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.
Coming up on KTNA
This week onSu Valley Voice: Youth Edition we’re getting a preview of the upcoming Made for the Stage program and performances. We’ll also share school staff and teacher interviews as well as invite discussion on the current topic of school funding challenges. Su Valley Voice: Youth Edition aired live this morning and rebroadcasts tonight (Thursday) at 7pm. You can email questions or comments to dj@ktna.org.
Events
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Computer Classes – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library host computer classes every 2nd and 4th Friday from 1 to 3pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. The next class is March 27th and the topic is Windows 11. The complete schedule including topics can be found in the event on KTNA's calendar. For questions and to sign up, call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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Made for the Stage – Dead Inside Performance – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council's after school theater program, Made for the Stage, presents Dead Inside: A Zombie Guide to Using Your Brains, featuring three original plays – Your Own Drum, Not That Kind Of Scared, and Zombie/Normie. Performances are at 7pm on Friday and Saturday, March 27th and 28th and at 2pm on Sunday, March 29th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. More information and tickets can be found at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Bingo – Upper Susitna Seniors
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaThe Upper Susitna Seniors host Bingo every other Friday from 7 to 9pm at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. The next one is March 27th. All are welcome. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information.
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Teen Book to Movie – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library hosts their Teen Book to Movie program on Saturday, March 28th from 6 to 8pm. The movie this month is Stardust, based on the book by Neil Gaiman. Teens aged 13 to 18 are invited to discuss the book, enjoy the movie and share some pizza. This is the last one for the season.
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Pickle Ball – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA
Trapper Creek Elementary SchoolEach Sunday Talkeetna Elementary PTA hosts two Community Enrichment activities in Talkeetna Elementary School's gym. Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball is from 3-5:30 pm, followed by Pick-Up Basketball for teens and adults, 6th grade and up from 6-8 pm. The next sessions are on March 22nd. For more information including fees visit their Facebook Page. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us with any questions.
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WACO Monthly Meeting
Willow Community CenterThe Willow Area Community Organization's (WACO) monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Willow Community Center. The next one is on April 1st. More information at waco-ak.org -
Susitna Community Council Meeting
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaThe Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next meeting is April 2nd. Those who would like to attend via Zoom can find the meeting link and information on the announcement at ktna.org.
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Alaska B4uDie Comedy Festival – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts the Alaska B4uDie Comedy Festival on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd and 3rd at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Thursday's show is an array of national comedians spanning the country, and the B4uDie Fest Alumni, Hayden Kristal. Friday will showcase a mix of national comedians, and some talented Alaskan comedians. Doors for both nights open at 6:30pm and the jokes start at 7pm. Tickets and information at denaliartscouncil.org.
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First Saturday Art Show – Troy Smiley’s Vessels and Luminaries – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts their monthly First Saturday Arts Show from 4 to 6pm on Saturday, April 4th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This month Troy Smiley presents: Vessels and Luminaries — an exploration of woodturning that transforms raw material into works of illuminated art. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Arctic Entries – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts their last Arctic Entries storytelling event of the season at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, April 4th. The theme is Potholes and Promises, stories of bumps in the road, where they lead and how we kept going. Doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7. Tickets and information are available at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Soggy Sneaker 5K Run – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts Hangar +1 moreDenali Arts Council's hosts the Soggy Sneaker 5K Run as part of the Banff Film Festival festivities on Saturday, April 11th. The run starts at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar at 12pm, winding through some soggy spring snow along the Chase Trail, and finishing at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Registration is now open for this is a fundraiser which supports Denali Arts Council. More information and registration at denaliartscouncil.org.
To see all events, including recurring events like those at area libraries, go to the KTNA Community Calendar.
Classifieds
Events
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Talkeetna Historical Society seeking artists
Talkeetna MuseumThe Talkeetna Historical Society is seeking artists to decorate wooden salmon cutouts for their upcoming Salmon Run Art Auction fundraiser. The completed artwork is due by June 15th. Those who are interested may stop by the museum between 11am and 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays or call Autumn at (907)304-0321 to coordinate a pickup time.





