The next Talkeetna Skatepark Meeting is at the Talkeetna Public Library on Wednesday, March 25th at 6pm. All are welcome.

The Susitna River Coalition hosts a Winter Speaker Series presentation on Elodea (uh-low-dee-uh) in Alaska on Wednesday, March 25th from 6 to 7pm via Zoom. Cody Jacobson of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources – Division of Agriculture will provide an overview of Elodea biology, documented locations in Alaska, and current efforts to control and contain the invasive aquatic plant. Information about potential habitat effects in river systems such as the Susitna drainage will also be discussed.
For additional information and the Zoom registration, you may visit the Susitna River Coalition's Facebook Event Page or email margaret@susitnarivercoalition.org.

The final performance for the Denali Arts Council's Performing Arts Season is the a cappella group Ball in the House on Wednesday, March 25th. Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop vocal band ​based out of Boston, whose high energy shows have audiences ​singing, dancing, even beatboxing along. Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org

Talkeetna Library hosts their Teen Book to Movie program on Saturday, March 28th from 6 to 8pm. The movie this month is Stardust, based on the book by Neil Gaiman. Teens aged 13 to 18 are invited to discuss the book, enjoy the movie and share some pizza. This is the last one for the season.

Mat-Su libraries are closed on Monday March 30th for Seward's Day. This includes Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow Public Library.

The Talkeetna Community Council's Community Assistance Program (CAP) Grant Committee is meeting on Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. Email cap@talkeetnacouncil.org to learn more. All are welcome.

The Talkeetna Community Council's Main Street Improvement Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30 pm at the Denali Education Center. All are welcome, contact 907-232-0714 for more information.

The Denali Nordic Ski Club is not holding a board meeting in April. They will provide information about the next meeting in May. Learn more at denalinordicskiclub.org.

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 April 2nd. Those who would like to attend via Zoom can find the meeting link and information on the announcement at ktna.org.

The Upper Susitna Seniors are hosting an Easter egg hunt with egg dying, games and a cake walk on Saturday, April 4th from 10-11:30am at the Senior Center. All are welcome. Kids should bring a basket or bag for the hunt.

Trapper Creek Community Services Association hosts an Easter Egg Hunt with Games and Activities on Saturday, April 4th at the Trapper Creek Community Center, beginning at 11am. The Egg Hunts are scheduled by ages; children 4 and under from 11-11:30am, ages 5 to 8 from 11:45am to 12:15pm, ages 9-12 from 12:30-1pm, and ages 13+ from 1:15 to 1:45pm. For more information you may email tccommunityservices@yahoo.com.

Denali Arts Council hosts their monthly First Saturday Arts Show from 4 to 6pm on Saturday, April 4th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This month Troy Smiley presents: Vessels and Luminaries — an exploration of woodturning that transforms raw material into works of illuminated art. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts their last Arctic Entries storytelling event of the season at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, April 4th. The theme is Potholes and Promises, stories of bumps in the road, where they lead and how we kept going. Doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7. Tickets and information are available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Talkeetna Elementary PTA and Denali Arts Council host a self-paced Beginner's Ukulele Class, taught by  Danielle Aslanian, for grades K-5 on Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30pm at Talkeetna Elementary School. Spaces are still available, pre-registration is required. For more information about the PTA's Community Enrichment Activities, including fees, visit their Facebook Page.  You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us with any questions.

The Talkeetna Community Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is April 6th. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link.

Alaska Commission on Aging is hosting a public webinar with Social Security Administration Regional Public Affairs Specialist, Nathan Cole, on Social Security and Medicare at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesday, April 7th, beginning at 12pm. Following the webinar, Sean McPhilamy, a volunteer with the State of Alaska’s Medicare Information Office, will provide an overview on Medicare. After the general discussion, he will be available for one-on-one conversations as needed, until 3pm. If you have questions you need answered, you are welcome to email them ahead of time to doh.acoa.info@alaska.gov. The link to the webinar is available in the announcement on KTNA.org for those who would like to attend from home.

The next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome. To contact the committee you can email them at tkaskatepark@gmail.com.

Denali Arts Council presents the Banff Mountain Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, April 10th and 11th, featuring a different series of films each night at Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. More information about the films , tickets, and the complete event lineup can be found at denaliartscouncil.org.