...
Events
-
-
Main Street Improvement Committee meeting – Talkeetna Community Council
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesThe Talkeetna Community Council's Main Street Improvement Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30 pm at the Denali Education Center. All are welcome, contact 907-232-0714 for more information.
-
WACO Monthly Meeting
Willow Community CenterThe Willow Area Community Organization's (WACO) monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Willow Community Center. The next one is on April 1st. More information at waco-ak.org -
No Denali Nordic Ski Club Board Meeting in April
The Denali Nordic Ski Club is not holding a board meeting in April. They will provide information about the next meeting in May. Learn more at denalinordicskiclub.org.
-
Career Soup – Denali Education Center
Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, United StatesDenali Education Center hosts Career Soup every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30pm through April 2nd. Career Soup is a weekly watch party of Discover What You Were Born To Do, a 12-week course written by local executive career mentor, Shannon Post. Along with the watch party, there is a potluck and conversation. This course is tailored to those who may engage better in a group setting or need support figuring out the next step. Email kellie@denali.org with questions or to RSVP.
-
Reading & Book Signing – Erica Watson – Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe
Flying Squirrel Bakery & CafeFlying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe host a Reading & Book Signing with author, Erica Watson on Thursday, April 2nd from 6:30-8pm. Erica will be reading from her book, Ghost of Distant Trees.
-
Susitna Community Council Meeting
Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, AlaskaThe Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next meeting is April 2nd. Those who would like to attend via Zoom can find the meeting link and information on the announcement at ktna.org.
-
Alaska B4uDie Comedy Festival – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts the Alaska B4uDie Comedy Festival on Thursday and Friday, April 2nd and 3rd at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Thursday's show is an array of national comedians spanning the country, and the B4uDie Fest Alumni, Hayden Kristal. Friday will showcase a mix of national comedians, and some talented Alaskan comedians. Doors for both nights open at 6:30pm and the jokes start at 7pm. Tickets and information at denaliartscouncil.org.
-
Easter Egg Hunt and festivities – Upper Susitna Seniors
Upper Susitna Community and Senior CenterThe Upper Susitna Seniors are hosting an Easter egg hunt with egg dying, games and a cake walk on Saturday, April 4th from 10-11:30am at the Senior Center. All are welcome. Kids should bring a basket or bag for the hunt.
-
Easter Egg Hunt – Trapper Creek Community Services
Trapper Creek Community CenterTrapper Creek Community Services Association hosts an Easter Egg Hunt with Games and Activities on Saturday, April 4th at the Trapper Creek Community Center, beginning at 11am. The Egg Hunts are scheduled by ages; children 4 and under from 11-11:30am, ages 5 to 8 from 11:45am to 12:15pm, ages 9-12 from 12:30-1pm, and ages 13+ from 1:15 to 1:45pm. For more information you may email tccommunityservices@yahoo.com.
-
Art Opening – Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe
Flying Squirrel Bakery & CafeThe Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe hosts an art opening on the first Saturday of each month from 3-5pm, hors d'oeuvres are provided. Located at Mile 11 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. Upcoming Art Shows: April: Marissa Goerke, bird paintings May: Jon Mann & Bill Barstow, new pastels and paintings June: TBD July: Adele Pierre, ... Art Opening – Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe
-
First Saturday Art Show – Troy Smiley’s Vessels and Luminaries – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts their monthly First Saturday Arts Show from 4 to 6pm on Saturday, April 4th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This month Troy Smiley presents: Vessels and Luminaries — an exploration of woodturning that transforms raw material into works of illuminated art. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.
-
Arctic Entries – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts their last Arctic Entries storytelling event of the season at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, April 4th. The theme is Potholes and Promises, stories of bumps in the road, where they lead and how we kept going. Doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7. Tickets and information are available at denaliartscouncil.org.
-
Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Community Council meets the first Monday of each month at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is April 6th. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link.
-
Organic Gardening Class: Build Your Soil’s Mineral Bank – Mat-Su College
Mat-Su CollegeMat-Su College hosts Organic Gardening: Build Your Soil's Mineral Bank. This is an in-person organic gardening class that meets at Mat-Su College in the Snodgrass Hall (SGH) Building, first floor in Room 117. Soils in the Mat-Su Valley typically lack some essential minerals, so crops are bitter or get sick. Avoid nutrient deficiency by learning ... Organic Gardening Class: Build Your Soil’s Mineral Bank – Mat-Su College
-
Social Security 101 Webinar – Alaska Commission on Aging
Talkeetna Public Library Talkeetna +1 moreAlaska Commission on Aging is hosting a public webinar with Social Security Administration Regional Public Affairs Specialist, Nathan Cole, on Social Security and Medicare at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesday, April 7th, beginning at 12pm. Following the webinar, Sean McPhilamy, a volunteer with the State of Alaska’s Medicare Information Office, will provide an overview on Medicare. After the general discussion, he will be available for one-on-one conversations as needed, until 3pm. If you have questions you need answered, you are welcome to email them ahead of time to doh.acoa.info@alaska.gov. The link to the webinar is available in the announcement on KTNA.org for those who would like to attend from home.
-
Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7th at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome. To contact the committee you can email them at tkaskatepark@gmail.com.
-
Seasonal position at the Talkeetna ranger station
The Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger station is hiring a seasonal Recreation Fee Technician. This front desk position assists in climbing registration, issuing park passes and answering visitor questions through mid-September. Applications are accepted through USA Jobs by submitting a two-page resume and completing the local hire questionnaire. The application period is open through 7:59 pm on April 8th. Contact Mary at the Talkeetna Ranger station for more information regarding the position at 907-733-2231. The link to apply can also be found on the Classified on KTNA's Announcements Page. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/863409800
-
Friends of the Talkeetna Library Meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Friends of the Talkeetna Library will meet Friday, April 10th, at 1pm, at the library. All are welcome. A Zoom option is available. Please call the library at 907-861-7645 for Zoom information.
-
Banff Mountain Film Festival – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts Hangar +1 moreDenali Arts Council presents the Banff Mountain Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, April 10th and 11th, featuring a different series of films each night at Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. More information about the films , tickets, and the complete event lineup can be found at denaliartscouncil.org.
-
Tween Page to Screen – Talkeetna Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library hosts the last Tween Page to Screen program for the season on Saturday, April 11th from 5-7pm. The book Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene will be discussed and then the movie will be compared to the book. Tweens ages 9-12 are welcome.






