Valley Community for Recycling Solutions' annual, Recycle Revival Music Fest is on Sunday, June 1st, at Skeetawk in Hatcher Pass, starting at 1PM. This family-friendly event includes food trucks, a beer garden, lift rides, and live music. Learn more at valleyrecyclingak.org.

The Talkeetna Community Council meets at 7pm on the first Monday of each month at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. The next meeting is June 2nd. More information, including the Zoom link at talkeetnacouncil.org.

This week, Talkeetna Community Schools hosts Toddler Gym Time on Tuesday, June 3rd from 4:30-6pm at the Talkeetna Elementary School. Next week Toddler Gym Time will be the regular time and day - Monday, June 9th. For more information or questions email rebecca.hrdy@matsuk12.us or by phone, (907) 733-9431.

The Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) holds their monthly meeting at the Willow Community Center on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The next meeting is June 4th. All are welcome. More information at waco-ak.org.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The musician this week is Ukulele Russ.

There is a fundraising event for Denali Rescue Volunteers at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, June 7th at 7pm. Roger Robinson presents Denali South Buttress Climbs, as a tribute to Denali’s volunteer rescue legacy. Talkeetna’s Roger Robinson will recount his 1975 climb of Denali’s remote South Buttress—a journey that launched his 45-year career in the Alaska Range. The talk includes rare photos and audio from the original 1954 ascent and rescue and Denali’s first helicopter evacuation. There will be door prizes and donations are welcome at the door.

There is a Caswell Lake Road Service Area (RSA) 15 meeting on Monday, June 9th at 6:30PM. This will be an in-person meeting at Sheep Creek Lodge. 
If you have any questions, please call DJ McBride at 907-632-0357.

Sunshine Community Health Center hosts an Addiction Recovery Group at the Talkeetna Clinic from 1 to 2 PM every second and fourth Thursday of the month. The next meeting is June 12th. This program is open to adults seeking support in their recovery journey, it provides education, peer support, and therapeutic tools for individuals navigating addiction. An assessment is required before joining, to schedule you may call (907) 733-9292.

There will be a meeting of KTNA’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) Thursday, June 12th at 6:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email info@ktna.org.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The band this week is H3.

The Susitna River Coalition and partners host the 4th Annual Plants for Salmon. All are invited to plant native vegetation to restore salmon habitat on Saturday, June 14, from 10am to 2pm at the Yoder Road bridge on Montana Creek. There will be kids’ activities, fly casting demos, and food.  Tools are provided; bring gloves and sturdy shoes if possible. See the Facebook Event Page or susitnarivercoalition.org for more information.

There is a Father's Day Barbecue at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Saturday, June 14 from 11:00 - 2:00 for dads and their families. Call (907) 733-6200 for more information.

The Willow Library Association is pleased to host Talkeetna prize-winning author Sarah Birdsall on Saturday, June 14th at 2 pm. The event will be held in the Willow Library meeting room. Ms Birdsall's most recent book is Hill of Dead Horses. Questions may be directed to the Willow Library staff, 907-861-7655.

There is a celebration of life for Francine Bennis on Saturday June 14th at 3 pm at the Trapper Creek Community Center located at Mile 115.2 Parks Highway, TC Parks Circle Drive. You can bring stories to share and a dish for the potluck.

The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation’s Healthy Communities Grant Cycle is open through 5:00pm Sunday, June 15th. This year the total available is $23,600. The Healthy Communities Grant Cycle is designed to support charitable organizations and programs in the Northern Susitna Valley.  To apply or learn more, go to jessicastevenscf.org.

The KTNA’s Board of Directors meets the third Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. The next meeting is June 16th.  All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org.

Trapper Creek Public Library hosts their Summer Reading Program and Lunch on the Lawn at 12:30pm on Wednesdays. Bags of food from the Upper Susitna Food Pantry's Summer Backpack Program are available to pick up between 11 am and 6 pm. You may call (907)861-7650 for more information.

The Alaska WildBird Rehabilitation Center is giving a presentation at 1pm today, during the the Talkeetna Public Library's Summer Reading Program. All are welcome to attend.

The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. The next meeting is on June 19th. All are welcome to attend.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The band this week is King Saison.

Denali Education Centers hosts a Family Science Night at Susitna Hall in Talkeetna. There will be fun science experiments, games, and food Tuesday, June 24, from 5-7pm.

The activity for today's Summer Reading Program at the Talkeetna Public Library is dissecting owl pellets, at 1pm. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645 and visit their Facebook Page.

There is a celebration of life for Nancy Larson on Friday, June 27th at 3pm at the Upper Susitna Senior Center. There will be a potluck so bring a dish to share.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The band this week is HuDost.

The Friends of the Talkeetna Library celebrate the Talkeetna Public Library's 10th anniversary of being in the new location on Saturday, June 28th from 12:30 to 2:30pm. There will be a BBQ, games, local authors and local music. All are welcome to attend and tour the facility. For more information, you may call 907-861-7645.

A Celebration of Life for long-time Trapper Creek resident, Calvin Trumbly, will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 28th at the Trapper Creek Community Center, 9971 E. TC Park Circle at Parks Highway Milepost 114.6.

Denali Arts Council hosts a night of music with professional actress and theater director, Kaitlin Lawrence, on Saturday, June 28th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Kaitlin’s performance includes a setlist ranging from show tunes to Bonnie Raitt and original songs, with a splash of Broadway flair. Doors open at 6:30pm, the show starts at 7.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District registration for school year 25-26 opens on Tuesday, July 1st. Follow the link in the announcement on knta.org to access student registration.

The Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) holds their monthly meeting at the Willow Community Center on the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The next meeting is July 2nd. All are welcome. More information at waco-ak.org.

The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on July 2nd at 7pm at Denali Education Center. This will be a working meeting to reach out to sponsors, create a fundraising thermometer to display the progress at the park, and brainstorm ways to raise funds for the skatepark. Anyone who wants to participate is welcome.

The Willow Area Community Organization (WACO) hosts Willow's 4th of July Parade and Celebration this Friday. The parade starts at the First Baptist Church at noon and travels to the Willow Community Center. Following the parade is a celebration at the Community Center; there will be a contest for the most patriotic outfit and a community BBQ beginning at 1:30pm. More information on WACO's Facebook Page.

Denali Arts Council and Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce host Live at Five, a family friendly music event at the Talkeetna Village Park, on Fridays at 5pm, rain or shine. The band this week is Denali Cooks.

Denali Arts Council hosts a Jazz Concert with Maestro Rocco John Iacovone (“E-ya-ka-vone-ay”) at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Rocco's Jazz Workshop attendees present their final performance with special musical guests, Joel Mosier and Steve Durr. Additionally, led by Denise Iacovone, painters from the Making the Audible Visible workshop will be on stage painting during the performance. Doors open at 6:30pm and the music starts at 7.