JV wrestling vs. Voznesenka
6 p.m. at McNeil Canyon Elementary School
Kwiz night
Kharacters
Exxon Valdez Trustee Council Gulf Ecosystem Monitoring Presentation
7-9 p.m., Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Commercial fishermen Russ Mullins and Ken Adams, co-principal investigators for an Exxon Valdez Trustee Council-funded project in Cordova, do a presentation on how individuals, businesses and organizations can participate and get grants for Gulf Ecosystem Monitoring projects. Call 424-3664
Kachemak Emergency Services Board Meeting
7 p.m., Kenai Peninsula Borough office, 206 E. Pioneer Ave.
"Shall We Dance," PG-13
6 p.m., Homer Theatre
Admission
"Motorcycle Diaries," R
8 p.m., Homer Theatre
Admission
Wrestling Duals with Nikiski, Kodiak and Palmer
5:30 p.m. at Homer High School
Boys Varsity Hockey
6 p.m. at Delta
XC Skiing
At Kincaid, time TBA
"Polar Express," G
Dec. 10-16, Friday-Monday, 3:45 p.m.; 6 p.m. daily, Homer Theatre
Admission
"Ray," R
8:15 p.m. daily, Homer Theatre
Admission
"Letters From the Park," 1998 Cuban romance
6 and 8 p.m., Kachemak Bay West Campus
Taken from a portion of Gabriel Garcia Marquez' novel "Love in the Time of Cholera," this deceptively simple film focuses on Pedro, a shy young man enamored of the town beauty. Too shy to approach her directly, he hires the town scribe as his emissary. The film is free, but donations are accepted.
Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Annual Membership Meeting
6 p.m., Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Otter Beach Educational Center students share stewardship stories and Deland Anderson presents a summary from a Pratt Museum Community Conversation on stewardship. Snacks and dessert provided. Call 235-5263.
Cento Nova
7 p.m., Down East Saloon
Brazilian jazz
Nutcracker Ballet
7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday; Mariner Theatre
Tickets are $17 general admission, $12 for Homer Council on the Arts members and $8 for youth 18 and younger. Tickets are for sale at the council, the Homer Bookstore, Etude Music Studio and River City Books in Soldotna.
Open mic
7 p.m., Mug Bay Cafe
Untamed Karaoke
10 p.m., Duggan's Waterfront Pub
Acoustic Happy Hour with Mike Hayes
6 p.m., Down East Saloon
Johnny's Substandard Variety Show
10 p.m., Kharacters
Faith Lutheran Church Annual Lutefisk Dinner
6 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Soundview Avenue and the Sterling Highway
The annual lutefisk dinner features "the cod that surpasseth all understanding." Traditional Scandinavian foods also will be served. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for high school students and $5 for children through grade 8. Call 235-7600 for reservations or more information.
Homer wrestling tournament
10 a.m. at Homer High School
Boys Varsity Hockey
At Glennallen, time TBA
XC Skiing
At Kincaid, time TBA
Ninilchik Native Descendants Christmas Bazaar
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Ninilchik School Gym
Square and Contra Dance
7:30 p.m., West Homer Elementary School
Laura Patty calls dances to music by the Spit City Slickers. Admission is $6; kids under 16 get in free. Wear clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. Beginners welcome.
Saturday Night Social Dance
7:30 p.m., The Studio, 177 E. Bunnell Ave.
Lorraine Haas presents a mini class followed by a night of all styles of social dancing.
Three-Legged Mule
9 p.m., Down East Saloon
DJ Tim
10 p.m., Duggan's Waterfront Pub
Unitarian/Universalists Fellowship
12:30 p.m. Kachemak Community Center, East End Road
Michael LeMay presents "Vietnam Veterans Peace and Reconciliation Gathering."
Festival of Gingerbread
Pratt Museum, prizes awarded 1-4 p.m.
The museum's third annual Festival of Gingerbread is now on display at the lower level of the museum. An awards ceremony will be held Sunday including the annual quilt raffle drawing as well as music from the Seaside Singers and local violin and piano students. Call 235-8635 for more information.
Three-Legged Mule
10 p.m. Duggan's Waterfront Pub
Kachemak Bay Watercolor Society December Paint Together
1-5 p.m. at the home of Lynda Reed
Members and guests will paint and assemble handmade cards to be sold in their watercolor corner at the Fireweed Gallery. Money from the sale is used for scholarships. For directions or information, call Paula at 235-7934.
Homer City Council Meetings
4 p.m., Committee of the Whole; 7 p.m., Regular Meeting, Homer City Hall Council Chambers
Karaoke with Dax
10 p.m., Duggan's Waterfront Pub
Share the Spirit Spaghetti Feed
11 a.m.-7 p.m., Homer Elks Lodge
The annual Share the Spirit fund-raiser. Volunteers are needed to prepare spaghetti from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday and all day Monday and to cook, serve and deliver meals on Tuesday. Call 235-7466.
Red Hat Society Homer Luncheon
Noon, The Den Restaurant, Pioneer Avenue
The Red Hat Society of Homer holds a luncheon with a gift exchange. Lunch is $7.95. Krista of Mary Kay will do makeovers and a photographer will be on hand to take glamour photographs. Seating is limited to 30. To join the Homer Red Hat Society or make reservations, call 235-7300.
Homer Chamber of Commerce Lunch
Noon, Homer Elks Lodge
Ron Peck of the Alaska Travel Industry Association speaks on tourism trends at the chamber lunch. The Homer Swing Choir presents a special holiday performance at the start of the luncheon, held during the Share the Spirit Spaghetti Feed. Lunch is $10. Call 235-7740.
Parks and Recreation Trails Committee Meetings
6 p.m. Work Session; 7 p.m. Regular Meeting, Homer City Hall Conference Room
Homer Animal Friends
No meeting this month.
Planning Commission Meetings
6 p.m. Work Session, 7 p.m. Regular Meeting, Homer City Hall Council Chambers
Karaoke
10 p.m., The Alibi
Acoustic Guitar with Electric Joe
6:30-8 p.m., Mug Bay Cafe
Pratt Museum town meeting
5:30-7 p.m., Pratt Museum
The Pratt Museum invites all to a discussion about the museum's plans for 2005-2009, focusing on phase two of exhibit renovations and an upgrade for the marine aquariums. Call 235-8635 for more information.
Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center Anniversary Celebration
3-7 p.m., Dec. 16, Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center
Celebrate the first anniversary of the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center with "Creations in Snow" from 3-4 p.m., Santa's Workshop from 5- 7 p.m. and a tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Call 226-4606.
Aurora Artists Bazaar
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 18, Best Western Bidarka Inn
Call 226-2323 to reserve table.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Dec. 18, Islands and Ocean Visitor Center.
The purpose of the count is to identify and count all birds on Saturday. A separate record of all birds seen three days before and three days after will be logged. Volunteers will be organized into teams to cover specific areas within the Homer count circle, a 15-mile diameter circle with its center in Mud Bay. A $5 donation will be accepted to help with publishing the results. Call 235-7260 or 235-3487 for more information.
THROUGH DECEMBER - "Art Moves," fiber art, Homer Council on the Arts
THROUGH DEC. 30 - All Alaska Juried Art Exhibition," Pratt Museum
THROUGH DECEMBER - "Gals Paint the Town," Picture Alaska Art Gallery
THROUGH DECEMBER - "Fresh Palette," Solo exhibit by Brad Hughes Bunnell Street Gallery
THROUGH DECEMBER - "Time Between Times," paintings by Jeanne Sims, Fireweed Gallery
THROUGH DECEMBER - "Illustration," pastel and digital drawings by Chris Jenness, Ptarmigan Arts Back Room Gallery
Thursday, Dec. 9
Friday, Dec. 10
Saturday, Dec. 11
Sunday, Dec. 12
Monday, Dec. 13
Tuesday, Dec. 14
Wednesday, Dec. 15
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