The 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.

Bingo scheduled at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center for April 10th has been canceled. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information.

Talkeetna 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.

Talkeetna 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.

Denali 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.

There 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.

The 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#

The 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.

The quarterly meeting of the Chase Community Council Board of Directors is on Wednesday April, 15th at 6PM at the Alaska Railroad mile 232 gravel pit.

The Talkeetna Community Council Main Street Improvement Committee meets on Wednesday, April 15th at the Denali Education Center at 6:30 pm. All are welcome. Contact (907)232-0714 for more information.

The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Creek Community Center. The next one is on April 16th, all are welcome to attend.

Denali Arts Council hosts The Singing Zoologist at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, April 16th. The Singing Zoologist, Lucas Miller, blends music, puppets and projected videos to keep audiences laughing, moving, singing and learning. This show family-friendly show is suitable for all ages. There will be pizza available, by the slice until it runs out, to make this a dinner-and-a-show type of event. Doors open at 6:30pm, the performance starts at 7.  More information and tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Education Center and Jessica Stevens Community Foundation host their annual Earth Day Celebration and Nonprofit Fair on Saturday, April 18th from 11am until 3pm at Denali Education Center's Susitna Hall in Talkeetna. Featuring presentations on recycling and food waste, kids' activities and projects, and food. This year there will be recycling collections of electronics, small appliances, clean glass, miscellaneous plastic and books. Learn more by visiting Denali Education Center's Facebook Page.