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  • Curling

    Curling
    Jack McDonald Ice Rink

    There will be curling Monday and Wednesday evenings at the Talkeetna Elementary Jack MacDonald Ice Rink. There will be draws at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. Registration and more information at talkeetnacurling.org.

  • Food and Body Image Group Therapy

    Food and Body Image Group Therapy

    Sunshine Community Health Center is offering Dear Body, an eight-week virtual group therapy series focused on healing your relationship with food and body image through the principles of Intuitive Eating. The group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 3 to 4:30 pm beginning July 1st. Call 907-733-9292 for more information.

  • Summer Reading Program & Lunch on the Lawn – Trapper Creek Public Library

    Trapper Creek Public Library

    Trapper Creek Public Library hosts their Summer Reading Program and Lunch on the Lawn at 12:30pm on Wednesdays, through August 6th. Bags of food from the Upper Susitna Food Pantry's Summer Backpack Program are available to pick up between 11 am and 6 pm. You may call (907)861-7650 for more information.

  • Strong Women Exercise Group

    Strong Women Exercise Group
    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    Strong 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.

  • Willow Public Library Events

    Willow Public Library Events
    Willow Public Library

    Here’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.

  • Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program is on Thursdays until August 7th, with the following activities:

    • Storytime for ages 0-7 begins 11am with a snack, stories, and a craft. The theme this week is Rock Painting and the kids will begin to make a William Snakespeare rock sculpture.
    • Lunch on the Lawn for all ages up to 18 is at 12pm.
    • The Summer Reading Program for all ages begins at 1pm. Elaborate rock painting is the activity, and the kids will have a chance to add to the rock-snake sculpture.
    • Reading logs may be turned in at the front desk on Thursdays.

    Everyone is welcome at these events, the library asks that you bring a rock or two. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 and visit their Facebook Page.

  • Addiction Recovery Group – Sunshine Community Health Center

    Sunshine Community Health Center Talkeetna 34300 South Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, Alaska, United States

    Sunshine 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. 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.

  • Alaska Division of Forestry burn permit suspension

    The Alaska Division of Forestry has a burn permit suspension in effect for the Mat-Su Borough. A burn permit suspension means no burning of burn barrels, debris piles, or lawn burns. Campfires smaller than 3ft in diameter for the purpose of warming, cooking, or signaling are still allowed. Adequate clearance away from combustibles and attendance until cold to the touch are still required for campfires. Any approved fire, even a small one should be undertaken with extreme caution and vigilance at this time of year. Follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org for more information.

    https://dnr.alaska.gov/burn/viewalert/71

  • Willow Farmers Market

    Willow Farmers Market
    Willow Community Center

    The Willow Health Organization hosts the Willow Farmers Market, an outdoor market at the Willow Community Center on Fridays from 2 until 7pm. This local market highlights items grown or made in Alaska. September 5th is the last day of the season.

  • Live at Five – Music in the Park Talkeetna

    Talkeetna Village Park

    Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The band this week is Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise.

  • Green Light Circus – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    This Friday and Saturday, July 11th and 12th Denali Arts Council hosts the Green Light Circus's performances - The Time loop Troupe! This year, the circus is traveling through TIME. Expect gravity-defying acts, daring stunts, and time-bending surprises as local kids tumble through the ages. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are only available at the door.


    As part of the Green light Circus festivities, there will be a Fairway Carnival on Saturday, July 12th outside the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar from 12 to 4pm. This is a family friendly event with face painting, balloon animals, carnival games, magic shows, a dunk tank and more. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

  • Garage Sale – Talkeetna

    There is a garage sale on Second Street in Talkeetna this weekend, July 12th and 13th, from 10am to 3pm. There will be 9 tables full of items including an accordion, sewing machine, 8 place table setting, and old nick knacks.