May 09 Friday
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.
The 33rd annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival will be May 7-11, 2025. The registration opens on Friday, March 21 at 11 am. The digital program of events is on the webpage: https://kachemakshorebird.org/2025-virtual-program/ and the printed programs are out. The 6x6 canvases are available for volunteers to draw or paint something bird related for festival auction. Contact Marcy at kachemakbayshorebird@gmail.com. Must return the canvas by April 1.
Between Two MountainsPaintings 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
May 10 Saturday
KBFPC is hosting our 4th Annual Community Yard Sale on May 10! All proceeds will benefit our reproductive healthcare and sexual health education services on the Kenai Peninsula. There will be tons of household items, craft supplies, games, books, and more!
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!***
There will be a rated chess tournament on May 10th at the Homer High School. One section for all High School students to play for free. Second section for adults who are members of the US Chess Federation with a $10 entry fee.
Everyone must be able to notate their game and to use a 20-minute clock with a 5-second delay.
May 11 Sunday