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Trapper Creek Community Services meeting
Trapper Creek Community CenterTrapper Creek Community Services Association hosts their meeting on Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm at the Trapper Creek Community Center. If you cannot attend in person, you are welcome to attend by teleconference by dialing (907) 373-2663 with a participant code of 991090 or dialing (907) 622-2663, if not in the local area.
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Talkeetna Public Library looking for volunteers and project items
Talkeetna Library is looking for folks to lead a program on Thursdays. They are also in need of plastic containers for a fairy house project. Cottage Cheese or sour cream 16-oz containers work best. You can bring them to Talkeetna Library.
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Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaStorytime for all ages starts this Thursday at 11:15am at the Talkeetna Public Library. This week’s theme is Making New Friends at the Library. There will be a snack, stories and a craft. Next week, Storytime is changing its start time to 11am. You may call 907-861-7645 for more information.
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Addiction Recovery Group – Sunshine Community Health Center
Sunshine Community Health Center Talkeetna 34300 South Talkeetna Spur Road, Talkeetna, Alaska, United StatesSunshine 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 22nd. 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.
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Talkeetna Cemetery Board Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Cemetery Board is meeting Thursday, May 22nd at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome. They are looking for a volunteer to help with maintenance as well as input for a potential website.
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Cardboard processing training
Talkeetna Transfer SiteTalkeetna Recycling is holding a training for cardboard processing on Friday, May 23rd at 1:30 at the baler building at the Transfer Site. Everyone is welcome to attend. Recycling is very much in need of additional volunteers for both regular recycling and cardboard processing. Any help would be very much appreciated.
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Live at Five – Music in the Park Talkeetna
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 series starts May 23rd and the band is Nothin' But Trouble.
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Willow Public Library Annual 5K Fun Walk & Run
Willow Public LibraryThe Willow Public Library 9th Annual 5K Fun Walk & Run is on Saturday, May 24 at 10am, starting in the Library parking lot. Registration forms are available at the Library or you may register starting at 9am on race day. There is a participation fee, and tee shirts are available for participants. Proceeds support Willow Library programs. Questions may be addressed to Library staff at 907-861-7655. This event is sponsored by the Willow Library and Willow Library Association.
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The Talkeetna Cemetery Cleanup
Talkeetna CemeteryThere is a clean up day at the Talkeetna Cemetery on Saturday, May 24th starting at 10am. All are welcome.
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Talkeetna Art Festival
Sheldon Community Arts Hangar +1 moreDenali Arts Council hosts the 4th annual Talkeetna Art Festival at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar and Talkeetna Historical Society Museum on Saturday and Sunday, May 24th and 25th, beginning at 12pm. There will be over 50 art vendors with exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops as well as live music and aerialist performances. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Running Club at Su Valley track
Su Valley Jr/Sr High SchoolThe Running Club has started, and is open to any runners, joggers or walkers who would like to get a bit of exercise on the soft rubber track. All ages and any speed are welcome at the Su Valley track, Sunday mornings at 10 am.
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Clinic Closures – Sunshine Community Health Center
Sunshine Community Health Center Willow 24091 Long Lake Road, Willow, United States +1 moreBoth Willow and Talkeetna Sunshine Community Health Center clinic locations are closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. They remind area residents to plan ahead by calling 907-376-2273 to request prescription refills, schedule appointments, or take care of any medical needs before the holiday weekend.
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MatSu Libraries Closed
The Mat Su Libraries are closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. This includes Willow, Talkeetna, and Trapper Creek.
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Talkeetna VFW Post 3836 Ceremony
Talkeetna CemeteryTalkeetna VFW Post 3836 honors its fallen members every Memorial Day. This year the ceremony is on Monday, May 26th at 11AM at the Talkeetna Cemetery. A potluck will be hosted at the Myron “Ace” Ebling VFW Post 3836 at the conclusion of the ceremony. All are welcome.
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Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, May 28th at 6:00PM at the proposed skatepark location next to the Wild Woods playground. This will be a site cleanup followed by a meeting afterwards. All are welcome to attend.
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Friends of Benka Lake quarterly board meeting
VFW Post on Veterens Way in TalkeetnaThe quarterly board meeting of the Friends of Benka Lake is Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm at the VFW post 3836. For any questions you may call Forrest at 907-355-3179 or check the Friends of Benka Lake Facebook page.
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Willow Dog Mushers Association monthly meeting
Willow Community CenterWillow Dog Mushers Association meets at 7pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Willow Community Center. The next one is on May 28th. Meetings vary between informative presentations, discussions, and WDMA business. All are welcome. For specific information regarding the meetings, you may visit their Facebook page.
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Summer Reading Program – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaRegistration for the Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program begins on Wednesday, May 28th and is open through the summer. The Summer Reading Program is on Thursdays with the following categories:
- Storytime for ages up to 7 begins at 11am with stories, a snack, and a craft. The theme this week is Making Friends at the Library.
- Lunch on the Lawn is at 12pm. This week is a Barbecue for participants; registered or planning to register.
- The Summer Reading Program for all ages begins at 1pm. This week features Field Day Games.
For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 and visit their Facebook Page.
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Live at Five – Music in the Park Talkeetna
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 band this week is Leo Ash Blues Band.
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Don Sheldon Memorial Reception
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe public is invited to a Don Sheldon Memorial Reception and Statue Reveal at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, May 31st to honor the life and flying of Talkeetna's pioneer bush pilot, Don Sheldon. Attendees are welcome to share stories of Don at 5:00pm. There is a community potluck at 6:00pm followed by live polka music from Alaska's Main Squeeze.




