Community Calendar

Homer’s Sandhill Cranes started moving north in early March from Sacramento CA. They usually arrive around mid-April, but who knows with the crazy winter we have been having if the cranes just might be early this year.

Kachemak Crane Watch is as excited as other local craniacs to welcome the first cranes to town. So if you have a crane sighting, give us a call!

Come celebrate Earth Day at Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on April 19th from 9am-11am. We will start the day off by walking around Beluga Slough and cleaning up litter from the path and around the visitor center. There will be hot drinks, snacks, and a fun prize for whoever finds the most unique piece of trash! Email info@akmaritimerefuge.org to register.

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 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 Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays from 10-11:30am (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!***

On Friday, April 25 from 12 to 6 pm, and Saturday, April 26 from 9 am to 3 pm, Kachemak Bay Campus is offering a grant writing workshop. Are you a small business or non-profit seeking to take advantage of grant funding? Embark on a transformative journey with our two-day grant writing workshop designed to empower individuals to craft compelling funding proposals. Dive into crucial topics such as readiness, identifying appropriate funding opportunities, structuring and drafting a proposal, and honing strategies for impactful writing with Heather Nash, Director of Grants & Projects at the University of Alaska Anchorage. This workshop is only $100 due to the generous support of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. To register visit kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.

2025 Jubilee Performing Arts Showcase

Homer Council on the Arts presents the 2025 Jubilee Performing Arts Showcase, featuring at least 13 acts by Homer area youth ages 12-18. Join us in celebrating the talented youth in our community with a one night performance directed by Jim Anderson and Britny Bradshaw.

Saturday, April 19th starting at 7pm at the Homer High School Mariner Theater

Admission: $10 Youth / $20 General - Proceeds go to support the Ron Senungetuk Summer Youth Scholarship Fund!

Get your tickets online at homerart.org, or skip the will call line by getting physical tickets in the HCOA office

OBSERVER embarks on an experiment in which a series of keen-eyed observers – scientists, artists, hunters – are brought to a range of locations around the world, and asked to simply describe what they see. What unfolds is a deep exploration and celebration of the power of observation: what happens when you find new ways to sense & perceive the world around you?

A FREE screening on Saturday, April 19th!

Be one of the first to watch a new film that explores how we see the world! Join us for an exclusive screening of the film Observer at Alaska Maritime NWR Visitor Center followed by exploration outside with leaders from the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies. This is a great chance to see something new in our corner of Alaska!

The first 50 people to attend will be eligible to receive an Observer kit of items hand-picked by the filmmaking team. The kit includes a homemade red square for viewing the world, plus a hand lens, notebook, watercolor kit, pencil, sand timer, dice, and a guide to observation games.

Come explore with us and see what unfolds!

This award-winning documentary challenges viewers to slow down and rediscover the art of seeing, revealing how different perspectives can transform our understanding of both natural and human environments. Observer invites viewers to witness how scientists and artists make sense of the world in their own ways - Science magazine

To learn more about the film and filmmakers, visit observerfilm.org.

High School sophomores and juniors and parents/caregivers. Visit Kachemak Bay Campus on Monday, April 21, from 4:30 to 6 pm to learn more about earning college credits as a high school Junior or Senior and other details of the JumpStart and Middle College dual enrollment options for KPBSD students at the Kenai Peninsula College. Meet the staff and faculty that make the college a fun place to be. Learn about the costs and benefits of tuition discounts, and find out which program is right for you. For more information call (907) 235-7743 or email kbcinfo@alaska.edu.

Kachemak Bay Campus Growers School is excited to announce the inaugural Southcentral Growers Conference, Friday, April 25 from 4:30 to 8:30 pm and Saturday, April 26 from 9 am to 5:30 pm.

Keynote speaker, Sam Knapp will talk about "The How and Why of Winter Storage Crops in Alaska." Other topics include: farm accounting with Julia Shanks of the Farmer's Office; agritourism and farm stays with Fat Sheep Farm; a climate change round table; a tool demo with Emily Garrity of Twitter Creek Gardens; hot or cold composting with Kyra Wager, and more.

All events are in-person at Kachemak Bay Campus in Pioneer Hall and at the KBC High Tunnel. The Friday evening and Saturday morning presentations will be available on Zoom. The conference is free and no registration is required for the in-person sessions, but an RSVP would be appreciated.
For more information visit https://www.kbcgrows.com/southcentral-growers-conference, call (907) 235-1674 or email kbcinfo@alaska.edu.

High School sophomores and juniors and parents/caregivers. Come to Kachemak Bay Campus on Monday, April 21, 4:30 - 6 pm to learn more about earning college credits as a high school junior or senior and other details of the JumpStart and Middle College dual enrollment options for KPBSD students at the Kenai Peninsula College. Meet the staff and faculty that make the college a fun place to be. Learn about the costs and benefits of tuition discounts, and find out which program is right for you. For more information call (907) 235-7743 or email kbcinfo@alaska.edu.

Homer’s monthly community Barn Dance will be back at the SPARC on Saturday, April 19, 7:30-10:00 pm. Rich Kleinleder calls to live music from Banned. Contra, Square, and Circle dances called, with Mixers and Waltzes too. All ages & skill levels welcome! Instruction provided. No partner necessary! Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes.