The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Creek Community Center. The next meeting is May 21. All are welcome to attend.

The Denali Arts Council and the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, an annual Summer Concert series beginning this Friday, May 22nd. The weekly concerts are family-friendly and are every Friday from 5-7 pm at the Talkeetna Village Park. The concerts feature bands from Alaska and the lower 48. More information including the full concert line-up is available at denaliartscouncil.org

MatSu Borough Libraries will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25th including Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, Willow, and Big Lake.

The Myron F (Ace) Ebling Memorial VFW Post and Auxiliary # 3836 is hosting a Memorial Day Service honoring Veterans who served in US armed forces. The service is on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th at 11:00am at the Talkeetna Cemetery. A pot-luck will follow at the VFW Post on Veteran’s Way immediately after the service. All are welcome.

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.

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. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.