Community Calendar

The 50th annual Annual Homer Spit Run, which consists of the 10k to the Bay, Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon, and the 1 Mile Youth (Kids and Family) Run, will be held on Saturday, June 27th. Registration is open online for both timed races at https://kachemakbayrunningclub.org, and these races benefit local youth running programs.

The USATF-certified 10K to the Bay is a point-to-point course that starts at Homer High School and continues to the end of The Spit. Runners start at 10:00 am. There is also an untimed walkers division for this race, and walkers can start anytime after 9:00 am. Registration for both is $35 in advance, and there’s an extra $5 fee for runners registering the morning of.

The Cosmic Hamlet Half Marathon is an out-and-back course that starts at Land’s End, goes up towards Beluga Lake, and returns to Land’s End. This race starts at 9:00 am, and day-of bib pick up is at Homer High School. Registration is $45 in advance, and there’s an extra $5 fee for registering the morning of. Advance bib pick up for this race and the 10K will be held at Grace Ridge Brewing on June 26 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

The 1 mile youth run, now in its second year, is free to kids and their family members. Runners will start and end at Land’s End right after the conclusion of the 10K race. No advance registration is required.

Interested in helping others? Want to become a Hospice of Homer Volunteer?
Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, June 27th from 10 am to 2 pm at the Hospice of Homer office. Please call Hospice of Homer at 907-235-6899 or email care@hospiceofhomer.org to RSVP.

"The Shape of Silence" paintings by Musallam Youngblood are on display in the HCOA Gallery through June!

"This show explores the intersection of surrealism and material presence, where memory becomes tangible and emotion is embedded in oil on canvas. Emerging from a personal journey from the Middle East to Homer, Alaska, the paintings reflect an encounter with a landscape that is not merely seen, but deeply felt." -Musallam

Summer Hours:

Sunday - Closed
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - 1 to 5 pm
Wednesday - 1 to 5 pm
Thursday - 1 to 5 pm
Friday - 1 to 6 pm
Saturday - 1 to 6 pm

On Display through June 30th

We'll be exploring Kachemak Bay habitats and wildlife: birds, beavers, otters, and more! This is a FREE event at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center for kids of all ages. Explore interactive exhibits with scientists and naturalists, and learn what makes Kachemak Bay so special!

This Discovery Lab is from 2pm-4pm. Discovery Labs are made possible through the Kachemak Bay Environmental Education Alliance.

We'll see you there!

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 7-9pm, Thursdays from 7-9pm (starts 5/7), Saturdays from 5-8pm, & Sundays from 10am-1pm. *These are the days/times available from May-Aug '26!

***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!***

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 7-9pm, Thursdays from 7-9pm (starts 5/7), Saturdays from 5-8pm, & Sundays from 10am-1pm. *These are the days/times available from May-Aug '26!

***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!***

We are so excited to have Gretchen McCullough teaching Zumba on Sundays from 5:30-6:30pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+). The price is $7.00 ($4 to SPARC & $3 instructor fee). Hope to see you there!

Woohoo! Gretchen is back in town starting 5/3! Falcom will also be helping her teach for a while too!

***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!***

Zumba is a workout that mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a lot of fun.

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!***

We are so excited to have Katie Jo at the SPARC teaching a HIGH INTENSITY Zumba class Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+) for $7.00 ($4 for SPARC & $3 for instructor). Hope to see you there!

***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!***

Zumba is a workout that mixes low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a lot of fun.