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Events
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Annual Kindergarten Meet and Greet – Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary School hosts the Annual Kindergarten Meet and Greet for all prospective students and their parents on Wednesday, May 7th from 10:15 until 11:00am, in the Kindergarten Classroom #135. The Meet and Greet is for students entering Kindergarten for the 2025/2026 school year. Students must be turning 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2025. You may reach the school at 907-733-9400 or e-mail Kaki at kaliska.anderson@matsuk12.us with any questions.
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Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) monthly meeting
Willow Community CenterThe Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) holds their monthly meeting at the Willow Community Center on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The next meeting is on May 7th, all are welcome. More information at waco-ak.org.
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Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
Church on the Rock Mile 99, S Parks Highway, Talkeetna, United States +1 moreThe University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is offering Pressure Canner Gauge Testing today (Thursday, May 8th). They will be at the Talkeetna Public Library from 1 to 4pm. All are welcome to bring a pressure canner dial gauge in for a test to make sure it is accurate and functioning properly. New or unused gauges should be tested before first use. Questions may be directed to to Melissa Clampitt at mrclampitt@alaska.edu.
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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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Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. There will be stories, snacks and a craft. All ages are welcome. Grab and Go craft kits will be available after 1pm in the foyer for those unable to attend. You can reach the library at 907-861-7645.
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Addiction Recovery Group – Sunshine Community Health Center
Sunshine Community Health Center Talkeetna 34300 South Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, Alaska, United StatesSunshine Community Health Center hosts an Addiction Recovery Group at the Talkeetna Clinic from 1 to 2 PM every second and fourth Thursday of the month, the next one being on May 8th. This program is open to adults seeking support in their recovery journey, it provides education, peer support, and therapeutic tools for individuals navigating addiction. An assessment is required before joining, to schedule you may call (907) 733-9292.
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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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Friends of the Talkeetna Library monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet at 1pm on Friday, May 9th at the Talkeetna Public Library. New members or interested parties are always welcome. Zoom is also an option to join the meeting. For more information including Zoom info call the library at 907-861-7645.
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Musical Showcase – Su Valley Band Lab
Su Valley Jr/Sr High SchoolLocal students with the afterschool program, Su Valley Band Lab, will be showcasing their new found skills with support from the band Wasteland Hop at Su Valley Jr./Sr. High School on Friday, May 9th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the showcase starts at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.
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Family Movie Night – Talkeetna Community Schools
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Community Schools hosts Family Movie Night at Talkeetna Elementary School on Friday, May 9th. They are showing the PG-rated movie; Earth to Echo. Doors open at 6:45pm, the movie starts at 7pm.
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Yard Sale
There will be a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00AM until 5:00PM at Mile 7.9 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. Look for the inflatable palm tree.
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Alaskan author Eowyn Ivey – Willow Public Library
Willow Public LibraryAlaskan author Eowyn Ivey will share her recently published book, Black Woods Blue Sky, on Saturday, May 10th at 2 pm in the Willow Public Library meeting room. All are welcome.
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Wasteland Hop Concert – Denali Arts Counci
Sheldon Community Arts HangarWasteland Hop will be perform at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 10th. Out of Fort Collins, Colorado, Wasteland Hop plays a soulful and unique blend of folk, rock, and hip-hop. This is an all ages show. Doors open at 6:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Live Music at the Fairview Inn – Aspenyarrow
Fairview InnAspenyarrow and Grace C. Elliot will play together at the Fairview Inn from 8pm until 10pm, they are then DJing from 10pm until 12am.
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Mother’s Day Concert – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council's Music Academy presents a Mother's Day Concert with the Rhythm and Red Shoe Ensemble, Desperate Measures and the Community Choir on Sunday, May 11th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 3:30pm, and the concert begins at 4pm.
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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 Trail Race Sponsorship
There are sponsorship opportunities available for the 2025 Talkeetna Trail Race. This is a 25k, and 5k race in September which supports Talkeetna Elementary PTA's Healthy Lifestyles and Artist in Residence programs. Organizations and individuals interested in sponsoring may email TalkeetnaTrailRace@gmail.com.





