Community Calendar

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!***

It’s time again for HCOA’s annual 'Fun with 5X7 show'. This small works show is about challenging artists to experiment & try something new, with size being the only constraint. There are no prompts or subjects, open to all ages, abilities and mediums, 3D mediums are also encouraged. Each artist may submit up to 6 works, learn more and submit work at https://homerart.org/event/2024-fun-with-5x7-call-for-art/

Come play soccer, shoot hoops, toss a ball, play ultimate frisbee/pickleball/badminton, or bring a (clean) scooter or strider bike to ride around on, and just be active! This is your time to do what you’d like in an open environment, out of the elements. Sorry, NO roller skates or pedal bikes w/ brakes are allowed at this time.

Open to all ages (unaccompanied minors must be at least school age w/ parents' permission & signing of SPARC waiver). Cost is $4.00 for youth/students (under 18) and $5.00 for adults.

***Please send your child with a pair of clean indoor shoes to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

Badminton has returned to the SPARC on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm. Open to adults & kids (8 yo & up w/ parents' permission & signing of SPARC waiver). The cost is $4 for everyone.

***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!***

In the middle of summer in 2003, Dan Bigley was wrapping up a stellar day of salmon fishing on Alaska’s Russian River when a bear charged him out of the blue and radically changed his life forever. Blind and disfigured, Dan faced a long, painful journey of healing, and his story of survival transcends all expectations as each layer is revealed

Come to Kachemak Bay Campus on Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 pm and hear about Dan’s incredible journey from the brink of death to rebuilding a life that includes a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alaska-Anchorage, becoming president and CEO of Denali Family Services, and creating a beautiful family of his own. This is a free event with limited seating so arrive early. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Book signing to follow. For more information call (907) 235-1674.

This event is made possible in partnership with and through the generosity of South Peninsula Hospital Health and Wellness, The Homer Foundation, the Homer Rotary Club, and the Driftwood Inn.

Registration open for Nutcracker Faire Vendors!

The 2024 Nutcracker Faire will be held on December 7 & 8 in the Homer High School Commons and Gym, all Kenai Peninsula Vendors with locally made products are welcome to apply! The application deadline is November 23rd at 5pm.

Apply online at homerart.org/event/2024-nutcracker-faire-call-for-vendors/ or stop by the HCOA office Mon-Sat from 1-5pm

It’s time again for HCOA’s annual 'Fun with 5X7 show'. This small works show is about challenging artists to experiment & try something new, with size being the only constraint. There are no prompts or subjects, open to all ages, abilities and mediums, 3D mediums are also encouraged. Each artist may submit up to 6 works, learn more and submit work at https://homerart.org/event/2024-fun-with-5x7-call-for-art/

Come play soccer, shoot hoops, toss a ball, play ultimate frisbee/pickleball/badminton, or bring a (clean) scooter or strider bike to ride around on, and just be active! This is your time to do what you’d like in an open environment, out of the elements. Sorry, NO roller skates or pedal bikes w/ brakes are allowed at this time.

Open to all ages (unaccompanied minors must be at least school age w/ parents' permission & signing of SPARC waiver). Cost is $4.00 for youth/students (under 18) and $5.00 for adults.

***Please send your child with a pair of clean indoor shoes to change into (in the entryway). Thank you for helping to keep our new floor looking good!***

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. Class is led by instructor, Heidi Cox. Cost of class is $4 (as of 9/1/24) and is scheduled for Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30-6:30pm.

Kids are now allowed to come during this class -- But please bring your own toys & NO balls or wheeled equipment/toys allowed (for safety reasons).

***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!***

In the middle of summer in 2003, Dan Bigley was wrapping up a stellar day of salmon fishing on Alaska’s Russian River when a bear charged him out of the blue and radically changed his life forever. Blind and disfigured, Dan faced a long, painful journey of healing, and his story of survival transcends all expectations as each layer is revealed

Come to Kachemak Bay Campus on Saturday, October 5 at 6:00 pm and hear about Dan’s incredible journey from the brink of death to rebuilding a life that includes a master’s degree in social work from the University of Alaska-Anchorage, becoming president and CEO of Denali Family Services, and creating a beautiful family of his own. This is a free event with limited seating so arrive early. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Book signing to follow. For more information call (907) 235-1674.

This event is made possible in partnership with and through the generosity of South Peninsula Hospital Health and Wellness, The Homer Foundation, the Homer Rotary Club, and the Driftwood Inn.