Storytime - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-01-23 11:15 (America/Anchorage) | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. There will be stories, snacks and a craft. All ages are welcome. Grab and Go craft kits will be available after 1pm in the foyer for those unable to attend. You can reach the library at 907-861-7645.

Open Gym - Talkeetna Community Schools
2025-01-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Community Schools hosts Open Gym on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6pm at the Talkeetna Elementary School. For more information or questions email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or by phone, (907) 733-9431.

Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
2025-01-23 18:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee will meet at the Talkeetna Public Library on Thursday, January 23rd at 6pm. All are welcome to attend.

SuDog 300 - Sled Dog Race
2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Willow Community Center
The Su Dog 300 Sled Dog Race has been canceled. More information is available on Facebook.

Backcountry Film Festival
2025-01-25 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The Backcountry Film Festival hosted by the Denali Arts Council is at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, January 25th beginning at 7pm.

International Guitar Night Concert
2025-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The Denali Arts Council hosts International Guitar Night, the world’s premier touring guitar festival. For each tour, founder Brian Gore brings together a new cast of guitar luminaries for special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. For this year’s lineup and to purchase tickets go to denaliartscouncil.org. The show is Sunday, January 26th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar at 7pm.

Soup Dog - Su Dog 300 Celebration
2025-01-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Willow Community Center
The Su Dog 300 Sled Dog Race hosts a Soup Dog soup tasting contest to celebrate the finish of the race on Monday, January 27th beginning at 3pm. More information at sudog300.org.

Toddler Gym - Talkeetna Community Schools
2025-01-27 16:30 - 17:30 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Community Schools hosts Toddler Gym Time on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm at the Talkeetna Elementary School. For more information or questions email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or by phone, (907) 733-9431.

Reading Mentors - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-01-28 15:15 - 16:15 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library offers Reading Mentors Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Second to fourth graders are invited to attend this program, where students are matched with adult reading partners. This program is aimed at teaching confidence in reading. Please call the library at 907-861-7645 if you are interested in being a mentor.

AARP Tax Assistance appointments
2025-01-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) tax representatives are available to assist local residents on completing their 2024 taxes. They will be at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center from 10am until 4pm every other Wednesday, until April 9th. Assistance is by appointment only, you can schedule by calling 211 or (800) 478-2221 or visit taxappointment.aarp.org. Available dates are: February 26th, March 12th, March 26th, and April 9th. Appointments are available on alternative Wednesdays at Houston City Hall.
As of 2/26/25: Tax-Aide appointments are now full through the end of filing season. They do have a waitlist in case of any cancellations.

Talkeetna Ice Festival Kick-Off Event
2025-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Talkeetna Village Park, 99676
The community is invited to a Kick-Off Party in Village Park for the Talkeetna Ice Festival from 4 – 6pm to celebrate the start of the Festival and the ice carving competition. The Talkeetna Elementary School PTA will have s’mores, hot cocoa, and hot soups for sale (benefiting the Talkeetna Elementary PTA). There is ice available if you are interested in carving, register at denaliartscouncil.org.

Talkeetna Jeopardy
2025-01-30 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The Talkeetna Historical Society is hosting the annual Talkeetna Jeopardy game on Thursday, January 30th, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7:00pm. Ticket proceeds support the museum. Team participants are still needed. Please contact the museum at 907-733-2487 or message them on social media if you are interested.

Willow State Winter Carnival
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02 | Willow Community Center
The 63rd Annual Willow State Winter Carnival begins on Friday, January 31st with a wide variety of events for all ages through Sunday, February 2nd. More information, including the complete schedule of events can be found at waco-ak.org and on the Willow Area Community Organization’s FaceBook Page.

Talkeetna Art Walk - Denali Arts Council
2025-01-31 15:00 - 18:00
The Talkeetna Art Walk is Friday, January 31st from 3pm to 6pm. Denali Arts Council will be displaying Fiber and Ice Art Show, and there are multiple participating businesses featuring local artists. This free, family friendly event will have you enjoying beautiful art, interactive art installations and games, hot beverages and light snacks. Art walk passports are available for pickup on Friday, January 31st at the Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe and the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Passports can be turned in at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar between 5pm and 7pm that day to be entered into a drawing.

Myles from Dublin Concert
2025-01-31 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council presents Myles from Dublin. This trio features John Walsh, Pat Broaders, and Jannell Canerday. This lovely concert of traditional Irish music and song will be by candle light. This beautiful event is free to the community at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar at 7pm. Donations are welcome.

Talkeetna Ice Festival
2025-02-01 | Talkeetna Village Park, 99676
Here’s what’s coming up for the Talkeetna Ice Festival on Saturday, February 1st:

Ice sculpture viewing and voting at the Talkeetna Village Park from 12 to 5pm. There will be hot beverages, kid activities, and an ice carving demonstration.
A Chili Cook Off with tasting and voting is from 1 to 5pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The winner will be announced at 5pm, in the Village Park.
Kick Sled Races for ages 3 to 93 are from 1 to 2 pm on Main Street. Kick Sleds of various sizes will be provided or bring your own. Don’t worry if you’ve never been on a kick sled before – if you can walk you can kick sled! Call Holly at 907-355-4903 with any questions.
A Tandem Ski Race, put on by the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce is from 2 to 3pm on Main Street.
The Dog Keg Pull Race, put on by Denali Education Center is from 3 to 4pm on Main Street. Winners will be announced at 5 pm in the Village Park.

Talkeetna Recycling Notice
2025-02-01 12:00 - 16:00 | Talkeetna Transfer Station, Mile, 11.5 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
Talkeetna Recycling is to not open if the temperature, actual or windchill, is below zero. Please check either on social media or with the Talkeetna Transfer Site as to whether it will be open this Saturday. The goal is to keep both recyclers and volunteers safe and comfortable given the conditions.

Teen Book to Movie - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Teen Book to Movie meets Saturday, February 1st at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. Teens will talk about the book, The Bread Winner, and then watch the movie and have snacks. Teen between 13 and 18 are welcome to join the fun. Pick up time is 8pm.

Frostbitten Documentary - Denali Arts Council
2025-02-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The world premier of Frostbitten, a 45 minute documentary by David Hannah is at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, February 1st. Frostbitten follows climber Nigel Vardy as he returns to Alaska 25 years after getting stuck on Denali, to thank the locals who saved his life. The film screening will be followed by a Q and A with David and Nigel. Doors open at 6:30pm, the film starts at 7pm.

Frozen Basil Poker Ski - Denali Nordic Ski Club
2025-02-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe
Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts the 13th Annual Frozen Basil Poker Ski on Sunday, February 2nd. This 7.5 mile ski starts at 12pm at Flying Squirrel Bakery and Café and ends at Denali Brew Pub on Main Street. A shuttle is available from Denali Education Center to Flying Squirrel, running every 15 minutes from 10:45am until 12pm.

Pickup Basketball - Talkeetna Community Schools
2025-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Community Schools is offering Pickup Basketball for eighth-grade up through adults, weekly on Sundays from 6 to 8pm in the Talkeetna Elementary School Gym. For more information, you can email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or call (907) 733-9431.

Rental needed
2025-02-03
Looking for a small cabin or room for a single adult. If you have anything available please call Tomo at (907)314-0678.

Taco Tuesday canceled today
2025-02-04 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Taco Tuesday and Jam Night at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar is canceled today, Tuesday, February 4th.

Reading Mentors - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-02-04 15:15 - 16:15 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library offers Reading Mentors Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Second to fourth graders are invited to attend this program, where students are matched with adult reading partners. This program is aimed at teaching confidence in reading. Sunshine Transit is available to transport students from Talkeetna Elementary School. Homeschoolers are welcome. There is still space for students to join. Adult Mentors are also needed. Please register at the Talkeetna Elementary or call the library. Please call the library at 907-861-7645 to preregister for this program.

AARP Tax Assistance appointments
2025-02-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Houston City Hall, 13878 Armstrong Rd,, Wasilla, AK, 99654, United States
AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) tax representatives are available to assist local residents on completing their 2024 taxes. They will be at the Houston City Hall from 10am until 4pm every other Wednesday, until April 2nd. Assistance is by appointment only, you can schedule by calling 211 or (800) 478-2221 or visit taxappointment.aarp.org. Available dates are: February 19th, March 5th, March 19th, and April 2nd. Appointments are available on alternative Wednesdays at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center.

Talkeetna Library Strategic Plan Public Meeting
2025-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
There is an Open House for public comment on the Strategic Plan for Mat-Su Borough Public Libraries on Wednesday, February 5th from 4 to 6pm. Suggestions and comments about what you envision for your library’s future will be gathered. There is also a short survey you can fill out; it is available online or on paper at all the Mat-Su Borough libraries. These are due Feb 16th. All are welcome to come give their input and enjoy some refreshments.

Storytime - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-02-06 11:15 - 12:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. This week’s Storytime theme is Snowmen at Night. There will be stories, snacks and a craft. All ages are welcome.

Denali Nordic Ski Club Board Meeting
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Latitude 62
The Denali Nordic Ski Club will have its monthly board meeting on Thursday, February 6th at 6 pm at the Latitude 62. All are welcome.

Skatepark Committee Meeting
2025-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee will meet on Thursday, February 6th, at 6 pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. At this meeting, they will conduct regular business and view and discuss the recently received park plan with Grindline, Inc.’s senior project manager, James Klinedinst, who will join via Zoom. A Zoom link is available for this meeting; please email TKASkatepark@gmail.com for the link.

Susitna Community Council Meeting
2025-02-06 19:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next meeting is June 5th. All are welcome.
