SeptemberCalendar of Events
- Homer Elks Club
- Homer Emblem Club Bingo Wednesdays 6:30 –
9:30 FMI 235-0122
- Homer Public Library
- Knitting Circle Mondays 3-5, refreshments
provided.
- Children’s Storyhour 10-11 Tuesdays
- Chapter Book After School Story Hour 4:00 Wednesdays. Craig
Phillips reads to Elementary-school aged children and parents are
invited.
- Infant Lap Sit with Jolee
11:30-12:00 Thursdays for Infants to 2 years old
- Boys & Girls Club
- Hoop Play (Drop-in, All ages, All levels) Not just for kids, HoopDancing is sweeping the nation as a great new
exercise for adults & kids alike. $5 a class + $3 drop-in fee.
1-2pm
- Children’s Playgroup
Parents
& children 0-5 years old are invited to run, romp & play.
Ongoing to April 30. Punch Cards 10 punches for $20, 20 for $35
Mondays & Fridays 10:30 – Noon.
- Homer Middle School
- Youth Kenpo
Karate class taught by Jesse Smith, First Dan
Chinese Kenpo Kenpo, will introduce young participants to the art and sport of Kenpo
Karate. The first time class
is for 1st to 7th graders and is limited to 20 participants. Please register early to reserve a place in the class. WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Beginner), 5
p.m., Mondays
and Wednesdays (Advanced) 5 p.m. FEE: $6 per class or $130 for entire Fall
or Winter session,
payable to the instructor; plus $25 Community Schools fee per quarterly session.
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Homer High School
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Gymnastics Classes with
Jeanne Parker There are two sessions being offered through Community
Schools. All classes are taught by Jeanne Parker. The Fall
session is from September 28 until November 20.
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Tumbling
& Vaulting Classes Young Beginners Tumbling and Vaulting (ages 5&6) Tuesdays from 6:00-6:45p.m., FEE:
$56.50 (7 classes) payable to instructor, plus $15 CS fee
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Beginner
II/Intermediate Tumbling and Vaulting (ages 7 & up having completed the Beginner tumbling class)
Tuesdays & Thursdays; 6:45- 8:15p.m., September 29-November 19 (No
classes 10/15 & 11/17) $150.50 (14 classes) payable to
instructor, plus $25 CS fee
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Intermediate
Tumbling and Vaulting (instructor
approval required) Mondays & Wednesdays; 6:30-8:00p.m., September
28-November 18 $172 (16 classes) payable to instructor, plus$25 CS fee
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Advanced
Tumbling and Vaulting (instructor
approval required) Mondays & Wednesdays; 6:30 -8:30p.m., September
28- November 18 $258 (16 classes) payable to instructor, plus
$25 CS fee
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Fundamentals
of Digital Photography and Adobe Photoshop Through Community Schools, Instructor Josh Veldstra
will instruct you in the fundamentals of digital photography and Adobe
Photoshop. The class will cover
Digital Cameras, Introducing Adobe Photoshop, Adjusting Images
and Using the Tools. Call Josh Veldstra for more
information and questions at 299-6014.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30p.m. Ongoing starting on September 8. $115 for eight classes, meeting twice a
week. Participants pay for four weeks/eight classes at a time.
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Fencing Lessons
Scott Meyer is facilitating this exciting sport offered
to participants
ages 12 and up. Level 1 participants learn the basic stance, attack and defense strategies, and will have hands-on experience with other classmates in teams of actual combat and judging. Level 2 participants work on smoothing and
perfecting the foil and are introduced to the
epee. Emphasis is on training for state
competition. Participants must
have a full uniform within one month after classes start to continue with course. Some equipment is available.
Mondays and
Thursdays, September through May,
5:30-8:30p.m. $75 every three months payable to
Community Schools
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Indoor Rock Climbing
Break into the sport of indoor rock
climbing in a safe environment. Practice climbing techniques and
the basics of safe tie-in, belay, and usable knots. Learn the importance
of equipment care and use, communication, strength, and balance. Some
equipment is available. Must be 6 or older to participate. Ongoing
Tuesdays and possibly Thursdays, 6 - 8 p.m. Closed for Spring Break
3/17 & 3/19 and the summer. WHERE: Homer High School Mat Room FEE:
Adult punch cards—10 punches for $35; 20 punches for $65 Youth
punch cards—10 punches for $20; 20 punches for $35. Payable to Homer
Community Schools
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Evening Pick Up Basketball Games are pick-up and called by the players. Good
sportsmanship is a must. Please do not bring children. Teens are welcome, adults have first priority to play. Multiple
courts available if needed. WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ongoing
8 - 10p.m. Classes may be canceled or rescheduled due to high school
events. WHERE: Homer High School Gym FEE: Adult punch cards—10
punches for $35 or 20 punches for $65 Youth punch cards—10
punches for $20 or 20 punches for $35
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Early Bird Basketball Games are pick-up and called by the players. Good
sportsmanship is a must. WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:15
- 7:30 a.m. Ongoing during fall/winter. WHERE: Homer Middle
School Gym FEE: Adult punch cards—10 punches for $35 or 20 punches
for $65. Youth punch cards—10 punches for $20 or 20 punches for
$35.
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Indoor Soccer Join us for fast paced footwork and good fun. For youth
and adults from 6th grade and older. Closed during summer. WHEN:
Sundays, 4 – 6 p.m. Mondays, 8-10 p.m. (Adults only) Wednesdays, 8-10
p.m. & Fridays (when available) 8 - 10 p.m. WHERE: Homer High
School Gym FEE: Adult punch cards—10 punches for $35; 20 punches
for $65 Youth punch cards—10 punches for $20; 20 punches for $35
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Homer Sirens: Women's Indoor Soccer Indoor soccer for women with all levels
of experience. Come join the Homer Sirens for fun indoor pick
soccer and games. Call Claudia Haines at 399-2102 or Terri Mach at 235-2437
for more info. WHEN: Sundays, 2-4 p.m. WHERE: Homer High School Gym FEE: Adult punch cards—10 punches for $35; 20 punches for $65 Youth punch cards—10 punches for $20; 20 punches for $35
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Tuesday Night Volleyball For the beginner volleyball player. Learn elements
of the game such as positions on the court and basic skills
including set, bump, and spike. Good sportsmanship expected. WHEN: Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Ongoing.
NOTE: Closed over Winter Break: Dec. 21 – Jan. 3 WHERE: Homer Middle
School Gym FEE: Adult punch cards—10 punches for $35; 20 punches
for $65 Youth punch cards—10 punches for $20; 20 punches for $35
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Thursday Night Volleyball For the more advanced volleyball players. Games are
fast-paced and advanced skills are needed to play. (Beginner level
volleyball is offered on Tuesday nights.) Good sportsmanship is
expected. WHEN: Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Ongoing. NOTE: Closed
over Winter Break: Dec. 21–Jan. 3 WHERE: Homer Middle School Gym FEE:
Adult punch cards—10 punches for $35; 20 punches for $65. Youth
punch cards—10 punches for $20; 20 punches for $35.
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Let’s Dance!! Social Partner Dancing with Jo Going
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Level I Have fun learning basic steps to 4 different partner
dances. One dance will be taught each session: two-step, waltz, west
coast swing, and cha-cha. Each session will begin with a review of the
previous dance, to be followed by learning a new dance. WHEN:
Fridays, 6-7:30p.m.September 18-October 9 WHERE: Homer High FEE:
$85 per person or $145 per couple payable to Jo Going plus $15 CS fee
per person
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Level 2 Continuing patterns and technique in all of the classes listed
above. WHEN: Fridays, 7:30-9p.m.September 18-October 9 WHERE:
Homer High FEE: $85 per person or $145 per couple payable to Jo
Going plus $15 CS fee per person
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Latin
Dance Workout Class Join
Jeanette Aragones to have fun, relax, and get rid
of stress while dancing. This class is designed to introduce creative
movement with Latin music for participants of all ages. Come and learn
the basic steps to salsa, meringue, and other Latin Dances and
styles. Dance partner is not required. Contact Jeanette at 299-1127 for
questions. WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30 –7:30 p.m. Ongoing during the Fall/Winter. No
classes: 11/25, 12/2 & 12/9 WHERE: Homer High School Green Room FEE:
$45 for six classes per person or pay a $10 drop-in fee per person, per
night. (Payable to instructor).
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Shotokan
Karate Meets
on the lower level of the Kachemak
Center. The dojo is open Tuesday and Friday
4:30-7:30. Class times 5-6, 6:15 –
7:15. Attend one or both. Cost $60 per
month. Parents attend class free with
child. Beginners welcome any time. Ages 6 & up 299-8132
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Belly
Dance I This 2 hour class includes a thorough warm up with
emphasis on strength building and flexibility. Students will learn an
entry level choreographed veil dance. In addition we will be learning to
dance with zills (finger cymbals). This is a fun
class, really 2 classes in one, with this expanded format. Bring a
yoga mat if you have one. For more information call 399-1184. Instructor:
Rowan Mulvey WHEN: Fall: Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30
pm, August 11-November 10 Winter:
Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Dates: TBD WHERE: HHS Green Room FEE:
Spring/Summer: $60 plus $15 community schools fee, payable to
instructor. Fall $70 plus $15 community schools fee, payable to
instructor.
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Belly
Dance II This level 2 class will support
and facilitate the developing dancer. Thorough warm up with emphasis on
strength building and flexibility. This semester we will be developing
moves for floor work as well as continuing with zills.
The focus during this cycle of classes will be on new choreography with
time also for reviews of dances. Don't forget your yoga mat. For more
information call 399-1184. Instructor: Rowan Mulvey
WHEN: Fall: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, August 13-November 12 Winter: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Dates: TBD WHERE:
HHS Green Room FEE: Spring/Summer: $55 plus $15 community schools
fee, payable to instructor. Fall: $65 plus $15 community schools fee,
payable to instructor.
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Pilates
Pilates is a method of exercise to strengthen your
core muscles, to stretch and strengthen the body to keep it in
balance and alignment. As you strengthen your core and improve your posture
and body mechanics you may be able to treat or avoid lower back
and neck pain. In this course you will learn basic Pilates mat skills,
breathing, posture, and the proper exercise technique using the neutral
spine. Taught by a Physical Therapist, this course will stress
proper positioning and technique. It is meant for all levels and
abilities, and is safe for most people. Bring a yoga mat or towel to
class. Contact Teresa Olesch, PT 399-5589 for
details. WHEN: Thursdays, 5-6pm, Ongoing during the Fall/Winter
FEE: $15.00 Community schools fee for Fall or Winter
session, plus punch card $5.00 per class, purchased from instructor.
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Weight Room Save money and sign up with Community Schools to use a great
collection of weight machines and free weights. Full-session passes will
be available. Participants must dress appropriately and wear clean
indoor sneakers. WHEN: Monday through Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m. Ongoing.
NOTE: Weight room closed on random evenings due to high school
activities and maintenance. FEE: Adult punch cards—10 punches for $35;
20 punches for $65 Youth punch cards—10 punches for $20; 20 punches
for $35
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Art & Sport of Kenpo Karate Welcome to the art and sport of Kenpo karate, the ultimate in street self-defense.
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a Karate Dojo? Sweat,
reflex, coordination, friendship, competition, and the rewards of
personal achievement. Beginner and advanced level classes are taught by
instructor Jesse Smith, First Dan Chinese Kenpo.
Some additional equipment will be required. For more information,
contact the instructor at 235-8978 or www.kenpoalaska.com. Testing fees
may apply for belt accreditation. Some video recording is used for
instructional purposes. Adults and children 5 years and older are welcome.
WHEN: Beginner classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays; advanced classes
on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 - 8 p.m., ongoing. WHERE: Homer High
School and/or Homer Middle School FEE: $130 for semester (13
weeks) or $6 each class, payable to instructor, plus $25 registration
fee payable to Community Schools for each session
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Bicycle
Mechanic Class A bicycle is no more than a collaboration of simple machines that
when maintained can make a world of difference in the quality of your
ride. Get to know your bicycle from its point of view! In this course
we will learn how they go together, how each part works, and how to
maintain them for safety and a more efficient ride. The basics include
safety, maintenance, and the mechanical know-how to keep you riding
safer, longer, and further than ever before. Subsequent lectures
to be determined at first to accommodate attendee’s s
c h e d u l e s . Taught by Derek Reynolds,
226-2925. Classes have limited space so please call ahead. WHEN:
Ongoing contact Derek for the latest class. WHERE: Cycle Logical Bicycle
Shop FEE: $90 Class Fee (includes basic tool kit) $10 CS fee (all fees payable to the
instructor)
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Conversational
Russian Would you like to speak and learn
the Russian language? Galina from Kiev,
Russia will be
offering a basic conversational Russian class for 7 weeks. Speakers
of all levels are welcome. Please
contact Galina at 399-2045 for questions and information. WHEN:
Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:30pm; September 16-Novemebr 18 FEE: $70 or $15 /class, payable to
instructor.
- Land’s
End
- Locals Night Wednesdays at 5 pm
- Two Sister’s Bakery
- Friday Community Run 5:00 every
Friday. Everyone is welcome as are
all skill levels. 5K run loop through downtown Homer.
- Community
Stash
- Weekly Knitting Circle Every Wednesday night at the CommuKnitty Stash yurt in The Yurt Village from 6:30 to 8:30. All are
welcome, come knit in our cozy little yurt.
- 5Rhythms Movement Class with Gail Edgerly. 5Rhythms is a form of freestyle
dance. This movement practice is for anyone. If you can
breathe you can dance. FMI go to www.movmentashealer.com
Mondays from 6-7:15PM
- Pratt Museum A variety
of seasonal tours, many of them free, are offered for your education and
enjoyment from May through September. Learn more about these guided explorations
into our Forest Ecology Trail, and Homer's Historic
Harbor.
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Fish Feedings every Tuesday & Friday at 4 pm.
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Inspiration – An Alaskan Native Art Exhibition
August 6 – September 26.
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3-4 The
Gathering 2010 Welcome Reception Tamamta Katurlluta – A Gathering of Native Tradition is a coming
together of Alaska Native artists, elders, tradition-bearers, dancers,
drummers, and nonnative participants for cultural sharing and community
building. Public events
include:
Sept 3rd - The Gathering Opening First Friday Welcome Reception 5-7
Sept 4th – Kayak Landing
on the Homer Spit (behind Pier One) 10:00 AM,
A Day at the Pratt 12:00pm
Potluck 1:00 PM,
NYO Demonstrations and other activities TBA,
An Evening of Dance and Culture: Featuring the Paluwik
Aluutiiq Dancers of Port Graham, the Kenaitze Indian Tribe’s Jabila'ina
Dance Group, the Nanwalek Seal Dancers with guest
performers the Tlingit & Haida Dancers of (not
from) Anchorage at Homer High School's Mariner Theatre at 7 PM. $5 at the Door,
12 and under free.
4 Center
for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Kachemak Bay CoastWalk Kick-off Event 7-9pm, Building on Lake
Street, 235-6667.
Kachemak
Swim Club
Homer Mariner Ironman Triathlon Swim-bike-run
community event for all ages. Call Anita at 235-8033
Homer Yacht Club
Homer Yacht Club's Kachemak Cup Race Race start 1pm. For information see www.homeryachtclub.org
5 Ironman
Triathalon
6 HAPPY
LABOR DAY
7 Kachemak Bay
Coast Walk
Kick-Off Event
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies 6:30-8:00 235-6667
9-12 Kachemak Bay Wooden Boat Society
The 18th
Annual Wooden Boat Festival Exhibits, rowboat races, demonstrations by boat builders and
kid’s boat building. For additional
information call 235-2986 or visit www.kbwbs.org.
10 HoWL
(Homer Wilderness
Leadership School)
will be doing a five week after school beginner course (ages 10-13) starting on September 10 culminating in an overnight backpacking
trip on October 9-10. HoWL will have intermediate weekend clinics and backcountry
expeditions for more experienced students.
Courses may include but are not limited to hiking, backpacking, camping,
trekking, adventuring, conservation work, survival skills, leadership skills,
and outdoor ethics. See www.howlschool.net or call instructor
Libby Bushell 399-0504. Cost is $199.
Scholarships may be available.
Alice’s Champagne Palace
Raffle Drawing Celebration
sponsored by Homer
Council on the Arts
10 Alice’s Champagne Palace
Take Back the Town
Celebration A dance
party to celebrate the end of that nonstop-one-long-day of summer and the
blissful return to our more liesurely pace. A family
event, the cruiseship raffle draw
too.
21 Homer High School
Calling
All iPhones Come
and see what that little handheld communicator can do, and how to make
it more of a useful tool in your busy life. This class is the first
in a two part series for iPhone users or potential
iPhone users. Three separate classes offered.
Contact instructor Diane Petersen for more information at 235-0714. Mondays , 6-8p.m., September 21, November 16 and January
4. $20 per class ($15
per class for Kachemac Mac User Group) plus $10 CS
fee. *$30 for a single class or $50 if combined with
iPod Touch. Class is at the High
School. Offered
through Community Schools.
23 First Day of Autumn
Homer High School
Keep in
Touch with Your iPod Touch Explore the iTunes Store and discover the potential of the iPhone
or iPod Touch. Learn to sync your hardware to your computer and download all those wonderful apps to customize
your device.
Meet your new best friend!
Requirements: iPhone users strongly recommended to take part one "Calling all iPhones!" iPhone/iPod Touch
and cables strongly recommended, a laptop is beneficial, and participants should consider
purchasing an iTunes gift card from a local merchant if they are interested in installing
software from Apple during the class.
Three separate classes offered. Contact instructor Diane Petersen for
more information at 235-0714.
Wednesdays, 6-8p.m., September 23, November 18 and January 6. $20 per class ($15 per class for Kachemac
Mac User Group) plus $10CS fee. *$30 for a single
class or $50 if combined with Calling All iPhones.
All fees payable to the instructor. Offered through Community Schools
23-30 Homer Theatre
Annual Homer
Documentary Film Festival, sponsored by the Homer Theatre, the longest running theatre in Alaska and the BEST
POPCORN! Call 235-6728 for days and times.
25 Islands & Ocean
National Estuaries Day
Contact Carmen Field 226-4659 or 226-4619
Homer Theatre
Celtic Music Concert with Irish Band, SLIDE They can sing, they can write, they
can dance across finger boards and piano keys, and by crikey
they can play! Enjoy the sound of Ireland at the Homer Theatre.
Two shows and a workshop. Sponsored
by Homer Council on the Arts.
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Celtic Music Concert
with Irish Band, SLIDE They can sing, they can write, they can dance across finger boards and
piano keys, and by crikey they can play! Enjoy the
sound of Ireland at the Homer
Theatre. Two shows and a workshop. Sponsored by Homer Council on the
Arts
30 Annual
Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby
Ends 9pm is the cut-off time for entries. Sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce, 235-7740.
TBA Alaska Wild
Photography Exhibition at Islands
& Ocean Visitor Center.