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Check out all the great options for indoor and outdoor recreation going on this summer. From jewelry making classes to pickleball, there's something for everyone~ Call Mike Illg at 907-235-6090 or email: communityrecreation@cityofhomer-ak.gov.
Join us of for a Pickleball Family Time! This is for multi generational players for participants in the 3rd up to adults. Bring the kiddos and have a fun day. Instructors will be available and all equipment provided. Clean indoor shoes are required. Sign up at the event. Call 235-6090 if your need further information.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 3-5pm
WHERE: HERC Gym
FEE: Youth FREE, Adults $5
Summer is a great time for kids to enjoy different indoor and outdoor activities. Whether young children or teens, Homer’s Safe and Healthy Kids Fair offers plenty of great activities to help kids be healthy and safe when they enjoy summer fun.
The theme this year is "May the 4th be with you!" Star Wars costumes are encouraged!
Homer Welcomes Hisako Suzuki and Ju Yeong Kim for Meditation, Breathing and Qigong.
WHEN: Friday, May 10, 6-9PM Saturday, May 11, 9AM-12:30PM
WHERE: Homer High Green Room
SUGGESTED DONATION: $50 FRI only, $60 SAT only or $90 FRI & SAT (payable at the workshop)
Youth Pickleball! Classes for 4th, 5th, 6th grade students (min. 4, max. 14)
Mondays & Fridays: 3:15-4:25 p.m.
April 8- May 3
FEE: $25 all classes
"Easy Qigong” also known as Fresh Start Somatics for health and well-being with Kodiak’s Deb McCusker.
Congrats to "Team Bumpalicious" from Juneau, Alaska for wining the 2024 one day City of Homer Community Recreation Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament! There was a total of 8 teams, 29 games and lots of competitive action form players from Homer, Anchorage, Juneau, Kenai, Soldotna and Nikiski. We hope to see you all next year.
Join us for a friendly intermediate dance class where we will take a deeper dive into salsa dance fundamentals. Whether you come alone or with a partner, you're welcome to be part of the group. We will be building on foundational skills, introducing new concepts & steps, right/left turns and the cross body lead, Participants 7th grade & up.
For information/registration: Kaec 907-299-6623 or Rhoslyn 907-299-2435
WHEN: Thursdays, 6:30-8PM
WHERE: Homer High Green Room
This is a new Drop In Competitive Pickleball opportunity for participants ages 13 & up who have the expectation of pickleball playing skill level of 4.0+ If you have an questions please contact Lin at 907-299-7778
WHEN: Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm
WHERE: HERC Gym
FEE: $5 adults & $3/youth
Drop in/Pick up volleyball! Learn elements of the game such as positions on the court and basic skills including set, bump, and spike. Good sportsmanship and separate clean indoor shoes are required. When playing at Homer Middle School, participants should enter through the Multiple Purpose Room (MPR).
WHEN & WHERE: Sundays. 6:30-8:30pm at Homer High, Tuesday & Thursday, 6:30-8:30pm at Homer Middle.
FEE: $5/visit for adults, free for 7th-12th grade students
Evening Pick Up Basketball
Games are pick-up and called by the players. Good sportsmanship and clean indoor shoes are required. Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm at Homer Middle.
This is a fun indoor activity is the fastest growing sport in the country! For participants ages 13 and up.
Drop in pickleball opportunities for players who are rated 2.5-3.5 skill level.
WHEN: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm (starting on Monday Feb. 13)
WHERE: HERC Gym
FEE: $5/adult $3/youth (7th-12th grade)
The Sports Gear Lending Program is provided to allow community members to borrow sporting goods and recreational equipment from the Community Recreation Program and the Homer Public Library. There is a limited quantity and selection of items but the intent is to encourage community members to get outside to play and recreate.
Games are pick-up and called by the players. Good sportsmanship and clean indoor shoes is a must.
Please do not bring children. For 7th graders and up. Contact Eric for more information at 907-399-3737.
WHEN: Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays, 6-7am Ongoing as space and time is available.
WHERE: Homer High Gym
FEE: $5 per visit for adults; FREE for youth grades 7-12.
This class is for all skill levels. New beginner players can start attending classes during the first two weeks per calendar month. This is an on-going drop in class. Equipment provided and clean indoors shoes are required. (minimum 4; maxim 14) Please contact Jeanne Parker at (907) 299-2437 for information, questions and registration.
WHEN: Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm and Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm Ongoing
WHERE: HERC Gym
Cuong Nhu and Karate Program Would you like to learn self-defense? Maybe you want an activity to maintain fitness? Or maybe you want something fun to do with friends and family? If so come join us! Homer Cuong Nhu came to the United States in 1971 from Vietnam where it was founded by O’Sensei Ngo Dong and draws influence from 7 traditional styles of martial arts. We don’t just teach the physical part of martial arts though. “A martial artist without philosophy is nothing more than a well-trained street fighter.” - O’Sensei Ngo Dong.
