Return your lost library books and all fees will be forgiven! Overdue fines & fees paid in full during January 21-February 1, 2020, will be reduced by 50%. Promotion applies only to Douglas County Library materials. Promotion is valid from January 21-February 1, 2020. Questions? Contact Library director Dawn Dailey at 320-762-3014.
Prepare for the Alexandria Technical Community College Job Fair (Feb 5 9am-1pm). This workshop will review what to expect, what to wear, what to bring, and what not to bring. At Alexandria CareerForce
Join us in celebrating the successes of 2019 and looking ahead to what’s coming in 2020. We will recognize our board members, pay tribute to this year’s “Top 5 Under 40 honorees,” honor the 2019 Friend of the Chamber, and share some other recognitions as well. Tickets are $25 per person or reserve a table […]
Type: conference Opponent: St. Cloud Tech
Type: conference Opponent: Multiple Schools
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Join Pro Staff for a Job Fair at FAST Global Solutions in Glenwood! Stop in any time between 1:00pm-4:30pm on Wed., Jan. 29 to speak with us about production and engineering opportunities on all shifts. FAST offers top pay and a full benefits package, including profit sharing, at hire on. Contact Pro Staff at 320-763-9677 […]
Learn how to Network at the ATCC Job Fair--Plan your strategy! At Alexandria CareerForce.
Free home repairs are coming to the lakes area! WCMCA , INC. is partnering with Group Mission Trips to assist seniors, persons with disabilities, and families suffering financial hardship with minor home repairs. As many as 40 residents will benefit from the work of a projected 300 adult and teenage volunteers at the work camp […]
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No […]
Type: nonconference Opponent: Dawson-Boyd Comments:
Every Saturday morning at 10 AM is story time at Cherry Street Books! Geared for children ages 3 - 5, there are always stories, songs and craft activities to take home. No need to pre-register, just show up.
Come and listen to area performers on Sunday Afternoons. Music is from 2-3:30pm on Sunday afternoons at the Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria.
A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.
Plan and Prepare for the ATCC Job Fair! What to expect, what to wear, and what to bring/what not to Bring. Plan your Strategy!
Come see Ken Ludwigs stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express. A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate […]
ABOUT THE BOOK Amid a volatile mix of disease, war, and religious fundamentalism in the Horn of Africa, what difference could one woman make? Annalena Tonelli left behind career, family, and homeland anyway, moving to a remote Muslim village in northern Kenya to live among its outcasts – desert nomads dying of tuberculosis, history’s deadliest disease. […]
Each month a new set of magazine articles are discussed. Articles can be found in the magazine area of the library. All are welcome to join this discussion group.
The Writers Group is open to all writers of all styles. Join for Encouragement, Guidance, Inspiration, Feedback, & Networking. Are you looking for a group to share the challenges, joys, and ideas for writing? Whatever your style, genre, or interests, you are welcome at the Douglas County Library’s Writers Group. The group discusses the different challenges of writing and being […]
All knitters, crocheters, sewers, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, quilters, tatters, and more are all welcome to join us to share ideas, get help, and enjoy each other’s company. Besides working on your own projects, participants are welcome to work on items which will be donated to charities. In 2018-2019, the group made dozens of blankets for children […]
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
This mindfulness practice is open to all levels of experience. Those without experience are particularly welcome! There will be formal meditation practices along with conversation and opportunities for learning how healing takes place through stillness, silence, and focus on the body and the breath. All classes informed by the mindfulness based stress reduction curriculum.
You attended the job fair, found several good leads...now what? Find out what your next steps should be to effectively follow up after the job fair.
Just in time to share the love, make this original gift for someone you love or yourself. This framed heart craft is absolutely free, but pre-registration is required. Call or stop by today as space is limited.
Our Mission: "To enrich the lives of Alexandria Area Young Professionals in their 20's and 30's through networking, education and community involvement." The Alexandria Area Young Professionals (AAYP) hosts monthly luncheons the first Thursday of each month, offering the opportunity to network, learn more about the Alexandria area, and explore new ways to get involved […]
Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for breakfast, networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the non-profit of the day, Selective TV, chosen by the Wake Up host! ** All Wake Up Alexandria […]
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No […]
Type: nonconference Opponent: Denfeld Comments: Broadcast on KXRA 1490AM and 100.3/105.7FM and streamed online at http://www.voiceofalexandria.com
Type: conference Opponent: Away vs. Multiple Schools
Type: conference Opponent: Away vs. Multiple Schools
Designer Purse Bingo Event sponsored by the Dragaonfly Mental Wellness Foundation will be held on Sunday, February 9th with doors opening at 11am. The event will be held at Crooked Willow Event Center at 11181 Co Rd 82 SE, Osakis, MN. Early bird tickets are $25, otherwise they are $30. All tickets must be purchased […]
Come and listen to area performers on Sunday Afternoons. Music is from 2-3:30pm on Sunday afternoons at the Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria.
A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.
Time to make some cards for friends, family, or anyone else. Valentine-themed paper and stamps will be available to use as well as other general papers, stamps, and inks. The class is free, but the class size is limited so please register today!
The 8 week evidence based course takes place each Monday from 5:30 - 8:30 for 8 weeks, beginning 2/10 - 3/30. MBSR is an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. It is a practical approach which trains attention, allowing people to cultivate awareness […]
Join Pro Staff for a tour and on the spot interview at Douglas Machine on Tues., 2/11 from 1-4pm. We have multiple openings at this growing, employee-owned company in the following areas: -Painting -Machining -Plating -Mechanical Assembly -Electrical Assembly -Electrical Design -Saw Operating -Fabricating -Product Loading (flexible schedule!) Day, night and weekend shifts are available. […]
Educational Parenting Program: help parents learn and use effective parenting strategies. The program addresses multiple needs of the family. Proven to reduce childhood depression, anger, opposition and increase parent resilience. Child care and meal provided. Contact Lutheran Social Service to register 320-762-5124.
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
The Daytime Book Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2 pm to 3 pm. We read a wide variety of titles, and all are welcome to join us at the Douglas County Library to discuss every month. Daytime Book Selections 2019 (January-June) 2nd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in Large […]
Type: nonconference Opponent: MSHSL Comments:
Do employers read cover letters? How do I sell myself in one page? Learn what employers are looking for in your cover letter. Register on MinnesotaWorks.net
The Inclusion Network invites you to join us for the February Community Conversation. This discussion will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 – 12:00-1:00 p.m. in Room 211 at ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Our topic will be “The America We Want to Live In” with Facilitator – Muzamba Sibajene. Participants are encouraged to […]
Every Saturday morning at 10 AM is story time at Cherry Street Books! Geared for children ages 3 - 5, there are always stories, songs and craft activities to take home. No need to pre-register, just show up.
My what big ears you have! Join us as we look at the physical and social adaptations wolves use to survive in their environment. This program is open to kids of all ages (and adults). This is a videoconferencing program. No wolves will be present at the library but will be visible on screen with […]
Come and listen to area performers on Sunday Afternoons. Music is from 2-3:30pm on Sunday afternoons at the Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria.
Artists Paul Johnson & Grady Carlson spend their days teaching art students. Both instructors have become drawn to using Lincoln as the subject of many personal works or examples for their students on different illustration approaches. The exhibit is a collection of their works done over a number of years, showcasing a variety of media. […]
Lakes Area Professional Women will be hosting their 24th annual Schoarship Fundraiser featuring Trent Shelton. Shelton is a former NFL wide receiver, speaker and author. He is considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. He reaches over 60 million people weekly through hard hitting videos and unprecedented engagement. Trent connects with people […]
The 8 week evidence based course takes place each Monday from 5:30 - 8:30 for 8 weeks, beginning 2/10 - 3/30. MBSR is an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. It is a practical approach which trains attention, allowing people to cultivate awareness […]
Educational Parenting Program: help parents learn and use effective parenting strategies. The program addresses multiple needs of the family. Proven to reduce childhood depression, anger, opposition and increase parent resilience. Child care and meal provided. Contact Lutheran Social Service to register 320-762-5124.
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
All knitters, crocheters, sewers, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, quilters, tatters, and more are all welcome to join us to share ideas, get help, and enjoy each other’s company. Besides working on your own projects, participants are welcome to work on items which will be donated to charities. In 2018-2019, the group made dozens of blankets for […]
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Type: nonconference Opponent: MSHSL, TBD
Live music every Thursday night from 5:30-8:30pm. Visit their website for a schedule of performers.
John Smith's true story inspired the movie, Breakthrough. Bring a friend, eat pizza, and hear this powerful message. No charge to attend. John Smith, a 14 year old teenager, and two friends fell through an icy Missouri lake one winter morning. First responders pulled John from the icy water after 15 minutes. He was dead […]
Type: nonconference Opponent: MSHSL, TBD
Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for breakfast, networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the non-profit of the day, Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County and Habitat for Humanity ReStore, chosen by […]
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No […]
Type: nonconference Opponent: MSHSL, TBD
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Garfield is having an “All You Can Eat” Waffle breakfast made by the Alexandria Evening Lions. This will be held on Sunday, February 23rd. Serving is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, ages 6 to 12 is $4.50 and ages 5 and under is free. Funds going to local missions. […]
Come spend a Sunday afternoon dancing. On the 4th Sunday of the month, Alexandria Senior Center has a dance from 2-4pm. Come and join us.
The 8 week evidence based course takes place each Monday from 5:30 - 8:30 for 8 weeks, beginning 2/10 - 3/30. MBSR is an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. It is a practical approach which trains attention, allowing people to cultivate awareness […]
Join Pro Staff for a tour and on the spot interview at Douglas Machine on Tues., 2/25 from 1-4pm. We have multiple openings at this growing, employee-owned company in the following areas: -Painting -Machining -Plating -Mechanical Assembly -Electrical Assembly -Electrical Design -Saw Operating -Fabricating -Product Loading (flexible schedule!) Day, night and weekend shifts are available. […]
Educational Parenting Program: help parents learn and use effective parenting strategies. The program addresses multiple needs of the family. Proven to reduce childhood depression, anger, opposition and increase parent resilience. Child care and meal provided. Contact Lutheran Social Service to register 320-762-5124.
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-6. No registration required! Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Come prepared, as if you were attending a real interview. Find out what to expect in a job interview. How to prepare, what to wear, how to answer the tough questions, and what to do after the interview! Register on MinnesotaWorks.net
For children from birth to 36 months and their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No […]
The dazzling show features photographs captured by the astronaut and Vining native during her second mission on the International Space Station in 2013. Nyberg took dozens of photos of earth from her unusual vantage point, posting the images on her Facebook page. Upon Nyberg’s return to earth, Henning-based photographer Dan Broten worked with the astronaut […]
Come and listen to area performers on Sunday Afternoons. Music is from 2-3:30pm on Sunday afternoons at the Alexandria Senior Center, 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria.