Denali Education Center and Jessica Stevens Community Foundation host their annual Earth Day Celebration and Nonprofit Fair on Saturday, April 18th from 11am until 3pm at Denali Education Center's Susitna Hall in Talkeetna. Featuring presentations on recycling and food waste, kids' activities and projects, and food. This year there will be recycling collections of electronics, small appliances, clean glass, miscellaneous plastic and books. Learn more by visiting Denali Education Center's Facebook Page.

The next Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting is on Tuesday, April 21st at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome. To contact the committee you can email them at tkaskatepark@gmail.com.

Governor Candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins will be in Talkeetna to meet the community this Thursday, April 23rd from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe. All are welcome to attend, ask questions and share your thoughts.

The Mat-Su Borough's Assembly is holding a public budget meeting at the Willow Community Center today (Thursday, April 23rd) beginning at 6pm. All are welcome to attend and give input and opinions. More information at matsugov.us/publicmeetings.

The DEA National Drug Take-Back Day is on Saturday, April 25th. There are two drop off locations available in the Susitna Valley from 10am to 2pm - at the Wasilla and Palmer Fred Meyers. All are welcome to drop off unused or expired medications in original packaging or a generic bag, without your personal information. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain tightly sealed in the original container. Syringes and medical waste cannot be accepted. Turning in unused medications reduces prescription drug abuse and accidental poisoning, and protects local waterways and the environment. You may call Mary Miller at (907)861-8557 or email MMiller@matsugov.us with any questions.

The Talkeetna Library continues their celebration of National Library Week with a variety of activities through Saturday. Everyone is invited to “Find Your Joy" and join in the activities. Look for library staff handing out random surprises. The library is open Monday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm. For more details, you may call 907-861-7645.

Upper Susitna Soil and Water Conservation District is having a meeting on Saturday, April 25th from 2 to 5 pm at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. The district is being revived to resume its role in the community with initiatives in salmon and wildlife habitat stewardship, trails, AK agriculture and local food production, invasive species and providing public information. All Upper-Su residents are invited. Email uppersusitna.swcd@gmail.com for more information.

The Talkeetna Community Council, Inc. Main Street Improvement Committee is meeting Wednesday, April 29th at 6:30 p.m. at the Denali Education Center. For more information contact Whitney at 907-232-0714.

The 36th annual Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon starts Friday May 1st, at 6 pm, and continue until 6 pm on Saturday, May 2nd. Area residents and their guests are welcome to participate by identifying as many species of birds as can be found in the count circle during the 24 hour period. You can go birding by yourself or with family or friends, traveling “green” or using a vehicle. Participants gather around a fire in the evening on Saturday, location to be announced. If you have questions, leave a message or text Deb at 907 203-4217.