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| 0 events, | 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. | 7 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. Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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. | 3 events, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. 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. | 4 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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. 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. - 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. | 5 events, - 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. - 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. - 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. |
| 1 event, 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. | 1 event, 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. | 4 events, 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. 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. Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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. Reading Mentors will not be held next week, November 11th. | 6 events, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. 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 Susitna River Coalition is hosting their first winter speaker event of the season on November 5th at 6PM on Zoom and Facebook Live. 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 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. More information at waco-ak.org - 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. | 6 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. - 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. The Susitna Community Council meets on Thursday, November 6th at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. 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. 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. | 1 event, - 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. | 1 event, - 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. |
| 0 events, | 1 event, The Talkeetna Historical Society is holding annual board elections next week 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. | 1 event, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. | 2 events, The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. 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. | 5 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. - 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 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 information. | 1 event, - The Friends of the Talkeetna Library meet on 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. | 2 events, 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 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 is melding 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. |
| 0 events, | 3 events, 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. The KTNA’s Board of Directors meets the third Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org. 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. | 4 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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 on most Tuesdays, through 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. The Grand Finale of Talkeetna Library’s Reading Mentors is on Tuesday, November 18th at 3:15pm. All mentors and readers in the program are invited to read, listen to stories and enjoy snacks. For more information, you may call the Talkeetna Library at907-861-7645. - 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. | 5 events, - 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 The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. - 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 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. - There is a Community Song Circle held at Denali Education Center's Talkeetna Campus, Susitna Hall, the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm. The next one is today, November 19th. This is a non-performable group, skill and experience is not required. All ages are welcome to attend, the goal is to simply have fun singing with others. You may contact Denali Education Center at (907)733-7003 for more information. | 6 events, Volunteers are needed to help neighbors and fellow citizens prepare income tax returns through the AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide program. New volunteers will learn the required skills and join a team to help others in the community. For more information, contact Sean McPhilamy at (907) 947-4310 or sign up online, using the link on the KTNA announcement page. https://signup.aarpfoundation.org/tax-aide-volunteer-2025
Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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 is about Giving Thanks. The program begins at 11:15am on Thursday, November 20th. All ages are welcome. There will be stories, a snack and a craft. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. The Trapper Creek Community Council 's monthly meeting scheduled for today is cancelled. Meetings are normally on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. Denali Education Center hosts local author, Christine Byl, for reading and conversation on Thursday, November 20th beginning at 7:30pm at Denali Education Center's Talkeetna Campus. She will be presenting two of her books: Lookout - her first novel, and Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods - a finalist for a Willa Award in nonfiction. Books will be available for purchase, and a portion of sales will go to disaster relief in Western Alaska. | 1 event, Talkeetna Elementary School is seeking donations for its upcoming Silent Auction Fundraiser, all funds help pay for the annual 5th grade K-Bay Field Trip. If you have new or like-new items you'd like to contribute, please drop them off at the school anytime between now and November 21st. The Silent Auction will open Saturday, November 29th at 8:00 AM and run until Saturday, December 13th at 5:00 PM. You may call (907)733-9400 for more information. | 4 events, - Cooperative Extension Services is offering workshops on greenhouse heating, root cellar construction, produce harvesting and storage this weekend. The hosts are Scott Sanford, an emeritus distinguished outreach specialist for the Rural Energy Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Art Nash, UAF Cooperative Extension Service energy specialist. These workshops will explore how to prolong the freshness of produce, examine commercial and residential energy options for greenhouses, and discuss accessibility modifications for farmers and gardeners with disabilities. This event takes place Saturday, November 22nd from 10am to 2pm at Sheep Creek Lodge located at Mile 88 of the Parks Hwy. All are welcome. - The Willow Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is hosting Stop the Bleed classes at the Willow Community Center on Saturday, November 22nd. There are two classes: 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. This two-hour class includes a presentation and hands-on activities, for ages 14 and up. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. A Stop the Bleed certificate is awarded on completion of class. For more information and to register, contact Brenda at brendalmccain@gmail.com or 907-355-1418. Learn more about the program at stopthebleed.org. - Do you need assistance providing a Thanksgiving meal for your family? Upper Susitna Food Pantry is joining with community partners this year to provide families in need with a turkey and all the fixings for their Thanksgiving meal. The Thanksgiving Blessing distribution is on November 22nd at Church on the Rock located at Mile 99 on the Parks Highway from 10am-4pm. Please bring an ID for proof of zip code. The Upper Susitna Food Pantry will be closed Friday, November 21st to prepare for the Thanksgiving Blessing distribution. Denali Arts Council hosts Parlor in the Round, a songwriter gameshow with a twist, featuring Talkeetna's own Steve Durr, as well as internationally acclaimed musicians. The winner of the Youth songwriter contest will be announced. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org. |
| 0 events, | 2 events, - The Talkeetna Public Library hosts Toddler Time today from 2 to 3pm. This program is for ages 1 to 3 years old. This will be a a time for parents, guardians, grandmas and pas to participate in fun activities with their toddlers. This is the last Toddler Time scheduled. If you have suggestions for a new time or day or age range, please call Talkeetna library at 907-861-7645. - The Su-Valley High School Co-ed Wrestling Team is hosting a home dual meet against Houston High School. This is the only home meet of the season for the Rams. Wrestling events begin shortly after 3:00pm this Monday, November 24th, at Susitna Valley High School. | 3 events, - Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available, all are welcome. Strong Women is a national program whose aims are to increase the health of participants by increasing flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination. Equipment and instruction are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. The Talkeetna Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving. So there will not by Strong Women or Storytime this Thursday. They will reopen on Saturday, November 29th at regular hours - 11am until 6pm. The wifi is on 24/7 and can be accessed from the parking lot and picnic tables, the password info is on the front door. 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 on most Tuesdays, through 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. Denali Arts Council presents another round of B Movie Bingo on Tuesday, November 25th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 7:30, the movie starts at 8pm. You may call (907)230-8662 for more information. | 3 events, - On Wednesday, November 26th, 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 The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. Everyone is welcome to the Annual Community Thanksgiving Service which will be held at 6pm this Wednesday, November 26th at St. Bernard’s Church on F Street. Following the brief service, there will be a Finger Food Buffet and time for visiting. For more information, call or text Geri at 907-223-3198. | 4 events, Mat-Su libraries are closed this Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. This includes Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow Public Library. The Talkeetna Public Library reminds you that the wi-fi is always on and accessible from the parking lot, the password is on the door. - Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. The Talkeetna Library will be closed on Thursday, Nov 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving. So there will not by Strong Women or Storytime this Thursday. They will reopen on Friday, November 29th at regular hours - 11am until 6pm. The wifi is on 24/7 and can be accessed from the parking lot and picnic tables, the password info is on the front door. The staff wish all a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you get a chance to read a good book. 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. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. All are welcome. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. The Talkeetna Library will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving. So there will not by Strong Women or Storytime this Thursday. They will reopen on Saturday, November 29th at regular hours - 11am until 6pm. The wifi is on 24/7 and can be accessed from the parking lot and picnic tables, the password info is on the front door. The staff wish all a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope you get a chance to read a good book. | 2 events, There are still vending spaces open for the upcoming Holiday Market at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on November 29th and 30th. They are seeking local vendors to feature homemade art, crafts and goods for both indoor and outdoor tables. You may register at denaliartscouncil.org Mat-Su libraries are closed this Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. This includes Trapper Creek, Talkeetna and Willow Public Library. The Talkeetna Public Library reminds you that the wi-fi is always on and accessible from the parking lot, the password is on the door. | 2 events, The Denali Arts Council Holiday Market is at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday and Sunday, November 29th and 30th from 10am until 5pm. There will be locally made art, crafts and goods for sale. Soups and festive beverages will be available for purchase. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org. - Talkeetna Public Library hosts their Teens’ Book to Movie Program, on Saturday, November 29th from 6 to 8pm. They will be showing The Giver - a movie is based on the novel by Lois Lowry. There will be a snack and discussion of the movie and book. Next month’s books will be handed out for the teens to read and keep. This monthly program for teens ages 13-18. For more information you may contact the Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. |
| 1 event, The Denali Arts Council Holiday Market is at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday and Sunday, November 29th and 30th from 10am until 5pm. There will be locally made art, crafts and goods for sale. Soups and festive beverages will be available for purchase. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org. | 2 events, Trailhead Parking and Remote Property Owners parking passes for 2026 are available at the Talkeetna Public Library during open hours, Monday through Saturday 11am to 6pm. You will need to bring your ID for the trailhead pass, and also your insurance paperwork for your vehicles for the Remote Property Owner pass. The library only accepts cash or checks for payment. If you need to pay with a credit or debit card, the librarians can help you online at matsu.gov. The Talkeetna Community Council meets on Monday, December 1st at 7pm at the Talkeetna Public Library and over Zoom. Visit talkeetnacouncil.org for more information including the Zoom link. | 3 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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 on most Tuesdays, through 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. - There will be a meeting of KTNA’s Community Advisory Board (CAB) Tuesday, December 2nd at 5pm at the station on 2nd Street in Talkeetna. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email info@ktna.org. | 4 events, - On Wednesday, December 3rd, 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 The Willow Public Library's Mentoring Program meets every Wednesday from 3:10 to 4:30pm, when Willow Elementary School is in session. This program is for Kindergartners through 5th graders. You may call the Willow Library at 907-861-7655 with questions. The Talkeetna Skatepark Committee is meeting on Wednesday, December 3rd at 6:30pm at the Talkeetna Public Library. All are welcome to attend. 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 December 3rd. More information at waco-ak.org | 5 events, Strong Women exercise group meet at 10 am at the Talkeetna Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Zoom option is available. This program is aimed at improving strength, balance and flexibility for women over 40 years old. Newcomers are always welcome, weights and instructions are provided. For more information, you may call the library at 907-861-7645. 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. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. It’s Christmas Tree Time at Talkeetna Library, this week they will read stories about trees and then make holiday ornaments to add to the library tree or take home. All are welcome. For more information, the number is 907-861-7645. The Denali Nordic ski club Board of Directors is meeting on Thursday, December 4th at 6:30 PM at the Talkeetna Public library. 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 December 4th. | 0 events, | 1 event, The Upper Susitna Seniors hosts three introductory 1-hour sessions for an upcoming Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. Those interested can choose to attend one of the following dates: Saturday, December 6th at 4pm, Sunday, December 7th at 2pm, or Monday, December 8th at 6pm. The Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program begins in January, pre-registration will be available for those who feel this program is a good fit for them. For additional information or questions you may call Mariana at 907-203-4032. |
