Storytime - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-05-01 11:15 (America/Anchorage) | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. The theme this week is May Day and there will be stories, snacks and a craft. All ages are welcome. Grab and Go craft kits will be available after 1pm in the foyer for those unable to attend. You can reach the library at 907-861-7645.

Talkeetna Protest - May Day National Day of Action
2025-05-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Talkeetna Village Park, 99676
There will be a protest on Thursday, May 1st from 5:30 t0 6:30pm. All are welcome to meet at the Talkeetna Village Park.

Susitna Community Council Meeting
2025-05-01 19:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center, at 7 pm. All are welcome.

Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton - Denali Arts Council
2025-05-01 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts Alaska’s own comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, May 1st. Jessica is the breakout star of Iliza’s Locals on Hulu, a comedy special series produced by Iliza Shlesinger. Doors open at 6:30pm and jokes start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org

Seeking Property Manager & Dry Cabin for Rent
2025-05-02
A small, 300 square foot, dry cabin is available for rent. Located at Mile 7 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. Also seeking a property manager. You may call Dani at (505)814-8387 for details.

Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon
2025-05-02 18:00 - 2025-05-03 18:00
The 35th annual Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon begins on Friday, May 2nd, at 6 pm and continues until 6 pm on Saturday, May 3rd. Area residents and their guests are welcome to participate by identifying as many species of birds as can be found in the count circle during the 24 hour period. You can go birding by yourself or with family or friends, traveling “green” or using a vehicle. Participants gather around a fire in the evening on Saturday. The gathering will be on the gravel bar near the corner of Third and B Street, past the Talkeetna Inn. If you have questions, leave a message for Jeff or Deb at 907 733-2066.

Wildland Preparedness Public Education Day - Willow Caswell Fire Station
2025-05-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Willow Caswell Fire Station, Mile 69.5 Parks Highway, Willow, AK
Willow CERT and Willow Caswell Fire Department host Wildland Preparedness Public Education Day on Saturday, May 3rd at the Willow Fire Station from 11am until 5pm. There will be a car wash, fire safe presentations, and BBQ food. More information at the Willow CERT Facebook Page.

Willow Community Clean-up
2025-05-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Willow Community Center
Willow Area Community Organization hosts the annual Willow Community Clean-up from 12 to 5pm on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th. Yellow trash bags may be picked up from Newman’s Gas Station, Roni’s Deli, and the Willow Community Center Lobby. A dumpster is available in the Community Center parking for collected trash from MatSu Borough Roadways, Right of Ways and Public Lands. More information at waco-ak.org.

Steve Durr Art Show and Booksigning - Denali Arts Council
2025-05-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts Steve Durr’s art opening and book signing at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 3rd from 3 to 6pm. At 4pm, Steve will read selected portions from his book; Ptarmigan Song. All are welcome.

Talkeetna Elementary School seeking volunteers - Discovery Day Activities
2025-05-05 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Elementary School is excited to announce Discovery Days — three days of exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning for their kindergarten through 5th grade students.
They are looking for volunteers to help lead or support Discovery Day activities, happening:

Monday, May 19th from 12:45 to 2:45 PM
Tuesday, May 20th from 12:45 to 2:45 PM
Wednesday, May 21st from 9:00 to 11:00 AM

Each activity will run about two hours and serve a small group of students. They’re looking for volunteers to lead activities like a Historical Society scavenger hunt, sewing, art printmaking, geocaching, tie-dyeing, and bead making. Or, if you have a hobby, skill, or passion you’d like to share, you may contact them. Whether you want to lead or assist, your involvement will help create a memorable experience for Talkeetna’s young learners.
To volunteer or find out more, please contact Charity Moore at charity.moore@matsuk12.us or Kelsey Wakefield at kelsey.wakefield@matsuk12.us.

Annual Kindergarten Meet and Greet - Talkeetna Elementary School
2025-05-07 10:15 - 11:00 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Elementary School hosts the Annual Kindergarten Meet and Greet for all prospective students and their parents on Wednesday, May 7th from 10:15 until 11:00am, in the Kindergarten Classroom #135. The Meet and Greet is for students entering Kindergarten for the 2025/2026 school year. Students must be turning 5 years old on or before September 1st, 2025. You may reach the school at 907-733-9400 or e-mail Kaki at kaliska.anderson@matsuk12.us with any questions.

Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) monthly meeting
2025-05-07 19:00 | Willow Community Center
The Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) holds their monthly meeting at the Willow Community Center on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The next meeting is on May 7th, all are welcome. More information at waco-ak.org.

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing
2025-05-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Church on the Rock, Mile 99, S Parks Highway, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is offering Pressure Canner Gauge Testing on Thursday, May 8th. They will be at Church on the Rock, located at Mile 99 of the Parks Highway, from 9am until noon. Then they will be at the Talkeetna Public Library from 1 to 4pm. All are welcome to bring a pressure canner dial gauge in for a test to make sure it is accurate and functioning properly. New or unused gauges should be tested before first use. Questions may be directed to to Melissa Clampitt at mrclampitt@alaska.edu.

Addiction Recovery Group - Sunshine Community Health Center
2025-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Sunshine Community Health Center Talkeetna, 34300 South Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, Alaska, 99676, 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, the next one being on May 8th. 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.

Friends of the Talkeetna Library monthly meeting
2025-05-09 13:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet at 1pm on the second Friday of each month at the Talkeetna Public Library. New members or interested parties are always welcome. Zoom is also an option to join the meeting. For more information including Zoom info call the library at 907-861-7645.

Musical Showcase - Su Valley Band Lab
2025-05-09 19:00 | Su Valley Jr/Sr High School
Local students with the afterschool program, Su Valley Band Lab, will be showcasing their new found skills with support from the band, Wasteland Hop, at Su Valley Jr./Sr. High School on Friday, May 9th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the showcase starts at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

Family Movie Night - Talkeetna Community Schools
2025-05-09 19:00 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Community Schools hosts Family Movie Night at Talkeetna Elementary School on Friday, May 9th. They are showing the PG-rated movie; Earth to Echo. Doors open at 6:45pm, the movie starts at 7pm.

Yard Sale
2025-05-10 10:00 - 17:00
There will be a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00AM until 5:00PM at Mile 7.9 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. Look for the inflatable palm tree.

Alaskan author Eowyn Ivey - Willow Public Library
2025-05-10 14:00 | Willow Public Library
Alaskan author Eowyn Ivey will share her recently published book, Black Woods Blue Sky, on Saturday, May 10th at 2 pm in the Willow Public Library meeting room. All are welcome.

Wasteland Hop Concert - Denali Arts Counci
2025-05-10 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Wasteland Hop will be perform at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 10th. Out of Fort Collins, Colorado, Wasteland Hop plays a soulful and unique blend of folk, rock, and hip-hop. This is an all ages show. Doors open at 6:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Live Music at the Fairview Inn - Aspenyarrow
2025-05-10 20:00 | Fairview Inn
Aspenyarrow and Grace C. Elliot will play together at the Fairview Inn from 8pm until 10pm, they are then DJing from 10pm until 12am.

Mother's Day Concert - Denali Arts Council
2025-05-11 16:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council’s Music Academy presents a Mother’s Day Concert with the Rhythm and Red Shoe Ensemble, Desperate Measures and the Community Choir on Sunday, May 11th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 3:30pm, and the concert begins at 4pm.

Talkeetna Trail Race Sponsorship
2025-05-12
There are sponsorship opportunities available for the 2025 Talkeetna Trail Race. This is a 25k, and 5k race in September which supports Talkeetna Elementary PTA’s Healthy Lifestyles and Artist in Residence programs. Organizations and individuals interested in sponsoring may email TalkeetnaTrailRace@gmail.com.

Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 | Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus, 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
The next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting will be taking place on Wednesday, May 14th at 6pm at the Denali Education Center. All are welcome to attend. Please email tkaskatepark@gmail.com for the Zoom link to join virtually or if you would like more information.

Susitna Valley High School Graduation Ceremony
2025-05-14 19:00 | Susitna Valley High School
The 2025 Susitna Valley High School Graduation Ceremony is on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Livestream will be available; the link will be posted on the Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High website before the ceremony begins.

Open Gym canceled - Talkeetna Community Schools
2025-05-15 16:30 - 18:00 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Open Gym at Talkeetna Elementary School is canceled on Thursday, May 15th.

Trapper Creek Community Council Meeting
2025-05-15 18:30 | Trapper Creek Community Center
The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. The next meeting is Thursday, May 15th. All are welcome to attend.

Willow Summer Trails challenge
2025-05-16
The Willow Summer Trails challenge begins May 16, and ends September 26th. Passports with listed Willow community trail descriptions are available at the Willow Library. Participants will document their hike with selfies. A culminating event to award prizes will be held on September 27th. This event is a partnership between the Willow Trails Committee and the Willow Library. Questions may be addressed to the Library staff at 907-861-7655.

Indoor Yard Sale - Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
The Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center hosts an indoor yard sale on Saturday, May 17th from 10am until 4pm.

Fly Fishing Film Tour - Denali Arts Council
2025-05-17 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts this year’s Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 17th. This lineup of films captures the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film starts at 7pm. More information and tickets online at denaliartscouncil.org.
