The Talkeetna Public Library presents the program Unleash the Power of Your Library Card on Saturday, January 24, from 2-4pm. Participants will learn how to access Alaska and national newspapers, renew library items and put things on hold, and access digital and audio books and magazines for free using the Libby App. A current library card is required which can be obtained at the front desk as needed. Call 907-861-7645 or come into the library to sign up.

The Talkeetna Public Library hosts the Teen Book to Movie program this Saturday, January 24th, from 6 to 8pm. The program features The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. This is the prequel story of the Hunger Games series. Teens 13 to 18 are invited for pizza and snacks and lively discussion on the book and its movie.

Denali Arts Council is hosting Arctic Entries at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, January 24th. Seven local storytellers tell true 7-minute stories on the theme of Going Once, Going Twice: Stories of putting yourself on the line, unexpected wins, and near misses. The doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

The 64th Annual Willow State Winter Carnival is ongoing with a wide variety of events for all ages through Sunday, February 1st. More information, including the complete schedule of events can be found at waco-ak.org and on the Willow Winter Carnival’s FaceBook Page.

Talkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Open Gym at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 pm. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.

Choir rehearsal is canceled for this Thursday, January 29th due to the Denali Arts Council's presentation of CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! For more information, visit denaliartscouncil.org

The Susitna River Coalition is hosting a live virtual event in their Winter Speaker Series on Thursday, January 29th at 6:30 PM, streaming on Zoom and Facebook Live. The topic is Alaska's Energy Landscape: past, present and future. Presenters are Doug Johnson of ORPC Alaska on the topic of emerging renewable energy technologies, followed by Dr. Philip Wight of UAF, exploring the history of electrification in Alaska’s Railbelt—and how past decisions still shape the future of Alaskans.

Learn more on the Susitna River Coalition Facebook page. The links for event can be found in the announcement on ktna.org.

There will be a Community Concert with Chelsea Berry on Friday, January 30th at the Trapper Creek Community Center, mile 115.2. A potluck and jam starts at 5:30pm and the performance with musician, Chelsea Berry, start at 7pm.  For questions please text 907 982 4699.

MUTT (Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails) is hosting the 3rd Annual Rich Crain Classic on January 31st at the Comsat trailhead of Talkeetna Lakes Park, beginning at 11am. Participants can choose to skijor, bikejor, ski, mush, kick sled or run and may use 1 human, 1 dog or 2 dog power to follow a 5 or 15 km marked trail. Learn more and sign-up at talkeetnamutt.org.