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Laughing All the Way to the Brink matinee performance – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts a Matinee of the performance, Laughing All the Way to the Brink, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, December 14th. This theatrical event is part of the Climate Theater Festival and will feature seven short plays by playwrights from around the world. While climate change is very serious, most of these plays are very not. Doors open at 2:30, and the performance is at 3pm. Donations are welcome, proceeds raised will go to the Susitna River Coalition. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.
Chanukah Celebration – Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaThe Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad hosts a community Chanukah celebration at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Sunday, December 14th at 3:30pm. There will be a Menorah lighting, holiday treats, festive music, and activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit MatsuJewishCenter.org.
Album Cover Art Recreation Contest
KTNA 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, United States +1 moreKTNA is now accepting submissions for the upcoming Album Cover Art Recreation Contest. To participate, choose an album cover and use your imagination and creativity to recreate it. Any art style is accepted - you could dress up and take a picture, draw it, or photoshop it. Submit your recreation to supportKTNA@ktna.org by December 15th. The Album Cover Art Show will hang at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for the month of January, voting is on January 17th during KTNA's Annual Celebration. Find details & submission requirements at KTNA.org. We invite you to stop by the radio station to peruse our extensive album collection for ideas!
KTNA Board of Directors Meeting
KTNA 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, United StatesThe KTNA’s Board of Directors meets the third Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. The next meeting is December 15th. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org.
Film Event – SalmonState
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe nonprofit organization SalmonState is hosting a screening of the film Ocean with David Attenborough on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The film dives into the beauty of our ocean ecosystems and the dangers of bottom trawling. There will be a short program, followed by a film screening, a Q&A session, and door prizes. Follow the link to the Facebook Event Page in the announcement on ktna.org to learn more.
Prescription Sunglasses Found
Prescription Sunglasses found on the Spur Road near Denali Education Center. Zenni brand, teal-colored plastic case. Call or text Jodi to claim. (907) 388-6217.
Winter Recital – Su Valley High School
Su Valley Jr/Sr High SchoolSu Valley High School's Winter Recital is on Tuesday, December 16th at Su Valley Jr/Sr High School. Doors open at 5:30pm, the performance starts at 6pm. You may call (907)733-9300 for more information.
B Movie Bingo – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council is hosting another round of B Movie Bingo, replete with prizes on Tuesday, December 16th. The doors open at 7:30pm and movie and bingo start at 8.
Stone Soup cooking class – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Stone Soup cooking class on Wednesday, December 17th, beginning at 5pm at the Talkeetna Library. This month, the group will hold a cookie exchange and make Mary’s Egg Nog. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by noon (today) Tuesday. You may call 907-861-7645 with questions and to register.
Community Song Circle – Denali Education Center
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesThere is a Community Song Circle held at Denali Education Center's Talkeetna Campus, Susitna Hall, the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. This is a non-performable group, skill and experience is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, the goal is to simply have fun singing with others. You may contact Denali Education Center at (907)733-7003 for more information.
Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
Puppies looking for a home
Four 2-month old puppies are looking for a home, 2 females and 2 males. They are 3/4 Rhodesian Ridgeback and 1/4 Husky, weaned and eating solid food. If interested you may call 907-315-1253, they will be in the Cubby's parking lot from 2-4 pm on Thursday, December 18th.
Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors monthly meeting
VirtualThe Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors meet on Thursday, December 18th at 5PM. You can join the meeting on Zoom by following the link on KTNA's Announcement Page.
Trapper Creek Community Council Meeting
Trapper Creek Community CenterThe Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. The next one is on December 18th. All are welcome to attend.
Community Meeting for Talkeetna Lakes Park
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Matanuska-Susitna Borough is hosting a community meeting to discuss commercial guide permitting in Talkeetna Lakes Park and the surrounding area. The meeting is on Thursday, December 18th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. This meeting is an opportunity for residents, permit applicants, and other interested parties to share input on long-term guidelines and concerns related to commercial use in the park. If you have questions prior to the meeting, call Peter Burton at 907-861-7847 or email Peter.Burton@matsugov.us.
Oosik Trailmeister needed – Denali Nordic Ski Club
The Denali Nordic Ski Club is hosting the Oosik Classic on Saturday, March 14, 2026. An Oosik Trailmeister is needed to work with Oosik Committee and the Head Trail Groomer to Assemble and supervise a volunteer trail crew to layout the race courses for a 25K and a 50K, design maps, place signage, design and construct the Start/Finish areas, clean up after the race, participate in post-RACE debriefing, and keep track of ongoing expenses. To apply email a letter of interest that includes ski trail grooming experience to denalinordicskiclub@gmail.com. The option of a part-time or assistant Trailmeister to work with past Trailmeister is a possibility for the right candidate.
Breakfast with Santa – Upper Susitna Seniors
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaUpper Susitna Seniors host Breakfast with Santa at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 to 11:30am. All are welcome to enjoy breakfast, Santa will be there with gifts for kids. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information.
Christmas Box Distribution – Upper Susitna Food Pantry
Upper Susitna Food Pantry 16004 Walsted Road, Talkeetna, AKThe Upper Susitna Food Pantry's Christmas Box Distribution is on Saturday, December 20th. This will be a drive-thru event held at the Upper Susitna Food Pantry from 12 to 4pm.The food pantry is normally open on Wednesdays and Fridays, but will be closed on the upcoming holidays; December 24th, 31st, and January 1st. Learn more at uppersusitnafoodpantry.org or call (907)733-3348.Solstice Stroll – Denali Nordic Ski Club
The Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts a Solstice Stroll on Saturday, December 20th at 6 pm. There might not be enough snow to ski but that is not stopping them from celebrating Solstice. All are invited to meet at Whigmi trail head, there will be hot drinks and a fire. Please bring your own chair.
Teen Book to Movie – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Library’s Teen Book to Movie program this month is featuring the book and movie, I am Number Four, written by Pattacus Lore. The program is on Saturday, December 20th, beginning at 6pm. Teens ages 13-18 are welcome, pizza and snacks will be served. January’s book, The Hunger Games: Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes, will be available to take home and read.





