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Seeking artists for fiber art show – Denali Arts Council
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.
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Subaru Forester for sale
For Sale: 2023 Subaru Forester in excellent condition. 2 sets of tires, trailer hitch, and rear rack. Call or text: 907-354-3743.
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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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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. 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. Sign up is available at denaliartscouncil.org. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.
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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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Willow State Winter Carnival
The 64th Annual Willow State Winter Carnival is ongoing with a wide variety of events for all ages through Sunday, February 1st. More information, including the complete schedule of events can be found at waco-ak.org and on the Willow Winter Carnival’s FaceBook Page.
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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. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.
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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. 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 Director’s meeting
ZoomSunshine Community Health Center Board of Director's meeting is on Thursday, January 29th starting at 5 pm via Zoom. You can find the Zoom Link on the announcement at KTNA.org. Community participation is encouraged and welcomed.
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Choir rehearsal canceled
Sheldon Community Arts HangarChoir rehearsal is canceled for this Thursday, January 29th due to the Denali Arts Council's presentation of CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! For more information, visit denaliartscouncil.org
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Winter Speaker Series Event – Susitna River Coalition
The Susitna River Coalition is hosting a live virtual event in their Winter Speaker Series on Thursday, January 29th at 6:30 PM, streaming on Zoom and Facebook Live. The topic is Alaska's Energy Landscape: past, present and future. Presenters are Doug Johnson of ORPC Alaska on the topic of emerging renewable energy technologies, followed by Dr. Philip Wight of UAF, exploring the history of electrification in Alaska’s Railbelt—and how past decisions still shape the future of Alaskans.
Learn more on the Susitna River Coalition Facebook page. The links for event can be found in the announcement on ktna.org.
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64th Annual Willow State Winter Carnival
The 64th Annual Willow State Winter Carnival begins on Friday, January 23rd with a wide variety of events for all ages through Sunday, February 1st. More information, including the complete schedule of events can be found at waco-ak.org and on the Willow Winter Carnival’s FaceBook Page.
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Community Concert with Chelsea Berry – Trapper Creek Community Center
Trapper Creek Community CenterThere will be a Community Concert with Chelsea Berry on Friday, January 30th at the Trapper Creek Community Center, mile 115.2. A potluck and jam starts at 5:30pm and the performance with musician, Chelsea Berry, start at 7pm. For questions please text 907 982 4699.
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Smoke Alarm Installation – Talkeetna Fire Department
Talkeetna Fire Department is partnering with the Alaska State Fire Marshals Office to offer home smoke alarm installations to the community. They are offering this service through January. You can find a link to the Smoke Alarm Installation Request Form on KTNA's Announcement Page, at KTNA.org. You can reach the Talkeetna Fire Department at (907)733-2443.
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3rd Annual Rich Crain Classic – Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails
Talkeetna Lakes ParkMUTT (Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails) is hosting the 3rd Annual Rich Crain Classic on January 31st at the Comsat trailhead of Talkeetna Lakes Park, beginning at 11am. Participants can choose to skijor, bikejor, ski, mush, kick sled or run and may use 1 human, 1 dog or 2 dog power to follow a 5 or 15 km marked trail. Learn more and sign-up at talkeetnamutt.org.
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Complexities of Love Rehearsals – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council is holding auditions for their annual variety show, Complexities of Love. If you have a talent you’d like to share—dance, music, comedy, poetry, puppetry, or anything else—they’d love to hear from you. Four rehearsals are scheduled on Sundays January 18th through February 8th, from 3 to 5 pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. You must attend one of these rehearsals and audition for Jenny in order to be included in the show.
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Pick-Up Basketball – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Pick-Up Basketball for teens and adults, 8th grade and up, at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Sundays from 6-8 pm. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.
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The Sizzle & Stir Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts the The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning today (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 two spots available, for more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645.




