Award-winning author Pam Houston joined by singer Emma Hill

Award-winning author Pam Houston is coming to Tok on March 1st. Pam will teach a writing workshop sponsored by Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge and do a book reading and signing at Fast Eddy’s. This Just In: She will also be joined by Alaska singer/songwriter Emma Hill in the evening at Fast Eddy’s! Pam is best known for her short story collections including Cowboys Are My Weakness and her...

Award-winning author Pam Houston coming to Tok 3/1

Award-winning author Pam Houston is coming to Tok on March 1st. Pam will teach a writing workshop sponsored by Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge and do a book reading and signing at Fast Eddy’s. Pam is best known for her short story collections including Cowboys Are My Weakness and her latest Contents May Have Shifted as well as the novel Sighthound. She writes about hunters and hunting, the outdoors,...

2013 Events in Tok from Tetlin Refuge

From Tetlin Refuge – upcoming events: Wed. Jan 9 – TNWR Book group discussion on “The Golden Spruce” @ the refuge office 7pm … everyone welcome Thurs. Jan 24 – Family Film Night at Fast Eddy’s…order food @ 5:30/films @ 6pm Sat. Feb 2 – Intro to Art Techniques wkshp, 1-5pm…taught by Chris Bentele,,, must register w/ Mary…$10 fee Fri. Feb 15 –...

Marian Call Concert in Tok, Alaska

We had the honor of hosting Marian Call and Seth Boyer at our place this past weekend, an all-ages concert open to the Tok Community. Special thanks to Duct Tape Radio and Humanities Forum and Beaver Fever Cafe for sponsoring this event for our community. Here are some pictures from the event.  Sound check in the late afternoon. Marian and Seth drove all day from Haines to make the concert. Handmade signs along...

Beth Woods performed at Cloudberry Cabins in Tok

Scenes from the concert this week with Beth Wood and Cousin Curtiss of Tok as  the opening act. The show was at Cloudberry Cabin and brought to you by Bud Johnson of Acoustic Accents.     Did you get a chance to attend the...

Unexpected Visitors in Tok

We had a completely unplanned visit from total strangers this week. While my husband walked down the Alaska Highway to get to his vehicle after his overnight hike in the mountains then headed into town, he encountered some cyclists making their way toward Tok. After a few minutes chatting, he invited them to our place for a meal and a grassy lawn to pitch their tents. I was thrilled, of course, because we...

Alaska Singer/Songwriter Marian Call Returns to Tok July 29 at 7pm

Duct Tape Radio and Humanities Forum and Beaver Fever Cafe present Juneau-based singer/songwriter Marian Call Sunday, July 29 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The concert is open to everyone and will be held at the corner of West C Street at West Willow. The Community of Tok features prominently in Marian’s song “Whistle While You Wait” from her new CD “Fierce.” WHEN: Sunday, July 29 from...

Midnight Sun Studios is offering Clay Workshops

(from an email) Midnight Sun Studios is offering Clay Workshops. These classes are great for kids or adults who have or have not worked with clay before. June 26 2pm-4pm – Garden Markers and Ornaments  Gardens come alive when you label the plants you care for, display a beautiful saying or inspirational word! Create your own unique garden markers for your cherished plants. Besides, who can remember what you...

Murkowski Staff Visiting Tok and Tanacross June 19

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to advance her engagement efforts and connectivity with constituents, Senator Lisa Murkowski today announced that members of her staff will be visiting the communities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Tanacross, Tok, Chistachina, Gakona, Glennallen and Copper Center from June 18-21, 2012. Senator Murkowski’s staff are holding mobile office hours throughout the summer to meet with...

Concert coming to Tok: Beth Woods

Singer/songwriter Beth Woods will be coming up to Alaska from Texas and making a stop in Tok. Hold July 19th for this wonderful musical event, and stay tuned for more details soon. From her bio: A detour from her classical studies led her to Austin, where she picked up a degree in literature and a guitar. Beth began writing her own songs and quickly discovered a feeling of musical freedom that she has been hooked on...