Events
EVENTS FOR APRIL 2013
Apr 11 » Mat-Su CVB Membership RoundtableMat-Su CVB organizes monthly membership roundtable meetings throughout the Valley. On April 11th we’ll be spending the day in Talkeetna with some of our board members and the Alaska Bed & Breakfast Association as well. We’ll be meeting with tourism and hospitality businesses all over town and discussing how YOU can take advantage of your membership benefits, INCLUDING a free listing on the newly improved MatsuAvailability.com website.
Apr 12 » Film Screening: Free Friday Night MovieThe Free Friday Night Movie happens through our Talkeetna Community Enrichment Program at the Talkeetna Elementary School each Friday, 7pm while school is in session. Click titile above for details about this week’s movie.
Apr 13 » Second Saturday!There are so many talented and art loving folks here in Talkeetna (and attracted TO Talkeetna!) that we celebrate them all every Second Saturday of the year by holding concerts, art openings and other great events. Click on the Second Saturday title above for the most up-to-date scheduled events…and keep checking back as items are added!
Apr 13 » Crafturday!This is a drop-in craft day with potluck lunch. Located at the Northern Susitna Institute building (NSI) at the corner of the Spur Road and the 2nd Street railroad crossing. Click on title above for more details.
Apr 19 » Class – Home BrewingLearn to brew a batch of all grain beer with Denali Brewing Company’s General Manager. Click on title above for more information and link to Alaska Folk School
Apr 19 » Film Screening: Free Friday Night MovieThe Free Friday Night Movie happens through our Talkeetna Community Enrichment Program at the Talkeetna Elementary School each Friday, 7pm while school is in session. Click titile above for details about this week’s movie.
Apr 20 » Class – Home BrewingLearn to brew a batch of all grain beer with Denali Brewing Company’s General Manager. Click on title above for more information and link to Alaska Folk School
Apr 20 » Class – Scraps, a Quilter’s RetreatTwo class projects are featured in this weekend quilter’s retreat which begins at Noon on the 20th at the Alaska Folk School. Click title above for more information and registration links.
Apr 21 » Class – Scraps, a Quilter’s RetreatTwo class projects are featured in this weekend quilter’s retreat which begins at Noon on the 20th at the Alaska Folk School. Click title above for more information and registration links.
Apr 27 » Class: Williamsburg BasketThe Williamsburg Basket was named after the town in Virginia where it was weaved by the Cook Family for many years. It is made using different sizes of rattan (flat reed) woven together to produce a strong and handsome basket. Approximate basket size is 12″ x 10″ base and 8” high. The handle is 14″ in height. This is one of Peg’s favorite baskets – easy to make with many uses. Click on the title above for registration and more class details.
EVENTS FOR MAY 2013
May 03 » Talkeetna Bird-a-ThonAnnual 24 hour event that begins the first Friday of May each year.
May 11 » Second Saturday!There are so many talented and art loving folks here in Talkeetna (and attracted TO Talkeetna!) that we celebrate them all every Second Saturday of the year by holding concerts, art openings and other great events. Click on the Second Saturday title above for the most up-to-date scheduled events…and keep checking back as items are added!
May 18 » Cliff Hudson Memorial Fly-InAnnual two day event honoring the memory and aviation legacy of Cliff Hudson and the Hudson Aviation family. Activities include a poker run, aircraft performance demonstrations, fly-over, silent auction, pancake feed, Young Eagles Flights and much more. Click title above for more details and link to event webpage.
May 19 » Class: Birch & Willow Twig BasketBirch and willow twigs are abundant here in Alaska. Learn the basic building techniques for small twig construction and create a basket in the style of your choosing. The possibilities are endless in this satisfying and addictive craft. This is a great introduction to the Willow Twig Chair class that Debbie offers at her Trapper Creek Alaska’s Northland Inn. Age with adult 10+. Click on title above fore more details about class location and registration.
May 25 » Miner’s Day Softball TournamentThis Memorial Weekend softball tournament is all that’s left of the past Miner’s Day Festival. Softball field is located on C Street, south of the Roadhouse.