The Breakfast Book Club - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-12-10 09:30 (America/Anchorage) | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Breakfast Book Club meets at the Talkeetna Public Library on Wednesday, December 10th at 9:30am. An option to attend via Zoom is available. This month’s selection is The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo. Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk. For more information and the Zoom link, you may call 907-861-7645.

Documentary Film Screening - Susitna River Coalition
2025-12-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Talkeetna Roadhouse
On Wednesday, December 10th from 6-9PM, the Susitna River Coalition is hosting an evening of film and community conversation at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. This year’s feature is Blue Heart, Patagonia’s documentary about the last wild rivers of the Balkans and the grassroots efforts to protect them from large hydropower development. The film offers global context for ongoing conversations about river protection, including renewed interest in the Susitna-Watana Dam.
Following the short film, SRC will share a presentation and updates on current projects and a look ahead to 2026.
Roadhouse cookies, brownies, popcorn, and drinks will be available. All are welcome to attend.

Storytime - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-12-11 11:15 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. This week’s Storytime will include cookie decorating and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will also be a holiday craft to bring home and make. Cookies for adults will also be available until they run out. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.

Community Journalism Training - KTNA
2025-12-11 18:30 - 20:00 | KTNA, 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
KTNA is seeking volunteers for our new community journalism program. The Upper Susitna Valley is full of stories, and we are seeking community members who want to help us cover them. KTNA will host training sessions on Thursday, December 11th from 6:30-8 pm and Saturday, December 13th from 10:30 am to noon. There will be an option to join via Zoom. Those interested in participating can email manager@ktna.org or call 907-733-1700.

Quilt Show - Denali Arts Council
2025-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts their annual Quilt Show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, December 13th from 4 to 6pm. If you are interested in submitting a quilt, the deadline is Wednesday, December 10th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

Silent Auction Fundraiser - Talkeetna Elementary School
2025-12-13 17:00
Talkeetna Elementary School is hosting an online silent auction fundraiser to benefit 4th and 5th grade educational field trips to Kachemak Bay in Homer and to Denali National Park. The auction is ongoing and closes Saturday, December 13th at 5 PM. Follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to browse items and place bids.
new.biddingowl.com/tkesilentauction

Tween Page to Screen - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts the next Tween Page to Screen program on Saturday, December 13th. This month will feature the book, The Seeker, by Susan Cooper. Tweens ages 9 to 12 will enjoy snacks, discuss the book and watch the movie. The program is from 5 to 7pm. Next months selection is, Holes, by Luis Sachar and will be handed out after the movie.

Laughing All the Way to the Brink matinee performance - Denali Arts Council
2025-12-14 15:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts a Matinee of the performance, Laughing All the Way to the Brink, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, December 14th. This theatrical event is part of the Climate Theater Festival and will feature seven short plays by playwrights from around the world. While climate change is very serious, most of these plays are very not. Doors open at 2:30, and the performance is at 3pm. Donations are welcome, proceeds raised will go to the Susitna River Coalition. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

Chanukah Celebration - Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad
2025-12-14 15:30 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
For the very first time, The Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad hosts a community Chanukah celebration at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Sunday, December 14th at 3:30pm. There will be a Menorah lighting, holiday treats, festive music, and activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit MatsuJewishCenter.org.

Album Cover Art Recreation Contest
2025-12-15 | KTNA, 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
KTNA is now accepting submissions for the upcoming Album Cover Art Recreation Contest. To participate, choose an album cover and use your imagination and creativity to recreate it. Any art style is accepted – you could dress up and take a picture, draw it, or photoshop it. Submit your recreation to supportKTNA@ktna.org by December 15th. The Album Cover Art Show will hang at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for the month of January, voting is on January 17th during KTNA’s Annual Celebration. Find details & submission requirements at KTNA.org. We invite you to stop by the radio station to peruse our extensive album collection for ideas!

KTNA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-15 16:30 - 18:00 | KTNA, 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
The KTNA’s Board of Directors meets the third Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org. This meeting has been canceled.

Film Event - SalmonState
2025-12-15 18:30 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The nonprofit organization SalmonState is hosting a screening of the film Ocean with David Attenborough on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The film dives into the beauty of our ocean ecosystems and the dangers of bottom trawling. There will be a short program, followed by a film screening, a Q&A session, and door prizes. Follow the link to the Facebook Event Page in the announcement on ktna.org to learn more.

Prescription Sunglasses Found
2025-12-16
Prescription Sunglasses found on the Spur Road near Denali Education Center. Zenni brand, teal-colored plastic case. Call or text Jodi to claim. (907) 388-6217.

Winter Recital - Su Valley High School
2025-12-16 18:00 | Su Valley Jr/Sr High School
Su Valley High School’s Winter Recital is on Tuesday, December 16th at Su Valley Jr/Sr High School. Doors open at 5:30pm, the performance starts at 6pm. You may call (907)733-9300 for more information.

B Movie Bingo - Denali Arts Council
2025-12-16 20:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council is hosting another round of B Movie Bingo, replete with prizes on Tuesday, December 16th. The doors open at 7:30pm and movie and bingo start at 8.

Stone Soup cooking class - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-12-17 17:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts Stone Soup cooking class on Wednesday, December 17th, beginning at 5pm at the Talkeetna Library. This month, the group will hold a cookie exchange and make Mary’s Egg Nog. This group has a limited enrollment and requires reservations. As of 12/08/2025 there are still a few spots open. You may call 907-861-7645 to register. There is no fee for Stone Soup participation; it is sponsored by The Friends of the Talkeetna Library.

Community Song Circle - Denali Education Center
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus, 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
There is a Community Song Circle held at Denali Education Center’s Talkeetna Campus, Susitna Hall, the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. This is a non-performable group, skill and experience is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, the goal is to simply have fun singing with others. You may contact Denali Education Center at (907)733-7003 for more information.

Puppies looking for a home
2025-12-18 14:00 - 16:00
Free 2-month old puppies are looking for a home, 2 females and 2 males. They are 3/4 Rhodesian Ridgeback and 1/4 Husky, weaned and eating solid food. If interested you may call 907-315-1253, they will be in the Cubby’s parking lot from 2-4 pm on Thursday, December 18th.

Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors monthly meeting
2025-12-18 17:00 | Virtual
The Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors meet on Thursday, December 18th at 5PM. You can join them on Zoom by following the link on KTNA’s Announcement Page.
SCHC Board Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 869 7905 2872
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Trapper Creek Community Council Meeting
2025-12-18 18:30 | Trapper Creek Community Center
The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. All are welcome to attend.

Community Meeting for Talkeetna Lakes Park
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is hosting a community meeting to discuss commercial guide permitting in Talkeetna Lakes Park and the surrounding area. The meeting is on Thursday, December 18th from 6:30-7:30pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. This meeting is an opportunity for residents, permit applicants, and other interested parties to share input on long-term guidelines and concerns related to commercial use in the park. If you have questions prior to the meeting, call Peter Burton at 907-861-7847 or email Peter.Burton@matsugov.us.

Holiday in Whoville Interactive Dramatic Reading - Denali Arts Council
2025-12-19 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts Holiday in Whoville’s Interactive Dramatic Reading of the Grinch Stories at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday, December 19th and 20th. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in their Whoville best. They are also welcome to bring an ornament to add to the tree, or arrive early to make one – craft supplies will be available. This is an all ages show and fun for the whole family. Doors open at 6:30pm, the performance begins at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Oosik Trailmeister needed - Denali Nordic Ski Club
2025-12-20
The Oosik Classic is Saturday, March 14, 2026. The Denali Nordic Ski Club is seeking a Oosik Trailmeister for the event.
The Oosik Trailmeister will work with Oosik Committee and the Head Trail Groomer to Assemble and supervise a volunteer trail crew to layout the race courses for a 25K and a 50K, design maps, place signage, design and construct the Start/Finish areas, clean up after the race, participate in post-RACE debriefing, and keep track of ongoing expenses. Interested persons can email a letter of interest that includes your experience grooming ski trails to denalinordicskiclub@gmail.com. A part-time or assistant Trailmeister to work with past Trailmeister is a possibility for the right candidate.

Breakfast with Santa - Upper Susitna Seniors
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
Upper Susitna Seniors host Breakfast with Santa at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 to 11:30am. All are welcome to enjoy breakfast, Santa will be there with gifts for kids. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information.

Indoor Garage Sale
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00
There is an indoor Garage Sale this Saturday and Sunday on Second Street in downtown Talkeetna. Lots of Christmas things and good gifts. Follow the signs.

Christmas Box Distribution - Upper Susitna Food Pantry
2025-12-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Upper Susitna Food Pantry, 16004 Walsted Road, Talkeetna, AK, 99676
The Upper Susitna Food Pantry’s Christmas Box Distribution is on Saturday, December 20th. This will be a drive-thru event held at the Upper Susitna Food Pantry from 12 to 4pm.
The food pantry is normally open on Wednesdays and Fridays, but will be closed on the upcoming holidays; December 24th, 31st, and January 1st. Learn more at uppersusitnafoodpantry.org or call (907)733-3348.

Solstice Stroll - Denali Nordic Ski Club
2025-12-20 18:00
The Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts a Solstice Stroll on Saturday, December 20th at 6 pm. There might not be enough snow to ski but that is not stopping them from celebrating Solstice. All are invited to meet at Whigmi trail head, there will be hot drinks and a fire. Please bring your own chair.

Teen Book to Movie - Talkeetna Library
2025-12-20 18:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Library’s Teen Book to Movie program this month is featuring the book and movie, I am Number Four, written by Pattacus Lore. The program is on Saturday, December 20th, beginning at 6pm. Teens ages 13-18 are welcome, pizza and snacks will be served. January’s book, The Hunger Games: Ballads of Songbirds and Snakes, will be available to take home and read.

Senior Dental Days - Sunshine Community Health Center
2025-12-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Sunshine Community Health Center Willow, 24091 Long Lake Road, Willow, 99688, United States
Sunshine Community Health Center hosts Senior Dental Days on December 22nd at the Willow Clinic, and December 23rd at the Talkeetna Clinic. This is for those who are 65 years or older and don’t have dental insurance, you can learn more about affordable dental care opportunities by calling 907-376-2273.

Family Holiday Movie Showing- Denali Arts Council
2025-12-22 18:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts a free showing of Elf, a family-friendly holiday comedy starring Will Ferrell, about a boy raised by Santa who returns to the land of humans. The movie starts at 6pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Monday, December 22nd. Feel free to wear your Christmas PJs or your best elf suit, bring sleeping bags and pillows and get ready to cozy up! Concessions will be open.
