It's trash time: Mat-Su community cleanup events begin now
May 01, 2026
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Discover upcoming community events in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. Stay up to date on local festivals, family activities, public meetings and more. Your guide to what’s happening across the Mat-Su Valley.
Menard Center concession stand raised thousands for local causes, but faces uncertain future
April 20, 2026
After 3 years and $300,000 in donations, stand operator says it’s time to call it quits
Free Mat-Su landfill coupons available until May 31
April 17, 2026
The annual coupon program gives Mat-Su property owners $25 in free dumping at the Mat-Su landfill and transfer stations.
Free ‘Josh the Otter’ pool program teaches kids how to float
April 13, 2026
The classes are hosted by local volunteers at the Palmer and Wasilla pools.
Community effort transforms Houston riverfront into family-friendly park space
November 06, 2025
The park project was run by volunters and coordinated by local Rotary clubs.
Love the library? Mat-Su library boosters want your stories
October 31, 2025
Libraries look to past for new project’s inspiration.
New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state
October 24, 2025
The directory includes artists from across Mat-Su.
Ready for holiday shopping? Mat-Su craft fairs and bazaars start now
October 15, 2025
Valley craft fairs spice up the Fall and give Mat-Su shoppers a parade of local holiday shopping options.
Free fall festival aims to connect community through culture, awareness
October 01, 2025
Family Fall Festival will highlight the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people across Alaska.
Where to attend 9/11 remembrance events in Mat-Su
September 10, 2025
Mat-Su residents can mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks at ceremonies and events.
Houston forum looks to connect voters with candidates
September 10, 2025
The forum will be hosted by the Mat-Su Sentinel and held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at Houston City Hall.
Borough officials hope a massive clean-up project can turn a Wasilla neighborhood around
September 03, 2025
The borough is looking for volunteers to help with the effort Sept. 11 to 13.
'Post Office' delivers in Alaska State Fair cabbage weigh-off
August 29, 2025
Cabbage champion Scott Robb secured first place win by using a vacuum to battle slugs.