Community Calendar

Learn the Mariners' art of scrimshaw with naturalist and artist Conrad Field. The class, which starts January 12, meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for 4 & 1/2 weeks at Kachemak Bay Campus. The fee is $150, which includes supplies. The curriculum will guide students through carving techniques on a variety of materials, ending with a mounted piece of art on bone or antler. This could be the perfect holiday gift for someone on your list. For more information or to register, call (907) 235-1674 or visit kpc.alaska.edu/communitycourses.

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis, with several modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children's backyard game. ***ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!*** Price of class is $6 for adults and $4 for youth 12+/students/military/veterans/seniors 62+.

Classes are available for adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:30-11:30am, Thursdays from 6:45-8:45pm, & Sundays from 10am-1pm. There is also a "Saturday Night Challenge" class on Saturdays from 5-8pm.

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

We're SO EXCITED to be able to continue our Teen Nights at the SPARC every Friday from 8-10:30pm. This is a FREE night for our Homer teens (7th-12th grade) to hang out in a safe, drug-free environment. Kids have access to all our equipment, including our new ping-pong table. Pizza & drinks will be provided.

***PLEASE bring clean indoor shoes to change into in the entry area. And all minors must have a liability waiver on file signed by parent/guardian***

If you would like to host a Teen Night evening, please fill out the FORM at sparchomer.org/forms/. Some examples of activities that could take place would be basketball, dodgeball, kickball, nerf party, cornhole (we have 1 set), floor hockey (we have soft pucks & 10 sticks), etc.

*** The SPARC received grants to cover some rental costs & food/drinks! ***

Registration is open NOW for all skating programs at the Kevin Bell Arena.
We have programs for all -- from toddlers to adults, youth hockey teams, learn to skate, men's/women's, figure skating, curling and broomball.

Visit our website - www.kevinbellarena.org -- for program descriptions, schedules, and prices, then register and pay online.

Join us Sat. Oct. 4, 11 am - 3:30 pm, for our annual opening day activities, where everything is free.

Programs begin the week of Oct. 6.

This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!

Open to adults & teens (12+) Tues-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Tues-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. Cost is $4.00 per session. (It is also okay to bring a child in a stroller to walk)

***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!***

ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME! Price of class is $6 for adults and $4 for students/military/veterans/seniors 62+.

Classes are available for adults and teens (12+) on Tues/Thurs/Fri from 9:30-11:30am, Tuesdays from 6:45-8:45pm, & Sundays from 10am-1pm.

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

Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports: the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules somewhat similar to tennis, with several modifications. Pickleball was invented in the mid 1960s as a children's backyard game.

SHOP LOCAL WEEKEND AT THE PRATT

Admission not required to visit the Museum Store

Friday, November 28, 10am-4pm | Black Friday Sale – 20% off all store items

Saturday, November 29, 11am-4pm | Small Business Saturday – 10% off all store items

Join us for crafts, a scavenger hunt, an Object at Hand demonstration, and Museum Store discounts. Also, get a stamp on the Homer Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Bingo Card!

The Museum Store carries artwork and merchandise that aligns with our mission to strengthen relationships between people and place through stories relevant to Kachemak Bay. We work closely with local artists and vendors to curate a shopping experience in which the objects purchased inspire echos of what each visitor observed, learned and felt while visiting this incredible place.

We carry hand-crafted jewelry from local artists like George Overpeck, Fritz Creek Jewelry and Carley of Stregas Moon Silversmithing, art prints and cards from local artists like Valisa Higman and Kim McNett, vinyl art stickers, books, games, and more.

ARTIFACT QUEST AT THE PRATT

November 1-30 | Tues – Sat from 11am – 4pm

Curious about Kachemak Bay’s local cultural history? Want your kiddo to learn about it too?

The Skeleton Scavenger Hunt was such a hit – so we’re rolling out a new adventure for November! Embark on a quest throughout the Museum to find and learn about Alutiiq/Sugpiaq and Dena’ina artifacts.

Included with admission until November 30th.

This is an open time to come walk or run indoors and not have to worry about the conditions outside. We will have background music playing over the speakers. Come get your stroll on!

Open to adults & teens (12+) Tues-Fri from 8:30-9:30am and Tues-Fri from 11:45am-12:45pm. Cost is $4.00 per session. (It is also okay to bring a child in a stroller to walk)

***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!***

We're excited to offer this Chair Mobility & Stretching class to our schedule! This class will be 30-min long on Mondays & Fridays from 12:45-1:15pm and the cost is $2 to the instructor (Maria or Rowan).

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

"Chair Yoga" is a gentle practice in which postures are performed while seated and/or with the aid of a chair. Chair yoga classes typically target those with physical disabilities or aging men/women who find a typical yoga session too challenging. It is also a great form of yoga for beginners or anyone who wants to focus on a gentle practice.