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Events
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Live at Five
Talkeetna Village ParkThe 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
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Community Yard Sale Fundraiser – Talkeetna Skatepark
A community yard sale will be held at the Talkeetna Gear Shop on Saturday, June 27th. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Talkeetna Skatepark. Donated items of all types can be brought to the Gear Shop through June 26th. The Gear Shop is open from 10am to 6pm every day, and is located across from K2 Aviation, on Second Street in Talkeetna.
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Talkeetna Recycling
Talkeetna Transfer Station Mile, 11.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesTalkeetna 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.
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Fly or Die Flotilla
Christiansen Lake ParkFly or Die Flotilla is a music festival featuring several Talkeetna-based bands including the Talkeetna Hawks, Grand Ole Ospreys, Denali Cooks and DJ 2-Stroke. Visiting jazz musician Rocco Joan Iacovone will also preform. The event is Saturday, June 27th from 3 to 9pm at Christiansen Lake Park.
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Triple Black Diamonds
Mountain High Pizza PieThe band Triple Black Diamonds perform as part of a campaign to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis on Saturday, June 27th starting at 7pm at Mountain High Pizza in Talkeetna. You can learn more about their campaign with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society online.
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Roustabout Circus Show – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council host a Roustabout Show on Sunday, June 28th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.
The 2026 Green Light Circus instructors will showcase their talents for the public. Doors open at 2:30 and the show will begin at 3:00pm. Donations are welcome. -
Inside Out Jazz Trio- Rocco Iacovone, Jason Ajemian, and Jack De Salvo
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge Talkeetna, AKThe jazz assemble Inside Out performs at the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge in Talkeetna on Sunday, June 28th at 7pm. This performance features Rocco Iacovone on the sax, Jason Ajemian on the bass, and Jack De Salvo on electric guitar.
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Talkeetna Recycling Committee Meeting
The Talkeetna Recycling Committee is meeting on Monday, June 29th at 4:30 PM via Zoom. For more information, the agenda, or the Zoom link, contact Cici Schoenberger at 907-355-8324. All who are interested in recycling are welcome to attend.
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Art Workshops – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarProfessional teaching artist, Denise Iacovone is offering 3 art workshops this summer at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.
The first is a Contour Line Drawing Workshop. Participants will learn how to work in contour line, creating multiple experimental drawings in a studio setting. This two-day workshop is on Friday, June 26th, and Monday, June 29th.
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Talkeetna Recycling
Talkeetna Transfer Station Mile, 11.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesTalkeetna 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.
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Reading Tuesdays – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts a weekly afterschool program called Reading Tuesdays. Students are welcome to come and read, work on homework or a craft, and spend time with friends from 3:15 until 5pm every Tuesday. Sunshine Transit is available to transport students from the Talkeetna Elementary School. Permission slips are required. For more information and to sign up, contact the library at Talkeetna.Library@matsugov.us or (907)861-7645.
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Inside Out Jazz Trio- Rocco Iacovone, Jason Ajemian, and Jack De Salvo
Mt. High Pizza Pie 22165 C St, Talkeetna, AKThe jazz assemble Inside Out performs at Mountain High Pizza in Talkeetna on Tuesday, June 30th at 7pm. This performance features Rocco Iacovone on the sax, Jason Ajemian on the bass, and Jack De Salvo on electric guitar.
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Super Spruce trees available
If you are interested in planting an Arthur Mannix Super Spruce tree, there are 60+ trees that are now 10 inches tall and need to be planted this summer. Please contact Marissa at 907-203-1978 for more information and to pick up a tree.
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Improvisational Painting and Music, Art Workshop – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarProfessional teaching artist, Denise Iacovone /E-ya-ka-vone-ay/ 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 they work with the Talkeetna Jazz Orchestra during dress rehearsal and their concert performance. Two-Day Workshop is on July 1, 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm and July 2, 6 pm- 9 pm.
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WACO Monthly Meeting
Willow Community CenterThe 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
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WACO Monthly Meeting
Willow Community CenterThe 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 July 1st. More information including the agenda is available at waco-ak.org
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Strong Women Exercise Group – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaStrong 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, you may call the library at 907-861-7645.
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Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts the Summer Reading Program weekly on Thursdays at 11am. This week features world famous Robbie the Magician who will entertain all with magic illusions, including birds and rabbits. Lunch on the Lawn starts at noon and will be followed by the 13 Annual Patriotic Cookie Dash. Visit the library's Facebook Page for more information about all special activities happening this week as part of their America's 250 Birthday Celebration. You can reach the library at 907-861-7645.
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Willow Public Library Summer Reading Program
Willow Public LibraryThe Willow Public Library hosts Plant a Seed, Read a summer reading program with lunch on Thursdays at the library. This program is for children of all ages. Lunch is at 12:30pm followed by reading activities, and then fun and prizes. For more information, call the library at 907-861-7655.
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Jazz Workshop Performance – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council presents a jazz performance featuring Maestro Rocco John Iacovone /E-ya-ka-vone-ay/ and local Jazz Workshop participates on Thursday, July 2nd at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Rocco is a composer, musician, teaching-artist and plays Alto and Soprano Saxophones and Piano. Doors at 6:30pm and music at 7pm. Tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org





