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Events
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Clinic Closures – Sunshine Community Health Center
Sunshine Community Health Center Willow 24091 Long Lake Road, Willow, United States +1 moreBoth Willow and Talkeetna Sunshine Community Health Center clinic locations are closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. They remind area residents to plan ahead by calling 907-376-2273 to request prescription refills, schedule appointments, or take care of any medical needs before the holiday weekend.
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MatSu Libraries Closed
The Mat Su Libraries are closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. This includes Willow, Talkeetna, and Trapper Creek.
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Talkeetna VFW Post 3836 Ceremony
Talkeetna CemeteryTalkeetna VFW Post 3836 honors its fallen members every Memorial Day. This year the ceremony is on Monday, May 26th at 11AM at the Talkeetna Cemetery. A potluck will be hosted at the Myron “Ace” Ebling VFW Post 3836 at the conclusion of the ceremony. All are welcome.
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Toddler Gym – Talkeetna Community Schools
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Community Schools hosts Toddler Gym Time on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm at the Talkeetna Elementary School. For more information or questions email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or by phone, (907) 733-9431. The last day is June 9th.
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Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00PM at the proposed skatepark location next to the Wild Woods playground. This will be a site cleanup followed by a meeting afterwards. All are welcome to attend.
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Friends of Benka Lake quarterly board meeting
VFW Post on Veterens Way in TalkeetnaThe quarterly board meeting of the Friends of Benka Lake is Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm at the VFW post 3836. For any questions you may call Forrest at 907-355-3179 or check the Friends of Benka Lake Facebook page.
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Willow Dog Mushers Association monthly meeting
Willow Community CenterWillow Dog Mushers Association meets at 7pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Willow Community Center. The next one is on May 28th. Meetings vary between informative presentations, discussions, and WDMA business. All are welcome. For specific information regarding the meetings, you may visit their Facebook page.
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Strong Women Exercise Group
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaStrong Women exercise group meet on Tuesdays and Thursday at 10am in person at the Talkeetna Public Library and on Zoom. Newcomers are welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645.
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Willow Public Library Events
Willow Public LibraryHere’s what’s coming up at the Willow Public Library:
- Willow Library Mentoring Program meets each Wednesday from 3:15 to 4:30pm. This program is open to all Willow Elementary Students. Additional mentors are needed.
- Story Time followed by free play in the Community Center is on Thursdays at 11am. This is geared toward ages 0-5, but all are welcome.
For more information about the Willow Library, including programs and open hours you may call 907-861-7655 and visit their Facebook Page.
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Story Time – Willow Public Library
Willow Community CenterThe Willow Library offers Story Time followed by free play in the Community Center every Thursday at 11am through the end of May. This is geared toward ages 0-5, but all are welcome. For more information about the Willow Library, including programs and open hours you may call 907-861-7655 and visit their Facebook Page.
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Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaRegistration for the Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program begins on Wednesday, May 28th and is open through the summer. The Summer Reading Program is on Thursdays with the following categories:
- Storytime for ages up to 7 begins at 11am with stories, a snack, and a craft. The theme this week is Making Friends at the Library.
- Lunch on the Lawn is at 12pm. This week is a Barbecue for participants; registered or planning to register.
- The Summer Reading Program for all ages begins at 1pm. This week features Field Day Games.
For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 and visit their Facebook Page.
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Open Gym – Talkeetna Community Schools
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Community Schools hosts Open Gym on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the Talkeetna Elementary School. For more information or questions email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or by phone, (907) 733-9431. The last day is June 5th
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Live at Five – Music in the Park Talkeetna
Talkeetna Village ParkDenali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The band this week is Leo Ash Blues Band.
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Don Sheldon Memorial Reception
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe public is invited to a Don Sheldon Memorial Reception and Statue Reveal at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 31st to honor the life and flying of Talkeetna's pioneer bush pilot, Don Sheldon. Attendees are welcome to share stories of Don at 5:00pm. There is a community potluck at 6:00pm followed by live polka music from Alaska's Main Squeeze.
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Recycle Revival Music Fest
Skeetawk 13500 N Skeetawk Cir,, Palmer, AK, United StatesValley Community for Recycling Solutions' annual, Recycle Revival Music Fest is on Sunday, June 1st, at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass, starting at 1PM. This family-friendly event includes food trucks, a beer garden, lift rides, and live music. Learn more at valleyrecyclingak.org.
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Live Music – Steve Durr – Mountain High Pizza Pie
Mountain High Pizza PieSteve Durr plays live at 1pm and 5 pm on Sunday at Mountain High Pizza Pie, on Main Street in Downtown Talkeetna.
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Pickup Basketball – Talkeetna Community Schools
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Community Schools is offering Pickup Basketball for eighth-grade up through adults, weekly on Sundays from 6 to 8pm in the Talkeetna Elementary School Gym. For more information, you can email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or call (907) 733-9431. This is the final day for the summer.
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Talkeetna Community Schools
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Community Schools hosts the following events scheduled at the Talkeetna Elementary School.
- Toddler Gym Time on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm.
- Open Gym on Thursdays from 4:30-6pm.
For more information, you can email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or call (907) 733-9431.
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Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is June 2nd. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.





