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Denali Arts Council hosts Arctic Entries on Saturday, April 5th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Seven storytellers tell their story on the theme of All in the Family: Stories of Taking Root, Branching Out, and Breaking Free. The musical guest is Jimmy Sandy. Doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

There is a Celebration of Life for Bill Powers and Frank O'Brien on Sunday, April 6th from 2 to 4pm at the Talkeetna Fire Hall.

The Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is on April 7th, all are welcome. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.

The Mat-Su Library Board meets at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesday, April 8th from 1 to 3pm. A Zoom option is available. There is an opportunity to be a person to be heard at the meeting. For more information, call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting is on Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm at the Denali Education Center. All are welcome to attend! Please email tkaskatepark@gmail.com for the Zoom link to join virtually or if you would like more information.

The Chase Community Council's quarterly meeting is on Wednesday April 9th at 6PM at the Alaska Railroad mile 232 gravel pit.

There will be a Caswell Lakes Road Service area meeting on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30PM at Sheep Creek Lodge. On the agenda is annual road maintenance. To view the Road Contract Bid follow the link below.  You must register with Bonfire to view. There is no cost to register. If you have any questions, please call DJ McBride at 907-632-0357.

Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. This week's theme is Poetry, they will learn some poems and write a Talkeetna poem as well. All ages are welcome.

The Willow Public Library and Willow Library Association hosts events in celebration of National Library Week.

• A showing of the movie Free For All:The Public Library is on Thursday, April 10th at 6:30 pm.
• A Book Fair is on Friday, April 11th from 10am until 6:30pm and Saturday, April 12th from 10am until 3:30pm.

You may contact the Willow Library for additional information at 907-861-7655.

Denali Arts Council hosts The Risan Project at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, April 10th. The evening begins with a screening of Northward, a short documentary on Todd Anders Johnson’s band, Salem, touring and backcountry snowboarding in Alaska. This is followed by the expedition-based climate change documentary Cresta Alta, chronicling a journey to Alaska, Iceland, Chile and Peru to document glaciological research expeditions and sustainability. Followed by a discussion and Q&A. The night concludes with a live concert by Salem, blending alt-rock, world, hip-hop, jazz, and neo-soul. Doors open at 6:30pm and the shows begin at 7. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

The Willow Public Library and Willow Library Association hosts a a Book Fair on Saturday, April 12th from 10am until 3:30pm. More information at 907-861-7655.

Talkeetna Public Library hosts the last Tweens Page to Screen Program on Saturday April 12th from 5pm to 7pm. Tweens ages 9 to 12 watch the movie based on the book, and enjoy pizza and snacks. This month’s selection is Ella Enchanted by Gale Carson Levine.

For more information, you may the library at call 907-861-7645.

The next Denali Nordic Ski Club Board meeting is at the Latitude 62 on Wednesday, April 16th at 6pm. All are welcome.