The Kachemak Bay Birders will meet on Monday, April 2 at 4:30 p.m. at the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center in the auditorium. Following the meeting, Aaron Lang will present “Shorebird Identification.” Shorebirds are on their way and it’s always fun to learn a little more how to tell them apart. Aaron has excellent photos showing what we should look for and contrasts with confusable species. This is an excellent way to learn more and enjoy the beauty of these amazing birds. All meetings are free and everyone is invited to attend. All events are cosponsored by the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. If you have questions, contact Lani Raymond, 399-9477.
Homer Area Nonprofit Directors will present an Advocacy, Economics and Innovation Seminar Sunday and Monday, April 8-9 at the Pratt Museum, Kachemak Bay Campus and Homer City Hall. It will focus on the nonprofit economic impact and the role of advocacy. Please contact Catriona Reynolds for further information at catrionareynoldshomer@gmail.com or (907) 299-3410.
Cook Inletkeeper will host “Pebble and Cook Inlet,” a presentation and discussion from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30 at the Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Pebble Mine is in the permitting process, and attendees can go to learn about the proposed transportation corridor in Cook Inlet, the impacts to the community, and how to participate in the public comment period. Food and greetings will start at 5:30 p.m., with the presentation starting at 6 p.m.
Scholarship opportunity: Friends of the Homer Public Library sponsors one applicant to attend the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference. The scholarship will cover the $395 registration fee only. For complete guidelines go to: friendshomerlibrary.org/scholarship/ or stop by the library for an application. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. April 16.
Anchor Point Senior Citizens
The Anchor Point Senior Center on Milo Fritz Road is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-noon Friday. The center serves Thursday night dinners starting at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Bingo is at 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. on Friday nights. The Helping Hands Thrift Store is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Exercise sessions are at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. For information, call 235-7786.
Friendship Center
Friendship Center Adult Day Services is open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday with extended hours for special situations. Programs are offered daily, including story time, crafts and musical performances. Call 235-4556.
Homer Senior Citizens
The Caregiver Support Group meets 2-3:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday in the senior center conference room. Call Pam Hooker at 299-7198 or Daniel Weisser at 235-4555.
Homer Senior Citizens lunch is open to seniors and guests and is served noon-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The menu for this week is: Thursday, baked ham; Friday, fish and chips; Monday, stuffed shells with meat; Tuesday, teriyaki chicken; Wednesday, spaghetti; and next Thursday, walnut crusted pork.
Strong Women classes are 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Homer Senior Center. The cost is $3 for members and $6 for nonmembers per class.
Zumba Gold classes with Maria are 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Homer Senior Center. The cost per class is $4 for members, $6 for nonmembers.
Tai chi classes are Thursdays at 3 p.m. The cost per class is $3 for members and $6 for nonmembers.
Duplicate Bridge meets at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Call Daniel Weisser at 235-4555.
Pratt Museum
Galleries are open Tuesday-Saturday from noon to 5 p.m.
Curator’s Closet: 50 Years of Collecting at the Pratt Museum is on in the Special Exhibits Gallery through April 28.
Behind the Scenes Collections Tours are 2 p.m. Thursdays. The tours cost $5 per person.
Ongoing activities: Fish Feedings have resumed from 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays in the Marine Gallery. Fish Feeding is fun and all are welcome.
Kachemak Bay Campus
Registration deadlines are coming up soon for these upcoming classes: Marine Invertebrates with Conrad Field (March 31 – April 1); Birds of Kachemak Bay (April 5-26, and April 21, 28); and Fly-Fishing (April 7 and 14). Register at: https://www.kpc.alaska.edu/academics/schedule/ or stop by Pioneer Hall.
Also available are Chinese Painting with Sharlene Cline (March 22 and 29, April 5, $90); Garden Design (March 24 and 31, $85); Painting the Live Model (March 31, $55); Quickbooks (April 7, $25), and Plein Air Painting (April 21, $90). Registration is open at https://kbcnoncredit.asapconnected.com//
Maritime technology classes are USCG 100 Ton/OUPV 80 Hour License and Exam with Joe Talbott (April 6-29, $700) Register by April 1; Refrigeration Sea Water for Vessels (March 23-25, $250), Deckhand Training (March 31 – April 14, $85); Navigation (March 27 – April 12, $95); and Outboard Engine Repair (April 20-22, $95). For information and to register: https://kbcnoncredit.asapconnected.com/ or call 235-1622.
The Homer College, Training and Job Fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30 and is open to the public. Meet employers hiring or training and college program advisors. There will also be resume writing.
An Open House for high school students to learn about KBC dual credit classes is 4:30-6 p.m. April 12.
KBC offers free GED, ESL, college preparation and life skills courses and individual assistance. Call 235-7743.
South Peninsula Hospital
South Peninsula Hospital is accepting applications for its Board of Directors. Call 235-0237 or visit www.sphosp.org and click on “About SPH” for more information.
Homer Medical Center will hold an open house from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30. Tour the newly expanded and remodeled clinic, meet new providers and meet Joe Woodin, the new CEO of South Peninsula Hospital. See the newly developed art installation by Margorie Scholl. For more information, call 235-0397 or email homermedical.org.
