Trick-or-Treat at KTNA
2025-10-31 16:30 - 19:30 (America/Anchorage) | KTNA, 13764 E. Second Street, Talkeetna, 99676, United States
Stop by KTNA when Trick-Or-Treating on Friday!

Trunk-or-Treat - Willow Public Library
2025-10-31 17:30 - 19:00 | Willow Public Library
Trunk-or-Treat will be held in the Willow Public Library parking lot on Halloween, October 31st, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to park your vehicle, decorate your trunk and pass out treats to youth who arrive to trick-or-treat. This event is sponsored by the Willow Public Library and questions may be directed to Julie at the Library, 907-861-7655.

Blackwater Railroad concert - Denali Arts Council
2025-10-31 20:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council hosts a Halloween concert with Blackwater Railroad at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, October 31st. This show is for all ages. There will also be a Costume Contest. Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 8pm. Learn more and find tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

Youth song lyrics writing competition
2025-11-01
Denali Arts Council is hosting a youth song lyrics writing competition. Competitors must be under 18 and use the prompt: Pumpkin Pancakes. The winning song will be performed live at the Parlor in the Round performance and the songwriter will receive a scholarship. The submission deadline is November 1st. More information can be found on www.denaliartscouncil.org.

Cabin for rent
2025-11-02
One-bedroom furnished cabin available for long-term rental. Pets are accepted. Rent includes electric, WIFI, TV with Hulu streaming, and snow removal. Fuel is not included. Call Curt at 907-203-7218 for more information.

Talkeetna Community Council monthly meeting
2025-11-03 19:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Community Council meets on Monday, November 3rd at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link. The Talkeetna Community Council’s annual election takes place on election day, November 4th, at the Talkeetna Public Library.

Talkeetna Community Council Voting for Board of Directors
2025-11-04 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Community Council holds its annual Board of Directors election today, Tuesday November 4th. If your primary residence is within the Council’s boundaries and you are eligible to vote in Borough elections, you can vote in this election. Voting is at the Talkeetna Public Library from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Maps and eligibility requirements are available to examine at the Library. Candidate bios are posted on the website talkeetnacouncil.org.

MatSu Borough elections
2025-11-04
Today is voting for the MatSu Borough elections. The voting locations in the Upper Susitna Valley are the Talkeetna Public Library and the Trapper Creek Public Library. The polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Information on Ballot Propositions and on candidates running for the assembly and the school board is available on the borough website.

Reading Mentors - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-11-04 15:15 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Talkeetna Public Library’s Reading Mentors program is on Tuesdays at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders and is designed to help new readers get experience and confidence in reading out loud. If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer as a reading, mentor, you may call the library at 907-861-7645.

From Glacier to Sea: A Journey Down the Susitna - Susitna River Coalition
2025-11-05 18:00
The Susitna River Coalition is hosting their first winter speaker event of the season on November 5th at 6PM on Zoom and Facebook Live.
Researcher and adventurer Chris Dunn presents his 2012 expedition – the first known traverse of the Susitna River, traveling more than 310 miles from its glaciated headwaters in the Alaska Range to Cook Inlet. The expedition documented the river as a connected system from source to sea.
See their Facebook Event page for more information. The link is available in the announcement on ktna.org.

WACO Monthly Meeting
2025-11-05 19:00 | Willow Community Center
The Willow Area Community Organization’s (WACO) monthly meetings are held at 7pm on the first Wednesday of every month at the Willow Community Center. The next meeting is November 5th. More information is available at waco-ak.org

Talkeetna Bachelor Society Membership Meeting
2025-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Latitude 62
The Talkeetna Bachelor Society hosts their membership meeting Wednesday, November 5th at 7pm at the Latitude 62. All current members, and single men 21+ wishing to join, are invited to attend. Time to sign up is running out.

Denali Nordic Ski Club Annual Meeting and Board Member Election
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:30 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The Denali Nordic Ski Club is holding its annual membership and election meeting on Thursday, November 6th from 5 to 7:30 pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hanger. They are kicking off the ski season with food, drinks, and updates on what’s ahead this year. There will be a board member election, membership renewal and information on upcoming volunteer opportunities. All are welcome. Attendees can bring gear for an opportunity to buy/sell/swap ski gear. Learn more at denalinordicskiclub.org, their Facebook page or email Christina at denalinordicskiclub@gmail.com.

Susitna Community Council monthly meeting
2025-11-06 19:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center, 16463 E. Helena Ave. / Mile 98.5 Parks Hwy., Sunshine, Alaska, 99676
The Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. The next meeting is on November 6th. All are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom, learn more at susitnacc.org. You can find the Zoom link on the announcement at KTNA.org.
Meeting ID: 289 753 3519
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Talkeetna Ice Festival Committee Meeting
2025-11-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
The Talkeetna Ice Festival Committee is meeting at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar Friday, November 7th, at 4pm. Community members interested in participating in the Festival are welcome to come.

Holiday Bazaar - Upper Susitna Seniors
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center
Upper Susitna Seniors Inc. is hosting a Holiday Bazaar at the Center on Saturday, November 8th from 10am to 4pm. There will be local artisans selling their goods and homemade soup for sale. The Homemakers will be selling raffle tickets for their annual quilt raffle to raise money for high school student scholarships.

Board Candidates needed - Talkeetna Historical Society
2025-11-10
The Talkeetna Historical Society is holding annual board elections on November 13th and is seeking motivated community members to join their board. Please email admin@talkeetnahistoricalsociety.org if you are interested or would like more information.

Talkeetna Historical Society Annual Meeting
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Talkeetna Roadhouse
The Talkeetna Historical Society is holding its Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. Attendees can enjoy soup, bread, and dessert, renew their membership, vote for new board members, and hear about the happenings at the museum this year and next. Please call 907-733-2487 with any questions.

Denali Nordic Ski Club Volunteer Mixer
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Latitude 62
Denali Nordic Ski Club is hosting a volunteer mixer gathering at the Latitude 62 on Thursday, November 13th from 6-8 pm All are invited to learn about ways to get involved, meet other skiers, volunteer opportunities and talk snow! This event is intended for adults. Please call 907 230 8662 for more info

Friends of the Talkeetna Library Meeting
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Friends of the Talkeetna Library will meet Friday, November 14th, at 1 pm, at the library. All are welcome. There is a Zoom option. Call the library at 907-861-7645 for Zoom information.

Talkeetna Bachelor Society Meeting
2025-11-15 18:00 | VFW Post on Veterens Way in Talkeetna
There will be a meeting for all bachelors who are signed up for this year’s Talkeetna Bachelor Society Auction & Ball on Saturday, November 15th at 6pm at the VFW. All are asked to come for a group picture and to make final plans for the weekend. Tacos provided. If you have questions you can email tkabachelors@gmail.com

John Roberts y Pan Blanco concert - Denali Arts Council
2025-11-15 19:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Denali Arts Council presents John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, November 15th. With vocals in Spanish, English and Portuguese, this family friendly group melds high-energy funk, African and Latin grooves with instrumental solos, aimed at sharing musical and cultural diversity with the audience. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the music starts at 7pm. Find tickets and information at denaliartscouncil.org.

JSCF Student-Led Grant Cycle
2025-11-17
The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from local nonprofits for projects that benefit families and children. This grant cycle is managed and reviewed by local high school students. They are accepting applications for projects that range between $100 and $5000 with a total of $5000 to award among the applicants. The grant application period closes Monday, November 17th.
There is a link to the application in the announcement on ktna.org. If you have questions or need technical assistance, please call or text Becky at 907-315-2056.
2026 JSCF Student-Led Grant Application

Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee (TPAC) Meeting
2025-11-17 18:30 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The Talkeetna Parks Advisory Committee (TPAC) is meeting on Monday, November 17th at 6:30pm at the Talkeetna Public Library, all are welcome. Please contact Howard Carbone with any questions at 907-355-6538 or email tpac@talkeetnacouncil.org.

Winter Plein Air Painting class - Denali Arts Council
2025-11-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
Watercolorist, Miles Bloomfield, is instructing a series of Winter Plein Air Painting classes. Classes are from 1 to 4pm at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar each Tuesday in the month of January. This is an outdoor painting class, so participants should dress for the weather. If temperatures are too cold, the class will be held indoors. All supplies are provided. Sign up is available at denaliartscouncil.org. Drop-ins are welcome if space allows.

Final Reading Mentors - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-11-18 15:15 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
Tuesday, November 18th is the Talkeetna Public Library’s final Reading Mentors program for this session. They will have pizza and a movie for participants, beginning at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders and is designed to help new readers get experience and confidence in reading out loud. If you have any questions, or you would like to volunteer as a reading, mentor, you may call the library at 907-861-7645.

Susitna Valley Forest Management Plan Informational Meeting
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is hosting an informational meeting about the development of an updated Susitna Valley Forest Management Plan. The meeting is in person on Tuesday, November 18th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. The purpose of the meeting is to share information about the planning process and how members of the public can participate. An opportunity to provide input related to the proposed Susitna Valley state forest will also be provided at this meeting. Comments may also be emailed to dnr.dof.matsuplanning@alaska.gov.

Medicare Counseling Appointments
2025-11-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
On Wednesday, November 19th, one-on-one Medicare counseling appointments are available in the afternoon at the Talkeetna Public Library. To schedule your appointment, please call 907-310-2951. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to the Medicare Information Office

Stone Soup - Talkeetna Public Library
2025-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Talkeetna Public Library, Talkeetna
The next session of Stone Soup begins this Wednesday, November 19th at 5pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. Preregistration is required, and there are still a few spaces open. This month they are making fruitcake, a seasonal favorite of the teacher. For more information and to register, you may call 907-861-7645

Friends of Benka Lake Meeting
2025-11-19 18:00 | VFW Post on Veterens Way in Talkeetna
The public is welcome to the quarterly meeting of the Friends of Benka Lake at the Talkeetna VFW post on Wednesday, November 19th at 6pm.
