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The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7pm. The next meeting is June 5th. All are welcome.

The Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet Friday, February 7th, at 1 pm, at the library. A Zoom option is available. Call the library at 907-861-7645 for the ID number and password. All are welcome.

As a part of the Willow State Winter Carnival, the Willow-Caswell Fire Department Auxiliary presents a Fire & Ice Family Dance Night on Friday, February 7th from 6-10pm at the Willow Community Center.

Denali Arts Council celebrates love in all its forms at Talkeetna's annual variety show; Complexities of Love this Friday and Saturday, February 7th and 8th. This is a family friendly show. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets and information at denaliartscouncil.org.

The VFW in Talkeetna is hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 9th. Doors open at 12:30, kickoff is at 2:30. All are welcome. Bring a snack to share if you can.

Denali Arts Council hosts the Fiber February Art Show on Sunday, February 9th from 3 to 7pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. There will also be spinning demonstrations and sheep on display. Fiber February features the fascinating world of fiber art. There will be opportunities to peruse weaving, hooking, felting and more by signing up for Fiber Workshops, held later this month. More information at denaliartscouncil.org.

The next meeting of the Talkeetna Public Library's Breakfast Book Club is Wednesday, February 12th at 9:30am  The book to read and discuss is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store. It is available at the front counter.  To join in via Zoom, call the library for Zoom information at 907-861-7645.

The Su-Valley Parent-Teacher-Student Association is hosting a fundraising silent auction during the Crowley Basketball Tournament at the Su-Valley Jr/Sr High School. The auction opens today and closes around 3 pm on Saturday the 14th. The auction includes items donated by local businesses and individuals from across the Northern Susitna Valley. The games started Thursday run through Saturday, February 15th with the final games scheduled at 3:00 and 4:30 pm. For the complete game schedule visit the school's Facebook page:. To donate to the silent auction, you may drop items off at the school or contact Bill at (907) 378-5064.

Denali Arts Council presents Fleetmac Wood Leather & Lace Disco party at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, February 13th. This rave and AV show reworks the classic-rock sound of Fleetwood Mac into a spectrum of electronic genres. This is a 21 and older dance party. Doors at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets and information available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Talkeetna Youth Hockey Association hosts the 6th Annual Talkeetna Bonspiel on Friday, February 14th through Sunday, February 16th at the Jack McDonald Ice Rink. The curling competitions are open for public spectators. More information at talkeetnacurling.org. The rink is closed for public skating through February 16th, in order to prepare and maintain the ice.

Denali Arts Council is hosting a yarn Swap at the Talkeetna Roadhouse Saturday, February 15th from 1:00 - 3:00 pm as part of Fiber February. This is a great way to de-stash if yarn is taking over your house or to pick up yarn if your stash needs replenishing. Yarn and knitting or crocheting supplies are welcome.

Unleash the Power of Your Library Card is a new drop in session at Talkeetna Public Library. Card holders are invited to drop by Saturday, February 15th anytime between 1 and 4pm to learn how to access the special features that your library card has to offer. This includes access to Alaska and national newspapers and magazines, putting library items from around the state on hold; renewing items, and accessing digital and audio books.

Please be sure your library card is current and you know your pin number. The librarians can help you with this if needed.

As part of the Talkeetna Bonspiel, Blackwater Railroad Company will be performing at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, February 15th. Doors open at 7pm and music starts at 8pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.