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Talkeetna Craft Night - Denali Education Center
2025-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Anchorage) | Denali Education Center, Talkeetna Campus, 22510 S Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
Talkeetna Craft Night takes place at Denali Education Center on the third Thursday of each month through the winter. The next one is on Thursday, February 20th from 5 to 8pm. Open to any and all types of crafters. You may bring your craft, a snack, or just yourself to socialize and/or make time for your art form. For questions you may email kellie@denali.org.

Fiber Art Workshops - Denali Arts Council
2025-02-22 - 2025-02-23
Denali Arts Council is hosting six fiber art workshops this Saturday and Sunday, February 22nd and 23rd. If you have signed up for a fiber workshop, you will be receiving an email from Denali Arts Council with the specifics of time and location. Registration is required, as space is limited. Find details, workshop schedules, and registration at denaliartscouncil.org. If you have questions, you can contact michelle@denaliartscouncil.org or call 907-733-7929.

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-02-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts a Jigsaw Puzzle Competition on Saturday, February 22nd from 12pm until 4pm. Teams of two can sign-up to complete a 500 piece puzzle. All ages are welcome, kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. If you would like to compete, you may register by calling the library at (907)861-7645. Space is limited.

Raising Spirits - Denali Arts Council
2025-02-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council’s fundraising event, Raising Spirits, is Saturday, February 22nd from 4 to 7pm. There will be artisanal foods and craft cocktails from Alaskan distilleries, music, an art auction and an aerialist. 100% of funds raised benefit the Denali Arts Council including the Emmila A Denny Scholarship Fund, the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, and summer youth programming. This event is for 21 years and older, and tickets are available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Pickleball & Ping Pong - Talkeetna Community Schools
2025-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Community Schools is now offering Pickleball and Ping Pong, twice weekly: Sundays 3:30-5:30pm, and Tuesdays 6:00-8:00pm at Talkeetna Elementary School. For more information or questions email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or call (907) 733-9431.

Library Aide Position at the Talkeetna Public Library
2025-02-26
Talkeetna Public Library has a job opening for a Library Aide. This position performs clerical and customer service duties in support of the operations, programs and services of a public library in the Borough library system. This is an on-call, 1,000 hour/year position. Interested persons can apply online at matsugov.us If you need more information, please call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
This position closes at 5pm on Wednesday, February 26th.

Susitna Valley High School Fundraiser
2025-02-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Su Valley Jr/Sr High School
Susitna Valley High School is having a fundraiser today (Wednesday) from 4-8pm at the school. There will be basketball games and some spinach bread for sale. The proceeds go to a student trip to Washington DC and other needs. All are welcome.

MUTT Meeting
2025-02-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Denali Brew Pub
MUTT (Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails) is having a meeting for members and anyone who wants to become a member today (Wednesday, February 26th) at 6:30pm in the Beer hall at Denali Brewpub. They will plan their 3rd annual Rich Crain Classic event and are looking for volunteers and ideas. Those who would like to help with the event and/or have any ideas to share, are welcome to attend.

Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
2025-02-27 18:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The next meeting for the Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is Thursday, February 27th at 6:00pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend.

Susitna River Coalition Speaker Event
2025-02-27 18:00
The Susitna River Coalition is hosting a winter speaker series event Thursday, February 27th at 6PM. The topic is Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS). This process has been used for decades to capture CO₂ from smokestacks and inject it underground, yet it has not lived up to expectations. Erin McKittrick, a data analyst, writer, and wilderness adventurer from Seldovia, Alaska, will present on how CCS works, its limitations, and the risks of relying on it for climate solutions. You are invited to tune in for this presentation on Zoom and FacebookLive.

Read-A-Thon - Talkeetna Elementary School
2025-02-28
Talkeetna Elementary School hosts their annual Read-A-Thon in support of the Upper Susitna Food Pantry on Friday, February 28th. You can stop by Talkeetna Elementary School or call (907)733-9400 to learn how to sponsor a student reader.

Last home high school basketball - Su Valley High
2025-02-28 15:30 - 20:30 | Su Valley Jr/Sr High School
The last home basketball games of the season at Susitna Valley High School are today (Friday, February 28th). Jr. Varsity games start at 3:30pm and Varsity begin at 6:30 pm, starting with girls then boys.

Movie Night - Talkeetna Elementary School
2025-02-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Talkeetna Elementary School
Talkeetna Community Schools is showing the PG-rated movie; IF on Friday, February 28th at Talkeetna Elementary School. Doors open at 6:45, the movie begins at 7pm.

Dog Art Show - Flying Squirrel Bakery Café
2025-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe
There is a Dog Art Show opening at the Flying Squirrel Bakery Café on Saturday, March 1st from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Celebrating canine friends in artwork by their human friends. The show will be up through the month of March.

Krew Feud - Talkeetna Skatepark Committee
2025-03-01 18:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee presents: Krew Feud, a family-friendly live game show fundraiser in the style of Family Feud. The event is Saturday, March 1st at 6pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. There is a suggested donation. All raised funds to go towards the construction of the Talkeetna Skatepark.

Matt Heckler NORTH Concert - Denali Arts Council
2025-03-02 18:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts a concert with Matt Heckler on Sunday, March 2nd at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Matt is a multi-instrumentalist known for his raw, soulful take on Appalachian and early bluegrass music, with influences from Eastern Europe and Ireland. He has toured with bands like Devil Makes Three, Lost Dog Street Band, and Flogging Molly. Doors open at 6:30, and the show starts at 7pm. More information at denaliartscouncil.org

Reading Mentors - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-03-04 15:15 - 16:15 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library offers Reading Mentors Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15pm. This is the last session of the school year.

Ash Wednesday Services
2025-03-05 17:00
Services for Ash Wednesday will be held today at 5pm at St Philip’s Church in Trapper Creek and at 7pm at St Bernard’s in Talkeetna. For more information, you may call 907-223-3198.

Willow Area Community Organization Meeting
2025-03-05 19:00 | Willow Community Center
Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Willow Community Center. The next meeting is tonight (March 5th). More information is available online at waco-ak.org.

Storytime - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-03-06 11:15 - 12:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. The theme this week is fuzzy sheep. There will be stories, snacks and a craft. All ages are welcome. Grab and Go craft kits will be available after 1pm in the foyer for those unable to attend. You can reach the library at 907-861-7645.

Susitna Community Council meeting & CAP Grant Applications Due
2025-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
The Susitna Community Council meets on Thursday, March 6th at 6:00 pm at the Upper Susitna Senior & Community Center. Completed grant applications for their Community Assistance Program (CAP) are due by 8pm that day. Anyone requesting grant funds for a project is invited to attend this meeting to share their grant request with the Board. More information and grant application available at susitnacc.org.

Su Valley Basketball plays for the championship
2025-03-07 18:00
Susitna Valley High School Girls and boys basketball teams made it to the conference championship games at lumen Christi in Anchorage. Girls play at 6 pm boys at 7:45 pm.

Showing of The Last King - Denali Nordic Ski Club
2025-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Nordic Ski Club presents the film, The Last King, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday March 7th. This R-rated film begins at 7:30pm, after Oosik Registration. This film screening is a folk tale set in 1206 Norway, about ski champions who protect a child with a royal following.

Oosik Start Line Bake Sale - TKE PTA
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Oosik Classic Ski Race Start, Mile 11 Gravel Pit, Talkeetna Spur Rd., Talkeetna, AK, 99676, United States
Talkeetna Elementary PTA is hosting a bake sale at the Oosik start line from 10am until 1pm on Saturday, March 8th. In addition to individually wrapped baked goods and healthy trail snacks, they will have water, hot chocolate, and electrolytes.

Roland Roberts Band concert - Denali Arts Council
2025-03-08 20:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The Roland Roberts Band will be performing at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, March 8th. This is an all ages show featuring parts of folk, Americana, and country music. Doors open at 7, and the music starts at 8pm. For more information and tickets you may visit denaliartscouncil.org or call (907) 733-7929.

Workshop Possibility
2025-03-10
Susitna River Coalition is gauging interest for a timber grading workshop with the Department of Natural Resources for the Upper Susitna Valley. Please contact margaret@susitnarivercoalition.org if interested in attending to learn about this free, one day training. If there is enough interest, this workshop could be hosted in the area.

Talkeetna Skatepark Committee Meeting
2025-03-11 18:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee will meet next on Tuesday, March 11th at 6pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend. Email tkaskatepark@gmail.com for more any questions.

Breakfast Book Club - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-03-12 09:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Breakfast Book Club meets at 9:30am on Wednesday, March 12th at the Talkeetna Public Library. The book this month is Trust by Hernan Diaz. There will be snacks. A Zoom option is available. You may call Talkeetna Library at 907-681-7645 for more information.

Road work on Main Street
2025-03-12 11:30 - 16:00
DNS Road Service will be removing the ice on Main Street today. Please avoid parking on Main Street. The work should be completed by 4pm.

Storytime - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-03-13 11:15 - 12:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime every Thursday at 11:15am. The theme this week is Lucky You! in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. There will be stories, a green snack, and a craft. All ages are welcome. Grab and Go craft kits will be available after 1pm in the foyer for those unable to attend. You can reach the library at 907-861-7645.
