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Social Security 101 Webinar – Alaska Commission on Aging
Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna +1 moreAlaska Commission on Aging is hosting a public webinar with Social Security Administration Regional Public Affairs Specialist, Nathan Cole, on Social Security and Medicare at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesday, April 7th, beginning at 12pm. Following the webinar, Sean McPhilamy, a volunteer with the State of Alaska’s Medicare Information Office, will provide an overview on Medicare. After the general discussion, he will be available for one-on-one conversations as needed, until 3pm. If you have questions you need answered, you are welcome to email them ahead of time to doh.acoa.info@alaska.gov. The link to the webinar is available in the announcement on KTNA.org for those who would like to attend from home.
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Talkeetna Recycling
Talkeetna Transfer Station Mile, 11.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesTalkeetna Recycling is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 12:00 to 4:00 pm at the Talkeetna Transfer station. Cardboard recycling is available on Saturdays only. They are always looking for volunteers. To learn more, call Cici at (907)355-8324 and visit their Facebook Page.
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Reading Tuesdays – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library hosts a weekly afterschool program called Reading Tuesdays. Students are welcome to come and read, work on homework or a craft, and spend time with friends from 3:15 until 5pm every Tuesday. Sunshine Transit is available to pick up students at Talkeetna Elementary School and bring them to the library. Permission slips are required. For more information and to sign up, contact the library at Talkeetna.Library@matsugov.us or (907)861-7645.
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Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome. To contact the committee you can email them at tkaskatepark@gmail.com.
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Seasonal position at the Talkeetna ranger station
The Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger station is hiring a seasonal Recreation Fee Technician. This front desk position assists in climbing registration, issuing park passes and answering visitor questions through mid-September. Applications are accepted through USA Jobs by submitting a two-page resume and completing the local hire questionnaire. The application period is open through 7:59 pm on April 8th. Contact Mary at the Talkeetna Ranger station for more information regarding the position at 907-733-2231. The link to apply can also be found on the Classified on KTNA's Announcements Page. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863409800
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Willow Library Mentoring Program
Willow Public LibraryThe Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions.
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Radio Journalism Afterschool Club
Su Valley Jr/Sr High SchoolKTNA 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.
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Competitive Pickle Ball – Community Enrichment – Talkeetna Elementary PTA
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolTalkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Competitive Pickleball for knowledgeable players seeking competitive bouts from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesdays. 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.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts Hangar +1 moreDenali Arts Council presents the Banff Mountain Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, April 10th and 11th, featuring a different series of films each night at Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. More information about the films , tickets, and the complete event lineup can be found at denaliartscouncil.org.
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Friends of the Talkeetna Library Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library will meet Friday, April 10th, at 1pm, at the library. All are welcome. A Zoom option is available. Please call the library at 907-861-7645 for Zoom information.
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Computer Classes – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library host a computer class about Word processing on Friday, April 10th from 1 to 3pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. There are two more classes after this one, on April 24th and May 8th. You are welcome to attend any class, even if you missed the previous ones. For questions and to sign up, call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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Bingo – Upper Susitna Seniors
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaBingo scheduled at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center for April 10th has been canceled. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information.
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Tween Page to Screen – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library hosts the last Tween Page to Screen program for the season on Saturday, April 11th from 5-7pm. The book Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene will be discussed and then the movie will be compared to the book. Tweens ages 9-12 are welcome.
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Soggy Sneaker 5K Run – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts Hangar +1 moreDenali Arts Council hosts the Soggy Sneaker 5K Run as part of the Banff Film Festival festivities on Saturday, April 11th. The run starts at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar at 12pm, winding through some soggy spring snow along the Chase Trail, and finishing at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. Registration is now open for this is a fundraiser which supports Denali Arts Council. More information and registration at denaliartscouncil.org.
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PTA seeking Board Members
Talkeetna Elementary SchoolThe Talkeetna Elementary PTA is seeking new Board Members. The PTA supports the teachers and students of Talkeetna Elementary School with a wide variety of programs centered around healthy lifestyles, art and education. They also host Community Enrichment Activities such as Pickleball and Basketball. If you are interested in learning more please send an email to pta.talkeetna@gmail.com or call (907)733-9400.
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Caswell RSA15 Road Board Meeting
Sheep Creek LodgeThere is a Caswell RSA 15 Road board meeting meeting today (Monday, April 13th) at 6:30PM at Sheep Creek Lodge to discuss the proposed change in the mill rate and how this will affect RSA funding. This meeting and future meetings now offer the opportunity for you to attend online or to call-in via Zoom. The Zoom Meeting Link and information is posted on the announcement at KTNA.org.
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Seeking Suggestions for National Library Week
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaNational Library Week begins on Monday, April 20th. The theme this year is Find Your Joy. Daily events and surprises are being planned. If you have requests or suggestions, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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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 ... Organic Gardening Class: Build Your Soil’s Microbe Bank – Mat-Su College
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MatSu Borough Library Board Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe MatSu Borough Library Board is having their monthly meeting on April 14th at 1pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. You can attend in person or call in. The info to call into the meeting is in the announcement on ktna.org.
Call 907-290-7880 Participation Code: 993 810 560#
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Talkeetna Sunshine Gardening Club – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Sunshine Gardening Club is starting up again at the Talkeetna Library. They will be meeting to discuss Transplanting Seedlings today, Tuesday April 14th at 5pm. The next meeting times and dates will also be discussed. The yearly Seed Catalog is stocked. A wide variety of seeds are available for taking and planting in your gardens. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.






