Todays Announcements

KTNA maintains an online announcement and classified page to help keep our listeners informed. Announcements are mainly for nonprofits. Classifieds are for nonprofits as well as individual needs. The KTNA Community Calendar includes all announcements plus additional community events happening at local businesses.

There are three ways you can submit Announcements, Classifieds and events for the Community Calendar: through our online form, via email at info@ktna.org or by calling 907-733-1700.

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Coming up on KTNA

There is a new Six Minute Science this week. This episode is about a new camera and weather station on Kahiltna Glacier, which will help to fill data gaps for pilots and climbers destined for Denali. Six Minute Science airs on KTNA Saturdays around 6:25pm after Ag Matters and Tuesdays at 12:30pm after the midday news.

This week on Outdoor Explorer: Racing towards the Iditarod.
Host Amy Bushatz sits down with AddieAnn Randall, a teenage musher and future Iditarod hopeful whose family runs the Rock on Racing kennel in Cantwell. They will discuss the basics of mushing, how she trains, and what she sees and experiences out on the trail. She’s got big plans for the future – including becoming the youngest-ever Iditarod racer in 2027 when the race starts the day after her 18th birthday. Outdoor Explorer airs on KTNA Sundays at 7pm.

KTNA’s annual Decadent Dessert Auction begins next week! Locally-crafted delicious works of art will be auctioned off daily in support of KTNA and the Upper Susitna Food Pantry. Check out this years dessert lineup and find the auction schedule at KTNA.org.

Events

Today

  • Talkeetna Ice Festival – Saturday, February 7th

    The Talkeetna Ice Festival continues on Saturday, February 7th. The events include the ice carving competition in the park, races on Main Street and a chili cookoff.  At 7pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar is the Northern Aspects Film Festival, showcasing the best independent ski and ride films of Alaska. A full schedule of events with times and locations is available on denaliartscouncil.org.

  • Financial Aid Resource Fair – Mat-Su College

    Mat-Su College

    Mat-Su College is hosting a Financial Aid Resource Fair at their campus on College Drive in Palmer on Saturday, February 7th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be help for completing the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), information on scholarships and advice on funding post-secondary education. Campus tours will also be available. For more information,  email dmhaddeland@alaska.edu or call 907-745-9746.

  • Take Your Child to the Library Day – Talkeetna Public Library

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Friends of the Talkeetna Library host Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Talkeetna Public Library on Saturday, February 7th from 11am until 4pm. Kids can sign up for their own library card, learn how to use the library with a scavenger hunt, create a Valentine's craft, and do a science experiment that yields a sweet treat. Refreshments and snacks will be available. There is also be a book fair at the library through Saturday, a portion of the proceeds go to the Friends of the Talkeetna Library and towards the purchase of new material for the community. Learn more on the Talkeetna Library's Facebook Page.

  • Ice Carving Workshop

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Denali Arts Council is offering an ice carving workshop with Professional Ice Sculptor, Tommy Salami. on Sunday, February 8th. In the workshop you will carve a 10lb block of ice into a masterpiece that you get to take home. Ice and tools will be provided. This workshop will be held outside at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, so dress warmly. There are 2 sessions to choose between: 11am-1pm and 2-4 pm. Registration is available on denaliartscouncil.org.

  • Poker Ski – Denali Nordic Ski Club

    The Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts the annual Poker Ski, a 7.5ish mile ski from the Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe to Denali BrewPub, downtown.  This ski begins at 12pm from the Flying Squirrel and is fun for all ages. 

  • Super Bowl party – Talkeetna VFW

    VFW Post on Veterens Way in Talkeetna

    The VFW in Talkeetna is hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, February 8th. Doors open at 1pm, kick off is at 2:30pm. There will be wings and door prizes; attendees may bring something to add to the Snack Stadium.

  • Talkeetna Recycling Committee meeting

    Zoom

    The Talkeetna Recycling Committee meet on Tuesday, February 10th, at 4:30pm via Zoom. Recyclers are welcome to join the committee and help plan for some upcoming events. For meeting information contact Cici at 907-355-8324.

  • Love on the Loops relay race

    Talkeetna Lakes Park

    Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails (MUTT) and Denali Nordic Ski Club are hosting Love on the Loops relay race a collaboration human and dog powered relay race. The event as at Talkeetna Lakes Park off Comsat Rd. on February 14th, at noon, starting on X lake. Each relay loop is around 5 km and bib pick up is 11:20 am. Visit talkeetnamutt.org to register for this event. For more information, please email denalinordicskiclub@gmail.com

  • Learn How to Wax Your Skis clinic – Denali Nordic Ski Club

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts a Learn How to Wax Your Skis clinic on Sunday, February 15th from 3 to 6 pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Attendees may bring skate or classic skis, one pair per person. The clinic will host 1 hour of instruction and discussion about types of skis for different uses, followed by 2 hours of participants waxing their own skis. Snacks and beverages will be provided. More information denalinordicskiclub.org. Space is limited, email denalinordicskiclub@gmail.com to register.

To see all events, including recurring events like those at area libraries, go to the KTNA Community Calendar.

Classifieds

Events

Today

  • Ice Rink repair and maintenance

    Jack McDonald Ice Rink

    The ice at Jack MacDonald Ice Rink at Talkeetna Elementary School will be getting significant repair and maintenance on Saturday, February 7th. Please be respectful of any posted signage and stay off the ice if it is not completely frozen. Skating and/or walking on unfrozen ice can damage it.

  • Complexities of Love Rehearsals – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    The variety show, Complexities of Love, is February 13th and 14th and Denali Arts Council is looking for performers. If you have a talent you’d like to share—dance, music, singing, comedy, poetry, puppetry, or anything else—they’d love to hear from you. The final rehearsal and audition is on Sunday, February 8th, from 3 to 5pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. You must audition for Jenny in order to be included in the show. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.