The Susitna River Coalition hosts a Winter Speaker Series presentation on Elodea (uh-low-dee-uh) in Alaska on Wednesday, March 25th from 6 to 7pm via Zoom. Cody Jacobson of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources – Division of Agriculture will provide an overview of Elodea biology, documented locations in Alaska, and current efforts to control and contain the invasive aquatic plant. Information about potential habitat effects in river systems such as the Susitna drainage will also be discussed.
For additional information and the Zoom registration, you may visit the Susitna River Coalition's Facebook Event Page or email margaret@susitnarivercoalition.org.

The final performance for the Denali Arts Council's Performing Arts Season is the a cappella group Ball in the House on Wednesday, March 25th. Ball in the House is an R&B/Soul/Pop vocal band ​based out of Boston, whose high energy shows have audiences ​singing, dancing, even beatboxing along. Doors open at 6:30pm, music starts at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org

The Friends of the Talkeetna Library host computer classes every 2nd and 4th Friday from 1 to 3pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. The next class is March 27th and the topic is Windows 11. The complete schedule including topics can be found in the event on KTNA's calendar. For questions and to sign up, call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The Upper Susitna Seniors host Bingo every other Friday from 7 to 9pm at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. The next one is March 27th. All are welcome. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information.

Talkeetna Library hosts their Teen Book to Movie program on Saturday, March 28th from 6 to 8pm. The movie this month is Stardust, based on the book by Neil Gaiman. Teens aged 13 to 18 are invited to discuss the book, enjoy the movie and share some pizza. This is the last one for the season.

Mat-Su libraries are closed on Monday March 30th for Seward's Day. This includes Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow Public Library.

The Talkeetna Community Council's Community Assistance Program (CAP) Grant Committee is meeting on Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. Email cap@talkeetnacouncil.org to learn more. All are welcome.

KTNA and Su Valley High School are collaborating to start a Radio Journalism Afterschool Club for the remainder of the school year. This Club is open to all Su Valley students, from middle to high school level. The Club will meet every Wednesday from 3:15-4:15pm at Su Valley High School beginning March 4th. If you are a student or parent and would like to learn more or become involved, please reach out to Teacher Cory O'Dell or School Librarian Tracy Steere.

Talkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Competitive Pickleball for knowledgeable players seeking competitive bouts from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday, April 1st. Attendees will rotate through games of four players at a time, equipment is available if you do not have your own. Wednesday evening pickleball is held at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym, play will move outside to the hockey rink when weather and temperatures permit. For more information visit their Facebook Page or email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us.

The Talkeetna Community Council's Main Street Improvement Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30 pm at the Denali Education Center. All are welcome, contact 907-232-0714 for more information.

The Denali Nordic Ski Club is not holding a board meeting in April. They will provide information about the next meeting in May. Learn more at denalinordicskiclub.org.

Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. This week they are making Peepmobiles and planting seeds for Mother's Day flowers. All ages are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

Open Gym is cancelled this week because it conflicts with Talkeetna Elementary School's Title 1 Meeting. Talkeetna Elementary PTA normally hosts Open Gym at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00 pm. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.