Talk about a mixed mission statement -  The Denali Arts Council is facing a financial shortfall that is linked to the Talkeetna Sewer and Water utility’s latest crisis and tourism in Talkeetna.  The non-profit is looking at hundreds of dollars per month to supply public bathrooms for the village. The Board of Directors had the item on their latest monthly meeting and are wondering how they can continue paying for upkeep.

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Talkeetna Elementary School teacher Bruce Hamler and retired college professor Ed Craver have been mentoring 6th grade writers since December. Several of those writers have written poetry. In honor of National Poetry Month, these poets, Mr. Hamler, Mr. Craver and Talkeetna Elementary School shared their work with KTNA. Press play below to hear an interview with Ed Craver and the works of five young poets.

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The Denali Arts Council’s Board of Directors have hired a new executive director.  Joellen Bye signed a contract Friday and started today  in her new position.  The E-D position was vacated by Mindy Lindgren at the end of February. (more…)

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An event that normally brings over 200 people into downtown Talkeetna is scheduled for this Saturday.  Earth Day in Talkeetna started over a decade ago and has continued under the direction of various people over the years. Colleen Love, who is coordinating her fourth Earth Day commemoration, spoke with Sue Deyoe about the event and what it offers residents of the Northern Susitna Valley:

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The theme for this year’s Earth Day is “Tap into Spring”. In addition to the featured One Tree Project presentations by Arthur and Karen Mannix, (more…)

After several months of upheaval, the Talkeetna Historical Society has a new board of directors.

Past President of the society, Rich Crain, said he was gladly handing over the reins and was off to ‘follow his bliss’ . (more…)

The popular Live at 5 concert series initiated last year will continue this summer.

Both Denali Arts Council and the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce are planning the event, held in the Talkeetna Village Park every Friday throughout the summer from 5 pm to 7 pm. (more…)

The PFD filing deadline is looming as is the Pick Click and Give program deadline for 2011. (more…)

Two Talkeetna area non profits are talking about teaming up to purchase a piece of property on the edge of downtown Talkeetna.  Although many people have eyed the property, the two organizations have now gone public with their idea in hopes to get feedback from the community..  (see John Campbell folk school and North House Folk School)

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Film makers are not new to the village of Talkeetna, but this month brings the first zombie horror film entirely set in Alaska AND Talkeetna.  Dozens of people showed up to a casting call Monday afternoon.  Producer Joe Davison tried to sort out zombies from the regular cast and interview wannabe film stars…

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