Denali Arts Council presents another round of B Movie Bingo on Tuesday, November 25th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 7:30, the movie starts at 8pm. You may call (907)230-8662 for more information.

On Wednesday, November 26th, one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments are available in the afternoon at the Talkeetna Public Library. To schedule your appointment, please call 907-310-2951. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to the Medicare Information Office

Everyone is welcome to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Service which will be held at 6pm this Wednesday, November 26th at St. Bernard’s Church on F Street. Following the brief service, there will be a Finger Food Buffet and time for visiting. For more information, call or text Geri at 907-223-3198.

Mat-Su libraries are closed this Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. 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 password is on the door.

Talkeetna Public Library hosts their Teens’ Book to Movie Program, on Saturday, November 29th from 6 to 8pm. They will be showing The Giver - a movie is based on the novel by Lois Lowry. There will be a snack and discussion of the movie and book. Next month’s books will be handed out for the teens to read and keep. This monthly program for teens ages 13-18. For more information you may contact the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The Talkeetna Community Council meets on Monday, December 1st at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link.

There will be a meeting of KTNA’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) Tuesday, December 2nd at 5pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email info@ktna.org.

On Wednesday, December 3rd, one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments are available in the afternoon at the Talkeetna Public Library. To schedule your appointment, please call 907-310-2951. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to the Medicare Information Office

The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30pm at the Talkeetna Public 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 meeting is December 3rd.  More information at waco-ak.org

The Denali Nordic ski club Board of Directors is meeting on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 PM at the Talkeetna Public library. All are welcome.

The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next meeting is December 4th.

The Upper Susitna Seniors hosts three introductory 1-hour sessions for an upcoming Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. Those interested can choose to attend one of the following dates: Saturday, December 6th at 4pm, Sunday, December 7th at 2pm, or Monday, December 8th at 6pm. The Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program begins in January, pre-registration will be available for those who feel this program is a good fit for them. For additional information or questions you may call Mariana at 907-203-4032.

The Mat-Su Library Board of Directors meets on Tuesday, December 9th at 1pm, in Big Lake. Zoom participation will be available at the Talkeetna Public Library.

The Talkeetna Recycling Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, at 4:30PM, via Zoom. Anyone interested in recycling is welcome to attend. For information about the agenda or the Zoom link, contact Cici at 907-355-8324.

The Susitna River Coalition is working in partnership with Alaska Safe Riders to host a Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety Presentation on Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm at the Upper Susitna Senior Center. This is an educational presentation on safe travel in backcountry and ice conditions for snowmachines. The session will include information on recognizing signs of weak or unsafe ice, recommended safety equipment, and response steps in the event of a breakthrough. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org for the Facebook Event Page.

The Breakfast Book Club meets at the Talkeetna Public Library on Wednesday, December 10th at 9:30am. An option to attend via Zoom is available. This month’s selection is The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo. Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk. For more information and the Zoom link, you may call 907-861-7645.

On Wednesday, December 10th from 6-9PM, the Susitna River Coalition is hosting an evening of film and community conversation at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. This year’s feature is Blue Heart, Patagonia’s documentary about the last wild rivers of the Balkans and the grassroots efforts to protect them from large hydropower development. Following the short film, SRC will share a presentation and updates on current projects and a look ahead to 2026. Snacks and drinks will be available. All are welcome to attend.

Denali Arts Council hosts their annual Quilt Show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, December 13th from 4 to 6pm. If you are interested in submitting a quilt, the deadline is Wednesday, December 10th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.