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  • Talkeetna Public Library closure

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Talkeetna Public Library is closed for staff training on Wednesday, July 23rd. They are normally open Monday through Saturday from 11am until 6pm. Talkeetna Library's Wi-Fi is always on and available to use.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Celebration of Live for Orville Grosz

    Tasting Room - Denali Brewing Company 37083 Talkeetna Spur Rd., Talkeetna, AK

    There is Celebration of Life for Orville Grosz on Wednesday, July 23rd from 6 to 9pm at the Denali Brewing Company's Tasting Room, located at Mile 2 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. There will be live music by Larry, Dani, and Kayti in honor of Orville. You may contact Willow Grosz at willow.grosz@gmail.com or Ann Farina at ann.farina@gmail.com with questions.

  • 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

    • Today the Summer Reading Program begins at 1pm. This week’s theme is Fairy Houses and Woodland Dwellings. Also, the library is creating a rock snake named William Snakespeare. Supplies for rock painting are available to use in the building or to borrow to make a snake segment at home. Bring your segments in to get varnished and added to the sculpture.
    • Weekly meal backpacks, provided by Upper Susitna Food Pantry, are available at the front desk on Thursday afternoons until Saturday, or when supplies run out. These backpacks are available for children under 18 years of age to take home.

    There are 2 more weeks of activities and reading incentives, all ages are welcome to attend. All reading logs must be turned in by Noon on Thursday, August 7th. 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.

  • High Step Society – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Denali Arts Council is hosting the band ​High Step Society for an indoor/outdoor show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, July 24th, with music beginning at 7:00pm. Based out of Oregon, High Step Society is a 7-piece band featuring horns, bass, synthesizer, drums and vocals. Tickets and more information about the band are available at www.denaliartscouncil.org

  • Electronics Recycling – Willow Recycling

    Willow Transfer Station 15469 Willow Station Road, Willow, AK, United States

    Accepted electronics include microwaves, toasters, computers, printers, cables, and fluorescent bulbs. Not accepted are large appliances, smoke alarms, batteries, medical equipment, and anything containing liquids.

  • 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. This Friday the band is Braided River.

  • Talkeetna Historical Society’s Art Fundraiser

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    The Talkeetna Historical Society hosts their closing event Salmon Run Art Auction at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, July 27th from 3 to 6pm. Visitors can view all salmon in person that are in the online auction and enjoy some snacks. There will be 4 late-run salmon auctioned off live at the event.  Online bidding is open through July 27th at 5 pm.  Help will be available at the event to participate in the online auction. Proceeds benefit the Talkeetna Museum. For questions, you may call 907-733-2487 and visit their Facebook Page.

    You can place a bid and view the salmon art ahead of the auction here: 2025 Salmon Run Auction