The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next one is on May 7th, all are welcome. A Zoom option is available.

Denali Arts Council hosts their monthly First Saturday Arts Show from 4 to 6pm on Saturday, May 9th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This month Nick Hall is showcasing his original acrylics "A Study of Line and Texture". Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts The Fly Fishing Film Tour on Saturday, May 9th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 6:30pm and the film starts at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Alaska Health Fair and Sunshine Community Health Center host a Community Health Fair at the Willow Community Center on Sunday, May 10th from 8am until 12pm. This health fair includes blood tests, local resources, and health screenings. More information at alaskahealthfair.org.

The Denali Arts Council's Music Academy presents a Mother's Day Concert on Sunday, May 10th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The program features the Rhythm and Red Shoes Ensemble, Desperate Measures and the Community Choir, performing a mix of classical and pop pieces. Doors open at 3:30pm and the concert starts at 4pm. Donations are accepted to support the Music Academy. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

Alaska band, Blackwater Railroad Company hosted the Denali Arts Council's after school music program Su Valley Band Lab. The students are presenting a showcase of their newly acquired skills at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, May 15th. Doors at 6:30pm, showcase at 7pm. This showcase will be followed by a Blackwater Railroad Concert at 8pm. Learn more and find tickets for Blackwater Railroad at denaliartscouncil.org.

Talkeetna Elementary School is hosting Discovery Days on Monday, May 18th through Wednesday, May 20th, from 9:00 to 11:15 AM, and they are looking for community volunteers. Discovery Days give students a chance to explore hands-on activities—from art and music to outdoor skills, STEM, and local business experiences. If you have a hobby, skill, or passion you’d like to share, please email teachers Suzi or Kelsey at susan.reichert@matsuk12.us and kelsey.wakefield@matsuk12.us.

The Willow, Talkeetna and Trapper Creek CERT host the 5th Biennial Su Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Willow Community Center from 11am until 2pm on Saturday, May 30th, with education about preparedness for earthquakes, wildfires, floods, CPR, first aid, and backcountry safety. There will be indoor and outdoor exhibits with family activities for all ages, including live demonstrations, an earthquake escape room, door prizes and vendors. For more information you may contact Brenda McCain at (907)355-1418 or brendalmccain@gmail.com.

The Talkeetna Historical Society is seeking artists to decorate wooden salmon cutouts for their upcoming Salmon Run Art Auction fundraiser. The completed artwork is due by June 15th. Those who are interested may stop by the museum between 11am and 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays or call Autumn at (907)304-0321 to coordinate a pickup time.