The 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.

Talkeetna 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.

Talkeetna's Music Academy Choir rehearsal this week is Thursday, 5:30pm at St. Bernard's Catholic Church. All are welcome.

The 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.

Susitna 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.

Multi 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

Talkeetna 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.

The 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.

Denali Arts Council presents another B Movie Bingo on Tuesday, February 17th at 8 pm. All are welcome for another evening of B rated film, B rated prizes, and A rated fun. Adult theme, over 21 suggested.

Talkeetna Elementary PTA hosts Open Gym at Talkeetna Elementary School's gym on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00 pm. You may email REBECCA.HRDY@matsuk12.us for more information.

Friends of the Talkeetna Library host the next Stone Soup adult cooking class at 5pm on Wednesday, February 18th at the Talkeetna Public Library. All supplies are provided. Class size is limited, preregistration is required. For more information and to register, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, February 18th at 6PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. They are looking for more people who are interested in volunteering. You may email TKAskatepark@gmail.com and visit their Facebook Page for more information.

The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. The next meeting is February 19th. All are welcome to attend.

LowDown Brass Band will be performing at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Thursday, February 19th. Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the streets with conscious hip hop, reggae, and soul. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7. Tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts a stained glass workshop on Saturday, February 21st. This 6 hour workshop will be instructed by Debra Whaley, who has been a stained glass artist for 45 years. Participants may choose between 5 different designs. All materials are provided, and participants will take home a completed stained glass project. Participants must be at least 14 years old. Registration is available online: denaliartscouncil.org.

The Talkeetna Library hosts a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition on Saturday, February 21st from 12 to 4pm. Teams of two may choose between the two categories: 750 pieces and 500 pieces. Space is limited so pre-registration is recommended. You can call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. This event is for all ages, team names are encouraged.