Denali Arts Council is hosting Arctic Entries at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, January 24th. Seven local storytellers tell true 7-minute stories on the theme of Going Once, Going Twice: Stories of putting yourself on the line, unexpected wins, and near misses. The doors open at 6:30pm and stories start at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

The 64th Annual Willow State Winter Carnival is ongoing with a wide variety of events for all ages through Sunday, February 1st. More information, including the complete schedule of events can be found at waco-ak.org and on the Willow Winter Carnival’s FaceBook Page.

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.

The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, January 28th at 6PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. They are looking for more volunteers, all are welcome to attend.

Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Director's meeting is on Thursday, January 29th starting at 5 pm via Zoom. You can find the Zoom Link on the announcement at KTNA.org. Community participation is encouraged and welcomed.

Choir rehearsal is canceled for this Thursday, January 29th.

The Susitna River Coalition is hosting a live virtual event in their Winter Speaker Series on Thursday, January 29th at 6:30 PM, streaming on Zoom and Facebook Live. The topic is Alaska's Energy Landscape: past, present and future. Presenters are Doug Johnson of ORPC Alaska on the topic of emerging renewable energy technologies, followed by Dr. Philip Wight of UAF, exploring the history of electrification in Alaska’s Railbelt—and how past decisions still shape the future of Alaskans.

Learn more on the Susitna River Coalition Facebook page. The links for event can be found in the announcement on ktna.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts the 5th show of their performing arts season; Choir! Choir! Choir! at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, on Thursday, January 29th This is a fully interactive, participatory show that turns the audience into the performers with a a Queen sing-along. All voices are welcome, no experience necessary. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the singing starts at 7pm. Information and tickets can be found at denaliartscouncil.org.

There will be a Community Concert with Chelsea Berry on Friday, January 30th at the Trapper Creek Community Center, mile 115.2. A potluck and jam starts at 5:30pm and the performance with musician, Chelsea Berry, start at 7pm.  For questions please text 907 982 4699.

Denali Arts Council hosts the Kick off party for the Talkeetna Ice Festival on Saturday, January 31st in the Talkeetna Village Park from 1pm to 3pm. All are welcome to cheer on the Ice carvers, and warm up with the Talkeetna Elementary PTA soup sale. Afterwards is a winter formal dance, the Snow Ball, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, beginning at 7pm. There will be a costume contest, a hot cocoa bar, music and dancing. Find the complete schedule of events at the Talkeetna Ice Festival Facebook Page.

MUTT (Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails) is hosting the 3rd Annual Rich Crain Classic on January 31st at the Comsat trailhead of Talkeetna Lakes Park, beginning at 11am. Participants can choose to skijor, bikejor, ski, mush, kick sled or run and may use 1 human, 1 dog or 2 dog power to follow a 5 or 15 km marked trail. Learn more and sign-up at talkeetnamutt.org.