Apr 21 Sunday
2024 Mary Epperson Folk Music Camp
July 15th – 19th 10am -4pmOpen to ages 8-17
The emphasis of Mary Epperson Music Camp is to have fun playing music!
Each student will select their classes from a list of options. We will do our best to place students in requested classes as well as an ensemble group of 4-7 students.
Each day will consist of a whole group gathering, 3 separate 45-minute class blocks, the ensemble rehearsal, and a group close-out.
On Friday, student ensembles will perform from 3-4 for each other and invited guests!
To register, complete the ticket purchase and fill out the camp registration packet by July 7th.
Sundays With Shakespeare
A free, monthly read of the works of the Bard, open to everyone. The reads begin at 1:00 PM in person at Kachemak Bay Campus: Pioneer Hall, or on Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6148777956#success
Find the complete texts of Shakespeare’s plays here: https://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/
The Line-up for Winter 2024
April 21st - Henry IV part 1
May 12th - Henry IV part 2
HCOA presents the Darjeeling Tea Party.
Learn about the origins of Darjeeling and the differences in flavor and color different harvesting seasons bring, while tasting two different flushes of Darjeeling.
Tea will be accompanied by savory and sweet treats, and a dessert silent auction.
Sunday, May 5th from 2:00-4:00 pm in the HCOA Gallery.
$30 per person with limited seating available.
A Celebration of Music and Nature with the Homer Youth String Orchestra Club.
Homer OPUS players aged 3rd grade through high school perform alongside the OPUS adult Codas ensemble.
Conducted by Abimael Melendez.
Ready to navigate life's chaos with confidence? Introducing "Chaos Compass,” a free six-week course designed for teens aged 14-18.Led by Homer Medical Center’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Devry Garrity, explore a brain-based understanding of yourself and others as we journey through techniques to strengthen our minds, sharpen focus, manage emotions, make wise decisions, and cultivate deeper connections. Let's chart our course together!
Heidi's Booty Camp 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 class is $3 and is scheduled for Tues. & Thurs. from 5:30-6:30pm.
Kids are allowed to come during this class but PLEASE bring your own toys & NO balls or wheeled equipment/toys allowed (for safety reasons).
***Don't forget to bring clean indoor shoes to put on in the entry way, prior to entering the floor. Thank you!***
Apr 22 Monday
Applications are open for the Ron Senungetuk Summer Youth Arts Scholarship through April 27th!
Homer-area students currently enrolled in grades 6 through 11 are invited to apply for summer arts scholarships. Students must currently attend school in the Homer area and plan to return to school in the Homer area for the 2023-24 school year. Complete applications and supporting materials are due to Homer Council on the Arts no later than 5:00pm on Saturday, April 27th.
Paper applications are available to pick up Monday through Saturday from 1-5pm at Homer Council on the Arts, or apply online at homerart.org
HoWL DiRtBaG Clean-Up Week is an annual litter pick-up for youth and families. Monday-Friday, HoWL crews will be dispatched to clean up Homer's roadways, forests, and beaches. On Saturday, we will pick up trash at Bishop's beach, and celebrate everyone's hard work. Youth who participate can earn scholarships for HoWL wilderness programs, engage in community service, and win DiRtBaG awards. The HoWL DiRtBaG event also supports HoWL's need-based scholarship program, which helps provide expedition opportunities for all youth excited to HoWL! Visit our website to get involved as a participant or volunteer!