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!

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.

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!

This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the snowy/icy conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!

Open to adults (18+) for $4.00 per session (as of 9/1/24).

***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!***

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.

Classes are available for adults and teens (12+). ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

***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!***

This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the snowy/icy conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!

Open to adults (18+) for $4.00 per session (as of 9/1/24).

***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.

Every year, Homer Council on the Arts puts together the Jubilee! galley exhibition and Jubilee! performing arts show to highlight and encourage the talented youth in our community. Youth artists of all ages are encouraged to participate.

This year the gallery feature over 120 unique works of art in painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, metalwork, and more!

First Friday Opening Reception:

Friday, April 4th from 5-7pm

On Display April 4th through April 28th

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

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.