The Friends of the Talkeetna Library will meet Friday, April 12th, at 1pm at the library. A zoom option is available. Call the library at 907-861-7645 for Zoom information.

The Upper Susitna Food Pantry hosts a Mix & Mingle at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge. There will be live music by Steve Durr, a silent auction and games of giving. You may contact Alison at (907)841-8953 for more information.

A youth art show as part of the Upper Susitna Youth Art Walk is on Saturday, April 13th. One entry per youth 18 years old and under allowed. All art mediums welcome. Art must be submitted by April 5th.

Youth Invitational, seven artists ages 13-20, in collaboration with Denali Arts Council's youth art show. Artists at the Squirrel: Samara Fox Allegany Twigg Tre Zeigler-Lemon Holly Rodwell Carmen Korpi Aurora Smith Rusty Gunter

The KTNA Board of Directors meet on Tuesday, April 16th from 4:00 to 5:30pm at the station on 2nd St.; Zoom is also available. The public is welcome to attend.  Contact Interim GM Corinne Smith at manager@ktna.org or (907)733-1700 for meeting information.

The Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce is hosting a "mixer" in partnership with Mat-Su CVB. Time, location and other details coming at the end of March. For more information, email info@talkeetnachamber.org.

The Susitna River Coalition is hosting MEA Power Hour on Friday April 19th from 5-8pm at the Fairview Inn in downtown Talkeetna. Henrik Wessel, candidate for the Susitna West district, will be there to answer any questions you may have. Technical help on how to vote online will be provided. Energy devices are available to ... Susitna River Coalition hosts MEA Power Hour

Parlor is a songwriter showcase with an improv twist! This musical game show features Alaskan songwriters paired with nationally touring artists to trade tunes, stories, and songwriting homework in the first half. After the intermission, tradition is cast aside as the musicians dive into collaborations, jocular inventions, and premeditated musings all based on written submissions ... Parlor in the Round-musical game show-DAC

Denali Education Center presents the annual Earth Day Celebration on April 20th, 11 am-3 pm. The day features many activities including: *Free food provided by Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge *Non-profit Fair presented by JSCF *Music by Cora Rose (from Art We There Yet?) 1-3 pm, with a performance by local singer-songwriters at 3 pm ... Earth Day Celebration-Denali Education Center

The theme is Breaking In, Breaking Out, and Breaking Up. Seven local storytellers tell true 7-minute stories about themselves, set to a springtime and new beginnings theme. Featuring musical guests; Larry Zarella and Danielle Aslanian. Doors open at 6:30pm, stories begin at 7pm.

The Susitna Valley High School drama class will be putting on the adapted play Little Women this Saturday, April 27th at Susitna Valley Jr/Sr High. Doors open at 5:30 pm, the plat starts at 6 pm. Tickets will be for sale at the door.

There will be Track Workouts at Su Valley High School, every Sunday, starting at 10am. Everyone is welcome.

Arctic Entries' story coaches are hosting a Youth Storytelling Workshop for elementary and middle school students on Sunday, April 28th from 10am to 1pm. Pizzas will be provided.

The next meeting of the Talkeetna Recycling Committee is on Tuesday, April 30th, at 4:30 PM. All who are interested in working on recycling related projects are welcome to attend. For more information about the location or the agenda you may contact Cici at 907-355-8324.

Denali Arts Council and Rubber Ptarmigan present a night of comedy with Andy Woodhull and special guests on Wednesday, May 1st. Doors open at 7:00, jokes start at 7:30pm.

Strong Women Strength and Exercise Group meet at 10 am every Tuesday and Thursday, in person at the library and virtually via Zoom. Newcomers are always welcome. Instructions and weights are provided. Call the Talkeetna Public Library for more information - 907-861-7645

Storytime is for all ages and includes stories, a snack, and a craft. Thursdays at 11:15am.

The Susitna Community Council meets on Thursday, May 2nd at 7 pm at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. More information at susitnacouncil.org.

The Computer Basics Class is on Friday, May 3rd at 12pm and the topic is Windows 10. The last class will be on Friday, May 17th and will cover Word Processing.

The 34th annual Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon begins on Friday, May 3rd at 6pm, and continues until 6pm on Saturday, May 4th. Area residents and their guests are welcome to participate by identifying as many species of birds as can be found in the count circle during the 24 hour period. You can go birding by ... Talkeetna-Trapper Creek Birdathon