Jul 15 Tuesday
On Saturday, August 2, beginning at 8:00 am, Ph.D. Geologist Taz Tally will lead a community class field trip by kayak along Kachemak Bay to reveal its unique geological history, including active faults, pillow lavas, glaciation, mountain building, and evidence that the rocks of Homer were once near the equator! Get up close and personal with geologic features you can only see from the water. We may also be visited by otters and seals, who are very much at home along the shoreline.
Round-trip water taxi and kayak rental included. For information about fees and further details, please visit https://kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.
‘Scattering of Light’ is a series of oil paintings by Kayla McGrath that explore Alaskan landscapes and the atmospheric phenomenon creating the most dramatic light within these landscapes. On display in the HCOA Gallery Mon-Sat from 1-5pm through July 28th.
Stop by the gallery at 355 West Pioneer Ave. Homer, Alaska 99603 to see her beautiful work!
We are so excited to have Maria SantaLucia at the SPARC teaching a beginner Zumba class on Tuesdays from 1:15-2:15pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+) for $7.00 ($4 to SPARC & $3 for Maria).
***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!***
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.
Join the Widow and Widower Support Group every Tuesday in our sunroom.
Now that your plants are in the ground, come to Kachemak Bay Campus and learn how to manage slugs and pests with Casey Matney of the UAF Cooperative Extension Service. This FREE class begins at 5:30 pm on Thursday, July 17. Casey will talk about some of the most common pests in Alaska gardens - slugs, root maggots, and other insects, information about their life cycles, how to recognize when they are visiting your garden, and methods to control them. See signs in person on the KBCgrows ag property and learn how to set yourself up for success this season or in the future through effective, organic methods. For more information, call (907) 235-1674.
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.
Jul 16 Wednesday
This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!
Open to adults & teens (12+) Tues-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Tues-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. Cost is $4.00 per session. (It is also okay to bring a child in a stroller to walk) *We will be CLOSED ON MONDAYS for the summer!*
Researchers at KBNERR are studying kittiwake colonies at the Homer Spit Cruise Dock, Ferry Dock, and Gull Island. Kittiwakes are important near-surface fish feeders, so their reproductive success can serve as an indicator of marine ecosystem health as a whole, giving us valuable insight on the health of these economically valuable fish populations. Researchers are studying how disturbance from bald eagles, other aerial predators, and human usage are affecting kittiwake reproductive success. If you visit one of the colonies and observe a disturbance event, we would love to add your observation to our dataset, as we can only go out to monitor disturbance once a week. You can learn more and submit an observation by scanning the QR code attached!
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 (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!***