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Events
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Talkeetna Recycling Seeks Volunteers
Talkeetna Recycling is seeking new volunteers. They are hosting volunteer training on Saturday, October 4th and Tuesday, October 7th, at 11:30am. Training is for both current and new volunteers. New volunteers are very much needed in order to keep recycling open during all scheduled hours. You may call 907-355-8324 for more information.
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Arctic Entries – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarOn Saturday, October 4th, Denali Arts Council hosts Arctic Entries at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Local storytellers will tell their true stories of small town secrets: Stories of Ghosts, Gatherings, and Good Times. The doors at 6:30pm, and the show at 7pm.
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Mask Making Workshop – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council is hosting a mask making workshop at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, October 5th from 1pm to 4pm. All supplies will be provided. This is an opportunity to make a mask to wear to the Denali Art's Councils annual Take Back the Town Masquerade Ball on October 11th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Voter registration
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library is offering support to help people register to vote. The next election is on November 4th, which means you must register by October 5th in order to have your vote count. Help is available at the Talkeetna Library during open hours, 11am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday. Absentee in-person voting will be held at the library beginning October 20 through November 3rd. For more information, you may call 907-861-7645.
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Wild Su Feast – Susitna River Coalition
Denali Brewing CompanyThe 9th Annual Wild Su Feast is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Denali Brewing Company, located at Mile 2 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. The event, hosted by the Susitna River Coalition, features a community potluck and cooking competition with foods that walked, swam, flew, or grew in the Susitna Watershed. For more information follow the event link in the announcement on ktna.org.
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Talkeetna Community Schools
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Community Schools hosts the following events scheduled at the Talkeetna Elementary School.
- Toddler Gym Time on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm.
- Open Gym on Thursdays from 4:30-6pm.
For more information, you can email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or call (907) 733-9431.
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Talkeetna Community Council Nominations for Board of Directors
The Talkeetna Community Council Inc. Board of Directions is accepting nominations for 3, two-year term seats to be included on the November 4th ballot. Residents of legal voting age, eligible to vote in MatSu borough elections, and whose primary residence is within the Talkeetna Community Council boundaries are eligible. All nominees must complete a Declaration of Candidacy Form which is available at talkeetnacouncil.org.
If you would like to nominate a candidate or yourself, submit the form to contact@talkeetnacouncil.org or mail to PO Box 608, Talkeetna, 99676 by the October 6th meeting.
For additional information, visit talkeetnacouncil.org or contact members of the Nominating Committee at 907-232-0714. -
Reel-to-Reel player needs a home
A reel-to-reel player needs a home. Call Tanya at 541-521-1175 if you are interested.
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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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Talkeetna Recycling Seeks Volunteers
Talkeetna Recycling is seeking new volunteers. They are hosting volunteer training on Tuesday, October 7th, at 11:30am. Training is for both current and new volunteers. New volunteers are very much needed in order to keep recycling open during all scheduled hours. You may call 907-355-8324 for more information.
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Public Information Meeting for Susitna Forestry Guidelines
Tuesday, October 7, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is hosting a virtual Public Information Meeting regarding the revision of the Susitna Forestry Guidelines. The meeting will be on Microsoft Teams from noon to 1:30pm. Follow the meeting link in the announcement on ktna.org. The meeting will also be on the big screen at the Talkeetna Library. For questions or more information email dnr.dof.matsuplanning@alaska.gov.
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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. 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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Breakfast Book Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library Breakfast Book Club meets at the library on Wednesday, April 9th at 9:30am. April’s book selection is All the Broken Places by John Boyne. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Zoom is available; call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645 for the link.
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Talkeetna Library’s Breakfast Book Club
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library's Breakfast Book Club meets this Wednesday morning at 9:30am in person and on Zoom. The selection this month is Sarah Birdsall's latest book, Hill of Dead Horses. All are welcome to attend; reading the book is not mandatory. The selection for November is West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge, copies are available.
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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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Sizzle & Stir Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts a new afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Wednesday, October 1st. This 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. Space is limited to eight participants and requires pre-registration. For more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645.
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Talkeetna Bachelor Society Meeting
Latitude 62Talkeetna Bachelor Society is holding a general meeting and sign-up for this year's event at the Latitude 62 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8th. For more information or questions, email tkabachelors@gmail.com.
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Reading Mentors needed
Talkeetna Library is in need of a few more teen or adult Reading Mentors. The program is held Tuesdays, at 3:15pm. If you would like to help, please call the ... Reading Mentors needed
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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.




