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Teen Book to Movie Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Teen Book to Movie Club meets this Saturday, October 25th, at the Talkeetna Public Library, beginning at 6pm. Teens ages 13-16 are invited to watch the movie Gretel and Hansel and enjoy pizza and snacks with their peers. For more information, you may call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Denali Drama and the Music Academy presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday October 24th, and 25th. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this hilarious musical follows six contestants in a spelling competition. The doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7pm. This performance is rated PG-13. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Reminder for Tiny Art show artists
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe community Tiny Art show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar has ended, and your art is ready for pick up. Call 907-733-7929 or feel free to come pick up at your leisure.
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Volunteers needed – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for the Reading Mentors programs on Tuesdays at 3:15 to 4:30pm, chefs for the soon-to-start Stone Soup adult cooking group, as well as volunteers to work in the library. These positions do require some paperwork with the borough. For more information you may call the Talkeetna Library 907-861-7645, Monday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm.
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Reading Mentors – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library's Reading Mentors program is on Tuesdays at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders and is designed to help new readers get experience and confidence in reading out loud. If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer as a reading, mentor, you may call the library at 907-861-7645.
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Talkeetna Community Council – deadline for a write-in candidate
The Talkeetna Community Council's annual election takes place on election day, November 4th, at the Talkeetna Public Library. The deadline for a write-in candidate is 5pm today (Tuesday, October 28th). The Talkeetna Community Council represents the community as a means of citizen participation in local and State government issues, as well as providing a platform for various community services and development projects. The candidate is required to live within the Talkeetna Community Council area, more information at talkeetnacouncil.org.
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Rhythm and Red Shoes Ensemble meeting
St. Bernard's Catholic Church 22136 F Street, Talkeetna, AKThe Rhythm and Red Shoes Ensemble begins rehearsing on Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30 PM at St. Bernard's Church in East Talkeetna. If you read music and play at an intermediate level you could join this group. If you have questions you may call Sandy at 907-355-3052.
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Recycling in the Susitna Valley
Willow Public LibraryThere will be a presentation on Recycling in the Susitna Valley by Tam Boeve (bow-vee), executive director of Valley Community Recycling Solutions on Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. in the Willow Public Library meeting room. Topics include what you can recycle, why clean and sorted matters, where recyclables go and glass recycling in the area. Please bring your questions. This event is sponsored by the Willow Library and Willow Library Association. Call the Library at 907-861-7655 if you have question. All are welcome.
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B Movie Bingo – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarB Movie Bingo is back at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Tuesday, October 28th. Movie watchers can participate in movie-related bingo for a chance to win prizes. Next weeks movie is a classic Halloween B movie and is adult themed. The movie starts at 8pm. Call 907-230-8662 for more details.
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Willow Library Mentoring Program
Willow Public LibraryThe Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions.
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Sizzle & Stir Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts a new afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Wednesday, October 1st. This cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. Space is limited to eight participants and requires pre-registration. For more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645.
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Talkeetna Skatepark Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
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Story Time – Willow Public Library
Willow Community Center +1 moreThe Willow Public Library hosts a Story Time, followed by play time in the Willow Community Center on Thursdays beginning at 11:00am. Story Time is geared toward children up to 5 years old, but all are welcome. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with any questions.
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Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThursdays begin at the Talkeetna Public Library at 10 AM with Strong Women exercise group. This program is followed by Storytime beginning at 11:15am with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is Spiders Are Your friends. Halloween treat bags will be handed out at the end of the program, and there will be grab and go bags with the craft supplies included in the front entryway. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors Annual Meeting
Sunshine Community Health Center Talkeetna 34300 South Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, Alaska, United StatesSunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors is having their Annual Board Meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 on Thursday, October 30th at 5PM in the Talkeetna clinic large conference room. Guests are encouraged and welcomed to attend via Zoom or in person. You can find Zoom information in the announcement on ktna.org.
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Halloween & Harvest Carnival – Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary School is hosting the Annual Halloween & Harvest Carnival on Friday, October 31st, from 3:15 to 5:00 PM in the school gym. All are invited to wear costumes and enjoy games and food. Tickets for games and food can be purchased at the event or preordered online at schoolpay.com. All proceeds support the 5th Grade Coastal Ecology Field Trip to Kachemak Bay.
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Trunk Or Treat – VFW
VFW Post on Veterens Way in TalkeetnaDo you love Halloween but live in an area where you rarely get trick-or-treaters? You are invited to set up a station at the VFW on the grassy side of the parking lot for Trunk-or-Treat. Typically this involves setting up the back of a vehicle or a pop up tent, decorating it, and handing out treats. You may set up your station between 4 and 4:30pm on Friday, October 31st to prepare. The VFW typically sees the most trick or treaters between 4:30 and 7pm.
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Trick-or-Treat at KTNA
KTNA 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, United StatesStop by KTNA when Trick-Or-Treating on Friday!
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Trunk-or-Treat – Willow Public Library
Willow Public LibraryTrunk-or-Treat will be held in the Willow Public Library parking lot on Halloween, October 31st, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to park your vehicle, decorate your trunk and pass out treats to youth who arrive to trick-or-treat. This event is sponsored by the Willow Public Library and questions may be directed to Julie at the Library, 907-861-7655.
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Blackwater Railroad concert – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts a Halloween concert with Blackwater Railroad at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, October 31st. This show is for all ages. There will also be a Costume Contest. Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 8pm. Learn more and find tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.




