Mar 17 Sunday
Friends of the Homer Public Library is now accepting nominations for 2024 Lifelong Learners.
Each year the Friends of the Homer Public Library honors one adult community member and one youth who has shown endless commitment to acquiring an exceptional skill or knowledge. This is an adult or youth who is always trying something new, sharing what they have found with others, and who has an infectious passion for learning and exploration. Nominate a Lifelong Learner you know! Forms are available at the Homer Public Library or may be completed online at the Friends of the Homer Public Library webpage: https://friendsofthehomerpubliclibrary.wildapricot.org/page-18254
Nominations must be received by Friday, March 22, 2024.
Friends of the Homer Public Library Lifelong Learning Celebration will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 6 pm. This fundraising event will include appetizers from Tickled Pear, live music, Trivia Tree, Silent Auction, entertainment, awards, and desserts from BB’s Bakery. Get your tickets at the Homer Public Library, starting April 1, 2024.
Registration is now open for The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference which is returning for its twenty-first season on May 18-21, 2024 at the beautiful Kachemak Bay Campus of the Kenai Peninsula College. This year we will be exploring writing through the theme “Wonder in the Wounded World.” There will be four days of craft classes, panel discussions, readings, agent and editor meetings, and lots of opportunities for strengthening the supportive community for which the conference is known.
To learn more about this year’s conference, read about the faculty, and look at the complete schedule, go to http://writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu/. We hope to see you there!
Broomball is similar to hockey, played with a ball on ice but with special shoes instead of skates. All are welcome. No experience or equipment is required. Your first time is free!
Mar 18 Monday
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.
Bunnell Street Arts Center invites you to paint a commemorative art plate in support of the 30th Annual Plate Project fundraiser! Join us to paint during normal gallery hours, or paint at home. Bunnell will hold additional Plate Painting workshops in March with artist Kendra Harvey and Bunnell staff and friends.
Every year dozens of Alaskan artists create unique art plates for Bunnell’s Plate Project. The bisqued plates are blank “canvases” for brilliant food-safe underglazes. Plate painters are artists, community members, and Bunnell supporters - anyone committed to crafting an excellent plate that will raise essential operating support for the mission and programs of Bunnell Street Arts Center. Plates are exhibited at the Annual Plate Project Opening in May, and competitively selected by new and renewing members annually for $125 - $1000 donations to Bunnell.
The Plate Project would not be possible without the time and talent of Homer potters who transform hundreds of pounds of clay into 100+ plates each year. An artist-led community effort since 1994, the Plate Project provides essential support for the mission and programs of Bunnell Street Arts Center. This year’s plate project will be fired by Plate Project originator, Ahna Iredale.
Bunnell Street Arts Center's mission is to spark artistic inquiry, innovation and equity to strengthen the physical, social and economic fabric of Alaska.
Register for Chinese Painting: Alstroemeria with Sharlene Cline, happening at HCOA March 22nd from 5:30-8:30pm.Participants of March’s workshop will use traditional techniques of brush loading, color mixing, and careful brush strokes to create Alstroemeria. All skill levels are welcome and all materials will be provided, register online at homerart.org
Applications are open for the Ron Senungetuk Summer Youth Arts Scholarship through April 27th!
Homer-area students currently enrolled in grades 6 through 11 are invited to apply for summer arts scholarships. Students must currently attend school in the Homer area and plan to return to school in the Homer area for the 2023-24 school year. Complete applications and supporting materials are due to Homer Council on the Arts no later than 5:00pm on Saturday, April 27th.
Paper applications are available to pick up Monday through Saturday from 1-5pm at Homer Council on the Arts, or apply online at homerart.org
The House Judiciary Committee invites public testimony on HB 278.For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office.
The House Finance Committee invites public testimony on HB 116.For more information or assistance participating contact the Homer Legislative Information Office.