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Calendar of Events
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| 1 event, The Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station is hiring a seasonal Recreation Fee Tech, front desk position for the 2026 summer season. You can find out more details about the position and apply following the link in the announcement on ktna.org. The application period is open on USA Jobs through December 29th. | 1 event, The Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center is seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director. Interested candidates may call Melanie at 907-733-6200 for a full job description. Please submit a resume and cover letter to ussi.inc@outlook.com or mail to HC 89, Box 592, Willow, AK 99688. | 2 events, - The Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count begins on December 30th. This is a fun citizen science project that relies on volunteers to collect information on bird populations. There are two options for people to participate- either as a field counter or if you have a bird feeder set up, you can count birds from the comfort of your home. For all questions or if you'd like to join, contact Amber at allangley@live.com. - Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The next one is on December 30th. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. | 1 event, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. | 4 events, Mat-Su libraries are closed New Years Day - Thursday, January 1st. This includes Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow Public Library. The Talkeetna Public Library reminds you that the wi-fi is always on and accessible from the parking lot, the book drop box will be open. For more information, you may call 907-861-7645. - Sunshine Community Health Center will be closed on New Years Day, January 1st. This includes the Talkeetna and Willow clinics. They remind you to plan ahead for prescriptions, appointments and care needs. Due to extreme cold temperatures, the Alaska Railroad will NOT be running the normally scheduled Aurora Winter Train this weekend. To accommodate residents who use the Flag Stop Railroad, they will run an additional Hurricane Turn Train on Saturday, January 3rd at its normally scheduled time, northbound from Talkeetna at 11:25am. There will be NO Trains heading south on Sunday. The Susitna Community Council meets on Thursday, January 1st at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. An option to attend via Zoom is available, you can find the meeting information and Zoom Link on the announcement at KTNA.org. | 0 events, | 3 events, Denali Arts Council hosts Ice Carving Workshops, taught by Tommy Salami. An adult and youth workshop on Saturday, January 3rd outside the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Tommy will instruct participants on carving techniques on 10lb blocks of ice. This is a great way to learn how to carve before the Ice Carving Competition. Supplies will be provided, and you can take your carving home with you. Register online at denaliartscouncil.org. Due to extreme cold temperatures, the Alaska Railroad will NOT be running the normally scheduled Aurora Winter Train this weekend. To accommodate residents who use the Flag Stop Railroad, they will run an additional Hurricane Turn Train on Saturday, January 3rd at its normally scheduled time, northbound from Talkeetna at 11:25am. There will be NO Trains heading south on Sunday. Denali Arts Council presents a screening of the film 76 Days Adrift on Saturday, January 3rd, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This film documents the experience of Steven Callahan, he recounts the night of February 4th, 1982, when a collision with a whale caused his boat to sink in the Atlantic Ocean. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the film begins at 7pm. Tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org. |
| 0 events, | 2 events, Organizers of the second annual Fiber February are seeking fiber artists to show their work at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for the month of February. All fiber arts are accepted: knitting, felting, weaving, hooking, crochet and more. You may contact Sandy at tkb@alaska.net for more details or if you have questions. Sunshine Community Health Center has several job openings at both the Talkeetna and Willow clinics. Learn more and apply at sunshineclinic.org/career. | 2 events, - Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. - Watercolorist, Miles Bloomfield, is instructing a series of Winter Plein Air Painting classes. Classes are from 1 to 4pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar each Tuesday in the month of January. The next one is on January 6th. This is an outdoor painting class, so participants should dress for the weather. If temperatures are too cold, the class will be held indoors. All supplies are provided. Learn more and sign up at denaliartscouncil.org. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. | 3 events, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, January 7th at 6PM at the Talkeetna Library. All are welcome to attend. The 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 January 7th. More information at waco-ak.org | 3 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. The Willow Public Library hosts a Story Time, followed by play time in the Willow Community Center on Thursdays beginning at 11:00am. Story Time is geared toward children up to 5 years old, but all are welcome. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with any questions. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 1 event, - Denali Arts Council and Green Light Circus present: a Circus Sunday! The first of 5 scheduled monthly workshops between January and May, will be Sunday, January 11th. The day will feature aerial silks workshops followed by open juggling at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Three workshops are scheduled between 10am and 3pm, space is limited in the aerial workshops and pre-registration is recommended. Find more information at denaliartscouncil.org. | 1 event, The Talkeetna Public Library hosts another session of the afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Monday, January 12th. This 7-week long cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. There are till a few spots available, for more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. | 3 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. Watercolorist, Miles Bloomfield, is instructing a series of Winter Plein Air Painting classes. Classes are from 1 to 4pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar each Tuesday in the month of January. This is an outdoor painting class, so participants should dress for the weather. If temperatures are too cold, the class will be held indoors. All supplies are provided. Sign up is available at denaliartscouncil.org. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Talkeetna Public Library's Reading Mentors program is on Tuesdays at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders and is designed to help new readers get experience and confidence in reading out loud. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer as a reading, mentor, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. | 1 event, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. | 4 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. The Willow Public Library hosts a Story Time, followed by play time in the Willow Community Center on Thursdays beginning at 11:00am. Story Time is geared toward children up to 5 years old, but all are welcome. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with any questions. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. All are welcome to attend. | 0 events, | 1 event, - Save the date! KTNA hosts our Annual Celebration and Membership Meeting on Saturday, January 17th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Come hungry, we will have a taco bar from 5 to 6:30pm. This year we host a Vinyl Dance Party beginning at 6:30pm, dress up and dance the night away as our DJs spin vinyl records. This is also your chance to vote on your favorite album art recreation from our Album Art Show/Contest! Learn more at KTNA.org. |
| 1 event, Denali Arts Council is holding auditions for their annual variety show, Complexities of Love. If you have a talent you’d like to share—dance, music, comedy, poetry, puppetry, or anything else—they’d love to hear from you. Four rehearsals are scheduled on Sundays January 18th through February 8th, from 3 to 5 pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. You must attend one of these rehearsals and audition for Jenny in order to be included in the show. | 2 events, The Talkeetna Public Library hosts another session of the afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Monday, January 12th. This 7-week long cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. There are till a few spots available, for more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. The KTNA’s Board of Directors meets the third Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org. | 3 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. Watercolorist, Miles Bloomfield, is instructing a series of Winter Plein Air Painting classes. Classes are from 1 to 4pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar each Tuesday in the month of January. This is an outdoor painting class, so participants should dress for the weather. If temperatures are too cold, the class will be held indoors. All supplies are provided. Sign up is available at denaliartscouncil.org. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Talkeetna Public Library's Reading Mentors program is on Tuesdays at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders and is designed to help new readers get experience and confidence in reading out loud. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer as a reading, mentor, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. | 2 events, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. There is a Community Song Circle held at Denali Education Center's Talkeetna Campus, Susitna Hall, the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. This is a non-performable group, skill and experience is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, the goal is to simply have fun singing with others. You may contact Denali Education Center at (907)733-7003 for more information. | 3 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. The Willow Public Library hosts a Story Time, followed by play time in the Willow Community Center on Thursdays beginning at 11:00am. Story Time is geared toward children up to 5 years old, but all are welcome. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with any questions. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 1 event, Denali Arts Council is holding auditions for their annual variety show, Complexities of Love. If you have a talent you’d like to share—dance, music, comedy, poetry, puppetry, or anything else—they’d love to hear from you. Four rehearsals are scheduled on Sundays January 18th through February 8th, from 3 to 5 pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. You must attend one of these rehearsals and audition for Jenny in order to be included in the show. | 1 event, The Talkeetna Public Library hosts another session of the afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Monday, January 12th. This 7-week long cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. There are till a few spots available, for more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. | 3 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. Watercolorist, Miles Bloomfield, is instructing a series of Winter Plein Air Painting classes. Classes are from 1 to 4pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar each Tuesday in the month of January. This is an outdoor painting class, so participants should dress for the weather. If temperatures are too cold, the class will be held indoors. All supplies are provided. Sign up is available at denaliartscouncil.org. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows. Talkeetna Public Library's Reading Mentors program is on Tuesdays at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders and is designed to help new readers get experience and confidence in reading out loud. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer as a reading, mentor, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. | 1 event, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. | 5 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. The Willow Public Library hosts a Story Time, followed by play time in the Willow Community Center on Thursdays beginning at 11:00am. Story Time is geared toward children up to 5 years old, but all are welcome. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with any questions. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. | 0 events, | 1 event, - Talkeetna Fire Department is partnering with the Alaska State Fire Marshals Office to offer home smoke alarm installations to the community. They are offering this service through January. You can find a link to the Smoke Alarm Installation Request Form on KTNA's Announcement Page, at KTNA.org. You can reach the Talkeetna Fire Department at (907)733-2443. |
