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SUMMARY:Between the Covers Book Club: Discussing ~ All In
DESCRIPTION:Between the Covers Book Club ~ All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes\n📅 Tuesday\, August 18th • 5:30PM-6:30PM\n📍 In-store at Cherry Street Books\nStep into a world of criminal profiling\, coded clues\, and deadly secrets with our Between the Covers Book Club 📖\nThis month\, we’re reading All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes…a fast-paced YA thriller that throws readers into a high-stakes investigation where nothing is ever as simple as it seems. When a string of brutal murders in Las Vegas leaves behind cryptic numerical clues\, Cassie Hobbes and the Naturals are called in to crack the case before the killer strikes again. But as tensions rise and personal secrets begin surfacing\, the investigation becomes more dangerous than anyone expected. Packed with twists\, psychological tension\, and the addictive team dynamics Jennifer Lynn Barnes does so well\, this story will keep you guessing until the very last page. Join us for a thrilling discussion\, plenty of theories\, and a book that’s impossible to put down.\nHow to join:\n• Stop in or call to RSVP so we can save you a spot.\n• Grab your copy from the store or read with Libro.fm.\n• Come a few minutes early to settle in and say hello.\n• This group rotates with who will be providing a snack. \n‼️Books MUST be purchased through CSB if you’re attending ‼️
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LOCATION:Cherry Street Books\, 503 Broadway\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Clubs
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SUMMARY:VBS | Faith Beyond the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! \nVacation Bible School is happening August 17th–19th\, from 9:00 to 11:30 AM\, at Church for the Harvest\, for kids ages 4–12. \nJoin us for three days filled with games\, worship\, Bible adventures\, and BIG fun as we discover that God’s love is bigger than anything we can imagine! \nIt’s going to be an incredible time—we can’t wait to see your kids there!
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/vbs-faith-beyond-the-stars/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Church for the Harvest\, 1425 41st Ave W\, Alexandria\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Viking Speedway Demo Derby
DESCRIPTION:The Viking Speedway Beatdown Demo Derby returns to the Douglas County Fair on Wednesday\, August 19\, at 6 p.m. \nWatch drivers battle it out in stock big cars\, compact rear-wheel drive and compact limited weld classes\, plus autocross and youth autocross competitions. Expect an evening of high-impact action\, flying mud and crashing cars. \nAdmission: \n\nAdults (18 and older): $16.50\nChildren (17 and under): $5.75\n\nFor tickets and more information\, visit the Douglas County Fair website.
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/viking-speedway-demo-derby/
LOCATION:Douglas County Fairgrounds\, 300 Fairgrounds Rd\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Festival
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SUMMARY:Making Pickles! MINI-CAMP
DESCRIPTION:This hands‑on mini-camp introduces newcomers to the fundamentals of water‑bath canning through a classic favorite: pickles! Participants will explore safe canning practices\, proper equipment use\, brine preparation\, and jar‑sealing techniques\, gaining the confidence to preserve fresh produce at home. All supplies provided.\n(Pickles will sit overnight so pickup on Thursday afternoon is required) \nCost: $25 per adult\, Age: Adults\, 12+\nLocation: Camp Patio. Instructor: Aarica Barsness
URL:https://alexmncalendar.com/event/making-pickles-mini-camp/
LOCATION:Smokey Timbers\, 15567 Smokey Timbers Rd\, Miltona\, 56354
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