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Summer Reading Program - Talkeetna Public Library
2026-05-28 11:00 (America/Anchorage) | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Public Library hosts the Summer Reading Program weekly on Thursdays at 11am. At noon, all ages are welcome to have lunch together- on the lawn. Weekly backpacks with breakfasts, lunches, and snacks will be available for pick up for anyone aged 18 and under. If you are unable to pick up your lunch on Thursday between noon and 1, please let the library know and they can hold them for you. For more information, you may call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Below is the schedule as of May 28.
May 28: Field Day and Planting
June 4: Alaska Wild Bird Rehabilitation and Education Centers bringing a kestrel and a barn owl. Owl pellet dissection will be after lunchtime.
June 11: Be Ready for an Exciting Surprise Program
June 18:Mystery Adventure Day
June 25: Run Away with the Spectacular Green Light Circus
July 2: Red, White, and Yum: Patriotic Cookie Dash
July 9: Create a wonderful mosaic masterpiece for the Library!
July 16: Stay Tuned for a Fun Surprise
July 24: Goats Visit the Library
July 31: Firefighter Olympics: Ready, Set, Rescue
August 6: End of the Summer Celebration BBQ & Geri’s Retirement Party at Noon

Denali Nordic Ski Club Board Meeting
2026-05-28 18:15 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Denali Nordic Ski Club is holding a board meeting on Thursday, May 28th at 6:15 pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome.

Kids Softball Game - Upper Susitna Softball Association
2026-05-29 15:30 - 17:00
The Upper Susitna Softball Association is hosting a softball game and skills competition this Friday, May 29th starting a 3:30pm at the ball field in Talkeetna. The fun will conclude before Live at 5. There will hot dogs and hamburgers provided.

Emergency Preparedness Fair - CERT
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Willow Community Center
The Willow, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek CERT host the 5th Biennial Su Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Willow Community Center from 11am until 2pm on Saturday, May 30th, with education about preparedness for earthquakes, wildfires, floods, CPR, first aid, and backcountry safety. There will be indoor and outdoor exhibits with family activities for all ages, including live demonstrations, an earthquake escape room, door prizes and vendors. For more information you may contact Brenda McCain at (907)355-1418 or brendalmccain@gmail.com.

Volunteer Trail Work Day
2026-05-30 13:00 - 17:00 | Talkeetna Ridge Trail, Comsat
There will be a volunteer work day on the Talkeetna Ridge Trail on Saturday, May 30 from 1-5pm. Volunteers will meet at the end of Comsat Road at 1pm. Closed-toed shoes and leather gloves are advised. Hand saws and loppers are needed if you have them. Snacks and drinks will be provided by event sponsors the Talkeetna Gear Shop and Alaska Nature Guides.

K2 Aviation Community Celebration
2026-05-30 17:30 - 20:00 | K2 Aviation, 14052 E 2nd St, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
K2 Aviation celebrates 30 years with a community celebration on Saturday, May 30th. Free local flights start at 5:30pm and a BBQ starts at 6pm. The Denali Cooks will be playing. There will be a photo both to capture you 90s themed attire.

Missing wallet and sweatshirt
2026-06-01
A brown wallet and purple sweatshirt were lost in the main area of Talkeetna. If you find either item, please contact Danny Dulian at 224-468-2139.

Talkeetna Recycling Committee Meeting
2026-06-01 16:30 - 17:30
The Talkeetna Recycling Committee is holding its monthly meeting on Monday, June 1st at 4:30PM via zoom. All who are interested in recycling are welcome to attend. For more information about the Zoom link or the agenda, please call Cici at 907-355-8324.

KTNA’s Community Advisory Board Meeting
2026-06-01 18:30 | KTNA, 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
There will be a meeting of KTNA’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) Monday, June 1st at 6:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email info@ktna.org.

Improvisational Painting and Music, Art Workshop - Denali Arts Council
2026-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Professional teaching artist, Denise Iacovone is offering 3 art workshops this summer at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar.
Workshop 1: Contour Line Drawing Workshop is a two-day workshop. Participants will learn how to work in contour line, creating multiple experimental drawings in a studio setting. This two-day workshop will be held on Friday, June 26th, and Monday, June 29th.
Workshop 2: Improvisational Painting and Music: Making the Invisible Visible. Participants will learn to listen to, identify, and express live music using watercolors and colored pencils. They will strive to capture the essence of the music as we work with the Talkeetna Jazz Orchestra during dress rehearsal and their concert performance. Two-Day Workshop July 1, 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm and July 2, 6 pm- 9 pm
Workshop 3: Paint and Sip Master class on the work of Vicki McGrath, Painter of Color and Composition. July 3, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
More information and registration is available at denaliartscouncil.org

Plants for Salmon - Susitna River Coalition
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | 20451 E Caswell Lakes Rd, Willow, AK 99688, United States
The Susitna River Coalition and partners host the fifth annual Plants for Salmon on Saturday, June 6th from 10 am to 1 pm at Caswell Lake. Volunteers will help plant native trees and shrubs to support salmon habitat and streambank restoration efforts. Participants are encouraged to bring gloves and sturdy shoes. More information is available on their Facebook Event Page and the Susitna River Coalition website or email info@susitnarivercoalition.org.

Hydroponic Garden Setup - Upper Susitna Food Pantry
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Upper Susitna Food Pantry new location, 38867 South Commercial Drive, Talkeetna, AK
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to help the setup of a new hydroponic garden at their new location at 38867 South Commercial Drive adjacent to NAPA on the Talkeetna Spur Rd. The setup is happening Saturday, June 6th from 10am to 2pm. If you have questions, please email uppersusitnafoodpantry@gmail.com.

Open Positions - Upper Susitna Seniors
2026-06-07
Upper Susitna Seniors is in need of an Office Manager. They are looking for someone organized, professional and people-focused with office experience and QuickBooks Online skills.
Upper Susitna Seniors has a position for a Meals on Wheels Driver to deliver meals and friendly smiles to local seniors. This is a part-time position.
Stop by the Upper Susitna Senior Center next to Cubby’s or call 907-733-6200 for more information or to apply for either position.

Recycle Revival Music Fest - Valley Recycling
2026-06-07 13:00 | Skeetawk, 13500 N Skeetawk Cir,, Palmer, AK, 99645, United States
Valley Recycling’s 9th annual, Recycle Revival Music Fest is on Sunday, June 7th starting at 1pm. Recycle Revival is a family-friendly event at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass, . The event includes food trucks, a beer garden, lift rides, and local music from LuLu Small and John Cook, The Robotz, Denali Cooks, and The Jerry Wessling Band. Learn more at valleyrecycling.org or call 907-745-5544.

Chase Community Council Special Meeting
2026-06-10 18:00 | Mile 232 Gravel Pit, Chase, AK
There is a Chase Community Council Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 10th at 6PM at the Alaska Railroad mile 232 gravel pit. The only item that will be discussed is this summer’s local trail maintenance projects.

Mattress available
2026-06-11
Simmons Beautyrest mattress, queen size, clean, needs new home. Pickup in the Y area. If interested, call 907-203-0403.

Camp Registration open - Denali Education Center
2026-06-12 | Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus, 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
The Denali Education Center is hosting Talkeetna Discovery Camps this July and August. The camps are focused on kids developing a deeper understanding and love for their surroundings by participating in hikes, science activities, art projects, and plenty of outdoor fun. There are spots available for Kindergarten–8th grade students. Visit denali.org to learn more and register today.

Mount Huntington Climbs Presentation - Denali Rescue Volunteers
2026-06-12 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Rescue Volunteers present their fundraising event a Mount Huntington Climbs Presentation at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, June 12th at 7pm. 50 years ago, Roger Robinson and team made the second ascent of Mt. Huntington’s NW (French) Ridge; Cindy Jones, the first woman to summit, will present their 1976 climb alongside a short film of the 1964 first ascent. The program also features Brian McCullough and Lance Leslie’s 1981 alpine-style ascent and first traverse of the mountain.
Come for an unforgettable evening of celebration, history, and storytelling.
Tickets are $10 and there will be amazing door prizes!! More info on prizes to come.

Cow Town, a Summer Stock Performance - Denali Arts Council
2026-06-13 14:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council presents Cow Town, this year’s Summer Stock Youth Musical Theater Camp performance. In Cow Town, everything always goes according to plan—until the residents begin to realize that a life without surprises may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Featuring local youth performers singing and dancing to popular songs, this family-friendly production offers an entertaining look at what can happen when the unexpected arrives. There will be two showings on Saturday, June 13th. A matinee at 2:00 pm, with doors opening at 1:30 pm. And an evening performance at 7:00 pm with doors opening at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org

Talkeetna Community Summer Swap
2026-06-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus, 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
Denali Education Center is hosting the Talkeetna Community Summer Swap on Sunday, June 14th from 11:00am-3:00pm. Gently used items may be dropped off at the Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus from 8:00am-4:00pm on Friday, June 12th and 8:00am-11:00am on Sunday, June 14th. Enjoy a fresh new wardrobe, an exciting new book, or even that one kitchen gadget you didn’t know you needed. Contact jill.telnack@denali.org with any questions.

Healthy Communities Grant Cycle - Jessica Stevens Community Foundation
2026-06-15
Jessica Stevens Community Foundation’s annual Healthy Communities Grant Cycle is open. Applications will be accepted through June 15th. Nonprofit organizations serving the Northern Susitna Valley are welcome to apply.
To learn more and to apply, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org.

Driver needed - Upper Susitna Seniors
2026-06-15
The Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center needs a Meals on Wheels driver. Interested persons can call 907-733-6200.

Jazz Workshop - Denali Arts Council
2026-06-18 17:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council presents the 2026 Jazz Workshop at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Rocco John Iacovone will instruct a two-week jazz workshop open to musicians of all experience levels. Participants who read music and those who play by ear alike will develop skills in listening, improvisation, collaboration, and ensemble performance while expanding their musical toolbox for the future. Workshop sessions begin June 18th at 5:00pm. The workshop concludes with a public performance on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 p.m. For additional information about the workshop including session dates, call or text Sandy at 907-355-3052. Registration is online at denaliartscouncil.org.

Fireweed Festival
2026-06-19 | Trapper Creek Community Park, 9971 E. TC Park Circle, Trapper Creek, AK, 99683, United States
Trapper Creek Community Services hosts the Fireweed Festival on Saturday, July 18th at the Trapper Creek Community Park. The festival is filled with craft vendors, food trucks, live music, and fun entertainment. If you would like to be a vendor, or have any questions contact Sahara Brentor (907)315-2035 or email tccommunityservices@yahoo.com.

Kids Softball - Upper Susitna Softball Association
2026-06-19 15:30 - 17:00 | Talkeetna Ball Field, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
The Upper Susitna Softball Association is offering all kids complementary hot dogs and hamburgers for participating in a softball game and skills competition this Friday, June 19th starting a 3:30 PM at the ball field in Talkeetna. The fun will conclude before Live at 5. This event is for kids of ages around 5-13 years years old.

Annual Father's Day BBQ - Upper Susitna Seniors
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center
The Upper Susitna Seniors are hosting a father’s Day BBQ at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Saturday, June 20th, from 10am to 2pm. The community is invited for food and fun. You may also bring new or used items to sell. Call the center at 907-733-6200 for more details.

Inside Out Jazz Duo - Rocco Iacovone and Jason Ajemian
2026-06-20 19:00 | Mt. High Pizza Pie, 22165 C St, Talkeetna, AK, 99767
The jazz duo Inside Out performs at Mountain High Pizza in Talkeetna on Saturday, June 20th at 7pm. The duo features Rocco Iacovone on the sax and Jason Ajemian on the bass.

CD Player needed
2026-06-21
Nancy from Honky Tonk Jukebox is in need of a cd player, hers died. If you have one in a box stuck away someplace because you don’t use discs anymore, it could have a job again…. helping her put the shows together. Please reach out to Nancy if you can help at 907-982-4677.

Super Spruce trees available
2026-06-25
If you are interested in planting an Arthur Mannix Super Spruce tree, there are 60+ trees that are now 10 inches tall and need to be planted this summer. Please contact Marissa at 907-203-1978 for more information and to pick up a tree.

Willow Public Library Summer Reading Program
2026-06-25 12:30 - 15:30 | Willow Public Library
The Willow Public Library hosts Plant a Seed, Read a summer reading program with lunch on Thursdays at the library. This program is for children of all ages. Lunch is at 12:30pm followed by reading activities, and then fun and prizes. For more information, call the library at 907-861-7655.
