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Talkeetna Skatepark Committee meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting tonight, Tuesday, March 10th at 6PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend. If you'd like to volunteer for their upcoming Game Show, Krew Fewd, they need a couple more people to help out with setup/breakdown of the event and helping out with the deck art auction. You may email TKAskatepark@gmail.com and visit their Facebook Page for more information.
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“Be A Part of the Conversation” – Book Club
Conscious CoffeeBe A Part of the Conversation is a monthly book club open to the public to discuss challenged books in the Mat-Su Borough. It meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Conscious Coffee. This month's meeting is on Tuesday, March 10th at 6 pm. They will be discussing the book Death in the Jungle by Candace Fleming. All are welcome. You may contact valleybookconnections@gmail.com for any questions.
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Spring Break at the Library – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library is holding day-long events during Spring Break through March14th.
Today is Taco Thursday. All are welcome to come and make- and eat- tacos until 5pm, or until the supplies run out.
Friday is Cribbage Day. You can learn how to play cribbage- and checkers- at the Talkeetna Library. In addition, there are jigsaw puzzles to attempt or to take home.
Saturday, 3/14 is Pi Day - Pi is a mathematical term but the Talkeetna Library will not be solving geometry problems, they will be serving Pie from 11am to 5pm, or until the pie runs out.The events are open to all ages. Children under 8 years old need to be accompanied by an adult. For more information, you may contact the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645, or visit their Facebook page.
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Bon Debarras Concert – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe Denali Arts Council presents the musical group Bon Débarras at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Wednesday, March 11th. This Montreal Trio fuses folk music from Quebec, traditional step-dancing, and global influences for a show that is fun and full of energy. Doors open at 6:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Krew Fewd 2 – Live Game Show Fundraiser & Art Auction – Talkeenta Skatepark Committee
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe Talkeenta Skatepark Committee presents Krew Fewd 2 a Live Game Show Fundraiser and Art Auction on Thursday, March 12th at the Sheldon Arts Hangar. Attendees are able to bid on skateboards designed by local artists beginning at 6pm and then watch the Family-Feud style game show play out live at 7pm. Donations are appreciated, all proceeds will go towards building the Talkeetna Skatepark.
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Friends of the Talkeetna Library meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet on Friday, March 13th at 1pm, at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend and voice your opinions and support. Plans for the 53rd birthday party on March 17th will be discussed. Please call the library at 907-861-7645 for Zoom information.
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The Last King, a film – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe Denali Arts Council is showing the film The Last King at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, March 13th. This R-rated movie takes place in 1204 in Norway, where a couple of ski champions try to protect a royal baby. Costumes are encouraged. Doors at 7:30, Film starts at 8pm.
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Seeking Pie Donations
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Library is seeking pie donations for Pi Day on Saturday, March 14th. If you would like to donate a pie, please contact them at (907)861-7645. Pi is a mathematical term but the Talkeetna Library will not be solving geometry problems, they will be serving Pie from 11am to 5pm, or until the pie runs out.
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Denali Nordic Ski Club seeking volunteer ski waxers
Mile 11 Gravel Pit TalkeetnaDenali Nordic Ski Club is seeking volunteer ski waxers to help wax skis at the Oosik Race Start on Saturday March 14th from 9am to 12pm, or any portion of that time. This is a fundraiser for the Junior Nordic Ski Program. Please call 907-230-8662 for more information.
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CERT Training Course- POSTPONED
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaDue to scheduling conflicts, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has postponed their upcoming 3-day course. The new dates will be announced when they are confirmed. For more information email talon.boeve@matsugov.us or call (907)707-3336.
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Oosik Classic Ski Race – Denali Nordic Ski Club
Mile 11 Gravel Pit TalkeetnaThe Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts the annual Oosik Classic Ski Race this Saturday, March 14th. The race start is at the mile 11 gravel pit off the Talkeetna Spur Road. Jr. Oosik starts at 10:00am, the 25K Race starts at 12:15pm and the 50K Race begins at 12pm. Racers may be crossing the finish line by the Boat Launch off of F Street in East Talkeetna between 1 and 6 pm. Please use caution when driving in race areas. Shuttles will run from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Find more information, including shuttle stops at denalinordicskiclub.org.
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Tween Page to Screen – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library hosts their Tween Page to Screen program on Saturday, March 14 from 5 to 7pm. The movie this month is Inkheart, based on the book by Cornelia Funke. Tweens aged 9 to 12 are invited to discuss the book, enjoy the movie and share some pizza Pie.
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Community Assistance Program (CAP) Grant Cycle – Talkeetna Community Council
The Talkeetna Community Council (TCCI) Community Assistance Program (CAP) Grant Cycle is open through Sunday, March 15th. Grant applications can be submitted through the TCCI website at talkeetnacouncil.org/cap. If you have any questions or are a resident in the Talkeetna Council area and interested in serving on the CAP Committee, email cap@talkeetnacouncil.org.
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seeking storytellers for Arctic Entries
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council is seeking storytellers for the upcoming Arctic Entries on Saturday, April 4th. The theme is Potholes and Promises, Stories of bumps in the road, where they lead and how you kept going. The stories need to be true, written in the first person and seven minutes long. If you are interested, please contact Michelle at michelle@denaliartscouncil.org or 907-733-7929.
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Denali Nordic Ski Club Board Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetnahe Denali Nordic Ski Club Board of Directors is meeting on Thursday, March 19th at 6:15 pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome.
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Spaghetti Dinner – Upper Susitna Seniors
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaThe Upper Susitna Seniors are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Friday, March 20th beginning at 6pm. All are welcome to purchase a dinner of spaghetti, salad and garlic bread. There will also be a silent auction. All proceeds go towards the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center and helping to cover the cost of a new septic system for the building. For more information you may call (907)733-6200.
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KTNA Community Advisory Board Meeting
KTNA 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, United StatesThere will be a meeting of KTNA’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email info@ktna.org.
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Career Soup – Denali Education Center
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesDenali Education Center hosts Career Soup every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30pm through April 2nd. Career Soup is a weekly watch party of Discover What You Were Born To Do, a 12-week course written by local executive career mentor, Shannon Post. Along with the watch party, there is a potluck and conversation. This course is tailored to those who may engage better in a group setting or need support figuring out the next step. Email kellie@denali.org with questions or to RSVP.
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Organic Gardening Class: Build Your Soil’s Mineral Bank – Mat-Su College
Mat-Su CollegeMat-Su College hosts Organic Gardening: Build Your Soil's Mineral Bank. This is an in-person organic gardening class that meets at Mat-Su College in the Snodgrass Hall (SGH) Building, first floor in Room 117. Soils in the Mat-Su Valley typically lack some essential minerals, so crops are bitter or get sick. Avoid nutrient deficiency by learning ... Organic Gardening Class: Build Your Soil’s Mineral Bank – Mat-Su College
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Organic Gardening Class: Build Your Soil’s Microbe Bank – Mat-Su College
Mat-Su CollegeMat-Su College hosts Organic Gardening: Build Your Soil's Microbe Bank. This is an in-person organic gardening class that meets at Mat-Su College in the Snodgrass Hall (SGH) Building, first floor in Room 117. Your soil may have all the minerals in the world--but they are useless if your garden lacks the microorganisms to deliver them ... Organic Gardening Class: Build Your Soil’s Microbe Bank – Mat-Su College




