The Denali Arts Council hosts several events on Friday as part of their annual Talkeetna Ice Festival.  The Talkeetna Art Walk includes the Fiber Art exhibit at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar as well as featured artists at businesses in Talkeetna. Between 3 and 6pm, pick up an art passport and map at the Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe or at the Hangar and get it stamped on your art walk. From 6 to 7pm, there will be fire spinners outside the Hangar. The final event is a candlelight concert in the hangar with award-winning violinist Tim Kliphuis and jazz guitarist Jimmy Grant, performing Django Duets.

The Talkeetna Ice Festival continues on Saturday, February 7th. The events include the ice carving competition in the park, races on Main Street and a chili cookoff.  At 7pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar is the Northern Aspects Film Festival, showcasing the best independent ski and ride films of Alaska. A full schedule of events with times and locations is available on denaliartscouncil.org.

Mat-Su College is hosting a Financial Aid Resource Fair at their campus on College Drive in Palmer on Saturday, February 7th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be help for completing the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), information on scholarships and advice on funding post-secondary education. Campus tours will also be available. For more information,  email dmhaddeland@alaska.edu or call 907-745-9746.

The Friends of the Talkeetna Library host Take Your Child to the Library Day at the Talkeetna Public Library on Saturday, February 7th from 11am until 4pm. Kids can sign up for their own library card, learn how to use the library with a scavenger hunt, create a Valentine's craft, and do a science experiment that yields a sweet treat. Refreshments and snacks will be available. There is also be a book fair at the library through Saturday, a portion of the proceeds go to the Friends of the Talkeetna Library and towards the purchase of new material for the community. Learn more on the Talkeetna Library's Facebook Page.

Denali Arts Council is offering an ice carving workshop with Professional Ice Sculptor, Tommy Salami. on Sunday, February 8th. In the workshop you will carve a 10lb block of ice into a masterpiece that you get to take home. Ice and tools will be provided. This workshop will be held outside at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, so dress warmly. There are 2 sessions to choose between: 11am-1pm and 2-4 pm. Registration is available on denaliartscouncil.org.

The Denali Nordic Ski Club hosts the annual Poker Ski, a 7.5ish mile ski from the Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe to Denali BrewPub, downtown.  This ski begins at 12pm from the Flying Squirrel and is fun for all ages. 

The VFW in Talkeetna is hosting a Super Bowl party this Sunday, February 8th. Doors open at 1pm, kick off is at 2:30pm. There will be wings and door prizes; attendees may bring something to add to the Snack Stadium.

The Talkeetna Recycling Committee meet on Tuesday, February 10th, at 4:30pm via Zoom. Recyclers are welcome to join the committee and help plan for some upcoming events. For meeting information contact Cici at 907-355-8324.

Talkeetna Library’s Breakfast Book Club meets at 9:30am by the fireplace on Wednesday, February 11th. The selection for this month, in honor of Black History Month, is What the Fireflies Knew by Kai Harris. The book club meets in person and on Zoom. Breakfast snacks and beverages will be served. For more information, or to pick up a copy of the book, stop by or call 907-861-7645.

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.