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Live at Five – Music in the Park Talkeetna – Final one this season
Talkeetna Village ParkDenali 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 music this week is Zen Trembles. This is the last Live at Five for the season.
Mushrooms of Alaska presentation – Denali Education Center
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesDenali Education Center hosts Mushrooms of Alaska, a talk and foray presented by Kate Mohatt and Noah Siegel exploring the wide variety of mushrooms native to the region. All are welcome to attend the lecture at the Susitna Hall in Talkeetna at 11am, followed by a mushroom foray at 1pm on Saturday, August 30th. Learn more on Denali Education Center's Facebook Event Page.
Labor Day Closures
All Borough offices, including the libraries, will be closed this coming Monday, Sept 1st for Labor Day. The drop box is available, and the wifi is on 24/7.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia webinar – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library is showing a one hour Zoom webinar titled Caregiver 101: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia on Tuesday, September 2nd at 1pm. This webinar is presented by the Alzheimer’s Resources of Alaska. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on Tuesday September 2nd at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.
Talkeetna Skatepark Committee meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
WACO Monthly Meeting
Willow Community CenterThe Willow Area Community Organization's (WACO) monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Willow Community Center. More information at waco-ak.orgStorytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is I Love My Library. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Denali Nordic Ski Club meeting
Latitude 62The Denali Nordic Ski Club Board will meet Thursday, September 4th at 6pm at the Latitude 62. The public is welcome to attend.
Susitna Community Council Meeting
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaThe Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm.
House Sitter Wanted.
Housesitter Wanted.
Both short and long term stays. One dog. Three cats. Houseplants.
Very nice off-grid home with easy access to the Spur Road and hiking/skiing trails.
Local references needed. This is a paid position.
Text or call KimAdelia at 907-378-9163 or Doug at 907-414-9850Willow Farmers Market – last one for the season
Willow Community CenterThe Willow Health Organization hosts the Willow Farmers Market, an outdoor market at the Willow Community Center. The last market for the season is today (Friday, September 5th) from 2 to 7pm. This local market highlights items grown or made in Alaska.
Seeking Cooking Class Donations
Talkeetna Library is looking for donations for a kids’ cooking class, the Sizzle and Stir Club. If you have extra kitchen utensils and pots and pans to donate, please bring them to the library during open hours. Questions? Call 907-861-7645
Art Opening – Kathy Ernst Paintings – Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe
Flying Squirrel Bakery & CafeArt opening on Saturday, September 6th from 3 to 5pm at Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe.
Upper Susitna Food Pantry Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Upper Susitna Community and Senior CenterThe Upper Susitna Food Pantry Empty Bowls Fundraiser is on Saturday, September 6th from 5-8pm at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center. All proceeds directly support local families in need. More information at the Upper Susitna Food Pantry's Facebook Event Page.
TAKE3 concert – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts a concert with the band TAKE3 on Sunday, September 7th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. TAKE3 is known for seamlessly weaving in and out of musical styles. Doors open at 6:30, the music starts at 7pm. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.
Mat-Su Borough Library board meeting – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Mat-Su Borough Library board meets this Tuesday, September 9th, at 1 pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. Topics include a new material acquisition policy that was inaugurated on September 1st. The library invites you to attend and welcomes persons to-be-heard at the meeting, each person will have 3 minutes to share their thoughts. There is a virtual option to attend this meeting, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 for the link.
Breakfast Book Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Library’s Breakfast Book Club will hold its first book club meeting of the season on Wednesday, September 10th at 9:30am. The book this month is Leading Men by Christopher Castellani. Copies are available at the library. Coffee, tea, and breakfast finger foods will be served. All are welcome to attend. There is also a Zoom option. For more information, please contact the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Brooks Wheelan Comedy – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts comedian Brooks Wheelan with his comedy show The Return to Alaska on Wednesday, September 10th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 6:30pm, jokes start at 7pm. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.
Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is Fall is on the Way. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.





