Community Calendar

It's almost time to join the 9th annual Homer Steps Up challenge! For four weeks, track your daily walks with your smartphone, wearable fitness tracker, or pedometer to win prizes and incorporate more movement into your routine. NEW THIS YEAR: team sizes are no longer capped! Participants are now able to set their own daily walking goals, and our virtual map shows your progress on a walk between the end of the spit and Mirror Lake in Anchorage.

Every Wednesday, we're giving $50 in Homer Bucks to 10 walkers who averaged 7,500+ daily steps. Then, the 3 teams with the highest average daily steps over the four weeks will receive $100-500 to donate to their Homer organization of choice.

Donate your Yard Sale items now to Pier One Theatre on the Spit for our June 7th fundraiser.

Bring clean, working kitchen items, clothes, gadgets, small furniture, jewels, art - your yard sale treasures.

There is a trailer outside the Spit Theater. Put donations in the trailer and pick up a form for your records.
Items will be accepted through May 31st.

Questions about donation delivery? Call Cathy at (907) 435-7768

The Senate Finance Committee invites public testimony on SB 20 and SB 11.

For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office at (907)235-7878.

Homer, Alaska – In May at Bunnell Street Arts Center, Brianna Lee exhibits paintings that were created for The Inner Garden, a book by Megan Murphy. Join the opening on Friday, May 2, 5-7pm with an artist talk at 6pm. Return to experience the paintings and a book reading by Megan Murphy, plus a conversation with collaborators Ilarion (Kuuyux) Merculieff and Brianna Lee on May 24 at 6pm. The exhibit runs from May 2 – June 4th.

“There are many pathways available in the art-making process. I am most interested in exploring the intuitive pathway, where I listen to what my body wants to express. I often approach a blank canvas with no initial sketch, but a stroke of color becomes the “seed,” informing me how to “grow” the piece into completion. This process can feel freeing, healing, and sometimes spiritual, like I’m connecting to something deep inside or beyond myself. Like dreaming or meditation, painting can offer another portal to express what we don’t normally see or feel. Making art has helped me navigate and process complex and intense emotions, serving as a conduit for understanding, healing, and recovery.

When I received the invitation from Megan Murphy to collaborate on creating the images for this project, I was both honored and nervous to accept the offer. As a working mother, artmaking had become less and less a priority in my life. Simultaneously, I began to feel like I was losing my artist identity and felt shame, even embarrassment, when referring to myself as an artist. Megan’s invitation to collaborate on this project has helped me remember and realize the importance of nurturing the artist within.”

Brianna Lee moved to Homer in 2008 to pursue a more sustainable and creative lifestyle. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spent her first years in Homer as a studio assistant to a local potter, painting and managing a local bakery while simultaneously showing her work inside local cafes and galleries. She has taught young children art classes and facilitated an after-school art program. She is a mother, farmer, and nature enthusiast. Brianna has been on staff at Bunnell since 2019.

We are so excited to have Maria SantaLucia at the SPARC teaching a beginner Zumba class on Mondays from 1-2pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+) for $7 ($4 for SPARC & $3 for Instructor).

***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!***

Have fun dancing to a variety of music with strong Latin influences. This is a BASIC BEGINNER level class, great for seniors, and anyone wanting to enjoy movement with a low impact emphasis. This class is 45-60 minutes of movement that will be strengthen the cardiovascular system and help with muscles and mood. Please bring clean comfortable shoes, water, and your smiles.

Between Two Mountains
Paintings by Homer artist Kellie Kekich

Celebrating life outdoors with friends and family.

First Friday Opening Reception:

May 2nd from 5-7pm in the HCOA Gallery

On Display May 2nd through June 2nd

The House Resources Committee invites public testimony on SJR 19.

For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office at (907)235-7878.

The House Finance Committee invites public testimony on SB 95 and SB 96.

For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office at (907)235-7878.

The Senate Labor & Commerce Committee invites public testimony on SB 172, SB 136, HB 116 and in consideration of Governor's Appointees: Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.

For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office at (907)235-7878.