It’s time for Page Two: News that might not make the front page for Monday, December 8, 2025.
School is cancelled today for most of the borough due to the windstorm. Schools are open in Region 6 in the North Susitna Valley. This includes Talkeetna and Willow.
The Library Citizens’ Advisory Committee meets today at 5 p.m. in the lower level conference room of the Borough Building and in Teams.
The 3rd annual used toy exchange is today at the Palmer Depot from 5 to 8 p.m. The Depot will be filled with new-to-you treasures. These toys are free to take home.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is updating the Government Peak Recreation Area Plan. An open house on the plan is on December 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the GPRA Chalet, 10690 N Mountain Trails Dr.
GPRA opened in 2012. Since then, it has grown into a favorite destination for year-round recreation. The current plan was created in 2017.
This new plan addresses increased use and evolving needs at GPRA. The goal is for GPRA to serve the community for years to come. For links to the plans, a survey, and more info, click on the link on matsu.gov home page.
An open house on the proposed Jonesville Shooting Range and Park is on Thursday, December 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sutton Elementary School Gym.
Attendees can review the plans, speak with the project team, and share their knowledge of the site. These plans were revised using feedback from the first public meeting.
The project aims to improve safety and enhance recreation in the Jonesville Public Use Area. Jonesville is a popular multi-use outdoor area. It has faced unsafe shooting, vandalism, and vehicle burning.
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough proposes a designated shooting park. Existing recreational uses will continue along with family-friendly activities. Partners in this process include Alaska DNR, ADF&G, and local stakeholders.
Ongoing public involvement is planned. Review the plans and submit through the project’s website.
The website link is on today’s Page 2 Facebook post and bigcabbageradio.org. (It was too long to speak).
Several events were canceled this past weekend due to the wind storm.
The holiday tree tour at Government Peak Recreation Area is rescheduled for this coming Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m.
The two shows of the annual Handel’s Messiah sing along at the Glenn Massay Theatre are rescheduled for next Sunday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Colony Christmas is coming up this weekend. One of the many things you can do this coming weekend at Colony Christmas is shop at the markets and bazaars.
Colony Christmas Holiday Markets are at the Borough Gym and at the Depot on Friday noon to 7 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
Bad Girls of the North will be at Hamilton Farm on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hamilton Farm is at 375 Inner Springer Lp.
The Holiday Bazaar at Mat-Su Senior Services is on Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check the Palmer Chamber website at palmerchamber.org for the full schedule of events. We’ll have more on Colony Christmas later this week on Page 2.
The Blue Tarp airs tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. This show from KTNA highlights stories of the people and places from the Northern Susitna Valley.
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That’s it for today and the news on Page Two on Monday, December 8, 2025