A Mix & Mingle - Upper Susitna Food Pantry
2024-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Anchorage) | Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry hosts a Mix & Mingle at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. There will be live music by Steve Durr, a silent auction and games of giving. You may contact Alison at (907)841-8953 for more information.

Youth Art Walk
2024-04-13 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
A youth art show as part of the Upper Susitna Youth Art Walk is on Saturday, April 13th. One entry per youth 18 years old and under allowed. All art mediums welcome. Art must be submitted by April 5th.

Art Opening-Flying Squirrel
2024-04-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe
Youth Invitational, seven artists ages 13-20, in collaboration with Denali Arts Council’s youth art show.
Artists at the Squirrel:

Samara Fox
Allegany Twigg
Tre Zeigler-Lemon
Holly Rodwell
Carmen Korpi
Aurora Smith
Rusty Gunter

KTNA Monthly Board Meeting
2024-04-16 16:00 - 17:30 | KTNA, 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
The KTNA Board of Directors meet on Tuesday, April 16th from 4:00 to 5:30pm at the station on 2nd St.; Zoom is also available. The public is welcome to attend. Contact Interim GM Corinne Smith at manager@ktna.org or (907)733-1700 for meeting information.

Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce - Members Mix and Mingle
2024-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | AK
The Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “mixer” in partnership with Mat-Su CVB. Time, location and other details coming at the end of March.
For more information, email info@talkeetnachamber.org.

Susitna River Coalition hosts MEA Power Hour
2024-04-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Fairview Inn
The Susitna River Coalition is hosting MEA Power Hour on Friday April 19th from 5-8pm at the Fairview Inn in downtown Talkeetna. Henrik Wessel, candidate for the Susitna West district, will be there to answer any questions you may have. Technical help on how to vote online will be provided. Energy devices are available to experiment with. You may email june@susitnarivercoaltion.org with any questions or to be involved.

Parlor in the Round-musical game show-DAC
2024-04-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Parlor is a songwriter showcase with an improv twist! This musical game show features Alaskan songwriters paired with nationally touring artists to trade tunes, stories, and songwriting homework in the first half. After the intermission, tradition is cast aside as the musicians dive into collaborations, jocular inventions, and premeditated musings all based on written submissions from the audience.
In collaboration with Parlor in the Round, Denali Arts Council is hosting a youth song lyric writing competition. The winning entry will receive a scholarship and have their song performed by Parlor in the Round musicians during their performance on April 19th. The song lyrics must be submitted via email to michelle@denaliartscouncil.org no later than Friday, April 12th. If you have an idea for a melody, you are welcome to also submit a sound file with your lyrics.

Earth Day Celebration-Denali Education Center
2024-04-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus, 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
Denali Education Center presents the annual Earth Day Celebration on April 20th, 11 am-3 pm. The day features many activities including:
*Free food provided by Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge
*Non-profit Fair presented by JSCF
*Music by Cora Rose (from Art We There Yet?) 1-3 pm, with a performance by local singer-songwriters at 3 pm
*AK Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center presentation with 2 birds
*Talkeetna Elementary PTA Bake Sale
*Electronic and Battery Recycling (No limit to the number of items, standard household batteries only, no lithium batteries accepted)
*Alaska Plastic Recovery Demonstration of how “other” plastics can be used to make alternative lumber
*Neighborhood Forest Tree Pick-up for those who pre-ordered
*Bear Necessities Coalition Presentation at 3 pm (following the singer-songwriters) about how to stay bear aware, deal with trash responsibly, and how to live peacefully with our wild neighbors
Contact Denali Education Center at 907-733-7003 or kellie@denali.org with questions.

Arctic Entries - DAC Event
2024-04-27 06:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The theme is Breaking In, Breaking Out, and Breaking Up. Seven local storytellers tell true 7-minute stories about themselves, set to a springtime and new beginnings theme. Featuring musical guests; Larry Zarella and Danielle Aslanian.
Doors open at 6:30pm, stories begin at 7pm.

Little Women play-Su Valley High
2024-04-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Su Valley Jr/Sr High School
The Susitna Valley High School drama class will be putting on the adapted play Little Women this Saturday, April 27th at Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High.
Doors open at 5:30 pm, the plat starts at 6 pm. Tickets will be for sale at the door.

Track Workouts at Su Valley High School-every Sunday
2024-04-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Su Valley Jr/Sr High School
There will be Track Workouts at Su Valley High School, every Sunday, starting at 10am. Everyone is welcome.

Youth Storytelling Workshop - DAC
2024-04-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Arctic Entries’ story coaches are hosting a Youth Storytelling Workshop for elementary and middle school students on Sunday, April 28th from 10am to 1pm. Pizzas will be provided.

Talkeetna Recycling Committee meeting
2024-04-30 16:30 - 18:00 | AK
The next meeting of the Talkeetna Recycling Committee is on Tuesday, April 30th, at 4:30 PM. All who are interested in working on recycling related projects are welcome to attend. For more information about the location or the agenda you may contact Cici at 907-355-8324.

Andy Woodhull-Jokes at DAC
2024-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council and Rubber Ptarmigan present a night of comedy with Andy Woodhull and special guests on Wednesday, May 1st. Doors open at 7:00, jokes start at 7:30pm.

Strong Women - Every Thursday - Library
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Strong Women Strength and Exercise Group meet at 10 am every Tuesday and Thursday, in person at the library and virtually via Zoom. Newcomers are always welcome. Instructions and weights are provided. Call the Talkeetna Public Library for more information – 907-861-7645

Storytime - every Thursday - Talkeetna Library
2024-05-02 11:15 - 12:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Storytime is for all ages and includes stories, a snack, and a craft. Thursdays at 11:15am.

Susitna Community Council meeting
2024-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
The Susitna Community Council meets on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 pm at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. More information at susitnacouncil.org.

Computer Basics Class-Library
2024-05-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Computer Basics Class is on Friday, May 3rd at 12pm and the topic is Windows 10.
The last class will be on Friday, May 17th and will cover Word Processing.

Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon
2024-05-03 18:00 - 2024-05-04 18:00 | AK
The 34th annual Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon begins on Friday, May 3rd at 6pm, and continues until 6pm on Saturday, May 4th. Area residents and their guests are welcome to participate by identifying as many species of birds as can be found in the count circle during the 24 hour period. You can go birding by yourself or with family or friends, traveling “green” or using a vehicle. Participants gather around a fire in the evening on Saturday, May 4th; location to be announced later in the week. If you have questions, you can call Jeff or Deb at 907 733-2066.

Family Movie Night-TKE School
2024-05-03 18:45 - 20:45 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Community Schools host Family Movie Night is on Friday, May 3rd at Talkeetna Elementary School. The movie is Minions: The Rise of Gru. Doors open at 6:45, the movie starts at 7pm.

Su Valley Band Lab Showcase
2024-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Su Valley Jr/Sr High School
Su Valley Band Lab performs at Su Valley High School tonight (Friday) at 7pm. Middle School and High School students have been working hard every day after school this week, learning to play instruments with the band Wasteland Hop. Tonight, the students will be showcasing their new skills. The community is invited to attend and support their efforts.

Game Day-Library
2024-05-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Game Day is on Saturday, May 4th from 11am until 5pm. A wide variety of board and card games are available, you are welcome to bring your own games to play.

Art Opening-Flying Squirrel
2024-05-04 15:00 - 18:00 | Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe
Alaska Society for Nature and Outdoor Photography – Annual Juried Show, Wild Alaska

Wasteland Hop-Music at DAC
2024-05-04 18:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Wasteland Hop, who blend folk, rock, and hip hop will play on Saturday, May 4th, supported by Wiley Post. Doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7pm.

TCCI monthly meeting
2024-05-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The next Talkeetna Community Council meeting is at the Talkeetna Public Library on Monday, May 6th at 7pm. There is also an opportunity to attend remotely via Zoom. More information at talkeetnacouncil.org.

Strong Women - Every Tuesday - Library
2024-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna

Senior Lunch & Blood Pressure Check Ups
2024-05-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
The Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center hosts lunch at 11:30am every Tuesday.
Sunshine Community Health Center will be providing free blood pressure checks during lunch starting at 11:00 am the first Tuesday of every month. You can get your blood pressure read by a professional, take home a free blood pressure log, discuss resources with their patient advocates.
For more information you may call (907)733-6200.

Music & Motion for Kids-Every Tuesday-Talkeetna Library
2024-05-07 11:15 - 12:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Music & Motion for Kids is at 11:15am every Tuesday. This program features local musicians and hosts.

Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors
2024-05-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Sunshine Community Health Center Willow, 24091 Long Lake Road, Willow, 99688, United States
Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors monthly meeting will take place on Thursday, May 9th at 5PM at the Willow Sunshine Clinic large conference room and via zoom link on Thursday, May 9th at 5PM. Please email mgunderson@sunshineclinic.org or rspaulding@sunshineclinic.org if interested in being listed as a person to be heard prior to the meeting.
SCHC Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84030002424?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 840 3000 2424
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mother's Day Concert-DAC
2024-05-12 15:30 - 18:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council’s Music Academy presents a free Mother’s Day Concert with the Rhythm and Red Shoes Ensemble on Sunday, May 12th. This year will also feature the newly formed Community Choir and special vocal soloists. Doors open at 3:30 and the concert starts at 4pm.
