Events & Festivals in Homer, Alaska

 

APRIL 2012

Sun

1

NOMAR
16th Annual Amateur Photo Contest begins. Deadline May 7 at 6pm. Accepted categories are Alaskan Wildlife, Alaskan Scenic, and Alaskana. Entry forms available at NOMAR, online at www.nomaralaska.com. Exhibit will be on display May 9 – 31 at NOMAR. For more information contact NOMAR at 235-8363 or email nomar@xyz.net.

 

 

Kachemak Nordic Ski Club
Sea
to Ski Triathlon  5K Run, 7K Bike, 5K Ski  More information at www.kachemaknordicskiclub.org

 

 

Wynn Nature Center
Sunday Afternoon Community Bonfire 2pm Family Fun!! Bonfire, snowshoes, fun in the sun and snow.
1.5 mile East Skyline Drive. Call 235-6667 for more information

Wed

4

Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center
Discovery Lab: Our Landscape Over Time The Research Reserve’s Discovery Labs are free and appropriate for all ages.  For more information, call Carmen Field 226-4659

Thu

5

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
Peterson Bay Field Station Season Opening Party Help Center
for Alaskan Coastal Studies staff get the field ready for the 2012 season,

Sat

6

Kenai Peninsula College--UAA
Kachemak Bay Campus Career & Job Fair 10am-2pm For more information call 235-7743

Sat-Fri

6-14

Homer Public Library
National Library Week   Events at the Homer Public Library For more information call 235-3180

Fri

13

Homer Council on the Arts
Master Classes with Thodos Dance Chicago Call 235-4288 for more information.

Sat

14

Homer Council on the Arts
Thodos Dance Chicago Performance at the Mariner Theatre. Call 235-4288 for more information

Thu-Sun

19-22

Kachemak Bay Rotary Club
5010 District Conference For more information visit www.homerrotary.org

Fri

20

Homer Council on the Arts
Gallery Performances Local and visiting artists Call 235-4288 for more information.

Sat

21

SAFE Kids
Annual Safe Kids Fair Homer High School Commons.

Sun-Sat

22-28

National Association for Education of Young Children
Week of the Young Child – Early Years are Learning Years
The Week of the Young Child is a time to recognize that children's opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment--at home, at child care, at school, and in the community--that will promote their early learning.  Activities are planned for the entire week. For more information:  http://www.naeyc.org/woyc/

Fri

27

Homer Council on the Arts
Jubilee! Performing Arts Show at Mariner Theater. For more information call 235-4288

Sat

28

Homer Chamber of Commerce
Clean Up Day Annual event in preparation for Spring. For more information call 235-7740

 

 

Cook Inletkeeper
8th Annual Electronic Recycling Event 10am-3pm at Spenard Builders Supply on Lake Street. Underwritten by Total Reclaim Environmental Services, Spenard Builders Supply, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Cook Inletkeeper and the Kenai Peninsula Borough. For more information contact Nina at
235-6262.

TBA

 

Timeless Toys
Timeless Toys Curriculum Fair Call 235-1359 for more information.

City of Homer
Sign
Workshop
12 pm at the Homer Chamber Conference Room. A 45 minute presentation by Dotti Harness, City of Homer, Planning and Zoning Department For more information call 235-3106

ALL MONTH

  • Kachemak Bay Writers Conference  Early Registration through May 4. This year’s Keynote Speaker is Barry Lopez.  More information at http://writersconference.homer.alaska.edu/
  • Homer Council on the Arts  Jubilee! Exhibition continues through May 3
  • Pratt Museum  New Works by Sonya Kelliher-Combs Special exhibit continues through May 27. For more information call 235-8635
  • Pratt Museum Jubilee 2012 Celebrating Young Artists Contemporary Art Gallery. For more information call 235-8635
  • Homer Elks Club  Emblem Club Bingo Wednesdays 6:30-9:30 pm For more information call 235-0122
  • Homer High SchoolCity of Homer Community Recreation Spring/Summer recreational classes available. For complete schedule of classes visit their web site at www.homercommunityrecreation.com

List Your Event!

To list your local event on the Homer Chamber of Commerce Calendar, please call the Chamber at 235-7740 or email us at info@homeralaska.org.

Activities are updated as new events come in. Please call the Homer Chamber of Commerce for updates at 235-7740 or email us at info@homeralaska.org