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  • Improvisational Painting and Music, Art Workshop – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Professional teaching artist, Denise Iacovone is offering art workshops this summer at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.
    The second workshop is Improvisational Painting and Music: Making the Invisible Visible. Participants will learn to listen to, identify, and express live music using watercolors and colored pencils. They will strive to capture the essence of the music as we work with the Talkeetna Jazz Orchestra during dress rehearsal and their concert performance. Two-Day Workshop July 1, 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm and July 2, 6 pm- 9 pm.
    More information and registration for all the workshops is available at denaliartscouncil.org

  • WACO Monthly Meeting

    WACO Monthly Meeting
    Willow Community Center

    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. More information including the agenda is available at waco-ak.org

  • Plants for Salmon – Susitna River Coalition

    20451 E Caswell Lakes Rd, Willow, AK 99688 , United States

    The Susitna River Coalition and partners host the fifth annual Plants for Salmon on Saturday, June 6th from 10 am to 1 pm at Caswell Lake. Volunteers will help plant native trees and shrubs to support salmon habitat and streambank restoration efforts. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and sturdy shoes. More information is available on their Facebook Event Page and the Susitna River Coalition website or email info@susitnarivercoalition.org.

  • Hydroponic Garden Setup – Upper Susitna Food Pantry

    Upper Susitna Food Pantry new location 38867 South Commercial Drive, Talkeetna, AK

    The Upper Susitna Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help the setup of a new hydroponic garden at their new location at 38867 South Commercial Drive adjacent to NAPA on the Talkeetna Spur Rd.  The setup is happening Saturday, June 6th from 10am to 2pm. If you have questions, please email uppersusitnafoodpantry@gmail.com.

  • Recycle Revival Music Fest – Valley Recycling

    Skeetawk 13500 N Skeetawk Cir,, Palmer, AK, United States

    Valley Recycling’s 9th annual, Recycle Revival Music Fest is on Sunday, June 7th starting at 1pm. Recycle Revival is a family-friendly event at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass, . The event includes food trucks, a beer garden, lift rides, and local music from LuLu Small and John Cook, The Robotz, Denali Cooks, and The Jerry Wessling Band.  Learn more at valleyrecycling.org or call 907-745-5544.

  • Chase Community Council Special Meeting

    Mile 232 Gravel Pit Chase, AK

    There is a Chase Community Council Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 6PM at the Alaska Railroad mile 232 gravel pit. The only item that will be discussed is this summer's local trail maintenance projects.

  • Mount Huntington Climbs Presentation – Denali Rescue Volunteers

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Denali Rescue Volunteers present their fundraising event a Mount Huntington Climbs Presentation at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, June 12th at 7pm. 50 years ago, Roger Robinson and team made the second ascent of Mt. Huntington’s NW Ridge. Cindy Jones, the first woman to summit, will present their 1976 climb alongside a short film of the 1964 first ascent. The program also features Brian McCullough and Lance Leslie’s 1981 alpine-style ascent and first traverse of the mountain.

  • Cow Town, a Summer Stock Performance – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Denali Arts Council presents Cow Town, this year's Summer Stock Youth Musical Theater Camp performance. In Cow Town, everything always goes according to plan—until the residents begin to realize that a life without surprises may not be all it's cracked up to be. Featuring local youth performers singing and dancing to popular songs, this family-friendly production offers an entertaining look at what can happen when the unexpected arrives. There will be two showings on Saturday, June 13th. A matinee at 2:00 pm, with doors opening at 1:30 pm. And an evening performance at 7:00 pm with doors opening at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org

  • Talkeetna Community Summer Swap

    Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United States

    Denali Education Center is hosting the Talkeetna Community Summer Swap on Sunday, June 14th from 11:00am-3:00pm. Gently used items may be dropped off at the Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus from 8:00am-11:00am on Sunday, June 14th. Contact jill.telnack@denali.org with any questions.

  • Pick-Up Basketball – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA

    Talkeetna Elementary School

    Talkeetna 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. This activity is continuing into the summer with the last day on June 14. For more information including fees visit their Facebook Page.  You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.

  • Kids Softball – Upper Susitna Softball Association

    Talkeetna Ball Field Talkeetna, AK

    The Upper Susitna Softball Association is offering all kids complementary hot dogs and hamburgers for participating in a softball game and skills competition this Friday, June 19th starting a 3:30 PM at the ball field in Talkeetna. The fun will conclude before Live at 5. This event is for kids of ages around 5-13 years years old.

  • Annual Father’s Day BBQ – Upper Susitna Seniors

    Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center

    The Upper Susitna Seniors are hosting a father's Day BBQ at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Saturday, June 20th, from 10am to 2pm. The community is invited for food and fun. You may also bring new or used items to sell. Call the center at 907-733-6200 for more details.

  • Talkeetna Recycling

    Talkeetna Recycling
    Talkeetna Transfer Station Mile, 11.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United States

    Talkeetna Recycling is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the Talkeetna Transfer station. Cardboard recycling is available on Saturdays only. They are always looking for volunteers. To learn more, call Cici at (907)355-8324 and visit their Facebook Page.

  • Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Talkeetna Public Library hosts the Summer Reading Program weekly on Thursdays at 11am.  This week, run Away with the Spectacular Green Light Circus. At noon, all ages are welcome to have lunch together- on the lawn. Weekly backpacks with breakfasts, lunches, and snacks will be available for pick up for anyone aged 18 and under. If you are unable to pick up your lunch on Thursday between noon and 1, please let the library know and they can hold them for you. For more information, you may call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

  • Live at Five

    Live at Five
    Talkeetna Village Park

    The Denali Arts Council and the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, an annual Summer Concert series. 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. This week the band is H3. This Alaskan band plays Hawaii Reggae music. More information including the full concert line-up is available at denaliartscouncil.org