Community Calendar

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+) Mon-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Mon-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. *Our Monday afternoon class will be FREE throughout the year as well! (sponsored by & thanks to SPH!)*

***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. ***ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!*** Price of class is $6 for adults and $4 for youth 12+/students/military/veterans/seniors 62+.

Classes are available for adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:30-11:30am, Tues/Thurs from 7-9pm (for Sept. '26 only), Saturdays from 5-8pm (CXL'D on 9/5), & Sundays from 10am-1pm (CXL'D 9/6).

***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!***

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+) Mon-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Mon-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. *Our Monday afternoon class will be FREE throughout the year as well! (sponsored by & thanks to SPH!)*

***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!***

Call for Gallery Proposals

Applications are open for exhibiting in the Homer Council on the Arts gallery! HCOA is currently accepting proposals for openings in 2027. Applications for the HCOA gallery will automatically be considered for the South Peninsula Hospital gallery as well.

Proposals for HCOA Gallery Exhibits must be completed by 11:59pm on September 30th, 2026. Artists in all media are invited to apply, with preference going to Alaskan artists and priority to those residing on the Kenai Peninsula.

Please make sure to carefully read our Gallery Exhibit Guidelines before completing your application at https://homerart.org/event/2026-call-for-gallery-proposals/

Weathered

by Holly Dickinson

Inspired by the weathered details of everyday life as much as the dramatic landscapes of coastal Alaska, Holly Dickinson’s paintings explore where nature and home meet. Through bold contrasts in texture and color, her works find beauty in both the overlooked and the extraordinary, revealing how the natural and built environments intertwine.

We're excited to be continuing our Chair Mobility & Stretching class at SPARC! This class is 30-min long on Mondays & Fridays from 1-1:30pm and the cost is $2 to the instructor (Maria or Rowan).

"Chair Yoga" is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Chair yoga classes typically target those with physical disabilities or aging men/women who find a typical yoga session too challenging. It is also a great form of yoga for beginners or anyone who wants to focus on a gentle practice.

***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 HCOA in the Marnier Theater and experience unique collaborative performances by some of Homer’s amazing artists: musicians, dancers, video, circus performers, & live visual arts! Homer has such a vibrant arts scene, Homer Rising harnesses the diverse talents across disciplines, and combines them onstage for our community to enjoy together.

September 25th and 26th at 7pm in the Mariner Theatre

Admission: $25 General, $20 HCOA Member, $10 Youth

You are invited to roll up your sleeves and join us anytime between 10am and 2pm to contribute to a life-size portrait of the biggest piece Dr. Owens has created to date, the 80-foot Fin Whale – one of the hundreds of animals harmed by plastic. This unique project allows the community to contribute to a collaborate artwork, fostering a deepening connection to the ocean and its challenges. Everyone who works on the piece will sign the back, creating a lasting record of all who contribute.

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!***

For 40 years, Sprout has partnered with families to help children learn, grow, and thrive through early intervention, family support, and inclusive community programs. Join us as we celebrate our 40th anniversary with the families, staff, partners, and community members who make this work possible. Join us this Saturday, September 26th from 12-3pm at Karen Hornaday Park for this family friendly event. Everyone is welcome!