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    The Homer Skate Park is photographed on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Nonprofit seeks new community skate park
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 2, 2025 2:30 pm

    The Homer Skate Park Project and the Kachemak Bay Recreation Service Area are partnering to build a new and improved skate park in Homer.

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    The smaller Homer Education and Recreation Center building, also called HERC 2, photographed on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Council selects location for future rec center
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 15, 2025 12:30 pm

    Resolution 25-088, passed Monday, states the council’s preference for two city-owned lots in the town center.

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    Snow blankets Homer City Hall on April 10, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council votes down rec center ballot proposition
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Ordinance 25-52 would have asked voters whether the city should continue a percentage of city sales tax to fund a new community recreation center.

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council to hold public hearing on rec center...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    The public hearing will take place at the next regular meeting on Monday, July 28.

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    The smaller Homer Education and Recreation Center building, also called HERC 2, is photographed on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    City to conduct outreach on proposed recreation site
    By Delcenia Cosman • January 27, 2025 1:30 am

    The Recreation Champions Working Group has narrowed down potential sites for a new recreation facility in Homer.

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    Lower peninsula youth center in the works
    By Delcenia Cosman • October 17, 2024 1:30 am

    The Anchor Point Senior Center is fundraising for construction of a youth rec center

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    Joolee Aurand, on bottom, demonstrates a yoga pose in this undated photo taken in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)
    Yogicstatica returns Sunday for 7th year at Bunnell
    By Emilie Springer • October 17, 2024 1:30 am

    For the seventh year, Homer yoga instructors are offering a full day of yoga classes to the community with instruction…

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    Bill Bloom, co-founder of Homer Pickleball. The 2024 tournament is dedicated to his memory and contributions. Photo provided by Janie Leask.
    Cosmic Hamlet pickleball tournament opens Aug. 31
    By Emilie Springer • August 29, 2024 1:30 am

    The Homer Pickleball club will host their fourth annual Cosmic Hamlet Open Pickleball Tournament Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. The…

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    Council secures further rec center funding
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 1, 2024 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council set aside additional funding for a multiuse community recreation center at their last regular meeting on…

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    Council to consider funding for community rec center
    By Delcenia Cosman • June 19, 2024 1:30 am

    A public hearing will be held on the ordinance in July

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    Homer City Hall. (Homer News file photo)
    City council seeks recreation center alternatives
    By Delcenia Cosman • November 1, 2023 1:30 am

    The Homer City Council passed two resolutions at their last regular meeting in an effort to cut alternate paths for…

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    Gary Thomas is photographed at the wedding of his and Laura Patty's daughter in 2018. Photo provided by Laura Patty
    Memorial for ‘The Giving Man’
    By Delcenia Cosman • August 30, 2023 1:30 am

    Square and contra dance event honors Gary Thomas

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    Emilie Springer/ Homer News
Community recreation manager Mike Illg at his office in Homer High School.
    Homer community recreation offers new fall activities
    By Emilie Springer • August 30, 2023 1:30 am

    The Homer Community Recreation Program offers an array of recreational and educational classes and programs for participants of all ages…

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