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| 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. |
| 2 events, The Upper Susitna Seniors hosts three introductory sessions for an upcoming Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. Each introductory session is about one hour long, 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. Denali Arts Council hosts an open casting call and read through for the Holiday in Whoville's theatrical reading of The Grinch at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, December 7th at 5pm. | 1 event, The Upper Susitna Seniors hosts three introductory sessions for an upcoming Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center. Each introductory session is about one hour long, 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. | 6 events, The Talkeetna Bachelor Society is accepting applications from non-profit and community programs that will be a benefit to women and children in the Talkeetna area. The Funding Applications should describe your program need and the amount being requested and can be downloaded at talkeetnabachelors.com/funding-requests. Completed applications can be mailed to: Talkeetna Bachelor Society or emailed to tkabachelors@gmail.com The deadline is Tuesday, December 9th. 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 Mat-Su Library Board of Directors meets on Tuesday, December 9th at 1pm, in Big Lake. Zoom participation will be available at the Talkeetna Public Library. 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 Talkeetna Recycling Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th, at 4:30PM, via Zoom. Anyone interested in recycling is welcome to attend. For information about the agenda or the Zoom link, contact Cici at 907-355-8324. The Susitna River Coalition is working in partnership with Alaska Safe Riders to host a Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety Presentation on Tuesday, December 9th at 6pm at the Upper Susitna Senior Center. This is an educational presentation on safe travel in backcountry and ice conditions for snowmachines. The session will include information on recognizing signs of weak or unsafe ice, recommended safety equipment, and response steps in the event of a breakthrough. For more information, follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org for the Facebook Event Page. | 4 events, Denali Arts Council is accepting quilt submissions for their annual Quilt Show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Quilt Submissions must be entered and hung by Wednesday, December 10th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org or call (907)733-7929. The Breakfast Book Club meets at the Talkeetna Public Library on Wednesday, December 10th at 9:30am. An option to attend via Zoom is available. This month’s selection is The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo. Copies of the book are available at the library’s front desk. For more information and the Zoom link, you may call 907-861-7645. 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. - On Wednesday, December 10th from 6-9PM, the Susitna River Coalition is hosting an evening of film and community conversation at the Talkeetna Roadhouse. This year’s feature is Blue Heart, Patagonia’s documentary about the last wild rivers of the Balkans and the grassroots efforts to protect them from large hydropower development. Following the short film, SRC will share a presentation and updates on current projects and a look ahead to 2026. Snacks and drinks will be available. 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. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Storytime at 11:15am on Thursdays with a snack, stories and a craft. This week’s Storytime will include cookie decorating and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will also be a holiday craft to bring home and make. Cookies for adults will also be available until they run out. For more information, you may call Talkeetna Library at 907-861-7645. KTNA is seeking volunteers for our new community journalism program. The Upper Susitna Valley is full of stories, and we are seeking community members who want to help us cover them. KTNA will host training sessions on Thursday, December 11th from 6:30-8 pm and Saturday, December 13th from 10:30 am to noon. There will be an option to join via Zoom. Those interested in participating can email manager@ktna.org or call 907-733-1700. | 0 events, | 5 events, There is an indoor Garage Sale happening every Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm, through January 10th. Lots of Christmas things and other stuff. Follow the signs that will be up each weekend, in downtown Talkeetna. KTNA is seeking volunteers for our new community journalism program. The Upper Susitna Valley is full of stories, and we are seeking community members who want to help us cover them. KTNA will host training sessions on Thursday, December 11th from 6:30-8 pm and Saturday, December 13th from 10:30 am to noon. There will be an option to join via Zoom. Those interested in participating can email manager@ktna.org or call 907-733-1700. - Denali Arts Council hosts their annual Quilt Show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, December 13th from 4 to 6pm. If you are interested in submitting a quilt, the deadline is Wednesday, December 10th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org. Talkeetna Elementary School is hosting an online silent auction fundraiser to benefit 4th and 5th grade educational field trips to Kachemak Bay in Homer and to Denali National Park. The auction is ongoing and closes Saturday, December 13th at 5 PM. Follow the link in the announcement on ktna.org to browse items and place bids. - Talkeetna Public Library hosts the next Tween Page to Screen program on Saturday, December 13th. This month will feature the book, The Seeker, by Susan Cooper. Tweens ages 9 to 12 will enjoy snacks, discuss the book and watch the movie. The program is from 5 to 7pm. Next months selection is, Holes, by Luis Sachar and will be handed out after the movie. |
| 3 events, There is an indoor Garage Sale happening every Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm, through January 10th. Lots of Christmas things and other stuff. Follow the signs that will be up each weekend, in downtown Talkeetna. Denali Arts Council hosts a Matinee of the performance, Laughing All the Way to the Brink, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, December 14th. This theatrical event is part of the Climate Theater Festival and will feature seven short plays by playwrights from around the world. While climate change is very serious, most of these plays are very not. Doors open at 2:30, and the performance is at 3pm. Donations are welcome, proceeds raised will go to the Susitna River Coalition. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org. The Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad hosts a community Chanukah celebration at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Sunday, December 14th at 3:30pm. There will be a Menorah lighting, holiday treats, festive music, and activities for all ages. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit MatsuJewishCenter.org. | 2 events, KTNA is now accepting submissions for the upcoming Album Cover Art Recreation Contest. To participate, choose an album cover and use your imagination and creativity to recreate it. Any art style is accepted - you could dress up and take a picture, draw it, or photoshop it. Submit your recreation to supportKTNA@ktna.org by December 15th. The Album Cover Art Show will hang at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar for the month of January, voting is on January 17th during KTNA's Annual Celebration. Find details & submission requirements at KTNA.org. We invite you to stop by the radio station to peruse our extensive album collection for ideas! - 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 December 15th. All are welcome. For more information, call 907-733-1700 or email manager@ktna.org. | 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. Su Valley High School's Winter Recital is on Tuesday, December 16th at Su Valley Jr/Sr High School. Doors open at 5:30pm, the performance starts at 6pm. You may call (907)733-9300 for more information. | 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. Talkeetna Public Library hosts Stone Soup cooking class on Wednesday, December 17th, beginning at 5pm at the Talkeetna Library. This month, the group will hold a cookie exchange and make Mary’s Egg Nog. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. You may call 907-861-7645 with questions and to register. 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. 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. | 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 Sunshine Community Health Center Board of Directors meet on Thursday, December 18th at 5PM. You can join them on Zoom by following the link on KTNA's Announcement Page. The Trapper Creek Community Council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30pm at the Trapper Community Center. All are welcome to attend. | 1 event, Denali Arts Council hosts Holiday in Whoville's Interactive Dramatic Reading of the Grinch Stories at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday, December 19th and 20th. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in their Whoville best. They are also welcome to bring an ornament to add to the tree, or arrive early to make one - craft supplies will be available. This is an all ages show and fun for the whole family. Doors open at 6:30pm, the performance begins at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org. | 4 events, - Upper Susitna Seniors host Breakfast with Santa at the Upper Susitna Community and Senior Center on Saturday, December 20th from 10:00 to 11:30am. All are welcome to enjoy breakfast, Santa will be there with gifts for kids. You may call (907)733-6200 for more information. There is an indoor Garage Sale happening every Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm, through January 10th. Lots of Christmas things and other stuff. Follow the signs that will be up each weekend, in downtown Talkeetna. - The Upper Susitna Food Pantry's Christmas Box Distribution is on Saturday, December 20th. This will be a drive-thru event held at the Upper Susitna Food Pantry from 12 to 4pm. The food pantry is normally open on Wednesdays and Fridays, but will be closed on the upcoming holidays; December 24th, 31st, and January 1st. Learn more at uppersusitnafoodpantry.org or call (907)733-3348. Denali Arts Council hosts Holiday in Whoville's Interactive Dramatic Reading of the Grinch Stories at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday and Saturday, December 19th and 20th. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in their Whoville best. They are also welcome to bring an ornament to add to the tree, or arrive early to make one - craft supplies will be available. This is an all ages show and fun for the whole family. Doors open at 6:30pm, the performance begins at 7pm. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org. |
| 1 event, There is an indoor Garage Sale happening every Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm, through January 10th. Lots of Christmas things and other stuff. Follow the signs that will be up each weekend, in downtown Talkeetna. | 1 event, - Sunshine Community Health Center hosts Senior Dental Days on December 22nd at the Willow Clinic, and December 23rd at the Talkeetna Clinic. This is for those who are 65 years or older and don’t have dental insurance, you can learn more about affordable dental care opportunities by calling 907-376-2273. | 3 events, - Sunshine Community Health Center hosts Senior Dental Days on December 22nd at the Willow Clinic, and December 23rd at the Talkeetna Clinic. This is for those who are 65 years or older and don’t have dental insurance, you can learn more about affordable dental care opportunities by calling 907-376-2273. 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. | 1 event, 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. | 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. 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. | 0 events, | 1 event, There is an indoor Garage Sale happening every Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm, through January 10th. Lots of Christmas things and other stuff. Follow the signs that will be up each weekend, in downtown Talkeetna. |
| 1 event, There is an indoor Garage Sale happening every Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm, through January 10th. Lots of Christmas things and other stuff. Follow the signs that will be up each weekend, in downtown Talkeetna. | 0 events, | 2 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. | 1 event, 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. | 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. 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 Susitna Community Council meets the first Thursday of each month at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center at 7 pm. | 0 events, | 2 events, There is an indoor Garage Sale happening every Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 2pm, through January 10th. Lots of Christmas things and other stuff. Follow the signs that will be up each weekend, in downtown Talkeetna. Registration is now open for the Ice Carving Workshops, taught by Tommy Salami. There will be an adult and youth workshop on Saturday, January 3rd outside the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Tommy will instruct participants on carving techniques on 10lb blocks of ice. This is a great way to learn how to carve before the Ice Carving Competition. Supplies will be provided, and you can take your carving home with you. Register online at denaliartscouncil.org. |
