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
KTNA’s science segments Six Minute Science are on break for the summer. You can listen to all episodes on ktna.org. Last year we had a series on gardening called The Dirt. There is lots of helpful information for this year’s growing season. Check out the episodes on ktna.org.
The next Susitna Writer’s Voice is the finale of the Birdscapes series from Maureen Chambrone. In this episode, she brings us the birds of Nome, Alaska. You can hear this episode Sunday during the 6pm announcements.
KTNA is closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th. There will be no local news or news from Alaska Public Media including Alaska News Nightly. We hope you enjoy the holiday!
Events
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Live at Five
Talkeetna Village ParkThe Denali Arts Council and the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, an annual Summer Concert series beginning this Friday, May 22nd. The weekly concerts are family-friendly and are every Friday from 5-7 pm at the Talkeetna Village Park. The concerts feature bands from Alaska and the lower 48. More information including the full concert line-up is available at denaliartscouncil.org
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Talkeetna Art Festival – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council’s annual Talkeetna Art Festival is this Saturday & Sunday, May 23rd and 24th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Each day starting at noon there will be live music on two stages, aerial performances, and art vendors with demos and workshops. This is an indoor/outdoor family friendly event. For the full music schedule and more information, visit denaliartscouncil.org.
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Pick-Up Basketball – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Pick-Up Basketball for teens and adults, 6th grade and up, at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Sundays from 6-8 pm. There is no basketball this weekend due to Memorial Day. For more information including fees visit their Facebook Page. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us with any questions.
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Holiday Closures
MatSu Borough Libraries will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th including Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, Willow, and Big Lake.
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Memorial Day Service honoring Veterans
Talkeetna CemeteryThe Myron F (Ace) Ebling Memorial VFW Post and Auxiliary # 3836 is hosting a Memorial Day Service honoring Veterans who served in US armed forces. The service is on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th at 11:00am at the Talkeetna Cemetery. A pot-luck will follow at the VFW Post on Veteran’s Way immediately after the service. All are welcome.
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Toddler Gym Time – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Toddler Gym Time at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm. Toddle Gym is canceled this Monday due to Memorial Day. For more information including fees, visit their Facebook Page. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us with any questions.
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Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaRegistration opens for the Summer Reading Program on Tuesday, May 26th at Talkeetna Public Library. Bags with supplies and logs will be handed out. The first weekly program is on Thursday, May 28th at 11:00am for all ages. Please note that this is earlier than the usual Storytime slot. For more information, call 907-861-7645.
To see all events, including recurring events like those at area libraries, go to the KTNA Community Calendar.
Classifieds
Events
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Job Openings – Talkeetna Public Library
The Talkeetna Public Library has two job opening. You can find more information and apply at matsugov.us. You may call the library at 907-861-7645 with any questions.
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Bee Keeper needed – Talkeetna Public Library
The Talkeetna Public Library is looking for a bee keeper to help with a summer reading program. Please call or text 907-223-3198 for more information.
