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		<title>Events Calendar &#8211; Feb. 8</title>
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<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995<br />
<strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Alibi 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199<br />
<strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.<br />
<strong>Karaoke Kid Hour</strong><br />
• 6-7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family. to AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949<br />
<strong>Country Karaoke w/DannyLee</strong><br />
• 8 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern<br />
<strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455<br />
<strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria;<br />
	• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria;<br />
	• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria;<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
<strong>Joyful Noise (PG13) </strong><br />
• 6p.m. Homer Theatre Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah play adversaries in this story of a small Georgia town’s church choir and their quest to win the National Joyful Noise Competition.<br />
<strong>Contraband (R)</strong><br />
• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre. Chris Farraday long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law botches a drug deal, Chris is forced back into doing what he does best.</p>
<h1>ThurFeb9</h1>
<p><strong>Parenting Support and Play Group </strong><br />
• 10-11a.m. Chapman School in Anchor Point. Call Sprout for more details. 235- 6044<br />
<strong>Winter Carnival Basketball Tourney</strong><br />
	• 3 p.m. Three-point shooting competition<br />
	• 4 p.m. Soldotna girls v. Grace<br />
	• 5:30 p.m. East boys v. Grace<br />
	• 7 p.m. Homer girls v. Palmer<br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer boys v. Seldovia<br />
	All games played at Alice Witte Gymnasium, Homer High School.<br />
<strong>Upstairs Boutique Balloon Party </strong><br />
	• 11a.m.- 6p.m. Upstairs Boutique, 448 E. Pioneer Ave. 235- 2300 </p>
<p><strong>Chamber Mixer &#8211; Two Sisters Bakery </strong><br />
• 5-7 p.m. Appetizers, Wine, Beer & Coffee; Door prizes drawing for dinner for two and more! For more information, contact 235-7740<br />
<strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199<br />
<strong>Locals’ Night </strong><br />
• 6 p.m. Country Classics Dinner Music with DannyLee. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949<br />
<strong>Fifty-cent wing night</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995<br />
<strong>Thirsty Thursday Karaoke with Dax and Free Pool!</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road<br />
<strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.<br />
<strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.<br />
<strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, A. P., Gretchen</p>
<h1>FriFeb10</h1>
<p><strong>Jazzline</strong><br />
  • 7p.m. Mariner Theatre $8 youth/ $15 adult; tickets at Bunnell Street Art Center and the Homer Bookstore<br />
<strong>Winter Carnival Basketball Tourney</strong><br />
	• 3 p.m. Free throw competition<br />
	• 4 p.m. East boys v. Seldovia<br />
	• 5:30 p.m. Soldotna girls v. Palmer<br />
	• 7 p.m. Homer boys v. Grace<br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer girls v. Grace<br />
	All games played at  Alice Witte Gymnasium, Homer High School.<br />
<strong>Upstairs Boutique Balloon Party </strong><br />
	• 11a.m.- 6p.m. Upstairs Boutique, 448 E. Pioneer Ave. 235- 2300<br />
<strong>Social and Emotional Development of Young Children presentation</strong><br />
• 11-11:30 a.m. Boys/Girls Club -Toddler Playgroup; social and Emotional Development of Young Children Facilitated by Brian Partridge, KBC Campus Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Services. Free. Call 435-7101 for info.<br />
<strong>‘Vitamin Dah’ </strong><br />
	• 7 p.m. Gallery Concert with Michael Murray and Steve Mueller. Homer Council on the Arts.<br />
<strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995<br />
<strong>Yellow Cabin</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End<br />
<strong>Relatively Famous </strong><br />
• 9 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.<br />
<strong>DJ and Dancing</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi<br />
<strong>Team Danger </strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 235-1455.<br />
<strong>Red Tails 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. In 1944, to help win the war, the Pentagon brass has no choice but to consider the untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program.<br />
<strong>The Descendants 	          (R) </strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  Homer Theatre  A sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey of an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. </p>
<h1>SatFeb11</h1>
<p><strong>Upstairs Boutique Balloon Party </strong><br />
	• 11a.m.- 6p.m. Upstairs Boutique, 448 E. Pioneer Ave. 235- 2300<br />
<strong>Jazzline</strong><br />
  • 3p.m. and 7p.m. Mariner Theatre $8 youth/ $15 adult; tickets at Bunnell Street Art Center and the Homer Bookstore<br />
<strong>Winter Carnival Basketball Tourney</strong><br />
	• 10 a.m. Final skills competition<br />
	• 11 a.m. Grace girls v. Palmer v. Seldovia<br />
	• 12:30 p.m. Grace boys v. Seldovia<br />
	• 2 p.m. Homer girls v. Soldotna<br />
	• 3;30 p.m. Homer boys v. East<br />
	All games played at  Alice Witte Gymnasium, Homer High School.<br />
<strong>Paul Banks Winter Carnival</strong><br />
• 1-4 p.m. Winter Carnival Parade, Paul Banks will host our annual Youth Winter Carnival. Come play carnival games, get your face painted, and enjoy some cotton candy.<br />
<strong>Nomar’s Annual Winter Carnival Sale </strong><br />
	• 10a.m.-5p.m. Come by after the parade for hot chocolate, cookies, and great deals!<br />
	Nomar, 104 E. Pioneer Ave<br />
<strong>Main Street Mercentile “Last Hurrah” Sale</strong><br />
	• 10a.m.- 5p.m. 50-75% off all things Merc!<br />
	  Main Street Mercentile, 104 E. Pioneer 		  Ave.<br />
<strong>Free Skate at the Kevin Bell Arena </strong><br />
	• 1:15-2:45p.m. Sponsered by Nomar and 	Kachemak Gear Shed<br />
<strong> Free Winter Carnival Day</strong><br />
	• Noon-5 p.m., Visit the Pratt Museum free of charge in celebration of the Winter Carnival.<br />
<strong>Relay For Life, Homer Kick Off</strong><br />
• Noon, at Alice’s Champagne Palace. Kick off of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life in Homer. Register for the June 8-9 event. Help raise funds and awareness.<br />
<strong>Heart Smart Eating</strong><br />
	• 1-2 p.m. Homer Senior Citizens Center. South Peninsula Hospital offers Heart Smart Eating, a free forum which will focus on how to incorporate tasty, heart-healthy foods into your diet. For more information call 235-0258.<br />
<strong>Zumba Winter Carnival Kickoff Party </strong><br />
	• 8-9 p.m. Zumba at Alice’s every other Saturday from now on! Come join the fun! Alice’s, 195 E. Pioneer Ave.<br />
<strong>Spotted Sawyer </strong><br />
 	• Great rock and new tunes, The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.<br />
<strong>Iron Mermaid </strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.<br />
<strong>Winter Carnival Bazaar</strong><br />
• 10 a.m. &#8211; 4 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.<br />
<strong>Elders on Fire!</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.<br />
<strong>Queen’s Ball with Rayjen Cajun</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road.<br />
<strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
•Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.<br />
<strong>Red Tails 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. In 1944, to help win the war, the Pentagon brass has no choice but to consider the untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program.<br />
<strong>The Descendants 	          (R) </strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  Homer Theatre  A sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey of an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. </p>
<h1>SunFeb12</h1>
<p><strong>Free pool</strong><br />
• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.<br />
<strong>Dinner music by DannyLee</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.<br />
<strong>Ohlson Mountain Rope Tow</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays until April 29, weather permitting. Free skiing and snowboarding lessons will start toward the end of January. Call 235-SNOW before driving up the hill.<br />
<strong>Red Tails 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. In 1944, to help win the war, the Pentagon brass has no choice but to consider the untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program.<br />
<strong>The Descendants 	          (R) </strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  Homer Theatre  A sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey of an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. </p>
<h1>MonFeb13</h1>
<p><strong>Karaoke</strong><br />
• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.<br />
<strong>Game Night </strong><br />
   •Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road.<br />
<strong>Wendell’s Famous Ribs</strong><br />
• 4p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.<br />
<strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.<br />
<strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. HHS Green Room, Maria; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church, Gretchen<br />
<strong>Red Tails 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. In 1944, to help win the war, the Pentagon brass has no choice but to consider the untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program.<br />
<strong>The Descendants 	          (R) </strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  Homer Theatre  A sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey of an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. </p>
<h1>TueFeb14</h1>
<p><strong>Sweetheart Dinner for 2 $50</strong><br />
• RSVP to Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995<br />
<strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
• 9p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.<br />
<strong>Craft Night with Eve</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.<br />
<strong>Valentines with Caressa</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. – midnight. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949<br />
<strong>Craft night, with Eve </strong><br />
• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.<br />
<strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.<br />
<strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria; 11 a.m.-noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning<br />
<strong>Red Tails 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. In 1944, to help win the war, the Pentagon brass has no choice but to consider the untested African-American pilots of the experimental Tuskegee training program.<br />
<strong>The Descendants 	          (R) </strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  Homer Theatre  A sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey of an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. </p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>SVT Open House</strong><br />
• 4-7 p.m. March 8, opening of the new SVT Wellness Center, 880 East End Road. Special presentation by Dr. Abby Laing, ND at 6 p.m. Light refreshments provided. 235-3205.<br />
<strong>Free fly-tying class</strong><br />
• 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Islands and Ocean Visitor Center &#8211; seminar room.<br />
<strong>Out of the Woodwork</strong><br />
• 7 p.m. Feb. 18 . Mariner Theatre.<br />
<strong>Songwriters Workshop with Robin Hopper</strong><br />
	• Feb. 24 is the deadline to register for the workshop at Homer Council on the Arts.<br />
<strong>Rockabilly Ball</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. March 31, Alice’s Champagne Palace. Kachemak Bay Family Planning Clinic sponsors the Rockabilly Ball. Join in the fun: dancing, photo booth, tattoos, junkyard auction, raffles, costume contest. Food available at<br />
	Alice’s kitchen. Call 235-3436 for more information.<br />
<strong>Free Ice Skating Party </strong><br />
	• Homer Connections will host an ice skating party at Kevin Bell Arena from 1:30-3 p.m. On March 6.  All home schooling families are welcome!  Bring your own skates, or use some at the rink.  Refreshments will be provided.  Free admission. Call 226-1880 for more information.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Parenting Support and Play Group </strong><br />
• 10-11a.m. every Thursday beginning Feb. 9; Call Sprout for more details. 235- 6044</p>
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<p><strong>Fish On! Kachemak Bay Fish &#038; Fishing Discovery Lab </strong><br />
	• 3 – 5 p.m. at AK Islands &#038; Ocean Visitor Center.  Are you thinking about fishing season yet? Need to bone up on the best lures and bait, learn a few surefire knots, review your rockfish ID, and zone in on the hot spots for halibut? Get a jump on the fishing season at this free, fun, hands-on lab for all ages. Contact Jessica at 226-4657 for info.</p>
<p><strong>Heart Smart Eating</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. SPH Training Center.  A community forum to learn how to incorporate tasty, heart-healthy foods into your diet, perfect for those confused about diets and dos and don’ts. Presenter Bette Seaman, registered dietitian and nutritionist at South Peninsula Hospital, will share 30 years experience in nutrition and healthy cooking.</p>
<p><strong>Youth Musical Theatre Program</strong><br />
 	• The production of “Annie” starts today and will be held Wednesdays 3:30-5:45 p.m.  Ages 8 to adult.  Auditions are at 3:30 p.m. at HCOA Call 235-4288 for info. Or go to:	http://homerart.org/calendar/events/musical-theater-program-mentoring-emerging-performers/. </p>
<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke Kid Hour</strong><br />
	• 6-7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family. to AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke w/DannyLee</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s Date Night</strong><br />
	• 2 combos, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
•5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>We Bought a Zoo (PG)</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m. A recently widowed man buys a house in the middle of a zoo with the hope of rebuilding his relationship with his kids.  </p>
<p><strong>Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (PG 13)</strong><br />
• 8:15 p.m. Homer Theatre. The fourth MI film has agent Ethan Hunt and his I.M.F. team being disavowed by the president following an explosion at the Kremlin. </p>
<h1>ThurFeb2</h1>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings, homemade sauce</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Local’s Night </strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Country Classics Dinner Music with Danny Lee. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, A. P., Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>Alaska Ocean Film Festival</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. The 2012 Alaska Ocean Film Festival washes ashore at the Homer Theatre. Elude sea monsters in Holland, canoe from Valdez to Whittier, and more in this action packed evening of ocean shorts. Tickets are $10. Sponsored by the Alaska Center for the Environment.</p>
<h1>FriFeb3</h1>
<p><strong>Uncorked “Connoisseur de Amore” </strong><br />
	• Land’s End on the Homer Spit; 235-0406 </p>
<p><strong>DJ and Dancing</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi</p>
<p><strong>First Friday with local artist Dennis C. Anderson </strong><br />
	• 5 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen </strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Local’s Night</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show; Live Music </strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m; 10p.m. Kharacters, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Iron Mermaid</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Joyful Noise (PG13) </strong><br />
	• 3:30p.m. and 6p.m. Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah play adversaries in this story of a small Georgia town’s church choir and their quest to win the National Joyful Noise Competition.  Queen Latifah is the new choir director who favors tradition while Parton plays the widow of the former director who wants to spice things up.</p>
<p><strong>Contraband (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre. Kate Beckinsale, Mark Wahlberg. Chris Farraday long ago abandoned his life of crime, but after his brother-in-law, Andy (Caleb Landry Jones), botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Tim Briggs, Chris is forced back into doing what he does best-running contraband-to settle Andy&#8217;s debt.</p>
<h1>SatFeb4</h1>
<p><strong>Live Music  </strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Barroom Roses</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Super Saturated Sugar Strings</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	•Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Joyful Noise (PG-13)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Homer Theatre.</p>
<p><strong>Contraband (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.</p>
<h1>SunFeb5</h1>
<p><strong>Superbowl XLV at the Homer Theatre!</strong><br />
	• Doors open at 2p.m. Come see the Big Game on the Big Screen. Family Friendly, $20 general admission; $15 seniors (60+); $50 family of four or more; includes soft drink, popcorn or chips and salsa, and your choice of hot dog, pretzel, 8-inch pizza; 2 mini burritos or chicken wings. Additional food catered by Don Jose.  All additional concession available for purchase.</p>
<p><strong>Joyful Noise (PG-13)</strong><br />
	• 6:00 p.m. Homer Theatre (may be delayed due to game) </p>
<p><strong>Contraband (R) </strong><br />
	• 8:30p.m. Homer Theatre </p>
<p><strong>Superbowl Sunday! Kids eat free all Day! Dinner music with Danny Lee after the game</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Superbowl! 3 big screens! Wings, taco shop. pizza, games and prizes! </strong><br />
	• Texas Hold ‘Em at 7p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Super Bowl Feast!</strong><br />
	• 4 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Ohlson Mountain Rope Tow</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays until April 29, weather permitting. Free skiing and snowboarding lessons will start toward the end of January. Call 235-SNOW before driving up the hill.</p>
<h1>MonFeb6</h1>
<p><strong>Karaoke</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Wendell’s Famous Ribs!</strong><br />
	• 4p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. HHS Green Room, Maria<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>Joyful Noise (PG-13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. </p>
<p><strong>Contraband (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.</p>
<h1>TueFeb7</h1>
<p><strong>Brain Development &#038; Children</strong><br />
• 9:30-10 a.m. Head Start. Brain Development of Young Children. Facilitated by Linda Chamberlain, Public Health associate &#038; epidemiologist specializing in childhood. Child care available for Head Start families or children welcome at presentation with parents. For more information: 235-4322.</p>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• 9p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Jason</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. – midnight. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, with music by Tyler Munns</strong><br />
	• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 11 a.m.-noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>Pratt Museum Annual Meeting and Whales of the North presentation</strong><br />
• 5:30 p.m. Pratt Museum’s Annual Meeting of the membership is open to the public and includes a brief business meeting, board of directors elections, volunteer awards and refreshments followed by Whales of the North a presentation by Carmen and Conrad Field.</p>
<p><strong>Joyful Noise (PG-13) </strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre.</p>
<p><strong>Contraband (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.</p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>Free Social and Emotional Development of Young Children presentation</strong><br />
	• 11-11:30 a.m.; Feb 10, 2012. Boys/Girls Club -Toddler Playgroup; social and Emotional Development of Young Children Facilitated by Brian Partridge, KBC Campus Assistant Professor of Psychology &#038; Human Services. Call 435-7101 for information. </p>
<p><strong>SVT open house</strong><br />
	• 4-7 p.m. Feb. 9, opening of the new SVT Wellness Center, 880 East End Road. Special presentation by Dr. Abby Laing, ND at 6 p.m. Light refreshments provided. 235-3205. </p>
<p><strong>Paul Banks Winter Carnival</strong><br />
	• 1-4 p.m. Feb. 11. Winter Carnival Parade, Paul Banks will host our annual Youth Winter Carnival. Come play carnival games, get your face painted, and enjoy some cotton candy.</p>
<p><strong>Relay For Life, Homer Kick Off</strong><br />
	• Noon, Feb. 11 at Alice’s Champagne Palace. Kick off of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life in Homer. Register for the June 8-9 event. Help raise funds and awareness.</p>
<p><strong>Chamber Mixer at Two Sisters Bakery </strong><br />
	• 5-7p.m. Feb. 9 &#8211; Appetizers, Beverages Wine, Beer & Coffee; Door prizes drawing for dinner for two and more! For more info, contact 235-7740</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Active Parenting Classes</strong><br />
• 9-11 a.m. Methodist Church, Thursdays through Feb 9. Cost $15 for book. Child care available on site. Meeting at Methodist Church. To register, call Sherry Stead 235-1320 or sdstead@gmail.com</p>
<p><strong>Parenting Support and Play Group </strong><br />
• 10-11a.m. every Thursday beginning Feb. 9;  Call Sprout for more details. 235- 6044</p>
<p><strong>Pratt Museum</p>
<p>• Galleries are now open<br />
Free Winter Wednesdays</strong><br />
	• Wednesdays noon-5 p.m. Visit the Pratt free of charge on Wednesdays only in February and March.</p>
<p><strong>Qupak; Artwork by Sonya Kelliher-Combs<br />
First Friday Exhibit Opening</strong><br />
	• February 3, 5-7 p.m. A solo exhibition of new works by Alaska Native artist Sonya Kelliher-Combs: Qupak. Kelliher-Combs uses synthetic, organic, traditional and modern materials to examine relationships. Qupak opens with this First Friday reception and remains on display through May 27, 2012.</p>
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<p><strong>Brain Development &#038; Children </strong><br />
	• 9:30-10 a.m. Kachemak Kids Early Learning Center Event. FREE. Child care available for families of KKELC or children welcome at presentation with parents. For more information: 235-2205.</p>
<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke Kid Hour</strong><br />
	• 6-7 p.m. Bring the whole family. to AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke w/DannyLee</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s Date Night</strong><br />
	• 2 combos, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 6:30 a.m.  Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	•5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>War Horse 	(PG13)</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic tale of the unbreakable bond between teenage boy Albert and his incredible horse.</p>
<p><strong>My Week with Marilyn 	(R)  </strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  A young and eager film student wants to be involved in a movie, and navigates himself a job on the set. When film star Marilyn Monroe arrives for the start of shooting, she invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, beauty and desire to be a great actress.</p>
<h1>ThurJan26</h1>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings, homemade sauce</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Local’s Night</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Dinner music Country Classics by DannyLee. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	  •9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, A. P., Gretchen</p>
<p><strong> ‘Like There’s No Tomorrow’</strong><br />
	• 7 p.m. Homer Theatre., $15 general/$10 students and children. Warren Miller’s movie is a fundraiser for the Kachemak Ski Club, Ohlson Mountain Rope Tow.</p>
<h1>FriJan27</h1>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>DJ and Dancing</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with DannyLee</strong><br />
	• 7 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Local’s Night</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show </strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Kharacters,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Iron Mermaid</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>All In The Family </strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>We Bought a Zoo		      PG-13</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m.  A recently widowed man buys a house in the middle of a zoo with the hope of rebuilding his relationship with his kids. Friday night’s show benefits Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Homer. Please come show your support and no passes please.</p>
<p><strong>Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (PG 13)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Homer Theatre. The fourth MI film has agent Ethan Hunt and his I.M.F. team being disavowed by the president following an explosion at the Kremlin.  </p>
<h1>SatJan28</h1>
<p><strong>4th-Annual Winter Family Fun Day </strong><br />
	• 1-3 p.m. at the Wynn Nature Center on Skyline Drive. Families are invited to celebrate winter by playing snow games, snowshoeing, enjoying a snowshoe scavenger hunt, building snow forts and gathering around a warm fire to make s’mores.  All are welcome to this free event. Contact Carmen at 226-4659 for more info.</p>
<p><strong>Tustumena 200</strong><br />
	• 5 p.m. Saturday &#8211; 5 p.m. Sunday. 24-hr. Dog sled race at McNeil Canyon School. Sponsored by Snomads. Open to the public. Warm drinks available by donation, as well as free info. on becoming a Snomad member. </p>
<p><strong>Fundraiser for Marlena Hodgdon</strong><br />
	• 5 p.m. Mexican buffet, $10 per person. Auction starts at 7 p.m. Silent auction and dessert auction. Call Jane at 299-2294 to donate. </p>
<p><strong>Pimps &#038; Ho’s Party </strong><br />
 	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen Solo</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Seth Freeman &#038; Friends</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Barroom Roses</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
 	•Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>We Bought a Zoo		      PG-13</strong><br />
	• 2:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.  A recently widowed man buys a house in the middle of a zoo with the hope of rebuilding his relationship with his kids. </p>
<p><strong>Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (PG 13)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Homer Theatre. The fourth MI film has agent Ethan Hunt and his I.M.F. team being disavowed by the president following an explosion at the Kremlin.  </p>
<h1>SunJan29</h1>
<p><strong>Tustumena 200</strong><br />
	• Until 5 p.m. Sunday at McNeil Canyon School. Sponsored by Snomads.  Open to the public. Warm drinks available by donation, aswell as information on becoming a Snomad member. </p>
<p><strong>Capitol Steps</strong><br />
	• 7 p.m. Live performance at the Mariner Theatre Homer Council on the Arts. Details at www.homerart.org</p>
<p><strong>Dinner music by DannyLee</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.<br />
<strong>Free pool</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Super Bowl Feast!</strong><br />
	• 4 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Ohlson Mountain Rope Tow</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays until April 29, weather permitting. Free skiing and snowboarding lessons will start toward the end of January. Call 235-SNOW before driving up the hill.</p>
<p><strong>We Bought a Zoo		      PG-13</strong><br />
	• 2:45 and 5:30 p.m.  A recently widowed man buys a house in the middle of a zoo with the hope of rebuilding his relationship with his kids. </p>
<p><strong>Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (PG 13)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Homer Theatre. The fourth MI film has agent Ethan Hunt and his I.M.F. team being disavowed by the president following an explosion at the Kremlin.  </p>
<h1>MonJan30</h1>
<p>Happy Hour and free pool<br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Family Feud, Homer locals featured</strong><br />
	• Noon. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. HHS Green Room, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>We Bought a Zoo		      PG-13</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m.  A recently widowed man buys a house in the middle of a zoo with the hope of rebuilding his relationship with his kids. </p>
<p><strong>Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (PG 13)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Homer Theatre. The fourth MI film has agent Ethan Hunt and his I.M.F. team being disavowed by the president following an explosion at the Kremlin.   </p>
<h1>TueJan31</h1>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Jason</strong><br />
	• Tuesday Tacos Specials 3/$5<br />
	• 6 p.m. &#8211; midnight.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, with music by Milo Matthews </strong><br />
	• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m.-noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>We Bought a Zoo		      PG-13</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m.  A recently widowed man buys a house in the middle of a zoo with the hope of rebuilding his relationship with his kids. </p>
<p><strong>Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol (PG 13)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Homer Theatre. The fourth MI film has agent Ethan Hunt and his I.M.F. team being disavowed by the president following an explosion at the Kremlin.  </p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>Fish On! Kachemak Bay Fish &#038; Fishing Discovery Lab  </strong><br />
	• Feb. 1 from 3 &#8211; 5 p.m. at AK Islands &#038; Ocean Visitor Center. Are you thinking about fishing season yet? Need to bone up on the best lures and bait, learn a few surefire knots, review your rockfish ID, and zone in on the hot spots for halibut? Get a jump on the fishing season at this free, fun, hands-on lab for all ages. Contact Jessica at 226-4657 for info.</p>
<p><strong>SVT Open House</strong><br />
	• 4-7 p.m. Feb. 9, opening of the new SVT Wellness Center, 880 East End Road. Special presentation by Dr. Abby Laing, ND at 6 p.m. Light refreshments provided. 235-3205. </p>
<p><strong>Homer Council on the Arts:</strong><br />
	• 3:30-5 p.m. Youth after-school art classes; Tues grades K-3 starts on Jan 31; Thurs grades 4-8 start Feb 2 at HCOA. </p>
<p>http://homerart.org/calendar/events/artquest/</p>
<p><strong>Youth Musical Theatre Program </strong><br />
	• The production of “Annie” starts Feb. 1; Wednesdays 3:30-5:45 p.m. Ages 8 to adult. Auditions are Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m. at HCOA http://homerart.org/calendar/events/musical-theater-program-mentoring-emerging-performers/. Call 235-4288 for information.</p>
<p><strong>Paul Banks Winter Carnival</strong><br />
	• 1-4 p.m. Feb. 11. Winter Carnival Parade, Paul Banks will host our annual Youth Winter Carnival. Come play carnival games, get your face painted, and enjoy some cotton candy.</p>
<p><strong>Relay For Life, Homer Kick Off</strong><br />
	• Noon, Feb. 11 at Alice’s Champagne Palace. Kick off of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life in Homer. Register for the June 8-9 event. Help raise funds and awareness.</p>
<p><strong>Bowl For Kid’s Sake Tournament </strong><br />
	• March 3, Annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sign up for a team in January and February and raise money for this great mentoring program in Homer. Build your own team or join an existing one. All teams join us for bowling, pizza, food and fun at the Kachemak Bowling lanes. To join a team and get a pledge sheet, contact Susan Kirn 235-8397 or e-mail susan.kirn@bbbsak.org</p>
<p><strong>Brain Development &#038; Children </strong><br />
	• 10:30 &#8211; 11 a.m. March 23, Boys/Girls Club -Toddler Playgroup. Brain Development of Young Children. Facilitated by Linda Chamberlain, Public Health associate &#038; epidemiologist specializing in childhood. Free for those registered for the Playgroup, all others need to register with Community Rec (can do day of presentation) cost is $2/for one day or $20/10 punch card. Children are welcome at presentation with parents. For more information: 435-7101.</p>
<p><strong>Brain Development &#038; Children</strong><br />
	• 9:30-10 a.m. Feb. 7, Head Start. Brain Development of Young Children. Facilitated by Linda Chamberlain, Public Health associate &#038; epidemiologist specializing in childhood. Child care available for Head Start families or children welcome at presentation with parents. For more information: 235-4322.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Active Parenting Classes</strong><br />
	•9-11 a.m. Methodist Church, Thursdays through Feb 9. Cost $15 for book. Child care available on site. Meeting at Methodist Church. To register, call Sherry Stead 235-1320 or sdstead@gmail.com</p>
<p><strong>Grandparents raising Grandchildren</strong><br />
	• 6-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Homer Senior Citizens. Call Carol at 399-3011 for more information.</p>
<h2>Pratt Museum</h2>
<p>	• Galleries will reopen Feb. 1. </p>
<p><strong>Free Winter Wednesdays</strong><br />
	• Wednesdays noon-5 p.m. Visit the Pratt free of charge on Wednesdays only in February and March.</p>
<p><strong>Qupak; Artwork by Sonya Kelliher-Combs</strong><br />
First Friday Exhibit Opening<br />
	• February 3, 5-7p.m. A solo exhibition of new works by Alaska Native artist Sonya Kelliher-Combs: Qupak. Kelliher-Combs uses synthetic, organic, traditional and modern materials to examine relationships. Qupak opens with this First Friday reception and remains on display through May 27, 2012.</p>
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<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke Kid Hour</strong><br />
• 6-7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke w/DannyLee</strong><br />
• 8 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s Date Night</strong><br />
• 2 combos, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>The Adventures of TinTin 3D	(PG)</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. Tintin is a boy who discovers a clue to a sunken treasure ship thanks to his faithful dog Snowy. He sets out on a whirlwind animated adventure full of odd characters and fantastic chase scenes.  Please remember to bring your reusable 3D glasses or we can provide for you.</p>
<p><strong>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 	(R)</strong><br />
• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre. A disgraced journalist is hired to solve the mysterious death of a wealthy man’s niece 40 years ago.</p>
<h1>ThurJan19</h1>
<p><strong>Chamber Mixer</strong><br />
	• 7 p.m. State Farm Insurance of Homer, 3726 Lake St. Suite C. Everyone is invited. Please join us for appetizers, sweet treats &#038; door prizes. For more info, contact 235-7740 or membership@homeralaska.org	</p>
<p><strong>Junior Nordic ski swap/registration</strong><br />
• 5-7 p.m. Jan. 19, HHS Commons. This will be a ski swap with emphasis on junior nordic and youth ski equipment. It will also be the last day to register for Junior Nordic skiing.</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings, homemade sauce</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
• Country Classics dinner music by DannyLee. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax </strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, A. P., Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>Kachemak Ski Club Ohlson Mt. Rope Tow presents<br />
Warren Miller’s Like There’s No Tomorrow</strong><br />
	•7 p.m. Homer Theatre., $15 general/$10 students and children. This is a fundraiser for the Kachemak Ski Club, Ohlson Mountain Rope Tow.</p>
<h1>FriJan20</h1>
<p><strong>Winter Adventures – Cabins, skis, trains and more</strong><br />
• Noon, Islands &#038; Ocean Visitor Center. Bring your lunch to this brown bag and hear our ideas on how to have fun with winter in public use cabins and lodges, and skis and snowmachines on the trail. Will cover an eclectic mix of outdoor winter fun from the Kenai Peninsula to Chena Hot Springs.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Council on the Arts Annual Meeting </strong><br />
	• 6 p.m., Presenting the Annual Arts Awards at Homer Council on the Arts. </p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>DJ and Dancing</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Seafood Fridays</strong><br />
	•  Crab specials at Crabbies Seafood and Steak House, More information, call 235-7300.</p>
<p><strong>Sally Wills and Dave Gerard </strong><br />
• 7 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995<br />
Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show<br />
• 5-7 p.m. Kharacters,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Yellow Cabin</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>150 Grit</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>War Horse 	(PG13)</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic tale of the unbreakable bond between teenage boy Albert and his incredible horse. </p>
<p><strong>My Week with Marilyn 	(R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. A young and eager film student  wants to be involved in a movie, and navigates himself a job on the set.  When film star Marilyn Monroe arrives for the start of shooting, she invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, beauty and desire to be a great actress. </p>
<h1>SatJan21</h1>
<p><strong>Cabin Fever Variety Show </strong><br />
• 7-9 p.m.  Chapman School gym.<br />
Family: $15; Single: $7; Students under 18 &#038; seniors from 55 years: $5; Children under 5 free. Silent dessert auction items, silent auction artwork items and gift certificates. Fundraiser for Anchor Point Public Library</p>
<p><strong>Here to Play </strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Chinese New Years Party with Team Danger </strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Caressa</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Burnt Down House </strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. </p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>War Horse 		(PG13)</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic tale of the unbreakable bond between teenage boy Albert and his incredible horse. </p>
<p><strong>My Week with Marilyn	(R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. A young and eager film student  wants to be involved in a movie, and navigates himself a job on the set.  When film star Marilyn Monroe arrives for the start of shooting, she invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, beauty and desire to be a great actress. </p>
<h1>SunJan22</h1>
<p><strong>NFL Conference Championship Game </strong><br />
• 11 a.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Dinner music by DannyLee</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Free pool</strong><br />
• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Super Bowl Feast!</strong><br />
• Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Ohlson Mountain Rope Tow</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through winter, weather permitting. Free skiing and snowboarding lessons will start towards the end of January. Call 235-SNOW before driving up the hill.</p>
<p><strong>‘Forks Over Knives’ A film that could save your life</strong><br />
• 2:30 p.m. Homer Theatre, Examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the so- called “diseases of affluence” that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. Donation at the door includes Heart-healthy snacks. Discussion and CHIP info following. HomerCHIP@acsalaska.net 235.2574</p>
<p><strong>War Horse 		(PG13)</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic tale of the unbreakable bond between teenage boy Albert and his incredible horse. </p>
<p><strong>My Week with Marilyn	(R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  A young and eager film student  wants to be involved in a movie, and navigates himself a job on the set.  When film star Marilyn Monroe arrives for the start of shooting, she invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, beauty and desire to be a great actress. </p>
<h1>MonJan23</h1>
<p><strong>Chinese New Year at Save-U-More</strong><br />
	• Celebrate the Chinese New Year and sample unique food and snacks</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour and free pool </strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Wendell’s Famous Ribs!</strong><br />
• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Steak Special Mondays</strong><br />
• At Crabbies Seafood &#038; Steakhouse. For more information, call 235-7300</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. HHS Green Room, Maria<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>War Horse 		(PG13)</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic tale of the unbreakable bond between teenage boy Albert and his incredible horse. </p>
<p><strong>My Week with Marilyn	(R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m.  A young and eager film student  wants to be involved in a movie, and navigates himself a job on the set.  When film star Marilyn Monroe arrives for the start of shooting, she invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, beauty and desire to be a great actress. </p>
<h1>TueJan24</h1>
<p><strong>Beginning water color with Marali</strong><br />
• 1- 3p.m. Homer Art and Frame Co. A fun and informative course will cover the fundamentals of water color painting. Through  Jan. 24, $35 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr.<br />
235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Jason; Tuesday Tacos Specials </strong><br />
• 6 p.m. – midnight.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, Music with Tyler Munns </strong><br />
• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Special Senior menu </strong><br />
	• 2 to closing at Crabbies Seafood and Steak House, More information, call 235-7300.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 11 a.m. -noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>War Horse 	(PG13)</strong><br />
	• 5:30 p.m. Director Steven Spielberg’s epic tale of the unbreakable bond between teenage boy Albert and his incredible horse. </p>
<p><strong>My Week with Marilyn	(R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. A young and eager film student  wants to be involved in a movie, and navigates himself a job on the set.  When film star Marilyn Monroe arrives for the start of shooting, she invites him into her inner world where she struggles with her fame, beauty and desire to be a great actress. </p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>4th-Annual Winter Family Fun Day </strong><br />
	• Saturday, Jan. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the Wynn Nature Center on Skyline Drive. Families are invited to celebrate winter by playing snow games, snowshoeing, enjoying a snowshoe scavenger hunt, building snow forts and gathering around a warm fire to make s’mores. All are welcome to this free event. Contact Carmen at 226-4659 for more info.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Council on the Arts:</strong><br />
• 3:30-5 p.m. Youth after school art classes; Tuesdays grades K-3 starts Jan 31; Thursdays grades 4-8 starts Feb 2 at HCOA. </p>
<p>http://homerart.org/calendar/events/artquest/</p>
<p><strong>Youth Musical Theatre Program </strong><br />
	• The production of “Annie” Starts Feb. 1; Wednesdays 3:30-5:45 p.m. Ages 8 to adult. Auditions are Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m. at HCOA http://homerart.org/calendar/events/musical-theater-program-mentoring-emerging-performers/. Call 235-4288 for information.</p>
<p><strong>Relay For Life, Homer Kick Off</strong><br />
	• Noon, Feb. 11 at Alice’s Champagne Palace. Kick Off of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Homer. Register for the June 8-9 event. Help raise funds and awareness.</p>
<p><strong>Bowl For Kid’s Sake Tournament </strong><br />
• March 3,  Annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sign up for a team in January and February and raise money for this great mentoring program in Homer. Build your own team or join an existing one. All teams join us for bowling, pizza, food and fun at the Kachemak Bowling lanes. To join a team and get a pledge sheet, contact Susan Kirn 235-8397 or e-mail susan.kirn@bbbsak.org</p>
<p><strong>Brain Development &#038; Children </strong><br />
	• 9:30-10 a.m. Jan. 25, Kachemak Kids Early Learning Center Event. FREE. Child care available for families of KKELC or children welcome at presentation with parents. For more information: 235-2205. </p>
<p><strong>Brain Development &#038; Children </strong><br />
	• 10:30 – 11 a.m.  March 23, Boys/Girls Club -Toddler Playgroup. Brain Development of Young Children. Facilitated by Linda Chamberlain, Public Health associate &#038; epidemiologist specializing in childhood. Free for those registered for the Playgroup, all others need to register with Community Rec (can do day of presentation) cost is $2/for one day or $20/10 punch card. Children are welcome at presentation with parents. For more information: 435-7101. </p>
<p><strong>Brain Development &#038; Children </strong><br />
	• 9:30-10 a.m. Feb. 7, Head Start. Brain Development of Young Children. Facilitated by Linda Chamberlain, Public Health associate &#038; epidemiologist specializing in childhood. Child care available for Head Start families or children welcome at presentation with parents. For more information: 235-4322. </p>
<p><strong>Social and Emotional Development of Young Children</strong><br />
	• 10:30-11 a.m. Jan. 23, Boys &#038; Girls Club, 435-7101.<br />
	• 9:30-10 a.m. Jan. 26, Head Start, 235-4322; 1266 Ocean Drive.<br />
	• 9:30-10 a.m. Jan. 30, Kachemak Kids Early Learning Center, 235-2205, 3838 Bartlett Street.</p>
<p><strong>Cabin Fever Variety Show</strong><br />
	January 21, 7 p.m. &#8211; 9 p.m. at Chapman School. – Silent Auction – Local Talent<br />
	“Come see your neighbors perform”<br />
	73405 Milo Fitz Ave. 235-5692</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Active Parenting Classes</strong><br />
• 9-11 a.m. Methodist Church, Thursdays through Feb 9. Cost $15 for book. Child care available on site. Meeting at Methodist Church. To register, call Sherry Stead 235-1320 or sdstead@gmail.com</p>
<p><strong>Grandparents raising Grandchildren</strong><br />
• 6-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Homer Senior Citizens. Call Carol at 399-3011 for more information.</p>
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<p><strong>Sleep Disorders Forum</strong><br />
• 6 p.m., SPH Training Center, 203 W. Pioneer Ave. South Peninsula Hospital will present a free educational forum on sleep disorders and the solutions available to get a sound, restful sleep. Contact the SPH Sleep Center at 235-0354 or the Education Department at 235-0258 for more info.</p>
<p><strong>Rotary Downtown speaker</strong><br />
	• 6-7 p.m. Bidarka Best Western. The Cowan Boys will discuss Rotary Scholarships. Call 235-2953 for more information. </p>
<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke Kid Hour</strong><br />
• 6-7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family. Open at noon.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke w/DannyLee</strong><br />
• 8 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s Date Night</strong><br />
• 2 combo plates, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>Chipmunks: Chipwrecked 	          (PG)</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre.  Alvin, Simon and Theodore are marooned on a deserted island following Alvin’s hijinks on a vacation cruise. </p>
<p><strong>The Darkest Hour 	          (PG)</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Homer Theatre</p>
<h1>ThurJan12</h1>
<p><strong>‘Forks Over Knives’ A film that could save your life</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre, Examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the so- called “diseases of affluence” that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. Donation at the door includes Heart-healthy snacks. Discussion and CHIP info following. HomerCHIP@acsalaska.net 235.2574</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings with homemade sauce</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
• Dinner music by DannyLee. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax </strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 9 a.m.  Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, A. P., Gretchen</p>
<h1>FriJan13</h1>
<p><strong>Managing Music (iPods)</strong><br />
	• 3:30-5 p.m. Homer Public Library. Learn how to add, play and organize music on your iPod.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>DJ and dancing</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with DannyLee and Homer’s Hockey Divas</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show </strong><br />
• 5-7 p.m. Kharacters,  235-1455.<br />
<strong>Tim Heimbold solo</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Mike Hayes </strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• 4-6 p.m. Meet and Greet the Homer Hockey Jamboree players. Finger food.</p>
<p><strong>The Adventures of TinTin 3D     (PG)</strong><br />
	•  6 p.m. Homer Theatre.  Tintin is a boy who discovers a clue to a sunken treasure ship thanks to his faithful dog Snowy.  He sets out on a whirlwind animated adventure full of odd characters and fantastic chase scenes.  Expect a wild ride in 3D. Please remember to bring your reusable 3D glasses or we can provide for you.</p>
<p><strong>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo        (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.  A disgraced journalist is hired to solve the mysterious death of a wealthy man’s niece 40 years ago.</p>
<h1>SatJan14</h1>
<p><strong>Free ice skating and skate rentals </strong><br />
• 1-2 p.m. Come celebrate national mentoring month with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Kevin Bell Ice Arena.  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Open to the public.</p>
<p><strong>Square and Contra Dance</strong><br />
	• 7:30-10:15 p.m. West Homer Elementary School. Rich Kleinleder and David Stutzer will call to music by the Spit City Slickers. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes to dance in. Beginners welcome. $6 admission; kids under 16 get in free.</p>
<p><strong>Story Telling with Jerry Falek</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m. Homer Public Library. Jerry Falek, noted storyteller, will entertain in the children’s room at the Homer Public Library. Free of charge</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>9-Spine </strong><br />
• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. , 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Matthews and Munns duo</strong><br />
• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Walli Party with rare early appearance by Elders on Fire</strong><br />
• 7 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Yellow Cabin </strong><br />
• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. </p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>The Adventures of TinTin 3D     (PG)</strong><br />
	•  6 p.m. Homer Theatre.  Tintin is a boy who discovers a clue to a sunken treasure ship thanks to his faithful dog Snowy.  He sets out on a whirlwind animated adventure full of odd characters and fantastic chase scenes.  </p>
<p><strong>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo        (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.  A disgraced journalist is hired to solve the mysterious death of a wealthy man’s niece 40 years ago. </p>
<h1>SunJan15</h1>
<p><strong>NFL Playoff Games</strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Dinner music by DannyLee</strong><br />
• 6 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Free pool</strong><br />
• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Football Playoff Breakfast</strong><br />
• Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>The Adventures of TinTin 3D     (PG)</strong><br />
	•  6 p.m. Homer Theatre.  Tintin is a boy who discovers a clue to a sunken treasure ship thanks to his faithful dog Snowy.  He sets out on a whirlwind animated adventure full of odd characters and fantastic chase scenes.  Expect a wild ride in 3D. Please remember to bring your reusable 3D glasses or we can provide for you.</p>
<p><strong>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo        (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.  A disgraced journalist is hired to solve the mysterious death of a wealthy man’s niece 40 years ago.</p>
<h1>MonJan16</h1>
<p><strong>Jazz artist, Heidijo</strong><br />
• 5 p.m. Haunting vocals and other rare shows with Johnny B. will perform solo and with guest musicians at Bunnell Street Arts Center.  Advance tickets available at Bunnell Street Arts Center, $15 suggested. </p>
<p><strong>Presentation and Discussion of PBS Documentary, ‘Wounded Knee’</strong><br />
	•7-8 p.m. Pioneer Hall, KBC. Civil Rights Day Film and Presentation: Occupy Wounded Knee – 1973. The significance of ANCSA and the Native American Civil Rights Movement. </p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour and free pool </strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Monday Night Football</strong><br />
• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. HHS Green Room, Maria<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>The Adventures of TinTin 3D     (PG)</strong><br />
	•  6 p.m. Homer Theatre.  Tintin is a boy who discovers a clue to a sunken treasure ship thanks to his faithful dog Snowy.  He sets out on a whirlwind animated adventure full of odd characters and fantastic chase scenes. </p>
<p><strong>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo        (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.  A disgraced journalist is hired to solve the mysterious death of a wealthy man’s niece 40 years ago.</p>
<h1>TueJan17</h1>
<p><strong>Beginning water color with Marali</strong><br />
• 1- 3p.m. Homer Art and Frame Co. A fun and informative course will cover the fundamentals of water color painting. Thru Jan. 24, $35 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
• 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr.<br />
235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
• 9 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Jason; Tuesday Tacos Specials! 3 for $5</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. – midnight.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, Music with Milo Matthews </strong><br />
• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
• 11 a.m. -noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>The Adventures of TinTin 3D     (PG)</strong><br />
	•  6 p.m. Homer Theatre.  Tintin is a boy who discovers a clue to a sunken treasure ship thanks to his faithful dog Snowy.  He sets out on a whirlwind animated adventure full of odd characters and fantastic chase scenes.  </p>
<p><strong>Girl with the Dragon Tattoo        (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.  A disgraced journalist is hired to solve the mysterious death of a wealthy man’s niece 40 years ago.</p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>Pratt Museum Design Workshop</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Join us for a community design workshop for the capital project with our architect team. Call 235-8635 for info. </p>
<p><strong>Junior Nordic ski swap/registration</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Jan. 19, HHS Commons. This will be a ski swap with emphasis on Junior nordic and youth ski equipment. It will also be the the last day to register for Junior Nordic skiing.</p>
<p><strong>Cabin Fever Variety Show </strong><br />
	• 7-9 p.m. Jan. 21, Chapman School gym.<br />
	Family:  $15; Single: $7; Students under 18 &#038; seniors from 55 years: $5; Children under 5  free. Silent dessert auction items, silent auction artwork items and gift certificates. This is a fundraiser for Anchor Point Public Library</p>
<p><strong>Bowl For Kid’s Sake Tournament </strong><br />
• March 3,  Annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sign up for a team in January and February and raise money for this great mentoring program in Homer. Build your own team or join an existing one. All teams join us for bowling, pizza, food and fun at the Kachemak Bowling lanes. To join a team and get a pledge sheet,  contact Susan Kirn 235-8397 or e-mail susan.kirn@bbbsak.org.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Active Parenting Classes</strong><br />
• 9-11 a.m. Methodist Church, Thursdays through Feb 9. Cost $15 for book. Child care available on site. Meeting at Methodist Church. To register, call Sherry Stead 235-1320 or sdstead@gmail.com</p>
<p><strong>Winter Adventures &#8211; Cabins, skis, trains and more</strong><br />
	• Noon, Jan. 20. Islands &#038; Ocean Visitor Center.  Bring your lunch to this brown bag and hear our ideas on how to have fun with winter in public use cabins and lodges, and skis and snowmachines on the trail. Will cover an eclectic mix of outdoor winter fun from the Kenai Peninsula to Chena Hot Springs.</p>
<p><strong>Bingo at the Homer Elks Club</strong><br />
• Emblem Club Bingo resumes at Elks Lodge.</p>
<p><strong>Grandparents raising Grandchildren</strong><br />
• 6-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Homer Senior Citizens. Call Carol at 399-3011 for more information.</p>
<p><strong>Beginning water color with Marali</strong><br />
• 1- 3p.m. Homer Art and Frame Co.  Fun and informative course will cover fundamentals of water color painting. Thru Jan. 24, $35 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Creative Communities at Homer Council on the Arts</strong><br />
• 1st/3rd Mondays: Writers’ Refuge 5:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
• 2nd/4th Mondays: TheaterWorks 6-9 p.m.<br />
• Every Tuesday:  Salon 5-9 p.m.<br />
• 1st/ 3rd Wednesday: Art City Sings 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
• 2nd/4th Wednesday: Musicians Roundtable 6-8 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies snowshoe rental program</strong><br />
• Free for member. All others, rent five times and the sixth is free.  Rentals available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. thru April 1, 20.</p>
<p><strong>Pioneer Clubs</strong><br />
• Wednesday nights, 6:30 – 8:20 p.m. Midweek club for kids ages 4 years – sixth grade. Held through April at Christian Community Church, 3838 Bartlett St. 235-8291.</p>
<p><strong>Preschool Story Hour, HPL</strong><br />
	• 10 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m. every Wednesday. For parents and children ages 3 to 5 years old in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Preschool Story Hour features talented readers who are passionate about children’s books. </p>
<p><strong>Homer Public Library Knitting circle</strong><br />
• 2-5 p.m. Every Monday. Open to all ages and skill levels.</p>
<p><strong>Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library.</strong><br />
•  Early literacy development is the focus of the Small Fry Lapsit. This program is arranged so that each young child, under 2 years of age, sits on an adult’s lap during the reading.</p>
<h1>Meetings</h1>
<p><strong>The Homer Fish &#038; Game Advisory Committee Election meeting </strong><br />
	• Monday, Jan. 23 at 6 pm at the NERSS building on Kachemak Bay Drive.  Also on the agenda will be discussion of BOF statewide shellfish issues.  For more information contact Marv Peters at 235-2468<br />
Homer Council on the Arts Annual Meeting<br />
January 20, 6 p.m., Presenting the Annual Arts Awards at HCOA. </p>
<p><strong>Homer Charter Association meeting</strong><br />
	• 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Homer Chamber conference room. Homer Charter Association meets on the second Wednesday of each month between September and May at 7 p.m. </p>
<h1>Announcement</h1>
<p><strong>Families First:</strong> A Best Beginnings Partnership is providing a scholarship to Homer area child care homes and child care centers. Scholarship money can be used for supplies, equipment or substitute staff so regular staff can attend trainings. Deadline to turn in completed application is January 13, 2012.  Up to $500 is available for the area. For more information and to get an application, please contact Lolita Brache, lolitagrace@gmail.com or 435-7101.</p>
<p><strong>BP Teachers of Excellence Awards Nominations</strong><br />
	• Jan. 3 – Feb. 14. Nominate a great teacher for the BP Teacher of the Year. The BP Teacher of Excellence program is seeking nominations by Feb. 14. Just go to bpteachers.com and fill out the short form. For additional information please call: (888) 530-8962 or (907) 564-4001.</p>
<p><strong>Conscious Discipline Parenting Class </strong><br />
	• 10-11:30 a.m. Homer Head Start, eight Saturdays, starting Jan 28. Free parenting classes using the Conscious Discipline model. Free. Child care available on site. To register call Terri Mach 235-4322 or Sharon McKemie Baur 235-2318.</p>
<p><strong>Gymnastics Tumbling and Equipment classes taught by Jeanne Parker </strong><br />
	• January. Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.  Sign up through City of Homer Community Recreation,235-6090 or call Jeanne Parker at 235-6547.</p>
<p><strong>Pratt Museum<br />
 WINTER HOURS</strong><br />
Galleries Closed through January 31.<br />
Business Offices Open Monday through Friday in January.<br />
Galleries will reopen February 1, 2012.</p>
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<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke Kid Hour, bring the whole family!</strong><br />
	• 6-7 p.m. Open at noon. Bring the whole family. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke w/DannyLee</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s Date Night</strong><br />
	• 2 combo plates, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m.,  Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>Hugo 3D 	(PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Director Martin Scorsese employs the 3D format to marvelous effect with this magical story of an orphan, Asa Butterfield, in a 1930s Paris railway station trying to unlock the secret creation left by his father. creation left by his father. </p>
<p><strong>New Year’s Eve	(PG13)</strong><br />
 	• 8:45 p.m. Director Garry Marshall leads an extensive ensemble cast through multiple story lines as various New Yorkers prepare for the final night of the year. Romance, love and finding your soulmate are the themes that pull the various couples and singles together as the countdown to the New Year’s Day draws them all closer.  </p>
<h1>ThurJan5</h1>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings with homemade sauce</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Homer’s own Kilcher reality TV show</strong><br />
	• 6, 8 &#038; 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Local’s Night!</strong><br />
	• Dinner music by DannyLee. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night!</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Free Pool </strong><br />
	• Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, Anchor Point, Gretchen</p>
<h1>FriJan6</h1>
<p><strong>Out of the Woodwork Performance Reviews at Homer Council on the Arts</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Jan. 6; and 2-5 p.m. Jan. 8. Call Victoria for more information at 399-0070. </p>
<p><strong>Drop in Tech Help</strong><br />
	• 3:30-5 p.m. Homer Public Library. Drop in and get your computer technology questions answered. Session is hosted by Ryan Ridge of Big Woofs Technology.</p>
<p><strong>Intro to Computing</strong><br />
	• 1:30-3 p.m. Homer Public Library. For absolute beginners on computers &#8211; what you need to know to get started. A computer class for those who have rarely, if ever, worked on computers before. This class will cover such basics as how to use a mouse, basic computer vocabulary, and the top five things you need to know when you start up a new computer for the first time.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>DJ and dancing</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Elders on Fire featuring Dave Webster on horn and Steve VanWagoner </strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Local’s  Night</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show/Milo Matthews and Tyler Munns duo</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Iron Mermaid </strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Mariner Alumni Basketball games</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m., Girls BB versus Alumni<br />
	• 8:30 p.m., Boys v Alumni</p>
<p><strong>Alvin &#038; The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for another animated adventure along with their Chippette girlfriends.  Enjoying a vacation cruise with their harried owner Dave (Jason Lee), Alvin’s hijinks lead to all of the chipmunks being marooned on a deserted island.   </p>
<h1>SatJan7</h1>
<p><strong>Random Acts of DDF</strong><br />
	• 7-9 p.m. Mariner Theatre, Homer High. The Homer High Drama, Debate and Forensics team presents their annual Random Acts of DDF, complete with silent auction and performances by the students! The silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m.  in the Homer High    School commons.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>9-Spine </strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. , 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Dinner music by DannyLee</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>The Pillage People</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. </p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Alvin &#038; The Chipmunks:  Chipwrecked (PG)</strong><br />
	• 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for another animated adventure along with their Chippette girlfriends. Enjoying a vacation cruise with their harried owner Dave (Jason Lee), Alvin’s hijinks lead to all of the chipmunks being marooned on a deserted island.</p>
<h1>SunJan8</h1>
<p><strong>Out of the Woodwork Performance Reviews at Homer Council on the Arts</strong><br />
	• 2-5 p.m. Call Victoria for more information at 399-0070. </p>
<p><strong>Dinner music by DannyLee</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m.  open.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Free pool</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Football Playoff Breakfast</strong><br />
	• Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Alvin &#038; The Chipmunks:  Chipwrecked (PG)</strong><br />
	• 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for another animated adventure along with their Chippette girlfriends.  Enjoying a vacation cruise with their harried owner Dave (Jason Lee), Alvin’s hijinks lead to all of the chipmunks being marooned on a deserted island.   </p>
<h1>MonJan9</h1>
<p><strong>Jazz artist, Heidijo</strong><br />
	• 5 p.m. Haunting vocals graced the Burly-Q review and other rare shows with Johnny B, will perform solo and with guest musicians at Bunnell Street Arts Center. Advance tickets available at Bunnell Street Arts Center, $15 Suggested. Bunnell is closed Jan 1-8. </p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour and free pool </strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta!</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Wendell’s Famous Ribs! </strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Community School Green Room, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>Alvin &#038; The Chipmunks:  Chipwrecked (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for another animated adventure along with their Chippette girlfriends.  Enjoying a vacation cruise with their harried owner Dave (Jason Lee), Alvin’s hijinks lead to all of the chipmunks being marooned on a deserted island.</p>
<h1>TueJan10</h1>
<p><strong>Beginning Water Color With Marali</strong><br />
	• 1- 3p.m. Homer Art and Frame Co. A fun and informative course that will cover all the fundamentals of water color painting. Tuesdays thru Jan. 24. $180 for the full 6 week course or $35.00 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr.<br />
	235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Happy Hour</strong><br />
	• 5-8 p.m. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Jason Tuesday Tacos Specials! 3 for $5</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. &#8211; midnight.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, Music with Milo Matthews </strong><br />
	• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m. -noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>Alvin &#038; The Chipmunks:  Chipwrecked (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Alvin, Simon and Theodore are back for another animated adventure along with their Chippette girlfriends.  Enjoying a vacation cruise with their harried owner Dave (Jason Lee), Alvin’s hijinks lead to all of the chipmunks being marooned on a deserted island.   </p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>Forks Over Knives &#8211; Film That Could Save Your Life</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre, Jan. 12. FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the so- called “diseases of affluence” that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. Donation at the door includes Heart-healthy snacks. Discussion and CHIP info afterward. HomerCHIP@acsalaska.net 235.2574</p>
<p><strong>Sleep Disorders Forum</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Jan. 11, SPH Training Center, 203 W. Pioneer Ave. South Peninsula Hospital will present a free educational forum on sleep disorders and the solutions available to get a sound, restful sleep. For more information, please contact the South Peninsula Hospital Sleep Center at 235-0354 or the Education Department at 235-0258.</p>
<p><strong>Bowl For the Kid’s Sake Tournament </strong><br />
	• March 3, Annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sign up for a team in January and February and raise money for this great mentoring program in Homer. Build your own team or join an existing one.  All teams join us for bowling, pizza, food and fun at the Kachemak Bowling lanes. To join a team and get a pledge sheet &#8211; contact Susan Kirn 235-8397 or e-mail susan.kirn@bbbsak.org”susan.kirn@bbbsak.org</p>
<p><strong>Free ice skating and skate rentals. </strong><br />
	• Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m. Come celebrate national mentoring month with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Kevin Bell Ice Arena. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Open to the public.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Active Parenting Classes</strong><br />
• 9-11 a.m. Methodist Church, Thursdays Jan 5-Feb 9. Active parenting classes. Thursdays 9-11 a.m., starting Jan. 5 running for 6 sessions. Cost $15 for book. Child care available on site. Meeting at Methodist Church. To register call Sherry Stead 235-1320 or sdstead@gmail.com</p>
<p><strong>Bingo at the Homer Elks Club</strong><br />
	• Closed Jan. 4.  Emblem Club Bingo will resume at the Elks Lodge on Jan. 11, 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Grandparents Raising Grandchildren</strong><br />
	• 6-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Homer Senior Citizens. Call Carol at 399-3011 for more information.</p>
<p><strong>Beginning Water Color With Marali</strong><br />
	• 1-3 p.m., 4001 Lake St 3, Jan. 10,17 and 24. A fun and informative course that will cover all the fundamentals of water color painting. Tuesdays December, 20, thru January, 24. $180 for the full 6 week course or $35.00 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Creative Communities at Homer Council of the Arts</strong><br />
	• 1st and 3rd Mondays: Writers’ Refuge 5:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Mondays: TheaterWorks 6-9 p.m.<br />
	• Every Tuesday:  Salon 5-9 p.m.<br />
	• 1st and 3rd Wednesday: Art City Sings 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Musicians Roundtable 6-8 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Snowshoe Rental Program.</strong><br />
	• Free for members, for all others, rent five times and the sixth is free.  Rentals available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru April 1, 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Pioneer Clubs</strong><br />
	• Wednesday nights, 6:30 &#8211; 8:20 p.m.,  This midweek club for kids ages 4 years &#8211; sixth grade is held October through April at Christian Community Church, 3838 Bartlett St. 235-8291.</p>
<p><strong>Preschool Story Hour Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 10-11 a.m. Every Wednesday. For parents and children ages 3 to 5 years old in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Preschool Story Hour features talented readers who are passionate about children’s books. They often sing and play instruments.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Public Library Knitting circle</strong><br />
	• 2-5 p.m. Every Monday. Open to all ages and skill levels.</p>
<p><strong>Lapsit &#8211; Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 11:30-12 a.m. every Thursday. For parents and children up to 24 months in age in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Early literacy development is the focus of the Small Fry Lapsit. This program is arranged so that each young child, under 2 years of age, sits on an adult’s lap during the reading.</p>
<p><H1>Meetings</H1></p>
<p><strong>Rotary Downtown January speaker</strong><br />
	• 6-7 p.m. Bidarka Best Western. Lori Evans will discuss United Way. Public welcome.</p>
<p><strong>The Homer Fish &#038; Game Advisory Committee</strong> will hold its election meeting Monday, Jan. 23 at 6 pm at the NERSS building on Kachemak Bay Drive.  Also on the agenda will be discussion of BOF statewide shellfish issues.  For more information contact Marv Peters at 235-2468</p>
<p><strong>Homer Council on the Arts Annual Meeting </strong><br />
January 20, 6 p.m., Presenting the Annual Arts Awards at HCOA. </p>
<p><strong>Pratt Museum</strong></p>
<p><strong>WINTER HOURS</strong><br />
Galleries Closed December 31 through January 31. Business Offices Open Monday through Friday in January. Galleries will reopen February 1, 2012.<br />
 <br />
<strong>UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
DESIGN WORKSHOP</strong><br />
Thursday, January 19, 5-7pm<br />
	Join us for a community design workshop for the capital project with our architect team.<br />
 <br />
<strong>EDUCATION PROGRAMS</strong><br />
	Various education programs are taking place throughout the year at the Pratt.  Check out our website for more details, www.prattmuseum.org and click on our calendar of events.</p>
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<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke Kid Hour, Wing Specials $7 </strong><br />
	• 6-7 p.m. Open at noon. Bring the whole family. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke w/Danny Lee 	</strong><br />
	•  8 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s Date Night</strong><br />
	• 2 combo plates, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m.,  Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>The Muppets		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and all the gang are back in this story of a reunion of the Muppet characters to save their old theatre from a greedy oilman. </p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes:  A Game of Shadows 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room &#8230; until now.  The cunning new criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty is always one step ahead of Holmes as he spins a web of death and destruction. </p>
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<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings with homemade sauce</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Local’s Night</strong><br />
	• Steak specials starting at $14. Music by Danny Lee,  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night!</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3 mile East End Road, 235-6002. </p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, Anchor Point, Gretchen</p>
<h1>FriDec30</h1>
<p><strong>Local’s Night</strong><br />
	• 7 p.m. A tribute to country music by Texas Cashmaster Danny Lee. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Local’s  Night</strong><br />
	• Prime Rib Dinner $18.95, or 15 percent off the menu. Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show/Milo Matthews and Tyler Munns duo</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Barroom Roses </strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Mariner Alumni Basketball games</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m., Girls BB versus Alumni<br />
	• 8:30 p.m., Boys v Alumni</p>
<p><strong>Hugo 3D 		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Director Martin Scorsese employs the 3D format to marvelous effect with this magical story of an orphan, Asa Butterfield, in a 1930s Paris railway station trying to unlock the secret creation left by his father. </p>
<p><strong>New Year’s Eve		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 8:45 p.m. Director Garry Marshall leads an extensive ensemble cast through multiple story lines as various New Yorkers prepare for the final night of the year. Romance, love and finding your soulmate are the themes that pull the various couples and singles together as the countdown to the New Year’s Day draws them all closer.  </p>
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<p>Happy New Year’s Eve!</h1>
<p><strong>Kostas Taxi will provide free transportation on New Years Eve night.</strong><br />
• Please Drink Responsibly, don&#8217;t drink and drive! Sponsored by Kostas Taxi and Alibi, American Legion, Salty Dawg, Kachemak Bowl, Down East Saloon, B&#038;C Raingutters, Kharacters, Alices Campagne Palace, Otter Room, Erica Walli, AJ&#8217;s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern,Grog Shop, Land&#8217;s End Resort. 399-7267	235-1933, 399-8008, 399-8115, 399-1733	299-7268, 399-8888. Eleven cars standing by to make sure you have a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!</p>
<p><strong>New Years Bash! Dance to the music of DJ Construct</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. , 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Happy New Year! Champagne Party with 9Spine </strong><br />
 •  9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Happy New Year’s Eve with Mo Mo Blues!</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>New Year’s Bash with Milo Matthews and the Negative Ions </strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. </p>
<p><strong>Fajitas for Two New Year’s Eve Special</strong><br />
	• Champagne and dessert, chicken &#038; steak, $40; Seafood or Supreme, $45. Don Joses.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Hugo 3D 		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Director Martin Scorsese employs the 3D format to marvelous effect with this magical story of an orphan, Asa Butterfield, in a 1930s Paris railway station trying to unlock the secret creation left by his father. creation left by his father. </p>
<p><strong>New Year’s Eve		     (PG13)</strong><br />
 	• 8:45 p.m. Director Garry Marshall leads an extensive ensemble cast through multiple story lines as various New Yorkers prepare for the final night of the year. Romance, love and finding your soulmate are the themes that pull the various couples and singles together as the countdown to the New Year’s Day draws them all closer.  </p>
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<p><strong>Happy New Year, with dinner music by Danny Lee</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m.  open.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Free pool</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Sunday Morning Football breakfast </strong><br />
	• Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<h1>MonJan2</h1>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• The Alibi • The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta!</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Wendell’s Famous Ribs! Monday Night Football!</strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Monday Night Football and Taco Bar</strong><br />
	• Food at half-time. Game Night after football.  Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Community School Green Room, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>Hugo 3D 		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Director Martin Scorsese employs the 3D format to marvelous effect with this magical story of an orphan, Asa Butterfield, in a 1930s Paris railway station trying to unlock the secret creation left by his father. creation left by his father. </p>
<p><strong>New Year’s Eve		     (PG13)</strong><br />
 	• 8:45 p.m. Director Garry Marshall leads an extensive ensemble cast through multiple story lines as various New Yorkers prepare for the final night of the year. Romance, love and finding your soulmate are the themes that pull the various couples and singles together as the countdown to the New Year’s Day draws them all closer.  </p>
<h1>TueJan3</h1>
<p><strong>Beginning Water Color With Marali</strong><br />
	• 1- 3p.m. Homer Art and Frame Co. A fun and infromative course that will cover all the fundamentals of water color painting. Tuesdays thru Jan. 24. $180 for the full 6 week course or $35.00 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grill, 235 Ocean Dr.<br />
	235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Jason Tuesday Tacos Specials!   3 for $5</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. &#8211; midnight.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, Music with Milo Matthews </strong><br />
	• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m. -noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>Hugo 3D 		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 6 p.m. Director Martin Scorsese employs the 3D format to marvelous effect with this magical story of an orphan, Asa Butterfield, in a 1930s Paris railway station trying to unlock the secret creation left by his father. </p>
<p><strong>New Year’s Eve		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 8:45 p.m. Director Garry Marshall leads an extensive ensemble cast through multiple story lines as various New Yorkers prepare for the final night of the year. Romance, love and finding your soulmate are the themes that pull the various couples and singles together as the countdown to the New Year’s Day draws them all closer.  </p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>Out of the Woodwork Performance Reviews at Homer Council on the Arts</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Jan. 6; and 2-5 p.m. Jan. 8. Call Victoria for more information at 399-0070. </p>
<p><strong>Bowl For the Kid’s Sake Tournament </strong><br />
	• March 3, 2012.  Annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sign up for a team in January and February and raise money for this great mentoring program in Homer. Build your own team or join an existing one.  All teams join us for bowling, pizza, food and fun at the Kachemak Bowling lanes. To join a team and get a pledge sheet &#8211; contact Susan Kirn 235-8397 or e-mail susan.kirn@bbbsak.org”susan.kirn@bbbsak.org</p>
<p><strong>Free ice skating and skate rentals. </strong><br />
	• Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m. Come celebrate national mentoring month with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Kevin Bell Ice Arena. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Open to the public.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Active Parenting Classes</strong><br />
• 9-11 a.m. Methodist Church, Thursdays Jan 5-Feb 9. Active parenting classes. Thursdays 9-11 a.m., starting Jan. 5 running for 6 sessions. Cost $15 for book. Child care available on site. Meeting at Methodist Church. To register call Sherry Stead 235-1320 or sdstead@gmail.com</p>
<p><strong>Bingo at the Homer Elks Club</strong><br />
	• Closed Jan. 4.  Emblem Club Bingo will resume at the Elks Lodge on Jan. 11, 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Grandparents Raising Grandchildren</strong><br />
	• 6-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Homer Senior Citizens. Call Carol at 399-3011 for more information.</p>
<p><strong>Beginning Water Color With Marali</strong><br />
	• 1-3 p.m., 4001 Lake St 3, Jan. 10,17 and 24. A fun and informative course that will cover all the fundamentals of water color painting. Tuesdays December, 20, thru January, 24. $180 for the full 6 week course or $35.00 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Creative Communities at Homer Council of the Arts</strong><br />
	• 1st and 3rd Mondays: Writers’ Refuge 5:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Mondays: TheaterWorks 6-9 p.m.<br />
	• Every Tuesday:  Salon 5-9 p.m.<br />
	• 1st and 3rd Wednesday: Art City Sings 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Musicians Roundtable 6-8 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Snowshoe Rental Program.</strong><br />
	• Free for members, for all others, rent five times and the sixth is free.  Rentals available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru April 1, 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Pioneer Clubs</strong><br />
	• Wednesday nights, 6:30 &#8211; 8:20 p.m.,  This midweek club for kids ages 4 years &#8211; sixth grade is held October through April at Christian Community Church, 3838 Bartlett St. 235-8291.</p>
<p><strong>Preschool Story Hour Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 10-11 a.m. Every Wednesday. For parents and children ages 3 to 5 years old in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Preschool Story Hour features talented readers who are passionate about children’s books. They often sing and play instruments.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Public Library Knitting circle</strong><br />
	• 2-5 p.m. Every Monday. Open to all ages and skill levels.</p>
<p><strong>Lapsit &#8211; Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 11:30-12 a.m. every Thursday. For parents and children up to 24 months in age in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Early literacy development is the focus of the Small Fry Lapsit. This program is arranged so that each young child, under 2 years of age, sits on an adult’s lap during the reading.</p>
<p><H2>Pratt Museum</H2></p>
<p><strong>WINTER HOURS</strong><br />
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 12 noon-5 pm. Closed Mondays.</p>
<p><strong>FISH FEEDINGS</strong><br />
Every Tuesday &#038; Friday at 4 pm, Marine Gallery<br />
Help feed the intertidal creatures in the aquaria.  Fish feeding is fun, free and all are welcome!</p>
<p><strong>KACHEMAK BAY: AN EXPLORATION OF PEOPLE AND PLACE</strong><br />
Pratt Museum permanent exhibit<br />
This innovative exhibit is a complete redesign of the Pratt’s main galleries, with Phase I completed in 2004. Community-based videos, photo essays, computer interactives, and visitor-controlled remote video technology take visitors beyond the museum walls to historic and contemporary life around Kachemak Bay, providing an intimate means of understanding people and place. </p>
<p><strong>EDUCATION PROGRAMS</strong><br />
Various education programs are taking place throughout the year at the Pratt.  Check out our website for more details,  www.prattmuseum.org and click on our calendar of events.</p>
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<p><strong>Grandparents Raising Grandchildren</strong><br />
	• 6-7:30p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Homer Senior Citizens. Call Carol at 399-3011 for more information.</p>
<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. Hosting your Homer review of local talent.</p>
<p><strong>Wing Specials $7/Karaoke Kid Hour</strong><br />
  • 6-7p.m. Bring the whole family! AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke w/Danny Lee 	</strong><br />
	•  8 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s Date Night</strong><br />
	• 2 combo plates, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m.,  Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>Happy Feet 2 		         (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. This animated sequel continues the adventures of dancing penguin Mumble, the love of his life Gloria and their son Erik, who has problems dancing. (1hr, 50min)<br />
	This movie is in 3D!  </p>
<p><strong>Immortals  		         (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m.  Mickey Rourke plays King Hyperion, the leader of an army bent on destruction.  Theseus is the stonemason secretly chosen by Zeus to save mankind with the aid of the powerful Epirus Bow.   (2hrs)<br />
	This movie is in 3D! </p>
<h1>ThurDec22</h1>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings with homemade sauce</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Rev. Poor Child- Christmas Guitar Instrumentals </strong><br />
	• Noon-2 p.m.  at Sweetberries Cafe </p>
<p><strong>Locals Night</strong><br />
	• Steak specials starting at $14. Music by Danny Lee,  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night!</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 7-8 p.m. Chapman School, Anchor Point, Gretchen</p>
<h1>FriDec23</h1>
<p><strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
	• Prime Rib Dinner $18.95, or 15% off the menu. Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995<br />
<strong>Rev. Poor Child- Christmas Guitar Instrumentals</strong><br />
	• 3-5 p.m., All Hopped up Espresso</p>
<p><strong>Homer High Alumni Night</strong><br />
	• 6-8 p.m., live music by Sam Bowler <br />
	• 9 p.m. Jay C. Smith<br />
	Door prizes and prime rib special $21<br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show/Milo Matthews </strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m.<br />
	• 10 p.m. Iron Mermaid Christmas party<br />
	 Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Tyler Munns</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>The Muppets		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and all the gang are back in this story of a reunion of the Muppet characters to save their old theatre from a greedy oilman. (2 hrs)</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes:  A Game of Shadows 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 8:30 p.m. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room &#8230; until now.  The cunning new criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty is always one step ahead of Holmes as he spins a web of death and destruction. (2hrs)</p>
<p><strong>Bad Santa Party</strong><br />
	• Bring your bad self. Alibi, 453 E. Pioneer, 235-9199</p>
<h1>SatDec24</h1>
<p><strong>Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service</strong><br />
	•6 p.m. Christian Community Church<br />
	Hosted this year by Christian Community Church, please join us in celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with an evening worship service complete with Christmas carols, Bible readings of Jesus’ birth, candlelight, and &#8211; new this year &#8211; selections from Handel’s Messiah sung by a choir. Everyone is welcome.</p>
<p><strong>DJ Construct</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. , 235-9199</p>
<p><strong>Last Chance to see Santa! </strong><br />
	• 12:30-3:30 p.m.<br />
<strong>Reverend Poorchild Christmas Guitar </strong><br />
 •  6 -9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, $21 prime rib special, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>The Bar Humbugs</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Eve Breakfast </strong><br />
	• 10 a.m. Scrambled eggs, ham, and cheesy potatoes!<br />
	• 9 p.m. Music by Luke Smith  Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. </p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>The Muppets		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 4 p.m. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and all the gang are back in this story of a reunion of the Muppet characters to save their old theatre from a greedy oilman. (2 hrs)</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes:  A Game of Shadows 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 1 p.m. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room &#8230; until now.  The cunning new criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty is always one step ahead of Holmes as he spins a web of death and destruction. (2hrs)</p>
<h1>SunDec25</h1>
<p><strong>Alcoholics Anonymous CHRISTMAS DAY potluck and extended meetings</strong><br />
	• Noon-10 p.m. Homer End of The Road Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will be hosting a Christmas Day potluck and meeting marathon, 126 W. Pioneer Dr.  No.1</p>
<p><strong>Kharacters</strong><br />
	• 3 p.m. Merry Christmas. Ham and goodies!</p>
<p><strong>Merry Christmas </strong><br />
	• 5 p.m.  open. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Free pool</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Open from noon until close</strong><br />
	• Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Homer Theatre</strong><br />
	• Closed. Happy Holidays from the Homer Theatre staff! </p>
<h1>MonDec26</h1>
<p><strong>Ski Your Age</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. -4 p.m., Sunset Loop Trailhead on Diamond Ridge. Bring you holiday leftovers and enjoy a day of skiing on our local trails. Ski your age in kilometers, and join the century club by skiing 100km minus your age, or tally the kilometers skied by your family.</p>
<p><strong>Rev. Poor Child- Christmas Guitar Instrumentals</strong><br />
	• 3-5 p.m. NaMi Center/Refuge Chapel. Free dinner</p>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta!</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Wendell’s Famous Ribs!</strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Monday Night Football and Taco Bar</strong><br />
	• Food at half-time. Game Night after football.  Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Community School Green Room, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>The Muppets		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and all the gang are back in this story of a reunion of the Muppet characters to save their old theatre from a greedy oilman. (2 hrs)</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes:  A Game of Shadows 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 3:15 and 8:30 p.m. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room &#8230; until now.  The cunning new criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty is always one step ahead of Holmes as he spins a web of death and destruction. (2hrs)</p>
<h1>TueDec27</h1>
<p><strong>Beginning Water Color With Marali</strong><br />
	• 1- 3p.m. Homer Art and Frame Co. A fun and infromative course that will cover all the fundamentals of water color painting. Tuesdays thru Jan., 24.<br />
$180.00 for the full 6 week course or $35.00 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Rev. Poor Child- Christmas Guitar Instrumentals</strong><br />
	• 12:30 &#8211; 3 p.m.  at Friendship Center </p>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr.<br />
	235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Jason</strong><br />
6pm &#8211; Midnight<br />
Tuesday Tacos Specials!   3 for $5<br />
	• 6 p.m. &#8211; midnight.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, Music with Milo Matthews </strong><br />
	• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m. -noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>The Muppets		        (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 and 6 p.m. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and all the gang are back in this story of a reunion of the Muppet characters to save their old theatre from a greedy oilman. (2 hrs)</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes:  A Game of Shadows 		     (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room &#8230; until now.  The cunning new criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty is always one step ahead of Holmes as he spins a web of death and destruction. (2hrs)</p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>Bowl For the Kid’s Sake Tournament </strong><br />
	• March 3, 2012.  Annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sign up for a team in<br />
	January and February and raise money for this great mentoring program in Homer. Build your own team or join an existing one.  All teams join us for bowling, pizza, food and fun at the Kachemak Bowling lanes. To join a team and get a pledge sheet &#8211; contact Susan Kirn 235-8397 or e-mail susan.kirn@bbbsak.org”susan.kirn@bbbsak.org</p>
<p><strong>Free ice skating and skate rentals. </strong><br />
	• Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m. Come celebrate national mentoring month with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Kevin Bell Ice Arena. All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Open to the public.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Bingo at the Homer Elks Club</strong><br />
	• Closed for the holidays Dec. 21 and 24, and Jan. 4, 2012.  Emblem Club Bingo will resume at the Elks Lodge on Jan. 11, 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Grandparents Raising Grandchildren</strong><br />
	• 6-7:30 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month at the Homer Senior Citizens. Call Carol at 399-3011 for more information.</p>
<p><strong>Beginning Water Color With Marali</strong><br />
	• 1-3 p.m., 4001 Lake St 3, Homer, AK, 99603. Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3, 10,17 and 24. A fun and informative course that will cover all the fundamentals of water color painting. Tuesdays December, 20, thru January, 24. $180 for the full 6 week course or $35.00 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Creative Communities at Homer Council of the Arts</strong><br />
	• 1st and 3rd Mondays: Writers’ Refuge 5:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Mondays: TheaterWorks 6-9 p.m.<br />
	• Every Tuesday:  Salon 5-9 p.m.<br />
	• 1st and 3rd Wednesday: Art City Sings 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Musicians Roundtable 6-8 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Snowshoe Rental Program.</strong><br />
	• Free for members, for all others, rent five times and the sixth is free.  Rentals available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thru April 1, 2012.</p>
<p><strong>Hospice of Homer 2011 Light Up A Life Program</strong><br />
	• 10 a.m.-5p.m. The Lobby of the Wells Fargo Bank. Mid December through the end of December. Light-Up-A Life is a heart warming Hospice fundraising project that<br />
offers community members the opportunity to remember and honor their<br />
loved ones during the holiday season</p>
<p><strong>Pioneer Clubs</strong><br />
	• Wednesday nights, 6:30 &#8211; 8:20 p.m.,  This midweek club for kids ages 4 years &#8211; sixth grade is held October through April at Christian Community Church, 3838 Bartlett St. 235-8291.</p>
<p><strong>Preschool Story Hour Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 10-11 a.m. Every Wednesday. For parents and children ages 3 to 5 years old in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Preschool Story Hour features talented readers who are passionate about children’s books. They often sing and play instruments.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Public Library Knitting circle</strong><br />
	• 2-5 p.m. Every Monday. Open to all ages and skill levels.</p>
<p><strong>Lapsit &#8211; Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 11:30-12 a.m. every Thursday. For parents and children up to 24 months in age in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Early literacy development is the focus of the Small Fry Lapsit. This program is arranged so that each young child, under 2 years of age, sits on an adult’s lap during the reading.</p>
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<p><strong>“Children of the Oil Spill”</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m., Bidarka Best Western Dining room<br />
	The Rotary Club of Homer Downtown presents “Children of the Oil Spill,” a program by Katie Aspen Gavenus. Gavenus is using interviews of Alaskans who were children during the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill to share and possibly help children of the more recent Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The program will be preceded by a short presentation by Homer youth Skyler Kingrey on his experiences at a leadership academy. This is a potluck dinner.</p>
<p><strong>Pratt Playdate</strong><br />
	• 10-11a.m. Pratt Museum Marine Gallery Bring your toddler and enjoy hands-on activities in our marine gallery.</p>
<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke Kid Hour  </strong><br />
	• 6-7 p.m., and Country Karaoke with Danny Lee at 8 p.m.  at AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949. Bring the whole family!</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s</strong><br />
	• Date night: 2 combo plates, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena</p>
<p><strong>Happy Feet Two 		          (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. This animated sequel continues the adventures of the dancing penguin, Mumble, the love of his life, Gloria and their son Erik who has problems dancing.   (1hr, 50min)<br />
	This movie is in 3D!  Please remember to bring your 3D glasses or we will provide some for you.</p>
<p><strong>Immortals 	               (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Mickey Rourke plays King Hyperion, the leader of an army bent on destruction.  Theseus is the stonemason secretly chosen by Zeus to save mankind with the aid of the powerful Epirus Bow.  (2hrs)<br />
	This movie is in 3D!  Please remember to bring your 3D glasses or we will provide some for you.</p>
<h1>ThurDec15</h1>
<p><strong>Winter Bird Identification</strong><br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m., Islands and Ocean Visitor Center. Dave Erikson, local compiler for the Christmas Bird Count, will conduct a winter bird identification class. The class introduces people to local winter birds in preparation for the Christmas Bird Count.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Public Library: Get Lit</strong><br />
	• 6-7:30 p.m., Homer Public Library<br />
	Come and share literature and cookies during this holiday season. “Holiday Haikus and Christmas Cookies” at the library’s “Get Lit” series this month. Bring a holiday-themed haiku, a favorite poem, or a short prose piece to share. Free and open to the public and held in the library’s fireplace room.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Grange meeting</strong><br />
• 6 p.m. Bunnell Street Art Center. Info, call Wes 299-7470 or 235-3458.</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings with homemade sauce</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong> Locals’ Night! </strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949. Best steak prices in town. McNeil Canyon cuts starting at only $14. Music by Danny Lee.</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night!</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Rick Brooks</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 7-8 p.m. Chapman Elementary School, Anchor Point, Gretchen</p>
<h1>FriDec16</h1>
<p><strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
	• Prime Rib Dinner $18.95, or 15 percent off the menu. Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr.  235-5995</p>
<p><strong>DJ Construct</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Kevin Worrell</strong> <br />
	• 8 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, $21 prime rib special, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee Show</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. &#038; 10p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.<br />
	• 10 p.m., Milo Matthews and Happy Birthday Kat!</p>
<p><strong>150 Grit</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Dance Party with DJ Jetta!</strong><br />
	• Latin and Cajun music. 8:30 p.m. Don Jose’s</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Arthur Christmas 3D  	         (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 p.m.  This animated story tells of Santa’s youngest son,  Arthur.  When Arthur discovers that a child has not received his present, he sets out on a mission to deliver the present before Christmas morning.  (1hr, 50min) This movie is in 3D!  </p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes:  A Game of Shadows (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room &#8230; until now. Criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty is not only Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective.  (2 hrs)  This film opens today nationwide! </p>
<h1>SatDec17</h1>
<p><strong>Magic of Christmas at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds </strong><br />
	•10a.m.- 7p.m. Craft Bazaar, door prizes, hay rides, christmas trees, santa, and lights! Free Community Christmas Dinner at 5p.m. Annual Christmas play to follow. 907-741-1329 </p>
<p><strong>2011 Christmas Bird Count</strong><br />
	• 8:30 a.m., Islands and Ocean Visitor Center<br />
	Participants will look for and count the number of different bird species that winter in the area. Persons interested in participating are encouraged to contact Dave Erikson at derikson@alaska.net or 907 235-3487; or Lani Raymond at lani67@alaska.net or 907 235-9477 to sign up.</p>
<p><strong>Square and Contra Dance</strong><br />
	• 7:30 &#8211; 10:15 p.m. West Homer Elementary School</p>
<p><strong>Spotted Sawyer </strong><br />
	• Great classic and new rock. The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Hobo Jim </strong><br />
	• 6:30pm dinner show and 9 p.m. late show<br />
 	AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Team Danger @ 10 p.m.</strong><br />
	• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Yukon Cornelius</strong><br />
	• Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road. </p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Arthur Christmas 3D 	         (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes;  A Game of Shadows (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. </p>
<h1>SunDec18</h1>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s</strong><br />
	• Half-price appetizers</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>SANTA!! </strong><br />
	• 2-5 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949. Open at 12 p.m. Kid’s eat free all day </p>
<p><strong> Free pool</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Sunday Morning Football Breakfast</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Food available at 10 a.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Arthur Christmas 3D 	         (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes;  A Game of Shadows (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. </p>
<h1>MonDec19</h1>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta!</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Monday Night Football. Wendell’s Famous Ribs!</strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Monday Night Football and taco bar</strong><br />
	• Food at halftime. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Community School’s Green Room, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>Arthur Christmas 3D 	         (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes;  A Game of Shadows (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. </p>
<h1>TueDec20</h1>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s at 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr.<br />
	235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold’em Poker </strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. &#8211; midnight.  Tuesday Tacos Specials!   3 for $5.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, music with Milo Matthews </strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m. -noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bay Club, Jena<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>Arthur Christmas 3D 	         (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Sherlock Holmes;  A Game of Shadows (PG13)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. </p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>Alcoholics Anonymous Christmas Day potluck </strong><br />
	• noon-10 p.m. Homer End of The Road Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will host a<br />
	Christmas Day potluck and meeting marathon, 126 W. Pioneer Dr. , No.1</p>
<p><strong>Bowl for Kid’s Sake Tournament </strong><br />
Annual fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Sign up for a team in January and February and raise money for this great mentoring program in Homer. Build your own team or join an existing team.  All teams join in for bowling, pizza, food and fun on March 3, at the Kachemak Bowling lanes.<br />
	To join a team and get a pledge sheet, contact Susan Kirn 235-8397 or susan.kirn@bbbsak.org</p>
<p><strong>Join Big Brothers Big Sisters</strong> at the City Council meeting Jan. 9 to support mentoring in our community. The mayor will issue a proclamation for National Mentoring Month in January. Learn more about what mentoring can do to help make our community stronger and healthier.</p>
<p><strong>FREE ice skating </strong><br />
	• 1-2 p.m., Jan. 14, Kevin Bell Arena.<br />
	Free skate time and skate rentals.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.<br />
	Come celebrate national mentoring month with Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. Open to the public.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Beginning Watercolor with Marali</strong><br />
	• 1-3 p.m., Dec. 20, 27, Jan. 3, 10,17 and 24.  A fun and informative course that will cover all the fundamentals of watercolor painting. 4001 Lake St 3, Homer, $180 for the full 6 week course or $35.00 per class.</p>
<p><strong>Creative Communities at HCoA</strong><br />
	• 1st and 3rd Mondays: Writers’ Refuge 5:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Mondays: TheaterWorks 6-9 p.m.<br />
	• Every Tuesday:  Salon 5-9 p.m.<br />
	• 1st and 3rd Wednesday: Art City Sings 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd and 4th Wednesday: Musicians Roundtable 6-8 p.m.</p>
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<p><strong>SpongeBob SquarePants Goes to School</strong><br />
  	• 3 &#8211; 5 p.m. at Alaska Islands &#038; Ocean Visitor Center. Discovery Lab: Meet the cast of real-life spineless marine creatures and learn how salmon and other Alaska fish rely on and interact with them. This is a fun, free, hands-on lab for all ages. Contact Carmen at 226-4659 for information. </p>
<p><strong>Homer Connections Holiday Party</strong><br />
	• 1- 3 p.m. at the Kachemak Community Center.  Holiday crafts and caroling. Refreshments will be served.</p>
<p><strong>$1 Tacos! Bring the whole family</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Twisted Karaoke</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Open mic with Mike Fairman</strong><br />
	• 8:30 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Country Karaoke with Danny Lee </strong><br />
	•  8 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave., 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s</strong><br />
	• Date night: 2 combo plates, 2 movie tickets, 1 dessert. $40</p>
<p><strong>Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Breaking Dawn    Part 1 	  	(PG 13)</strong><br />
	• 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Homer Theatre.	</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 6:30 a.m. Aqua Zumba, The Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m.- noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5-6 p.m. Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Bay Club, Jena</p>
<h1>ThurDec8</h1>
<p><strong>Fifty-Cent wings with homemade sauce</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Music by Danny Lee</strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Fifty-cent wing night!</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Luke Smith</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road.</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, The Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning, The Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 7-8 p.m. Chapman Elementary School, Anchor Point, Gretchen</p>
<h1>FriDec9</h1>
<p><strong>CACS Holiday Open House</strong><br />
	• 3-6 p.m., Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies invites Homer families to a holiday open house at our headquarters building, 708 Smokey Bay Way. Enjoy cookies and cider, a holiday craft for children and 10 percent discount on all purchases including gift certificate for summer camps and day tours.</p>
<p><strong>Blackbeary Bog 20% off storewide sale</strong><br />
	• Mon-Sat. 11 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m. Sun. noon-4 p.m. 564 E. Pioneer Avenue. 235-5668. </p>
<p><strong>FHL Computer Word Processing</strong><br />
	• 3:30-5:30 p.m. Homer Public Library. Join instructor Ryan Ridge for an introduction to basic computer word processing.</p>
<p><strong>Locals’ Night</strong><br />
	• Prime Rib Dinner $18.95, or 15 percent off the menu. Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr. 235-5995</p>
<p><strong>DJ Construct</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Local favorite Mike Hayes</strong><br />
	• 8 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, $21 prime rib special, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Johnny’s Friday Matinee</strong><br />
	• 5-7 p.m. Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer,  235-1455.<br />
	• 10 p.m. Hillary Arwen solo</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Twenty-Third-annual Nutcracker Ballet</strong><br />
	• 7:30 p.m.  Homer Mariner Theatre. Tickets $10, available at the Homer Bookstore and the Homer Council on the Arts Christmas Bazaar at Homer High School. For information, call 299-3599.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Feet Two 			     (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. This animated sequel continues the adventures of the dancing penguin Mumble, his love, Gloria and their son Erik, who has problems dancing.  (1hr, 50min) This movie is in 3D! </p>
<p><strong>Immortals 		            	       (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Mickey Rourke plays King Hyperion, the leader of an army bent on destruction.  Theseus is the stonemason secretly chosen by Zeus to save mankind with the aid of the powerful Epirus Bow.  (2 hrs) This movie is in 3D! </p>
<h1>SatDec10</h1>
<p><strong>Twenty-Third-annual Nutcracker Ballet</strong><br />
	• 3 p.m.  Homer Mariner Theatre. Tickets $10, available at the Homer Bookstore and the Homer Council on the Arts Christmas Bazaar at Homer High School. For information, call 299-3599.</p>
<p><strong>Blackbeary Bog 20% off storewide sale</strong><br />
	• Mon-Sat. 11 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m. Sun. noon-4 p.m. 564 E. Pioneer Avenue. 235-5668. </p>
<p><strong>Stocking Stuffer Party</strong><br />
	• 1-4 p.m. Bear Creek Winery. 3 mile East End Road on Bear Creek Drive. 235-8484.</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Swap and Sale</strong><br />
	• 10:30 a.m. To 3:30 p.m.  This is a Rotary Club of Homer Downtown event and will take place at Paul Banks Elementary School to benefit community service projects. Bring your Christmas decorations, foods, gift items and receive “Christmas dollars.” Use these and/or cash to purchase new Christmas items. Call for information, to help or donate: 235-6226 or handleofhomer@yahoo.com </p>
<p><strong>The Octopus Garden Gallery </strong><br />
	• Shop for great gifts by over a dozen Homer artists. Open Saturday Dec. 10, and 17 at Lynn Naden’s House. 59665 Kittiwake Ct. (off 2nd Bear Creek Dr. Follow the tentacles!) 235- 5966</p>
<p><strong>Here to Play! Hosting Jaeger party. </strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Elders on Fire</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Yellow Cabin </strong><br />
	• Kharacters, 197 E. Pioneer, 235-1455.</p>
<p><strong>Uplift</strong><br />
	• 9 p.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Feet Two 		      	  (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m. This animated sequel continues the adventures of the dancing penguin Mumble, the love of his life Gloria and their son Erik, who has problems dancing.  (1hr, 50min) This movie is in 3D! </p>
<p><strong>Immortals 		     	   (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Mickey Rourke plays King Hyperion, the leader of an army bent on destruction.  Theseus is the stonemason secretly chosen by Zeus to save mankind with the aid of the powerful Epirus Bow.  (2hrs)  This movie is in 3D!  </p>
<h1>SunDec11</h1>
<p><strong>Blackbeary Bog 20% off storewide sale</strong><br />
	• Mon-Sat. 11 a.m. &#8211; 6 p.m. Sun. noon-4 p.m. 564 E. Pioneer Avenue. 235-5668. </p>
<p><strong>Don Jose’s</strong><br />
	• Half-price appetizers</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>NFL and NHL tickets all day</strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse &#038; Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Free pool</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Sunday Morning Football Breakfast</strong><br />
	• Open at 9 a.m. Food at 10 a.m. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Happy Feet Two 		     (PG)</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. This animated sequel continues the adventures of the dancing penguin Mumble, his love, Gloria and their son Erik, who has problems dancing.  (1hr, 50min) This movie is in 3D! </p>
<p><strong>Immortals 	            	       (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Mickey Rourke plays King Hyperion, the leader of an army bent on destruction.  Theseus is the stonemason secretly chosen by Zeus to save mankind with the aid of the powerful Epirus Bow.  (2 hrs) This movie is in 3D! </p>
<h1>MonDec12</h1>
<p><strong>All You Can Eat Pasta!</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 10 p.m. Don Jose’s, 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Monday Night Football</strong><br />
	• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Ave. 235-9949.</p>
<p><strong>Karaoke with Dax</strong><br />
	•  The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Monday Night Football and taco bar</strong><br />
	• Food at half-time. Down East Saloon, 3.5 Mile East End Road</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Community School’s Green Room, Maria<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, Gretchen</p>
<p><strong>Happy Feet Two 		      (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m. This animated sequel continues the adventures of the dancing penguin Mumble, the love of his life Gloria and their son Erik, who has problems dancing.  (1hr, 50min) This movie is in 3D!  </p>
<p><strong>Immortals 		     (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Mickey Rourke plays King Hyperion, the leader of an army bent on destruction.  Theseus is the stonemason secretly chosen by Zeus to save mankind with the aid of the powerful Epirus Bow.  (2hrs)  This movie is in 3D!  </p>
<h1>TueDec13</h1>
<p><strong>Taco Tuesdays</strong><br />
	• 11 a.m. &#8211; 9 p.m.  $1.50 ground beef tacos at Don Jose’s at 127 W. Pioneer Avenue.</p>
<p><strong>Burger and Brew</strong><br />
	• Beluga Bar and Grille, 235 Ocean Dr.<br />
	235-5995</p>
<p><strong>Hillary Arwen</strong><br />
	• The Alibi, 435 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199.</p>
<p><strong>Texas Hold’em Poker</strong><br />
	• 6 p.m. &#8211; midnight.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse, 120 Bunnell Ave. 235-9949</p>
<p><strong>Craft night, music by Milo Matthews</strong><br />
	• 10 p.m. Kharacters</p>
<p><strong>Salty Dawg</strong><br />
	• Open daily at noon to 8-ish p.m. on the Homer Spit.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Veterinary Clinic</strong><br />
	• Feline spay and neuter day, $20. Call 235-8960 for an appointment.</p>
<p><strong>Zumba</strong><br />
	• 9 a.m. Aqua Zumba, The Bay Club, Maria<br />
	• 11 a.m. -noon, Midtown Cafe, Maria<br />
	• 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Bay Club, Jena<br />
	• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Zumba Toning</p>
<p><strong>Happy Feet Two 		      (PG)</strong><br />
	• 3:45 p.m., 6 p.m. This animated sequel continues the adventures of the dancing penguin Mumble, the love of his life Gloria and their son Erik, who has problems dancing.  (1hr, 50min) This movie is in 3D! Please remember to bring your 3D glasses or we will provide some for you.</p>
<p><strong>Immortals 		     (R)</strong><br />
	• 8:15 p.m. Mickey Rourke plays King Hyperion, the leader of an army bent on destruction.  Theseus is the stonemason secretly chosen by Zeus to save mankind with the aid of the powerful Epirus Bow.  (2hrs)  This movie is in 3D!  Please remember to bring your 3D glasses or we will provide some for you.</p>
<h1>Upcoming</h1>
<p><strong>The Burly-Q Review</strong><br />
	• Dec. 15 and 16, 9 p.m. Homer&#8217;s first Burlesque Troupe featuring &#8220;Bait and Tassels&#8221;<br />
	with Johnny B &#038; Heidi Jo at Alice’s Champagne Palace.  Admission, $15	Advance tickets available at Alice&#8217;s and The Fringe. Age 21 and over only. Dress to express and come early to get your seat.</p>
<h1>Ongoing</h1>
<p><strong>Beginning Watercolor with Marali</strong><br />
	• 1-3 p.m., 4001 Lake St 3, A fun and informative course that will cover all the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Tuesdays Dec. 20, thru Jan. 24. $180 for the full six-week course or $35 per class.</p>
<p><strong>2011 Light Up A Life Program</strong><br />
	• 10 a.m.-5p.m.  for Hospice of Homer. Lobby of Wells Fargo Bank through the end of December.  Light-Up-A Life is a heartwarming Hospice fundraising project that offers community members the opportunity to remember and honor their loved ones during the holiday season</p>
<p><strong>Creative Communities </strong><br />
	Homer Council of the Arts<br />
	• 1st &#038; 3rd Monday:  Writers’ Refuge 5:30-8:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd &#038; 4th Monday:  TheaterWorks 6-9 p.m.<br />
	• Every Tuesday:  Salon 5-9 p.m.<br />
	• 1st a&#038; 3rd Wednesday:  Art City Sings 6-7:30 p.m.<br />
	• 2nd &#038; 4th Wednesday: Musicians Roundtable 6-8 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>Pioneer Clubs</strong><br />
	• Wednesday nights, 6:30 &#8211; 8:20 p.m.,  This midweek club for kids ages 4 years &#8211; sixth grade is held October through April at Christian Community Church, 3838 Bartlett St. 235-8291.</p>
<p><strong>Preschool Story Hour<br />
	Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 10-11 a.m. Every Wednesday. For parents and children ages 3 to 5 years old in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Preschool Story Hour features talented readers who are passionate about children’s books. They often sing and play instruments.</p>
<p><strong>Homer Public Library knitting circle</strong><br />
	• 2-5 p.m. Every Monday. Open to all ages and skill levels.</p>
<p><strong>Lapsit &#8211; Homer Public Library</strong><br />
	• 11:30-12 a.m. every Thursday. For parents and children up to 24 months in age in the Joy Griffin Children’s Room at the Library. Early literacy development is the focus of the Small Fry Lapsit. This program is arranged so that each young child, under 2 years of age, sits on an adult’s lap during the reading.</p>
<p><strong>Snowshoe Rental Program.</strong><br />
	• Free for members. For all others, rent five times and the sixth is free. Rentals available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. thru April 1, 2012.</p>
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