Community Calendar

It's that time of year again. HCOA is looking for numerous volunteers to help us with our biggest event of the year! This years' Nutcracker Faire is bigger than ever with over 70 vendors!

The Faire will be held at Homer High on December 6th and 7th, with set up happening on Friday, December 5th. We are looking for volunteers on all three days. If you are available to help, please fill out the Volunteer Form on our website to let us know when you are available and which tasks you'd be willing to help with.

Please help us spread the word about our need for volunteers! We are a small team & The Nutcracker Faire is not possible without the support of our wonderful community.

Thank you,
HCOA

Volunteer Form Link: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/hiUWncyyaNUp1h1dABfUSA

When hunger weighs heavily, it’s hard to focus, hard to thrive, and hard to stay well. At the Anchor Point Food Pantry, we meet that need with empathy, respect, and cheerful hearts—because no one should have to face hunger alone. We provide a weekly food line and meals, monthly TEFAP commodities, holiday food boxes, summer produce, hungry kids' weekend meal packs and a kids' summer lunch bag program.
Phone: 907-299-8437 - email: apfp.266@gmail.com // If you consider donating, thank you! This helps!

This is a fabulous introductory workout class available to all ages & sizes! It will be based on basic form and functional movements that will progress into HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) using body weight and minimal equipment. Participants will work at their own pace and level. Led by instructor Heidi Cox. Cost of this class is $4.00 and is scheduled for Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm. *Kids wanting to participate in the class are free!*

(Note from Heidi about bringing Children and Safety: The exercise equipment is available to use for ADULTS ONLY (and older children who are participating in the workout with their parents). You may bring small children, but they may NOT play with the mats, bands, etc. for their safety. Kiddos running between the active participants is NOT allowed for both the safety of the adult and child. All toys MUST be kept in front of the floor in the green space. My goal for Booty Camp is to give all exercising participants, including kiddos, a fun and safe place to get healthy activity. SAFETY IS TOP PRIORITY!)

***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, Thursdays from 6:45-8:45pm, & Sundays from 10am-1pm. There is also a "Saturday Night Challenge" class on Saturdays from 5-8pm.

***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're SO EXCITED to be able to continue our Teen Nights at the SPARC every Friday from 8-10:30pm. This is a FREE night for our Homer teens (7th-12th grade) to hang out in a safe, drug-free environment. Kids have access to all our equipment, including our new ping-pong table. Pizza & drinks will be provided.

***PLEASE bring clean indoor shoes to change into in the entry area. And all minors must have a liability waiver on file signed by parent/guardian***

If you would like to host a Teen Night evening, please fill out the FORM at sparchomer.org/forms/. Some examples of activities that could take place would be basketball, dodgeball, kickball, nerf party, cornhole (we have 1 set), floor hockey (we have soft pucks & 10 sticks), etc.

*** The SPARC received grants to cover some rental costs & food/drinks! ***

Registration is open NOW for all skating programs at the Kevin Bell Arena.
We have programs for all -- from toddlers to adults, youth hockey teams, learn to skate, men's/women's, figure skating, curling and broomball.

Visit our website - www.kevinbellarena.org -- for program descriptions, schedules, and prices, then register and pay online.

Join us Sat. Oct. 4, 11 am - 3:30 pm, for our annual opening day activities, where everything is free.

Programs begin the week of Oct. 6.

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)

***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!***

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

Classes are available for adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:30-11:30am, Tuesdays from 6:45-8:45pm, & Sundays from 10am-1pm.

***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.

SHOP LOCAL WEEKEND AT THE PRATT

Admission not required to visit the Museum Store

Friday, November 28, 10am-4pm | Black Friday Sale – 20% off all store items

Saturday, November 29, 11am-4pm | Small Business Saturday – 10% off all store items

Join us for crafts, a scavenger hunt, an Object at Hand demonstration, and Museum Store discounts. Also, get a stamp on the Homer Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Bingo Card!

The Museum Store carries artwork and merchandise that aligns with our mission to strengthen relationships between people and place through stories relevant to Kachemak Bay. We work closely with local artists and vendors to curate a shopping experience in which the objects purchased inspire echos of what each visitor observed, learned and felt while visiting this incredible place.

We carry hand-crafted jewelry from local artists like George Overpeck, Fritz Creek Jewelry and Carley of Stregas Moon Silversmithing, art prints and cards from local artists like Valisa Higman and Kim McNett, vinyl art stickers, books, games, and more.

ARTIFACT QUEST AT THE PRATT

November 1-30 | Tues – Sat from 11am – 4pm

Curious about Kachemak Bay’s local cultural history? Want your kiddo to learn about it too?

The Skeleton Scavenger Hunt was such a hit – so we’re rolling out a new adventure for November! Come participate in another scavenger hunt featuring materials from the Alutiiq and Dena’ina collection.

Included with admission until November 30th.