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1 event,The Willow Winter Carnival is looking for musicians or dance groups to perform on stage during the four day Carnival. The Carnival is filled with outdoor and indoor events with vendors and food at the Willow Community Center. Performances are scheduled for approximately an hour. The dates are January 24, 26, 31, and February 1st. For those wanting more information, contact Steve Charles at (907) 354-8785 or email: scharles@mtaonline.net. |
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1 event,Talkeetna Recycling is closed today (Tuesday) due to a lack of volunteers. |
3 events,The Talkeetna Public Library hosts a new afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Wednesday, October 1st. This cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. Space is limited to eight participants and requires pre-registration. For more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. As a part of the Denali Arts Council’s Performing Arts Season, they host a family-friendly action-comedy with Alex Zerbe the Zaniac, on Wednesday, October 1st at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This show stars a hacky sack world champion who can beatbox, juggle, dance, sing, and perform magic. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org. 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 one is today (October 1st). More information at waco-ak.org
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2 events,The next Denali Nordic Ski Club board meeting is at the Talkeetna Public Library on Thursday, October 2nd at 6 pm. All are welcome. 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 October 2nd. An option to attend via Zoom is available, you can find the link on KTNA's announcement page. |
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The Jessica Stevens Community Foundation is hosting a community dance party on Friday, October 3rd. All are invited to a concert featuring the ska band Nervis Rex at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. The doors open at 7:15 and the music starts at 7:30pm. |
2 events,Talkeetna Recycling is seeking new volunteers. They are hosting volunteer training on Saturday, October 4th and Tuesday, October 7th, at 11:30am. Training is for both current and new volunteers. New volunteers are very much needed in order to keep recycling open during all scheduled hours. You may call 907-355-8324 for more information. On Saturday, October 4th, Denali Arts Council hosts Arctic Entries at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Local storytellers will tell their true stories of small town secrets: Stories of Ghosts, Gatherings, and Good Times. The doors at 6:30pm, and the show at 7pm. |
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Denali Arts Council is hosting a mask making workshop at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, October 5th from 1pm to 4pm. All supplies will be provided. This is an opportunity to make a mask to wear to the Denali Art's Councils annual Take Back the Town Masquerade Ball on October 11th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.
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The 9th Annual Wild Su Feast is scheduled for Sunday, October 5, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Denali Brewing Company, located at Mile 2 of the Talkeetna Spur Road. The event, hosted by the Susitna River Coalition, features a community potluck and cooking competition with foods that walked, swam, flew, or grew in the Susitna Watershed. For more information follow the event link in the announcement on ktna.org. The Talkeetna Public Library is offering support to help people register to vote. The next election is on November 4th, which means you must register by October 5th in order to have your vote count. Help is available at the Talkeetna Library during open hours, 11am to 6pm, Monday through Saturday. Absentee in-person voting will be held at the library beginning October 20 through November 3rd. For more information, you may call 907-861-7645. |
1 event,The Talkeetna Community Council Inc. Board of Directions is accepting nominations for 3, two-year term seats to be included on the November 4th ballot. Residents of legal voting age, eligible to vote in MatSu borough elections, and whose primary residence is within the Talkeetna Community Council boundaries are eligible. All nominees must complete a Declaration of Candidacy Form which is available at talkeetnacouncil.org. |
4 events,A reel-to-reel player needs a home. Call Tanya at 541-521-1175 if you are interested. Talkeetna Recycling is seeking new volunteers. They are hosting volunteer training on Tuesday, October 7th, at 11:30am. Training is for both current and new volunteers. New volunteers are very much needed in order to keep recycling open during all scheduled hours. You may call 907-355-8324 for more information.
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Tuesday, October 7, the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection is hosting a virtual Public Information Meeting regarding the revision of the Susitna Forestry Guidelines. The meeting will be on Microsoft Teams from noon to 1:30pm. Follow the meeting link in the announcement on ktna.org. The meeting will also be on the big screen at the Talkeetna Library. For questions or more information email dnr.dof.matsuplanning@alaska.gov. 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. |
3 events,Talkeetna Library's Breakfast Book Club meets this Wednesday morning at 9:30am in person and on Zoom. The selection this month is Sarah Birdsall's latest book, Hill of Dead Horses. All are welcome to attend; reading the book is not mandatory. The selection for November is West with Giraffes, by Lynda Rutledge, copies are available. The Talkeetna Public Library hosts a new afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Wednesday, October 1st. This cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. Space is limited to eight participants and requires pre-registration. For more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. Talkeetna Bachelor Society is holding a general meeting and sign-up for this year's event at the Latitude 62 at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8th. For more information or questions, email tkabachelors@gmail.com. |
3 events,Talkeetna Library is in need of a few more teen or adult Reading Mentors. The program is held Tuesdays, at 3:15pm. If you would like to help, please call the Library at 907-861-7645 or drop by, Monday through Saturday, 11am to 5pm. The Willow Public Library hosts a Story Time, followed by play time in the Willow Community Center on Thursdays beginning at 11:00am. Story Time is geared toward children up to 5 years old, but all are welcome. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with any questions. Storytime at the Talkeetna Library this week continues with the Fall theme. There will be stories and a craft about pumpkins. All ages are welcome. The fun begins at 11:15am with a snack. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. |
3 events,The Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet on Friday, October 10th, 1pm, at the Talkeetna Public Library. A Zoom option is available, call the library at 907-861-7645 for zoom information. All are welcome.
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The Miles Broomsfield art show on October 10th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar has been canceled.
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Denali Arts Council hosts Suraj Holzwarth, presenting her new book, Heart Like a Mountain on Friday, October 10th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, from 7 to 8pm. In 1979 at the age of 19, Suraj became the youngest woman to summit Denali. In her memoir, she shares a spirited account of the 30-day expedition which began in the Peters Hills, leading through some of Alaska's most remote wilderness before reaching Denali's Base Camp. Saraj will read from her book, present a slide show and will be available for book signings. |
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Saturday, October 11th is Denali Arts Council’s Take Back the Town party and annual meeting. This year's event is an autumn themed masquerade ball. The membership meeting, dinner, and elections start at 5:30pm. Attendees can vote on board members and renew their memberships. Following the meeting, the doors open to the public for the Denali Cooks and Friends at 7pm. |
1 event,There will be a Road Service Area (RSA) 15 meeting on Monday, October 12th at 6:30PM. This will be an in-person meeting at Sheep Creek Lodge. |
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The Talkeetna Public Library is open as usual today (Monday), despite the Federal Holiday. Beginning today, parents can opt in to receive emails when their child checks out library materials. In order to sign up, the parent or guardian on record must be listed on the library card account as the parent or guardian and ... Talkeetna Library Open Today & more Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails (MUTT) is having a volunteer meeting on Monday, October 13th at 5:30pm in the Beer Hall at the Denali Brew Pub, downtown to discuss the upcoming Dry Land Fun Race. The Dryland Fun Race is scheduled for Saturday October 18th at 11am in Talkeetna Lakes Park. The event offers human-powered and dog-powered races for distances of 5km and 8km for all ages . More info and sign up can be found on talkeetnamutt.org. Love to write? Ellen Thea is hosting a meeting at the Talkeetna Public Library on Monday October 13th, at 6:30 pm. Anyone interested in creating and/or organizing an international Talkeetna Writer’s Festival is welcome. |
3 events,Denali Arts Council is looking for storytellers for the January and April Arctic Entries shows. January's theme is Going Once, Going Twice: Stories of putting yourself on the line, unexpected wins, and near misses. April's theme is Potholes and Promises: Stories of bumps in the road and where they lead. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Denali Arts Council at 907-733-7929. 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. Talkeetna Public Library's Reading Mentors program meets Tuesdays at 3:15pm. This program is for 1st through 3rd graders. Preregistration is required. Teen and adult mentor volunteers are still needed, please contact the library to learn about volunteering at 907-861-7645. |
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The Willow Public Library hosts a Fiber Arts Group the 3rd Wednesday of every month. This month the meeting is October 15th. The Talkeetna Public Library hosts a new afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Wednesday, October 1st. This cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. Space is limited to eight participants and requires pre-registration. For more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. |
2 events,The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. The next meeting is October 16th. All are welcome to attend. All members are invited to attend the monthly Auxiliary meeting at the Myron F Ace Ebling Post 3836 this Thursday at 7pm. Discussion will include planning for the annual Halloween Hat & Glove Giveaway, Veterans Day, and Scholarships. |
3 events,Homeschoolers are invited to meet at the Willow Library on Fridays at 2 p.m. Homeschool Hangouts are no pressure gatherings with short guided opportunities for learning, exploration and free time afterwards. Call the Willow Public Library if you have questions, 907-861-7655.
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The Annual Bean-a-Fit Soup Supper is this Friday, October 17th from 4:30 to 7:30pm at the Swiss Alaska. This event is a fundraiser for Bean’s Café in Anchorage. There will be a variety of homemade soups, breads, and maybe even some sweet treats. For more information, you may call Romy at 907-733-2424. Denali Drama and the Music Academy presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday October 24th, and 25th. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this hilarious musical follows six contestants in a spelling competition. The doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7pm. This performance is rated PG-13. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org. |
3 events,The devastation of Typhoon Halong hitting Western Alaska last weekend has created a need for warm clothing for children, babies, men and women, all sizes, socks, shoes and boots. Towels and blankets. Non perishable food items, personal hygiene items, and maybe some things for the children as well. Totes and boxes are also needed. Items may be dropped off at KTNA through Saturday. Look for the table on the front deck. Call Nancy at 907-982-4677 if you have any questions. Multi Users of Talkeetna Trails (MUTT) is organizing a Dryland Fun Race on Saturday, October 18th at 11am in Talkeetna Lakes Park. All are invited to enjoy this local event with a furry friend. More info and sign up can be found on talkeetnamutt.org. Denali Drama and the Music Academy presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday October 24th, and 25th. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this hilarious musical follows six contestants in a spelling competition. The doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7pm. This performance is rated PG-13. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org. |
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There is a meet and greet for Mat-Su School Board candidate for District 7, Dena McChargue (pronounced McKarg) on Sunday, October 19th from 2 to 4pm at the Flying Squirrel Bakery and Cafe. All are welcome to attend and ask questions. |
3 events,KTNA hosts our annual Fall Membership Drive October 20th through October 24th. Tune in daily for special music shows! All are welcome to stop by the Radio Station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna to enjoy a hot cup of real apple cider and visit with staff and volunteers. You can support YOUR Community Radio Station by becoming a Sustaining Member this week and encouraging your friends and family to join you!
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A new program is starting at the Talkeetna Public Library; Toddler Time. Beginning on Monday, October 20th from 4 to 5pm. This weekly program is for ages 1 to 3 years old, but all are welcome. This will be a a time for parents, guardians, grandmas and pas to participate in fun activities with their toddlers. For more information, you may call 907-861-7645. The KTNA 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 October 20th. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org. |
3 events,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.
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As mentioned in this week's StarDate Susitna, Kathleen Fleming will have big binoculars on a tripod aimed at Comet Lemmon, Tuesday evening 8-9pm, near the river at the end of Main Street Talkeetna. You are welcome to join her, and hopefully there will be a clear northwest sky. |
2 events,The Talkeetna Public Library hosts a new afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Wednesday, October 1st. This cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. Space is limited to eight participants and requires pre-registration. For more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. |
4 events,Adult and teen mentors are needed for the Tuesday afternoon Reading Mentors program. This program will be held every Tuesday except Nov 11th, until November 18th. Please register with the library if you wish to attend. Talkeetna Library phone is 907-861-7645 Al is looking for a ride from Anchorage to Talkeetna on either October 25th or 26th. He does not have a phone but you can email him at carlocreek3@yahoo.com. Mat-Su Borough staff are hosting a Fuel Excise Tax Informational Open House at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Thursday, October 23rd, at 6pm. |
2 events,Denali Drama and the Music Academy presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday October 24th, and 25th. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this hilarious musical follows six contestants in a spelling competition. The doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7pm. This performance is rated PG-13. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org. |
2 events,The Teen Book to Movie Club meets this Saturday, October 25th, at the Talkeetna Public Library, beginning at 6pm. Teens ages 13-16 are invited to watch the movie Gretel and Hansel and enjoy pizza and snacks with their peers. For more information, you may call the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. Denali Drama and the Music Academy presents the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday October 24th, and 25th. Winner of the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, this hilarious musical follows six contestants in a spelling competition. The doors open at 6:30 and the show begins at 7pm. This performance is rated PG-13. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org. |
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1 event,The community Tiny Art show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar has ended, and your art is ready for pick up. Call 907-733-7929 or feel free to come pick up at your leisure. |
6 events,The Talkeetna Public Library is looking for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for the Reading Mentors programs on Tuesdays at 3:15 to 4:30pm, chefs for the soon-to-start Stone Soup adult cooking group, as well as volunteers to work in the library. These positions do require some paperwork with the borough. For more information you may call the Talkeetna Library 907-861-7645, Monday through Saturday, 11am to 6pm. 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. The Talkeetna Community Council's annual election takes place on election day, November 4th, at the Talkeetna Public Library. The deadline for a write-in candidate is 5pm today (Tuesday, October 28th). The Talkeetna Community Council represents the community as a means of citizen participation in local and State government issues, as well as providing a platform for various community services and development projects. The candidate is required to live within the Talkeetna Community Council area, more information at talkeetnacouncil.org. The Rhythm and Red Shoes Ensemble begins rehearsing on Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30 PM at St. Bernard's Church in East Talkeetna. If you read music and play at an intermediate level you could join this group. If you have questions you may call Sandy at 907-355-3052. There will be a presentation on Recycling in the Susitna Valley by Tam Boeve (bow-vee), executive director of Valley Community Recycling Solutions on Tuesday, October 28, 7 p.m. in the Willow Public Library meeting room. Topics include what you can recycle, why clean and sorted matters, where recyclables go and glass recycling in the area. Please bring your questions. This event is sponsored by the Willow Library and Willow Library Association. Call the Library at 907-861-7655 if you have question. All are welcome. B Movie Bingo is back at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Tuesday, October 28th. Movie watchers can participate in movie-related bingo for a chance to win prizes. Next weeks movie is a classic Halloween B movie and is adult themed. The movie starts at 8pm. Call 907-230-8662 for more details. |
2 events,The Talkeetna Public Library hosts a new afterschool program; The Sizzle & Stir Club beginning on Wednesday, October 1st. This cooking program is open to 4th and 5th graders and homeschool students are welcome. Transportation from Talkeetna Elementary School to the library will be provided by Sunshine Transit. Space is limited to eight participants and requires pre-registration. For more information and to register, please call the library at 907-861-7645. The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, October 29th at 6:30PM at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend. |
2 events,Thursdays begin at the Talkeetna Public Library at 10 AM with Strong Women exercise group. This program is followed by Storytime beginning at 11:15am with a snack, stories and a craft. The theme this week is Spiders Are Your friends. Halloween treat bags will be handed out at the end of the program, and there will be grab and go bags with the craft supplies included in the front entryway. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645.
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Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors is having their Annual Board Meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 on Thursday, October 30th at 5PM in the Talkeetna clinic large conference room. Guests are encouraged and welcomed to attend via Zoom or in person. You can find Zoom information in the announcement on ktna.org. |
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Talkeetna Elementary School is hosting the Annual Halloween & Harvest Carnival on Friday, October 31st, from 3:15 to 5:00 PM in the school gym. All are invited to wear costumes and enjoy games and food. Tickets for games and food can be purchased at the event or preordered online at schoolpay.com. All proceeds support the 5th Grade Coastal Ecology Field Trip to Kachemak Bay.
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Do you love Halloween but live in an area where you rarely get trick-or-treaters? You are invited to set up a station at the VFW on the grassy side of the parking lot for Trunk-or-Treat. Typically this involves setting up the back of a vehicle or a pop up tent, decorating it, and handing out treats. You may set up your station between 4 and 4:30pm on Friday, October 31st to prepare. The VFW typically sees the most trick or treaters between 4:30 and 7pm.
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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. 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. |
1 event,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. |
