Community Calendar

The Senate State Affairs Committee invites public testimony on SB104: Vehicles/Boats: Transfer on Death Title & HB75: Perm. Fund; Employment; Eligibility.

Written testimony can be submitted to ssta@akleg.gov

Meeting times are subject to change.

For more information contact the Homer LIO at 907-235-7878.

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!***

Homer, Alaska – In May at Bunnell Street Arts Center, Brianna Lee exhibits paintings that were created for The Inner Garden, a book by Megan Murphy. Join the opening on Friday, May 2, 5-7pm with an artist talk at 6pm. Return to experience the paintings and a book reading by Megan Murphy, plus a conversation with collaborators Ilarion (Kuuyux) Merculieff and Brianna Lee on May 24 at 6pm. The exhibit runs from May 2 – June 4th.

“There are many pathways available in the art-making process. I am most interested in exploring the intuitive pathway, where I listen to what my body wants to express. I often approach a blank canvas with no initial sketch, but a stroke of color becomes the “seed,” informing me how to “grow” the piece into completion. This process can feel freeing, healing, and sometimes spiritual, like I’m connecting to something deep inside or beyond myself. Like dreaming or meditation, painting can offer another portal to express what we don’t normally see or feel. Making art has helped me navigate and process complex and intense emotions, serving as a conduit for understanding, healing, and recovery.

When I received the invitation from Megan Murphy to collaborate on creating the images for this project, I was both honored and nervous to accept the offer. As a working mother, artmaking had become less and less a priority in my life. Simultaneously, I began to feel like I was losing my artist identity and felt shame, even embarrassment, when referring to myself as an artist. Megan’s invitation to collaborate on this project has helped me remember and realize the importance of nurturing the artist within.”

Brianna Lee moved to Homer in 2008 to pursue a more sustainable and creative lifestyle. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College of Visual Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota. She spent her first years in Homer as a studio assistant to a local potter, painting and managing a local bakery while simultaneously showing her work inside local cafes and galleries. She has taught young children art classes and facilitated an after-school art program. She is a mother, farmer, and nature enthusiast. Brianna has been on staff at Bunnell since 2019.

It's almost time to join the 9th annual Homer Steps Up challenge! For four weeks, track your daily walks with your smartphone, wearable fitness tracker, or pedometer to win prizes and incorporate more movement into your routine. NEW THIS YEAR: team sizes are no longer capped! Participants are now able to set their own daily walking goals, and our virtual map shows your progress on a walk between the end of the spit and Mirror Lake in Anchorage.

Every Wednesday, we're giving $50 in Homer Bucks to 10 walkers who averaged 7,500+ daily steps. Then, the 3 teams with the highest average daily steps over the four weeks will receive $100-500 to donate to their Homer organization of choice.

The 33rd annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival will be May 7-11, 2025. The registration opens on Friday, March 21 at 11 am. The digital program of events is on the webpage: https://kachemakshorebird.org/2025-virtual-program/ and the printed programs are out. The 6x6 canvases are available for volunteers to draw or paint something bird related for festival auction. Contact Marcy at kachemakbayshorebird@gmail.com. Must return the canvas by April 1.

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

Open to adults (18+) for $4.00 per session (as of 9/1/24).

***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!***

The House Finance Committee invites public testimony on HB90: Financial Literacy Program in Schools.

Written testimony can be submitted to hfin@akleg.gov

Meeting times are subject to change.

For more information contact the Homer LIO at 907-235-7878.

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.

Classes are available for adults and teens (12+). ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME!

***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!***

ALASKA'S BIRDS AND PLANTS SPECIAL EXHIBIT

Wednesday May 7 - Sunday May 11 | 11am to 4pm

Discover how Alaska’s birds and plants work together in this small, special exhibit. Alaskan birds are paired with plant specimens to show how plants give birds food, shelter, and nesting spaces. Explore these connections and see how plants and birds depend on each other in Alaska’s wild landscapes. 

Access to this special micro-exhibit is included in regular museum admission.

Don't forget, May is Alaska Native Plant Month!

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

Open to adults (18+) for $4.00 per session (as of 9/1/24).

***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!***