The next meeting of the Talkeetna Recycling Committee is Monday, March 31st at 4:30 PM. All are welcome to attend. For information about the agenda, place of the meeting, or Zoom link, please contact Cici Schoenberger at 907-355-8324.

The Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) holds their monthly meeting at the Willow Community Center on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. All are welcome. More information at waco-ak.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts the Alaska B4UDIE Comedy Tour on April 3rd and 4th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. On Thursday; Jessie James Best hosts comedians Alex Morris, Alfred Konuwa, Lou Pharis. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the jokes start at 7. On Friday; comedian Mary Santora takes the stage. Doors open at 8:30pm, and the comedy begins at 9. Learn more about the comedians and find tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center at 7 pm. The next meeting is on April 3rd, all are welcome. There is now a Zoom option for those who cannot attend in person, you can find the Zoom link on their Facebook Page.

Denali Arts Council hosts a second show with the Alaska B4UDIE Comedy Tour on Friday, April 4th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. With comedian Mary Santora. Doors open at 8:30pm, and the jokes start at 9. Learn more about the comedians and find tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

Alaska Health Fair hosts a community health fair at the Willow Community Center on Saturday, April 5th from 8am until 12pm. Providing health education, affordable blood tests, and more. More information at alaskahealthfair.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts Arctic Entries on Saturday, April 5th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Seven storytellers tell their story on the theme of All in the Family: Stories of Taking Root, Branching Out, and Breaking Free. The musical guest is Jimmy Sandy. Doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

There is a Celebration of Life for Bill Powers and Frank O'Brien on Sunday, April 6th from 2 to 4pm at the Talkeetna Fire Hall.

The Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is on April 7th, all are welcome. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.

The Mat-Su Library Board meets at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesday, April 8th from 1 to 3pm. A Zoom option is available. There is an opportunity to be a person to be heard at the meeting. For more information, call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The Chase Community Council's quarterly meeting is on Wednesday April 9th at 6PM at the Alaska Railroad mile 232 gravel pit.

The next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting is on Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm at the Denali Education Center. All are welcome to attend! Please email tkaskatepark@gmail.com for the Zoom link to join virtually or if you would like more information.

There will be a Caswell Lakes Road Service area meeting on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30PM at Sheep Creek Lodge. On the agenda is annual road maintenance. To view the Road Contract Bid follow the link below.  You must register with Bonfire to view. There is no cost to register. If you have any questions, please call DJ McBride at 907-632-0357.

Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. This week's theme is Poetry, they will learn some poems and write a Talkeetna poem as well. All ages are welcome.

The Willow Public Library and Willow Library Association hosts events in celebration of National Library Week.

• A showing of the movie Free For All:The Public Library is on Thursday, April 10th at 6:30 pm.
• A Book Fair is on Friday, April 11th from 10am until 6:30pm and Saturday, April 12th from 10am until 3:30pm.

You may contact the Willow Library for additional information at 907-861-7655.

Denali Arts Council hosts The Risan Project at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, April 10th. The evening begins with a screening of Northward, a short documentary on Todd Anders Johnson’s band, Salem, touring and backcountry snowboarding in Alaska. This is followed by the expedition-based climate change documentary Cresta Alta, chronicling a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. Followed by a discussion and Q&A. The night concludes with a live concert by Salem, blending alt-rock, world, hip-hop, jazz, and neo-soul. Doors open at 6:30pm and the shows begin at 7. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

The Willow Public Library and Willow Library Association hosts a a Book Fair on Saturday, April 12th from 10am until 3:30pm. More information at 907-861-7655.

Talkeetna Public Library hosts the last Tweens Page to Screen Program on Saturday April 12th from 5pm to 7pm. Tweens ages 9 to 12 watch the movie based on the book, and enjoy pizza and snacks. This month’s selection is Ella Enchanted by Gale Carson Levine.

For more information, you may the library at call 907-861-7645.

The next Denali Nordic Ski Club Board meeting is at the Latitude 62 on Wednesday, April 16th at 6pm. All are welcome.

The Susitna River Coalition's final Winter Speaker Event of the season will be in person on Thursday, April 17th at 6PM at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The event will cover the history of gold mining in Cache Creek and ongoing efforts to restore salmon habitat in the area. Speakers include Watershed Restoration Engineer Corinne Marzullo and Susitna River Coalition board member and gold miner Howard Carbone. For more information, see the Facebook Event Page.

We are hosting The KTNA Game Show tonight (Friday, April 18th) at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This is an evening of public radio inspired games from Wait! Wait! Don’t Tell Me! followed by Music Quizzes and Local Trivia. There are opportunities for the audience to participate, and we have a special musical finale planned! Doors open at 6:30pm and the games begin at 7. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center is hosting it's annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th from 10 until 11:30am. Included will be the cake walk, meeting Mr. and Mrs. Bunny, and a snack and soup bar with items to purchase. You may call (907) 733-6200 for more information.

Denali Arts Council and Friends of the Talkeetna Library host Lightwire Theater, presenting a puppeteering and storytelling workshop at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, April 19th from 10:30 to 11:30am. They will first show off their puppets, demonstrate how they work and answer questions. They will then lead families into creating their own puppets using everyday household items. Open to all ages. More information at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Education Center hosts their annual Earth Day Celebration with a non-profit and civic engagement fair on April 19th from 11am until 3pm. This event includes kids activities, a PTA Bake Sale, food, and more. Learn more on their Facebook Event Page.

Also at Earth Day there will be Electronic Waste Collection. Computers, phones, TVs and similar will be accepted as well as small appliances, cords and cables, fluorescent bulbs, and standard household alkaline batteries. Please do NOT bring lithium, nickel, rechargeable, or lead acid batteries, ballasts, large appliances, or anything with liquid in it.

Denali Arts Council hosts a puppet show with Lightwire Theater – presenting an electroluminescent theatrical retelling of the Tortoise and Hare for the whole family. This final performance of the Denali Arts Council’s Performing Arts Season is at Su Valley Jr/Sr High School on Saturday, April 19th. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show begins at 7pm. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

The next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend. Please email tkaskatepark@gmail.com for the Zoom link to join virtually or if you would like more information.

Mat-Su Borough Mayor DeVries will be at Denali Education Center today from 2 to 3:30 pm for a Meet-n-Greet. All are welcome.

Talkeetna Public Library hosts local author Sarah Birdsall on Saturday, April 26th from 4 to 6pm. She will be discussing her newest book, Hill of Dead Horses, a novel set in wilderness of Alaska. Sarah will answer questions about her books and writing in general. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

On Friday and Saturday, April 25th and 26th, the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar will once again become the 1950s nightclub, 'The Copa Denali' for the Dudes and Divas' Doo Wop show. There will be balcony seating upstairs and limited tables available downstairs. The doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets available at www.denaliartscouncil.org.

The next meeting of the Talkeetna Recycling Committee will be held on Monday, April 28th, at 4:30 PM. For the agenda, zoom link, and in-person location, please contact Cici at 907-355-8324.

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. Talkeetna Library is open 11am to 6pm, but the door is opened early for Strong Women.

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, including the Zoom link, you may call 907-861-7645. Talkeetna Library is open 11am to 6pm but the door is opened early for Strong Women.

Denali Arts Council hosts Alaska's own comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, May 1st. Doors open at 6:30pm and jokes start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org

Willow CERT and Willow Caswell Fire Department host Wildland Preparedness Public Education Day on Saturday, May 3rd at the Willow Fire Station from 11am until 5pm. There will be a car wash, fire safe presentations, and BBQ food. More information at the Willow CERT Facebook Page.

Denali Arts Council hosts Steve Durr's art opening and book signing at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 3rd from 3 to 6pm. At 4pm, Steve will read selected portions from his book; Ptarmigan Song. All are welcome.