purchase tickets! 907-226-2287

Sign up to volunteer for the front of house and see the show for free!
https://pieronetheatre.ludus.com/volunteer

"Thieves’ Carnival” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com”

Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt! Plus it helps us raise money to continue to support our mission of spay/neuter programs, community education, and animal shelter support.
Stop by the Homer Animal Friends Store starting every Saturday in August to get your entry for each week. Entries close at midnight the following Saturday so you have all week to stop by and get your entry to play.
Join us for Yappy Hour from 4-6pm at Grace Ridge Brewery every Sunday in August to see if you won one of the awesome prizes for getting it right!
And to make it even more paw-some... There will be a GRAND PRIZE drawing on August 31st for ALL qualifying entries!

August 23, August 30, and September 6
These three Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. report all Sandhill Crane sightings to
Kachemak Crane Watch by email: reports@cranewatch.org or phone: 907.235.6262

Information Needed Each Day:
• Date, Time, and Location
• Number of Cranes: # of adults, # of colts, # of banded cranes
• Details of what the crane were doing

Please leave your name & phone number and/or email so we can contact you for details.
Join us for the Count Days Fly-ins at Beluga Slough from 6 p.m. till sundown at the
picnic table.

It’s where Craniacs gather! See you there.

The Carl E. Wynn Visitor Center operates out of a renovated homestead-era cabin. Explore the history of the Nature Center and Alaska’s homesteading era.

Includes General Admission to the Nature Center.

Learn about the wildlife that lives at the Wynn Nature Center, big and small! Explore what makes the Wynn their ideal habitat and why we work to keep it that way.

This is an open playgroup for parents/guardians to bring their young ones* to a great big open space and let them run around and play. Bring your own (clean) toys or play with what SPARC has provided (no pedal bikes w/ brakes allowed at this time, only strider bikes & scooters). This class is available Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10-11:30am throughout the summer (unless a special event interferes). Cost is $4.00 per child.

* This means toddlers not in kindergarten, or not of school-age yet (~5 yrs. old & younger) -- older siblings are allowed but need to be careful of the littles!

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes for you & your child to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

Traverse rolling trails and summer wildflower meadows on an Inspiration Ridge Guided Hike. This secluded corner of Alaska is more than just a place to recreate—it's a sanctuary for wildlife, a living classroom for conservation, and a place of peace for those seeking to escape the crowds. Take in the sweeping views of Kachemak Bay and the Kenai Mountains, explore miles of trails, and discover the wildlife who call this vast landscape home. On a Guided Hike, you're not only embarking on an unforgettable adventure, but you're also supporting vital conservation efforts that help protect these critical ecosystems for future generations.

1.5-Hour Tour:
June - Labor Day, 2025; 4-days a week
Departing: 11:00am

3-Hour Tour:
June - Labor Day, 2025; 2-days a week
Departing: 2:30pm

The 1.5-hour tour covers about two miles, and the 3-hour tour covers about three miles. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or someone looking to enjoy nature at a leisurely pace, our hikes are designed to accommodate various fitness levels.

There’s plenty of plants in Alaska you can eat, and plenty that you can’t! It’s important to know which is which before you venture into the forest. From monkshood and false hellebore to fireweed and watermelon berry—we’ll help you learn which plants you can cozy up to and which ones to avoid!

Our pickleball classes are open to adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:45-11:45am, Tues/Thurs/Sat from 6-8pm & Sundays from 10am-1pm. The price is $6 for adults and $4 for youth/students/military/veterans/seniors 62+. ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis, with several modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children's backyard game.