The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is hosting an informational meeting about the development of an updated Susitna Valley Forest Management Plan. The meeting is in person on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center.  The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the planning process and how members of the public can participate. An opportunity to provide input related to the proposed Susitna Valley state forest will also be provided at this meeting. Comments may also be emailed to dnr.dof.matsuplanning@alaska.gov.

The public is welcome to the quarterly meeting of the Friends of Benka Lake at the Talkeetna VFW post on Wednesday, November 19th at 6pm.

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. The next one is today, November 19th. 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.

Storytime at the Talkeetna Library this week is about Giving Thanks.  The program begins at 11:15am on Thursday, November 20th.  All ages are welcome.  There will be stories, a snack and a craft. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The Trapper Creek Community Council 's monthly meeting scheduled for today is cancelled. Meetings are normally on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center.

Denali Education Center hosts local author, Christine Byl, for reading and conversation on Thursday, November 20th beginning at 7:30pm at Denali Education Center's Talkeetna Campus. She will be presenting two of her books: Lookout - her first novel, and Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods - a finalist for a Willa Award in nonfiction. Books will be available for purchase, and a portion of sales will go to disaster relief in Western Alaska.

Cooperative Extension Services is offering workshops on greenhouse heating, root cellar construction, produce harvesting and storage this weekend. The hosts are Scott Sanford, an emeritus distinguished outreach specialist for the Rural Energy Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Art Nash, UAF Cooperative Extension Service energy specialist. These workshops will explore how to prolong the freshness of produce, examine commercial and residential energy options for greenhouses, and discuss accessibility modifications for farmers and gardeners with disabilities. This event takes place Saturday, November 22nd from 10am to 2pm at Sheep Creek Lodge located at Mile 88 of the Parks Hwy. All are welcome.

The Willow Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting Stop the Bleed classes at the Willow Community Center on Saturday, November 22nd. There are two classes: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. This two-hour class includes a presentation and hands-on activities, for ages 14 and up. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. A Stop the Bleed certificate is awarded on completion of class. For more information and to register, contact Brenda at brendalmccain@gmail.com or 907-355-1418. Learn more about the program at stopthebleed.org.

Do you need assistance providing a Thanksgiving meal for your family? Upper Susitna Food Pantry is joining with community partners this year to provide families in need with a turkey and all the fixings for their Thanksgiving meal. The Thanksgiving Blessing distribution is on November 22nd at Church on the Rock located at Mile 99 on the Parks Highway from 10am-4pm. Please bring an ID for proof of zip code. The Upper Susitna Food Pantry will be closed Friday, November 21st to prepare for the Thanksgiving Blessing distribution.

Denali Arts Council hosts Parlor in the Round, a songwriter gameshow with a twist, featuring Talkeetna's own Steve Durr, as well as internationally acclaimed musicians. The winner of the Youth songwriter contest will be announced. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

The Talkeetna Public Library hosts Toddler Time today from 2 to 3pm. This program is for ages 1 to 3 years old. This will be a a time for parents, guardians, grandmas and pas to participate in fun activities with their toddlers. This is the last Toddler Time scheduled. If you have suggestions for a new time or day or age range, please call Talkeetna library at 907-861-7645.

The Su-Valley High School Co-ed Wrestling Team is hosting a home dual meet against Houston High School. This is the only home meet of the season for the Rams. Wrestling events  begin shortly after 3:00pm this Monday, November 24th, at Susitna Valley High School.

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.