Apr 25 Thursday
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.
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!***
For ten Thursday nights, starting at 5:30pm on January 11th, South Peninsula Behavioral Health (also known as "The Center") is offering free 90 minute classes on Couple's Communication. Come join us at 3665 Ben Walters Lane in Homer, to learn ways to feel better understood and have a deeper connection with your partner. Call 907 235-7701 to speak with facilitators Jen Haerle or Donna Duncan.
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.
The House Fisheries Committee invites public testimony in "Consideration of Governor's Appointees: Board of Psychologists and Psychological Associate Examiners - Eric Johnson.
For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office.
OFFICE CLOSES at 4:30pm, PLEASE CALL a day in advance if you want to attend in person.
Community Jam Sessions with Cathy Stingley happen every Thursday from 6:30-9:00pm in the HCOA Gallery. Everyone is welcome, grab an instrument or borrow one of ours, and make music with us!
Apr 26 Friday
Homer Steps Up community walking challenge is a free, four week event running May 1 – 28, 2024. In its 8th year, this popular event is open to anyone on the southern Kenai Peninsula, and regularly attracts hundreds of individuals on dozens of teams to compete for over $3,000 in random drawing and cash prizes. The winning team, based on a cumulative average of their members’ steps gets bragging rights, their name on the traveling trophy and a $500 award for a non-profit of their choice. The challenge is free to register online, and teams of 5-25 members compete by logging their steps using a wearable fitness tracker, smartphone or tracking and entering them manually. New this year is a youth category. Registration and information at www.homerstepsup.com. Homer Steps Up is coordinated by South Peninsula Hospital with support from City of Homer, South Peninsula Behavioral Health, SPARC, and SVT Health & Wellness.
Sign up online Starting April 1st!
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.