There will be a meeting of the Talkeetna Recycling Committee on September 30th at 4:30PM. Anyone interested in working on recycling activities in Talkeetna is welcome to attend. Call Cici Schoenberger at 907-355-8324 to get more information about the location, zoom link, and agenda.

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

Music & Motion for toddlers is at 11:15am on Tuesdays. All are welcome to enjoy the music.

October Menu: October 1 Italian Vegetable Soup Italian Sausage Ravoli Birthday Cake and Ice Cream October 8 Beef Vegetable Soup Cottage Pie Peas & Carrots Peanut Butter Pie October 15 Split Pea and Ham Soup BBQ Pork Onion Rings Brownies October 22 Chicken Noodle Soup Pizza Party Chicken Wings Cupcakes October 29 Pork Lentil Soup ... Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center LUNCH MENU- Every Tuesday

Women’s AA Recovery 12 Step Group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 PM on Zoom only. See the announcement on ktna.org for Zoom info. All are welcome. Call (907)355-6786 with any questions. Join on zoom: ID: 787 8710 0277 Passcode: Honesty

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, October 3rd at 7 pm at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. More information at susitnacouncil.org.

The Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet on Friday, October 4th at 1 pm. The library is closed for staff training, so the meeting will be held in the lounge. All are welcome.

Denali Arts Council is hosting the following events at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar: Denali Drama presents An Evening of One Act Plays for two weekends; September 27th, & 28th and October 4th & 5th. There will be four performances which include a spoof of Hamlet and a locally written play. Doors open at 6:30 ... An Evening of One Act Plays – Denali Drama

October/November - Leighan Falley paintings

Stuff the Truck takes place at Cubby's Marketplace on October 5th from 10am until 2 pm. Items needed include: Sugar Cooking oil Flour Cereal Crackers Powdered Milk Chili & Soups Stews Egg Noodles Canned Meat Pancake Mix Jams Tuna

Denali Arts Council is hosting the following events at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar: Denali Drama presents An Evening of One Act Plays for two weekends; September 27th, & 28th and October 4th & 5th. There will be four performances which include a spoof of Hamlet and a locally written play. Doors open at 6:30 ... An Evening of One Act Plays – Denali Drama

October Art Workshop Series with Irish artist, Dervla O’Flahtery. Her work generally explores ideas of space and place in relation to myth, the unknown and the self. She will be offering two classes in the series. Abstract Space Workshop on Sunday, October 6th and Charcoal Making Techniques and Figure Drawing on Sunday, October 13th. Both ... Art Workshop – DAC

Talkeetna Community Schools hosts the following programs at Talkeetna Elementary School: Toddler Gym Time is on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm. Open Gym is on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00pm. For more information you may contact Becky Hrdy at rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or call (907) 733-9431.

The next Talkeetna Community Council meeting is at the Talkeetna Public Library on Monday, October 7th at 7pm. There is also an opportunity to attend remotely via Zoom. More information at talkeetnacouncil.org.

The NVHC invites anyone to join their monthly meetings. This meeting is held via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86422597136?pwd=PUfZL06YzK7ffBvL3uc0U9h73XIn5a.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 864 2259 7136 Passcode: 764525

Music & Motion for kids is every Tuesday, beginning October 8th at 11:15am. Each week features a musical guest. All are welcome.

The Reading Mentors program for ages 7 to 9, begins on Tuesday, October 8th from 3:15 to 4:15 pm. This reading program encourages reading out loud and gaining confidence. Sunshine Transit is available to transport students from Talkeetna Elementary School. Preregistration is encouraged, and adult reading mentors are needed. This program runs weekly through November, ... Reading Mentors Program – Every Tuesday – Talkeetna Library

The KTNA Board of Directors meet on Tuesday, October 8th from 4:30 to 6pm at the station on 2nd St.; Zoom is also available. The public is welcome to attend.  Contact GM Phillip Manning at manager@ktna.org or (907)733-1700 for meeting information.

Annual Dinner -Meeting & Banquet Appetizers Prime Rib Green Beans Fingerling Potatoes Coconut Layer Cake Chocolate Decadence

Talkeetna Community Schools hosts the following programs at Talkeetna Elementary School: Open Gym is on Thursdays from 4:30-6:00pm. Toddler Gym Time is on Mondays from 4:30-5:30pm. For more information you may contact Becky Hrdy at rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or call (907) 733-9431.

The annual Bean-a-fit will be held on Friday, October 11th from 4 to 7pm at the Swiss Alaska Inn. All the funds raised will be donated to Bean’s Café in Anchorage to help feed those in need. Soups and chilis with at least one bean in them will be served by local kids. Take out ... Annual Bean-a-fit

This year's Take Back the Town Party, on October 19th, will be a masquerade ball. A mask making workshop will be held on Saturday, October 12th between 1 and 4 pm to create a mask to go with your fancy (or not so fancy) outfit you plan to wear to the masquerade ball. Denali Arts ... Mask Making Workshop – Denali Arts Council

A celebration of life for OC, a true outdoorsman, outlaw, homesteader, and proud Alaskan, is on October 12th from 2 to 6pm at Trapper Tim’s house (14034 Lichtenwalner Road, Talkeetna, Alaska). Sierra Winter will have a taco bar and her mama’s famous green chili Verde. Feel free to bring a dish, your own camp chair, ... Celebrating the Life of OC

October Art Workshop Series with Irish artist, Dervla O’Flahtery. Her work generally explores ideas of space and place in relation to myth, the unknown and the self. She will be offering two classes in the series. Abstract Space Workshop on Sunday, October 6th and Charcoal Making Techniques and Figure Drawing on Sunday, October 13th. Both ... Art Workshop – DAC

The Susitna River Coalition is hosting its 8th annual Wild Su Feast and Annual Meeting on October 13th from 5 pm to 8 pm at Denali Brewing Company, Mile 2 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. This community potluck celebrates the locally harvested foods that walked, swam, grew, and flew through the Susitna Watershed and the ... Wild Su Feast – Susitna River Coalition

Mat-Su College hosts the 2024 Mat-Su Legislative Candidate Forum, where local candidates engage in meaningful discussions about the future of Mat-Su Borough communities. This event provides a unique opportunity for residents to hear directly from candidates about their positions on key issues, and learn more about their vision for the Mat-Su Borough and beyond. All ... 2024 Mat-Su Legislative Candidate Forum – Palmer

The Denali Arts Council Music Academy's ensemble rehearsals will be at the St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Talkeetna on Tuesdays at 5:30pm, starting on October 15th. Those who are new to this ensemble are welcome to come and see what it’s all about. If you have questions about what to expect, you may text Sandy ... Music Academy’s ensemble rehearsals – Every Tuesday

B Movie BINGO Play bingo to movie clichés. Doors open at 8:30, movie starts at 9:00pm. Every third Tuesday, beginning October 15th. This event will be for attendees aged 21 and over.

The quarterly meeting of the Chase Community Council will be held Wednesday, October 16th at 6 PM at the Alaska Railroad mile 232 gravel pit.

There will be a Talkeetna Skate Park meeting at the Talkeetna Library on Thursday, October 17th at 7 PM. All are welcome to attend, a Zoom option is available. On the agenda is a recap of recent events, committee role selection, and a presentation to see the park plan from representatives of Grindline Skate Parks. ... Talkeetna Skate Park meeting

Denali Art's Council's annual membership meeting, board elections and Take Back the Town party is on Saturday, October 19th. This year it will be a masquerade ball, guests are encouraged to dress up. This is a great time to renew your membership or become a member. There will be finger foods/tapas; followed by the Take ... Take Back the Town Party – Annual DAC Member Meeting & Board Election

Mystery Book Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:30pm. October's book is Eggs in Purgatory, by Laura Childs.

A Talkeetna Paddle and Racket Committee Meeting is at 6pm on Thursday, October 24th at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome.

Sunshine Community Health Center's mobile unit, Moby 11, will be at Vitus in Trapper Creek on October 25th from 1 to 6 pm. They are offering vaccines, including Tetanus, Shingles, COVID, RSV, and Flu. Vaccines will be billed to insurance or offered on a sliding fee scale to eligible patients. To register for this resource ... Vaccine Mobile Clinic – Trapper Creek

National Drug Take-Back Day is on Saturday, October 26th. You can safely dispose of your unused, expired medications from 10am to 2pm at Fred Meyer, in Wasilla or Palmer. You may call (907)861-8557 or email mmiller@matsugov.us for more information.

Arctic Entries returns to the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for a local spicy show. Seven local story tellers will share tales of naughtiness, scandal, and forbidden temptations. Whether it’s a hint of frisky fun or a brush with the law, they will make the audience blush, gasp, and wonder if they should even be listening! ... Arctic Entries After Dark – Sheldon Community Arts Hangar

Blackwater Railroad will be performing at Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30pm. Youth are welcome with a guardian. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more. A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that ... 360 ALLSTARS – Concert – Willow Community Center