Apr 26 Friday
Calling all boaters! Join the US Coast Guard and Kenai Peninsula College for a free Maritime Safety and Education Open House on May 1st from 2 to 6 pm at Kachemak Bay Campus! Ask questions of local Coast Guard Marine Safety Representatives, explore hands-on exhibits by local experts, learn about licensing and reporting requirements, and how to get training to stay safe on the water whether you are new to boating, a commercial boater, or a recreational boater. That's May 1st, 2 to 6 pm at the Kachemak Bay Campus. Don't miss the boat!
This free public video seminar is delivered as a large-screen presentation in room P209 at the UA Kachemak Bay campus in Homer; a short question and answer session is provided at the end of the presentation.
Friday, April 26, 2024, 4:00 pm
Assessing the role of larval connectivity on kelp forest fisheries across the California Marine Protected Area network
Mallarie Yeager, Habitat Conservation Division, Alaska Regional Office, NOAA
Dr. Mallarie Yeager is a marine habitat resource specialist at the Alaska Regional Office in the Habitat Conservation Division. Trained as a quantitative marine ecologist, Mallarie has expertise in fish habitat associations, species distribution modeling, larval connectivity, functional trait analysis, predator-prey interactions, community and biodiversity analysis, and metapopulation dynamics. Mallarie has a Ph.D. in Ecology Evolution and Marine Biology from Northeastern University, an M.S. in Ecology from San Diego State University, and a B.S. in Biology from University of North Florida. Prior to joining the Alaska Regional Office, Mallarie was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California Santa Cruz developing spatially explicit demographic population models to assess metapopulation persistence of five focal fisheries across the network of California marine protected areas.
Learn practical job skills for becoming a deckhand on any vessel in one weekend in Kachemak Bay Campus. Includes safety, survival skills, line handling, knots, gear, basic navigation, crew roles, helm, wheelhouse expectations, and more. Class fee is $150. Scholarships are available for qualifying individuals through the Homer Marine Trades Association. To register visit https://kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses or call (907) 235-7743.
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.
Apr 27 Saturday
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.
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
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.
Apr 28 Sunday