Apr 27 Saturday
Join Sharlene Cline and Marilyn Parrett on Saturday, April 27th from 6:00-8:00pm at Homer Council on the Arts, for a Syrah Wine Tasting. Sip on a flight of 3 Syrah wines accompanied by appetizers and a dessert silent auction.
This fundraiser for HCOA is $40 per person with limited seating available so make your reservation now! Tickets can be purchased online at homerart.org or from the HCOA office during regular gallery hours.
*Must be 21 years or older to attend (born on or before 4/27/03). Please bring picture ID to the event.
This fundraiser for HCOA is $40 per person with limited seating available so make your reservation now!Tickets can be purchased online at homerart.org or from the HCOA office during regular gallery hours.
Grow Berries Like a Pro. Are you a new gardener wanting to grow your own berries? Tim Alzheimer and Matt Iverson, with 20+ years of berry growing experience between them, will cover both the big picture topics (site assessment, soil needs, pests from moose & birds to hares & porcupines) as well as the specifics of several different berries: black currants, red currants, gooseberries, honeyberries, and more. Monday and Tuesday, April 29 & 30, 6-7:30 pm at Kachemak Bay Campus. Only $35. To register visit https://kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-1674.
Apr 28 Sunday
We are so excited to have Gretchen McCullough back at the SPARC teaching a Zumba class on Sunday's from 5:30-6:30pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+) for $6.00 ($3 for SPARC & $3 for instructor). Hope to see you there!
***Please bring clean comfortable indoor shoes, water, and your smiles.***
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 lots of fun.
Apr 29 Monday
We are so excited to have Maria SantaLucia back at the SPARC, teaching a beginner Zumba class on a NEW DAY, Monday's from 1:45-2:45pm. This class is available for adults & high schoolers (14+) for $6 ($3 for SPARC & $3 for Instructor).
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.
Create one-of-a-kind touch fired enamel earrings with Alaska jewelry artist Ashley Lohr of The Rosie Finn
There are two workshops happening Saturday, May 4th from 2-5 pm and Sunday, May 5th from 1-4pm in the HCOA Basement
All materials will be provided and you will walk out with your own handcrafted enamel earrings!
Open to participants age 16+
No experience needed. All skill levels welcome.
Please wear closed toed shoes!
We are so excited to have Katie Jo at the SPARC teaching a HIGH INTENSITY Zumba class Monday's from 5:30 to 6:30pm. This class is available to adults & high schoolers (14+) for $6 ($3 for SPARC & $3 for instructor). Hope to see you there!
WOOHOO!!! Ultimate Frisbee is back inside on Mondays from 6:45-8:45pm! This class is now open to teens & adults (12 yo & up w/ parents' permission & signing of SPARC waiver). Cost is $5 for adults & $3 for students/seniors.
Come join the fun and toss some discs! We will be practicing and playing with official indoor 5v5 rules.
***Please bring clean indoor shoes to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***
May 01 Wednesday
Shortly after Sandhill Cranes arrive in Homer, cranes mate and prepare their nest site. Pairs canstart sitting on their nest as early as late April. Nesting has commenced when the cranes show upalone, indicating one is sitting on the nest. Last year over 60 nests were reported. An accuratecount of nesting crane pairs helps Kachemak Crane Watch estimate the local crane population andprovides an indication of annual reproductive success.Please report nesting Sandhill Crane pairs to Kachemak Crane Watch at reports@cranewatch.org orby calling 907-235-6262. Leave your name, phone number, and include the location and date whennesting started. Thank you for participating in this Citizen Science effort.For more information contact: Nina Faust at 907-235-6262 or reports@cranewatch.orgKachemak Crane Watch is a project of the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.