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Su Dog 300 – Sled Dog Race – Soup Dog
Willow Community CenterThe Su Dog 300 Sled Dog Race continues through February 24th. Soup Dog is on Monday, February 23rd starting at 5pm at the Willow Community Center. This is a community event and soup competition. It's timed so people will come together, enjoy food, and possibly see the first few mushers cross the finish line. All are welcome to attend and cheer on the mushers. You can follow the mushers with the Live Tracker and learn more at sudog300.org.
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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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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 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. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. 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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Su Dog 300 – Sled Dog Race – Closing Ceremony
Willow Community CenterThe Su Dog 300 Sled Dog Race hosts their Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, February 24th at Willow Community Center beginning at 6pm. You can follow the mushers with the Live Tracker and learn more at sudog300.org.
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Appointments available for Income Tax preparation
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska +1 moreVolunteers with the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program will be available to help community members with preparing and filing income taxes. Preparation will happen on Wednesdays, beginning February 4th, alternating each week between the Houston City Hall and the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center.
Appointments may be made by calling 211 or (800) 478-2221. Additionally, appointment links are available on the KTNA announcements webpage.
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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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Open Gym – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Open Gym at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 pm. (free) You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.
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The Friends of Benka Lake – Quarterly Meeting
VFW Post on Veterens Way in TalkeetnaThe Friends of Benka Lake are holding their quarterly meeting Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30pm at the Talkeetna VFW. All are welcome. You may call Forrest with any questions at (907)355-3179.
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Train service changes – Alaska Railroad
Due to the extreme temperatures in Fairbanks Thursday evening to Friday morning, the Alaska Railroad is canceling the Thursday/Friday Aurora Winter Train.
Today (Thursday), they are running the Hurricane Turn schedule. Light food service from the Bistro will be available.
On Friday, there will be no train service available.As of now, the Aurora train is still scheduled for Saturday northbound and Sunday southbound.
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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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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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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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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 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 TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is Sled Dogs, all are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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Sunshine Clinic Board of Directors Meeting
The Sunshine Clinic Board of Directors meets the last Thursday of every month. The next meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 26th at 5:00pm. The public is welcome to attend. You can find the Zoom link and info in the announcement on ktna.org.
meeting ID: 852 2671 8147 and passcode 645246.
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Career Soup – Denali Education Center
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesDenali Education Center hosts Career Soup every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30pm through April 2nd. Career Soup is a weekly watch party of Discover What You Were Born To Do, a 12-week course written by local executive career mentor, Shannon Post. Along with the watch party, there is a potluck and conversation. This course is tailored to those who may engage better in a group setting or need support figuring out the next step. Email kellie@denali.org with questions or to RSVP.
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Computer Classes – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library host computer classes every 2nd and 4th Friday from 1 to 3pm at the Talkeetna Public Library through May 8th. The next class is on February 27th and will cover Computer Basics. The schedule including topics can be found in the event on KTNA's community calendar. For questions and to sign up, call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.




