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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
Talkeetna Transfer Station Mile, 11.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesTalkeetna Recycling is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the Talkeetna Transfer station. Cardboard recycling is available on Saturdays only. They are always looking for volunteers. To learn more, call Cici at (907)355-8324 and visit their Facebook Page.
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Reading Tuesdays – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts a weekly afterschool program called Reading Tuesdays. Students are welcome to come and read, work on homework or a craft, and spend time with friends from 3:15 until 5pm every Tuesday. Sunshine Transit is available to transport students from the Talkeetna Elementary School. Permission slips are required. For more information and to sign up, contact the library at Talkeetna.Library@matsugov.us or (907)861-7645.
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Chase Community Council Special Meeting
Mile 232 Gravel Pit Chase, AKThere is a Chase Community Council Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 6PM at the Alaska Railroad mile 232 gravel pit. The only item that will be discussed is this summer's local trail maintenance projects.
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Mattress available
Simmons Beautyrest mattress, queen size, clean, needs new home. Pickup in the Y area. If interested, call 907-203-0403.
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Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts the Summer Reading Program weekly on Thursdays at 11am. Summer Reading Program this week is all about hiking. The Literary Trail hikers meet at the Talkeetna Library trailhead behind the building at 11am. The older group can walk a portion of the Talkeetna Lakes Trail. These hikers meet at the parking lot in Talkeetna Lakes Park which is off of Comsat Road at 11am. Sunshine Transit will be providing 14 passengers transportation to the Lakes Park trailhead, leaving at 11am promptly. Hikers need to be picked up at 11:50am at the park parking lot by parents or guardians. Bug spray is highly recommended. At noon, all ages are welcome to have lunch together- on the lawn. Weekly backpacks with breakfasts, lunches, and snacks will be available for pick up for anyone aged 18 and under. For more information, you may call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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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 Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 pm. Open gym is continuing into the summer with the final day on June 18th. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.
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Camp Registration open – Denali Education Center
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesThe Denali Education Center is hosting Talkeetna Discovery Camps this July and August. The camps are focused on kids developing a deeper understanding and love for their surroundings by participating in hikes, science activities, art projects, and plenty of outdoor fun. There are spots available for Kindergarten–8th grade students. Visit denali.org to learn more and register today.
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Live at Five
Talkeetna Village ParkThe Denali Arts Council and the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, an annual Summer Concert series beginning this Friday, May 17th. The weekly concerts are family-friendly and are every Friday from 5-7 pm at the Talkeetna Village Park. The concerts feature bands from Alaska and the lower 48. Today the band is Black Barrel and the Bad Men. More information including the full concert line-up is available at denaliartscouncil.org
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Mount Huntington Climbs Presentation – Denali Rescue Volunteers
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Rescue Volunteers present their fundraising event a Mount Huntington Climbs Presentation at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, June 12th at 7pm. 50 years ago, Roger Robinson and team made the second ascent of Mt. Huntington’s NW Ridge. Cindy Jones, the first woman to summit, will present their 1976 climb alongside a short film of the 1964 first ascent. The program also features Brian McCullough and Lance Leslie’s 1981 alpine-style ascent and first traverse of the mountain.
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Talkeetna Recycling
Talkeetna Transfer Station Mile, 11.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesTalkeetna Recycling is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the Talkeetna Transfer station. Cardboard recycling is available on Saturdays only. They are always looking for volunteers. To learn more, call Cici at (907)355-8324 and visit their Facebook Page.
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Cow Town, a Summer Stock Performance – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council presents Cow Town, this year's Summer Stock Youth Musical Theater Camp performance. In Cow Town, everything always goes according to plan—until the residents begin to realize that a life without surprises may not be all it's cracked up to be. Featuring local youth performers singing and dancing to popular songs, this family-friendly production offers an entertaining look at what can happen when the unexpected arrives. There will be two showings on Saturday, June 13th. A matinee at 2:00 pm, with doors opening at 1:30 pm. And an evening performance at 7:00 pm with doors opening at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org
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Talkeetna Community Summer Swap
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesDenali Education Center is hosting the Talkeetna Community Summer Swap on Sunday, June 14th from 11:00am-3:00pm. Gently used items may be dropped off at the Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus from 8:00am-11:00am on Sunday, June 14th. Contact jill.telnack@denali.org with any questions.
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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, 6th grade and up, at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Sundays from 6-8 pm. This activity is continuing into the summer with the last day on June 14. For more information including fees visit their Facebook Page. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.
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Healthy Communities Grant Cycle – Jessica Stevens Community Foundation
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation's annual Healthy Communities Grant Cycle is open. Applications will be accepted through June 15th. Nonprofit organizations serving the Northern Susitna Valley are welcome to apply.
To learn more and to apply, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org.
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Driver needed – Upper Susitna Seniors
The Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center needs a Meals on Wheels driver. Interested persons can call 907-733-6200.
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Toddler Gym Time – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Toddler Gym Time at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Mondays from 4:30-5:30 pm. Today is the final day for the summer. For more information including fees, visit their Facebook Page. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us with any questions.
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KTNA Board of Directors Meeting
KTNA 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, United StatesThe KTNA Board of Directors meets the third Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. The next meeting is June 15th. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org.
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Willow Public Library Summer Reading Program
The Willow Public Library hosts Plant a Seed, Read a summer reading program with lunch on Thursdays at the library. This program is for children of all ages. Lunch is at 12:30pm followed by reading activities, and then fun and prizes. For more information, call the library at 907-861-7655.
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Jazz Workshop – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council presents the 2026 Jazz Workshop at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Rocco John Iacovone will instruct a two-week jazz workshop open to musicians of all experience levels. Participants who read music and those who play by ear alike will develop skills in listening, improvisation, collaboration, and ensemble performance. Workshop sessions begin June 18th at 5:00pm and conclude with a public performance on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm. For additional information about the workshop including session dates, call or text Sandy at 907-355-3052. Registration is online at denaliartscouncil.org.





