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Ice Carving Workshops – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts Ice Carving Workshops, taught by Tommy Salami. An adult and youth workshop on Saturday, January 3rd outside the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Tommy will instruct participants on carving techniques on 10lb blocks of ice. This is a great way to learn how to carve before the Ice Carving Competition. Supplies will be provided, and you can take your carving home with you. Register online at denaliartscouncil.org.
Additional Hurricane Turn for the New Year
Due to extreme cold temperatures, the Alaska Railroad will NOT be running the normally scheduled Aurora Winter Train this weekend. To accommodate residents who use the Flag Stop Railroad, they will run an additional Hurricane Turn Train on Saturday, January 3rd at its normally scheduled time, northbound from Talkeetna at 11:25am. There will be NO Trains heading south on Sunday.
76 Days Adrift – film screening – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council presents a screening of the film 76 Days Adrift on Saturday, January 3rd, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This film documents the experience of Steven Callahan, he recounts the night of February 4th, 1982, when a collision with a whale caused his boat to sink in the Atlantic Ocean. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the film begins at 7pm. Tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org.
Job Openings – Sunshine Community Health Center
Sunshine Community Health Center Willow 24091 Long Lake Road, Willow, United States +1 moreSunshine Community Health Center has several job openings at both the Talkeetna and Willow clinics. Learn more and apply at sunshineclinic.org/career.
seeking fiber artists
Sheldon Community Arts HangarOrganizers of the second annual Fiber February are seeking fiber artists to show their work at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for the month of February. All fiber arts are accepted: knitting, felting, weaving, hooking, crochet and more. You may contact Sandy at tkb@alaska.net for more details or if you have questions.
Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Community Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link.
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.
Talkeetna Recycling Closure
Talkeetna Recycling is closed today, Tuesday, due to the snow. They are normally open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12 to 4pm.
Winter Plein Air Painting class – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarWatercolorist, Miles Bloomfield, is instructing a series of Winter Plein Air Painting classes. Classes are from 1 to 4pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar each Tuesday in the month of January. The next one is on January 6th. This is an outdoor painting class, so participants should dress for the weather. If temperatures are too cold, the class will be held indoors. All supplies are provided. Learn more and sign up at denaliartscouncil.org. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.
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.
Talkeetna Skatepark Committee meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, January 7th at 6PM at the Talkeetna Library. All are welcome to attend.
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 one is on January 7th. More information at waco-ak.orgStrong 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.
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.
Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is snowmen. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Permanent Fund Dividend application help
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library staff is available to help with your Permanent Fund Dividend applications. Please call and make a reservation if possible, the staff may also be able to help you over the phone. Paper forms are available. The library’s phone number is 907-861-7645, they are open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm.
Friends of the Talkeetna Library meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet on Friday, January 9th at 1pm, at the Talkeetna Library. All are welcome.
Tween Page to Screen – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library hosts the Tween Page to Screen program on Saturday, January 10th from 5 to 7pm. They will be watching the movie adaptation of Holes, by Louis Sachar.
Circus Sunday – Green Light Circus & Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council and Green Light Circus present: a Circus Sunday! The first of 5 scheduled monthly workshops between January and May, will be Sunday, January 11th. The day will feature aerial silks workshops followed by open juggling at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Three workshops are scheduled between 10am and 3pm, space is limited in the aerial workshops and pre-registration is recommended. Find more information at denaliartscouncil.org.
The Sizzle & Stir Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts another session of the afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Monday, January 12th. This 7-week long 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. There are still a couple spots available, for more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645.
