Welcome to March! It’s a busy, BUSY month with all sorts of events populating the calendar. This week we get not only the overflow traffic from Iditarod events but also the Trio Fat Tire Bike World Championship as well. Bikes, dogs, skis, sleds…. and a ton of snow. A ton! Planning on heading to Talkeetna? Remember, the folks at Northshore Cyclery can outfit you with bikes and skis and all sorts of information about the local trail scene!
We are hosting our annual Iditarod Re-Start Family-Style Supper – with a sled dog presentation after – on Sunday beginning at 7pm. Just give us a call to reserve your spot at the table. We are full in our lodging over the weekend, but still have space down at our ‘sister’ property…. Trapper John’s Cabin & Cottages.
Here’s the list:
Monday… March 2 Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!
● 10am Open Exercise & Zumba at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 10am Meeting: Caregiver Support Group at Sunshine Clinic
● 3pm Dance Class: Toddlers Ages 2+ at the Gateway to the Arctic Camp, mi. 100.5
● 3pm Reading Mentor Program at the Talkeetna Library
● 4:30pm Dance Class: Ballet, Ages 5-11 at the Gateway to the Arctic Camp, mi. 100.5
● 5pm Meeting: Su Valley PTSA at Su Valley High School
● 5:30pm Dance Class: Old Hip Hop, Ages 7-11 at the Gateway to the Arctic Camp, mi. 100.5
● 6:30pm Dance Class for Adults at the Gateway to the Arctic Camp, mi. 100.5
● 6pm Gym Activity: Dealer’s Choice at Talkeetna Elementary
● 7pm Meeting: Talkeetna Community Council at the Talkeetna Library
Tuesday … March 3
● 10am Strong Women’s Strength Training at the Talkeetna Library
● 10:30am Strength & Balance at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 11:30am Senior Lunch: Taco Tuesday at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 12:45pm Meeting: Upper Susitna Senior Board at Upper Susitna Senior Center
● 1pm Recycling at Talkeetna Transfer Site until 5pm
● 1pm Women’s Bible Connect at Church on the Rock
● 4:45pm Yoga: Fitness at Studio Z Yoga Yurt on Pow Wow
● 5:30pm Open Exercise at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 92
● 6pm Yoga: All Levels at Studio Z Yoga on Pow Wow
● 6pm Indoor Soccer at Talkeetna Elementary
● 6pm Class: Buying a Home at Talkeetna Library
Wednesday… March 4
● 9:30 Yoga: Yoga for Every Body at Studio Z
● 9:30am Kickboxing Class at Talkeetna Martial Arts Studio
● 10am Open Exercise & Zumba at Upper Susitna Senior Center
● 10am Meeting: Upper Susitna Soil & Water Conservation District at Firestation 11-2
● Noon: Food Pantry Open at the Upper Susitna Food Pantry off Walstead (near Clinic), until 4pm
● Noon: Crafter’s Day at Upper Susitna Senior Center
● 1:00pm Meeting: Addiction Recovery Group meets at Sunshine Health Center
● 1:00pm Meeting: Talkeetna Water & Sewer Board meets at Talkeetna Library
● 2:15pm After School Roller Skating at Talkeetna Elementary
● 2:45pm Jr. Nordic meets at Ski Hill
● 3:30 Toddler Time Gym at Talkeetna Elementary
● 5:30pm Exercise: Kangoo at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 6pm Class: Buying a Home at Talkeetna Library
● 7pm Meeting: Denali Nordic Ski Club at Denali Brewhall
● 7pm Yoga: Yoga by Candlelight at The Haven
● 8pm Trivia at the Fairview Inn
Thursday … March 5 Talkeetna Lodge Opens for Winter Season
● 9:30 Yoga: Yoga Flow at Studio Z Yoga Yurt on Pow Wow
● 10am Strong Women’s Strength Training at the Talkeetna Library
● 10:30am Strength & Balance at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 11:15am Storytime at Talkeetna Library
● 11:25am Hurricane Turn Arrives/Departs Northbound at the Talkeetna Depot
● 2pm Meeting: TCCI Comsat Quarry Committee at the Talkeetna Library
● 3pm Rehearsal: Pep Band at Susitna Valley High School
● 4pm Class: Kickboxing at Talkeetna Martial Arts
● 4:45pm Younger Kids Hip Hop Class at Gateway to the Arctic Camp
● 4:40pm Hurricane Turn Arrives/Departs Southbound at the Talkeetna Depot
● 5pm Beginning Strings at Sheldon Community Arts Center
● 6pm Basketball at at Talkeetna Elementary
● 6pm Rehearsals: Rhythm & Red Shoes Orchestra meets at Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
● 6pm Dance Class: Beginning Adult Tap at Gateway to the Arctic
● 6pm Tasting: Whiskey & Waffles (by reservation) at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
● 6pm Open Exercise at Upper Susitna Senior Center
● 7pm Meeting: Susitna Community Council at Upper Susitna Senior Center
Friday… March 6
● 9am Yoga: Morning Flow at The Haven
● 10am Open Exercise & Zumba at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 10am Food Pantry Open at the Upper Susitna Food Pantry off Walstead (near Clinic), until 4pm
● 3:30pm Basketball: Su Valley vs. Nenana at the Su Valley High School
● 4:30pm Magic the Gathering (Playing, trading & learning) at the Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe
● 5:30pm Exercise: Kangoo at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 6pm Live Music: Steve Durr at the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
● 7pm Su Valley Senior Night at the Su Valley High School
● 7pm Free Friday Night Film at the Talkeetna Elementary School
Saturday… March 7 Trio Fat Tire World Champion Race
● 7am Trio Fat Tire Race Bib Pick-up (race begins at 9am) at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
● 8am Men’s Prayer Breakfast at Church on the Rock
● 9am Basketball: Su Valley vs. Nenana at the Su Valley High School
● 11am Recycling at Talkeetna Transfer Station
● 11am Clinic: Adult Ski Lessons at Talkeetna Lakes Park
● Noon Service Sunshine 7th Day Adventist Church
● 3pm First Saturday Art Opening at the Flying Squirrel Bakery & Cafe
● 5pm Page to Screen Tween Program: The Invention of Hugo Cabret at the Talkeetna Library
● 7m Dance: Full Moon Gathering at The Haven
● 9pm Live Music: Danger Money at the Fairview Inn
Sunday… March 8 Daylight Savings Begins!
● 2am —> is now 3am!
● 9am Sunday Worship at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
● 10am Sunday School, 11am Sunday Worship: Assembly of God; Montana Creek SBC, Talkeetna Baptist Church
● 11am Upper Susitna Running Club (U-SuRG) Meets/Runs at Su Valley High School – when trail is plowed
● 4pm Three Rivers Quaker Meditation & Fellowship at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
● 6pm Worship at Assembly of God and Church on the Rock
● 6pm Meeting: Alcohol Anonymous at Talkeetna Library
● 7pm Iditarod Re-Start Family-Style Supper & Sled Dog Presentation (by reservation) at the Talkeetna Roadhouse
And… because Mondays get here quicker than a musher can get to Nome (but, barely!)….
Monday… March 9 No School for Spring Break!
● 10am Open Exercise & Zumba at Upper Susitna Senior Center, mi. 98
● 6pm Meeting: Upper Susitna Food Pantry at the Talkeetna Library
● 6:30pm Meeting: Denali Arts Council Board at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar
We always recommend double checking with the particular venue/host organization to verify all events and happenings are still a ‘go.’ Things change fast…sometimes faster that we can update! Good places to find event information for Talkeetna – besides right here! – are the Talkeetna Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events page and KTNA’s website under Today’s Announcements.
Take care!
Trisha
Lady of the House