🌱 Erosion protection work begins along Talkeetna Spur Road

Cheers Talkeetna! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Erosion protection work begins along Talkeetna Spur Road
• Talkeetna's riverfront views earn a spot in Alaska scenery guide

Also on today's calendar: Reading Tuesdays – Talkeetna Public Library.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
• Thursday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 34, low: 22.
• Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

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📰 News we're reading

• DOT began an erosion mitigation project near the railroad crossing in Talkeetna (ktna.org) — Work began Monday to protect Talkeetna Spur Road after summer high water washed away 30 to 50 feet of nearby riverbank. DOT expects to finish the riprap project by December 15, but a state hydrologist says it offers only interim protection and will require further work in coming years.
   

• These Alaska Towns Have The Best Views In The State (worldatlas.com) — Talkeetna's riverfront and clear-day views of Denali earn it a place in a travel feature highlighting five scenic Alaska towns. The guide points to Riverfront Park at the meeting of three glacial rivers, along with flightseeing opportunities that offer a closer look at the mountains and glaciers.
   

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📸 Around Talkeetna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Talkeetna

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday November 12

• Storytime – Talkeetna Public Library →
  Talkeetna Public Library, 24645 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna
  11:15 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 1

• Reading Tuesdays – Talkeetna Public Library →
  Talkeetna Public Library, 24645 Talkeetna Spur Rd, Talkeetna
  3:15 pm

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📣 Talkeetna Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday November 11

• HISTORICAL MEETING →
  Community Center, Willow
  7:00 pm

Thursday November 12

• YOUTH FORUM →
  Community Center, Willow
  7:00 pm

Friday November 13

• Live at Five →
  Talkeetna Village Park, 13653 E Main St, Talkeetna
  5:00 pm
• Coed JV Hockey @ Houston High School
  Wasilla High School, 746 East Bogard Road, Wasilla
  5:30 pm
• SET UP FOR GUN SHOW →
  Community Center, Willow
  6:30 pm
• Coed Varsity Hockey @ Houston High School
  Wasilla High School, 746 East Bogard Road, Wasilla
  7:00 pm

Saturday November 14

• Coffee with a Veteran at Black Birch Books
  Black Birch Books, 2901 E. Bogard Rd #104, Wasilla
  10:00 am
• RECYCLING @DUMP →
  DUMP, Willow
  11:00 am

Sunday November 15

• GUN SHOW →
  Community Center, Willow
  9:00 am

Monday November 16

• PICKLEBALL →
  Community Center, Willow
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Potawatomi Federal Solutions, LLC posted a job opening for Janitor in Talkeetna. Apply here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wasilla

• Officer-involved shooting in Wasilla leaves one hospitalized (alaskasnewssource.com)
• Anchorage schools on 2-hour delay due to icy roads (alaskapublic.org)
• Russiagate Lawyer Marc Elias Lands at Center of DOJ Probe into Alaska ‘Decoy Dan' Scheme (tennesseestar.com)

Palmer

• How This Family-Run Restaurant Became A BELOVED Morning Institution in Palmer, AK (newsbreak.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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