Community Calendar

The Senate Resources Committee invites public testimony on SB 226, HJR 18, and in Consideration of Governor's Appointees:
--Commissioner Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Julie Vogler

For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office at (907) 235-7878.

Please come to the Kachemak Bay State Park Citizen Advisory Board meeting. It meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Islands and Oceans Visitor Center in Homer, at 530 pm. We need your ideas and input regarding all that is happening with Kachemak Bay State Park.

Join us for a Wellness Wednesday with Sprout Family Services, led by Executive Director Jon McGhee and Early Learning Manager Tara Hagge. This session will highlight how Sprout supports children and families birth to five through early intervention services, meaningful resource connections, and caregiver wellness strategies.

After, we’ll have an hour of tai chi led by Rowan Mulvey. Rowan has led groups of people in motion for over 25 years here in Homer, including Dance, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates, physical training, senior and aquatic exercise. Tai Chi helps us develop and strengthen our mindfulness and movement awareness and capabilities. The practice meets each one of us wherever we are at each day, each breath, each moment.

As always, free soup and bread will be provided, and all are welcome!

We're excited to be able to bring our Ping Pong / Table Tennis class back to SPARC on Wednesdays from 5:45-6:45pm. Open to adults & kids (8 yo & up w/ parents' permission & signing of SPARC waiver) and the cost is $4. We currently have 2 tables available.

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

Badminton is continuing at the SPARC on Wednesdays from 5:45-6:45pm. Open to all ages (8 yo & up w/ parents' permission & signing of SPARC waiver). The cost is $4 for everyone.

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

We play 10 bingo games and give out door prizes.
There are hot dogs, soda and chips available for purchase.

Futsal is an exciting, fast paced, FIFA recognized indoor soccer game played on a hard surface. Teams are comprised of 5 players (4-field+keeper).

This class is on Wednesdays & Sundays from 6:45-8:45pm and Fridays from 6-8pm

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

The Southcentral Growers Conference is back for its second year, bringing together an inspiring lineup of Alaska farmers and growers ready to share the hard-earned knowledge, practical skills, and innovative ideas that help southcentral growers thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned commercial producer, a market gardener, or tending a homestead, this year’s expanded two-day conference offers something for every level of experience.
The Conference takes place at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer on Friday and Saturday, April 10 & 11,
Most presentations will also be streamed on Zoom.
Early Bird Registration is $25 per day and increases to $30 per day on April 1. Scholarships are available.
To see the conference lineup and register, visit kbcgrows.com or call (907) 235-1674.

The Sandhill Cranes start arriving this month, so keep an eye on big birds coming into Homer. Send your Sandhill Crane sightings to Kachemak Crane Watch. Please include date, time, location, behavior, number of cranes, your name, and phone number, and email so KCW can call for more details if needed.

For more information contact Nina Faust. Phone: 907-235-6262. Email: reports@cranewatch.org

The City of Homer is accepting public comment on the draft Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) for the Homer Education and Recreation Complex (HERC). The ABCA evaluates five cleanup alternatives for the HERC property to remediate Hazardous Building Materials and support future redevelopment of this brownfield property.
For additional information and to comment go to the City's website: https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/.