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Ice Carving Workshop
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council is offering an ice carving workshop with Professional Ice Sculptor, Tommy Salami. on Sunday, February 8th. In the workshop you will carve a 10lb block of ice into a masterpiece that you get to take home. Ice and tools will be provided. This workshop will be held outside at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, so dress warmly. There are 2 sessions to choose between: 11am-1pm and 2-4 pm. Registration is available on denaliartscouncil.org.
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Poker Ski – Denali Nordic Ski Club
The Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts the annual Poker Ski, a 7.5ish mile ski from the Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe to Denali BrewPub, downtown. This ski begins at 12pm from the Flying Squirrel and is fun for all ages.
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Super Bowl party – Talkeetna VFW
VFW Post on Veterens Way in TalkeetnaThe VFW in Talkeetna is hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, February 8th. Doors open at 1pm, kick off is at 2:30pm. There will be wings and door prizes; attendees may bring something to add to the Snack Stadium.
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Complexities of Love Rehearsals – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarThe variety show, Complexities of Love, is February 13th and 14th and Denali Arts Council is looking for performers. If you have a talent you’d like to share—dance, music, singing, comedy, poetry, puppetry, or anything else—they’d love to hear from you. The final rehearsal and audition is on Sunday, February 8th, from 3 to 5pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. You must audition for Jenny in order to be included in the show. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.
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KTNA’s Annual Decadent Dessert Auction!
KTNA 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, United States +1 moreKTNA's Annual Decadent Dessert Auction is this week! Tune in daily as we auction off delicious, locally-crafted works of art. The live, on-air auctions are held at 2pm and 8pm Monday through Thursday. On Friday we are hosting on-air auctions at 1 pm and 2pm. Then our finale is during a Decadent Dessert skit at the Complexities of Love variety show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday evenings. Find the complete lineup of desserts at ktna.org.
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Seasonal Park Maintenance Technician position open
The Mat Su Borough is hiring a seasonal park maintenance technician. This position is full time, 40 hours a week, April 1st through September 30th. The full job description can be found at governmentjobs.com/careers/matsugov.
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Talkeetna Recycling Committee meeting
ZoomThe Talkeetna Recycling Committee meet on Tuesday, February 10th, at 4:30pm via Zoom. Recyclers are welcome to join the committee and help plan for some upcoming events. For meeting information contact Cici at 907-355-8324.
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Breakfast Book Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Talkeetna Public Library Breakfast Book Club meets at the library on Wednesday, April 9th at 9:30am. April’s book selection is All the Broken Places by John Boyne. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. Zoom is available; call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645 for the link.
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Breakfast Book Club – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library’s Breakfast Book Club meets at 9:30am by the fireplace on Wednesday, February 11th. The selection for this month, in honor of Black History Month, is What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris. The book club meets in person and on Zoom. Breakfast snacks and beverages will be served. For more information, or to pick up a copy of the book, stop by or call 907-861-7645.
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The Friends of Benka Lake – Quarterly Meeting
VFW Post on Veterens Way in TalkeetnaThe Friends of Benka Lake have postponed their quarterly meeting due to the weather. They will announce the rescheduled date at a further time. You may call Forrest with any questions at (907)355-3179.
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Fiber February teacher needed
It's Fiber February at Denali Arts Council and organizers are looking for someone who would like to teach a needle felting workshop. Workshops will be on February 15th and 22nd. Contact Sandy Shoulders by text message at 907-355-3052 if you are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about this craft and want to lead a workshop.
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Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is I Love My Library. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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Talkeetna’s Music Academy Choir
St. Bernard's Catholic Church 22136 F Street, Talkeetna, AKTalkeetna's Music Academy Choir rehearsal this week is Thursday, 5:30pm at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. All are welcome.
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Denali Nordic Ski Club monthly board meeting
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaThe Denali Nordic Ski Club is holding their monthly board meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6:15 p.m. at the Talkeetna library. All are welcome.
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16th Annual Crowley Classic – Susitna Valley High School
Su Valley Jr/Sr High SchoolSusitna Valley High School’s Varsity tournament, the Crowley Classic, continues today (Friday) and starts at 9am Saturday. Teams hosted will be the girls & boys from Dillingham, Tok, Huslia, Unalaska and Tri-Valley. The full schedule can be found on the high school’s Facebook Page.
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Love on the Loops relay race
Talkeetna Lakes ParkMulti Users of Talkeetna Trails (MUTT) and Denali Nordic Ski Club are hosting Love on the Loops, a combined human and dog powered relay race. The event is at Talkeetna Lakes Park off Comsat Rd. on February 14th, at noon, starting on X lake. Each relay loop is around 5 km and bib pick up is 11:20 am. Visit talkeetnamutt.org to register for this event. For more information, please email denalinordicskiclub@gmail.com
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Tween Page to Screen – Talkeetna Public Library
Talkeetna Public Library TalkeetnaTalkeetna Library hosts the Tween Page to Screen book club on Saturday, February 14th from 5 to 7pm. They will be watching the movie adaptation of Alex Rider: Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz. Pizza and snacks will be served. This program is for tweens, ages 9 to 12 years old. For more information, call 907-861-7645.
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Complexities of Love variety show – Denali Arts Council
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Arts Council hosts Complexities of Love on Friday and Saturday, February 13th and 14th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This variety show showcases some of Talkeetna’s talented community members through music, performance, and artistic expression. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7. You may visit denaliartscouncil.org for tickets and more information.
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Learn How to Wax Your Skis clinic – Denali Nordic Ski Club
Sheldon Community Arts HangarDenali Nordic Ski Club hosts a Learn How to Wax Your Skis clinic on Sunday, February 15th from 3 to 6 pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Attendees may bring skate or classic skis, one pair per person. The clinic will host 1 hour of instruction and discussion about types of skis for different uses, followed by 2 hours of participants waxing their own skis. Snacks and beverages will be provided. More information denalinordicskiclub.org. Space is limited, email denalinordicskiclub@gmail.com to register.
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KTNA Board of Directors Meeting
KTNA 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, United StatesThe KTNA Board of Directors meets the third Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. The next one is on February 16th, all are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org.




