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  • Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program begins at 1pm today (Thursday). This week, Geologist Greg will be showing his new rock polisher and also talking about volcanoes. All are welcome to come and blow up a small volcano. The final day of the program is next week on August 7th. Reading logs are due by noon that day for participants to be eligible for the prize drawings, you can also call in your totals. The phone number for Talkeetna Library is 907-861-7645.

  • 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 Nothin' But Kharma.

  • Talkeetna Community Council seeking a board member

    The Talkeetna Community Council is currently looking to fill one vacant Board member seat. Interested candidates can submit a Declaration of Candidacy available at talkeetnacouncil.org. The elected candidate will sit on the Board until the next election cycle in November. The candidate is required to live within the Talkeetna Community Council area; the map available on the council's website. Candidates will be accepted until the next meeting on August 4th at which the vote will take place.

  • Talkeetna Library Literary Camp

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Talkeetna Library Literary Camp scheduled for this week has been canceled. You may call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645 with any questions.

  • Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is on August 4th. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.

  • Student Backpacks with supplies available

    Backpacks with supplies available for all students of the Upper Susitna Valley at the Sunshine Community Health Center Community Celebration this Saturday, August 9th from 10-3. Backpack pickup can also be arranged through Upper Susitna Food Pantry & the Talkeetna Public Library. The phone numbers are 907-733-3358 and 907-861-7645, respectively.

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

    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.

  • Summer Reading Program – Last Day – Talkeetna Public Library

    Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna

    The Talkeetna Public Library’s Summer Reading Program begins at 1pm today (Thursday), this is the final program for the season. This week, the Marvelous Marine Biologist Miss Sharon presents Dinoflagellates and why they are important. The phone number for Talkeetna Library is 907-861-7645.

  • Virtual Foster Parent Forum – Resource Family Advisory Board

    The Resource Family Advisory Board invites licensed foster parents to a virtual Foster Forum on Thursday, August 7th, from 12 to 1 pm. Hosted in partnership with the Alaska Center for Resource Families (ACRF) and the Alaska Office of Children’s Services (OCS), this one-hour forum will include an update from the OCS director, highlighting progress made in response to past family feedback. Learn more or register at acrf.org.

  • Susitna Community Council Meeting

    Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska

    The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next one is on August 7th. All are welcome.

  • Technically Art Comedy Tour – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Comedy returns to the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, August 7th.  As part of the Technically Art Comedy Tour, experienced comedians Andrea Feniger, Rachel Blackwell, Ben Peterson, Jake Armstrong, and more, take the stage, with jokes beginning at 7pm.  More information and tickets available on www.denaliartscouncil.org

  • 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 Cold Fusion.

  • Help Wanted

    Laborer wanted to work weekends. Light building and yardwork. Call 907 715-4868

  • Wild Salmon Weekend

    Wild Salmon Weekend

    The Susitna River Coalition (or SRC) invites the public to a Wild Salmon Weekend celebration in Talkeetna.

    • On Saturday, August 9, SRC has arranged for a guided Riverside Nature Hike. Meet at the river area at the end of Main Street at 10am. That evening, at 6 pm, at the Denali Education Center, there is a screening of film The Super Salmon with a community conversation.
    • The Susitna River Coalition and Denali National Park and Preserve are hosting Talkeetna Trail Days on Sunday, August 10th. The volunteer event will take place from 10am to 2 pm along the Talkeetna riverfront and Chase Trail. Volunteers will meet in front of the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger Station at 2241 South B Street. Tools and safety gear will be provided.
    • Sunday evening from 5 to 8pm there will be a Wild Salmon Celebration featuring food, community screen printing, and an oral history booth at the Sheldon Community Arts Center.

    More information for all weekend events is available on SRC's Facebook Event Page or by contacting margaret@susitnarivercoalition.org. Volunteers are needed.

  • Youth Art Show – Denali Arts Council

    Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

    Denali Arts Council hosts a Youth Art Show featuring art made during the Upper Susitna Fine Arts Camp on Saturday, August 9th from 3 to 6pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. There will also be a dance performance during the art show, at 5pm.