Apr 04 Saturday
Get ready to relive the awkward glory—minus the curfew—at The Birds & The Bees Adult Prom, a delightfully cheeky soirée benefitting Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic. Expect corsages, questionable slow dances, and a décor scheme that flutters tastefully between garden party chic and “eighth-grade health class, but make it glamorous.” The punch will be spiked, the playlist stacked with throwback bangers, and just enough gentle innuendo to make your former prom chaperone blush. Featuring DJ DiscoKitchen! Photobooth! Silent Auction!Tickets are $35/Stag and $55/Bring a Date and available on The Porcupine's website!This is a 21+ Event, Wine, Beer, and snacks for Purchase.All proceeds support the essential, real-world work of Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic—because nothing says responsible adulthood like celebrating the birds, the bees, and the brilliance of accessible healthcare.Attending SPHH‘s Women of Distinction event? Join us afterwards at The Birds & The Bees Ball, show your Women of Distinction ticket at the door and get in for half price!"
Apr 05 Sunday
The Southcentral Growers Conference is back for its second year, bringing together an inspiring lineup of Alaska farmers and growers ready to share the hard-earned knowledge, practical skills, and innovative ideas that help southcentral growers thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned commercial producer, a market gardener, or tending a homestead, this year’s expanded two-day conference offers something for every level of experience.The Conference takes place at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer on Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11, Most presentations will also be streamed on Zoom.Early Bird Registration is $25 per day and increases to $30 per day on April 1. Scholarships are available.To see the conference lineup and register, visit kbcgrows.com or call (907) 235-1674.
The Sandhill Cranes start arriving this month, so keep an eye on big birds coming into Homer. Send your Sandhill Crane sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch. Please include date, time, location, behavior, number of cranes, your name, and phone number, and email so KCW can call for more details if needed.
For more information contact Nina Faust. Phone: 907-235-6262. Email: reports@cranewatch.org
The City of Homer is accepting public comment on the draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for the Homer Education and Recreation Complex (HERC). The ABCA evaluates five cleanup alternatives for the HERC property to remediate Hazardous Building Materials and support future redevelopment of this brownfield property.For additional information and to comment go to the City's website: https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/.
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. ***ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!***
Classes are available for adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:30-11:30am, Tuesdays from 6:45-8:45pm, Saturdays from 5-8pm. & Sundays from 9:30am-12pm. We suggest look at our current schedule online for any possible time changes.
***Please bring a pair of clean indoor shoes for you to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***
Join local writers Rich Chiappone and Justin Herrmann for a hands-on writing workshop exploring the possibilities of extremely short personal essays. This spring explores travel, vacations, and other adventures. Write the experiences of your lives together to make memories worth sharing. This class takes place at Kachemak Bay Campus, three consecutive Saturdays beginning April 11, from 10 am to 2 pm in Pioneer Hall and is only $89 for all three days. To register or for more information, visit kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.
Futsal is an exciting, fast paced, FIFA recognized indoor soccer game played on a hard surface. Teams are comprised of 5 players (4-field+keeper).
This class is on Wednesdays & Sundays from 6:45-8:45pm and Fridays from 6-8pm
***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!***
Futsal is an exciting, fast paced, FIFA recognized indoor soccer game played on a hard surface. Teams are comprised of 5 players (4-field+keeper). Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students (14+)/military/veterans/seniors 62+.
This class is on Wednesdays & Sundays from 6:45-8:45pm and Fridays from 6-8pm.
Apr 06 Monday