Sunshine Community Health Center’s 3rd Annual Community Celebration
Contributed by Sierra Winter, Community Relations Manager
On Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunshine Community Health Center (Sunshine CHC) invites the public to its Talkeetna Clinic at 34300 Talkeetna Spur Road for its 3rd Annual Community Celebration in recognition of National Health Center Week.
Each August, health centers across the country celebrate the critical role they play in building healthier, more vibrant communities. Sunshine CHC is proud to join the celebration with a free event open to all.
Why we celebrate: For over 40 years, Sunshine CHC has provided compassionate, affordable care to residents of the Upper Susitna Valley. But what truly sustains the clinic is the community it serves. This annual event is a chance to say thank you—to press pause and honor the partnerships, relationships, and efforts that define community health.
What to expect: With the recent expansion of the Talkeetna Clinic, there’s now more room for fun, connection, and services. The event will include a health resource fair and a festival-style atmosphere featuring food trucks, local vendors and exhibitors, health screenings, kids’ activities, free back-to-school supplies, a blood drive, face painting, a silent auction, mobile mammogram unit, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) screenings.
How to get involved: Local businesses, nonprofits, and artisans are encouraged to participate as vendors. Each vendor is asked to provide a discount and donate an item to the silent auction. Standard booth size is 10x10, with larger setups available by request. To volunteer or register as a vendor, visit: www.tinyurl.com/schcevent2025
Celebrating the people behind the care: Community health centers are lifelines—especially in rural Alaska. This celebration is about giving back to the patients, families, neighbors, and friends who make that possible. It’s a chance to check in on your health, discover new resources, and spend a joyful summer day together.
We hope to see you August 9 in Talkeetna. Let’s celebrate health. Let’s celebrate community.