Douglas County Community Calendar

Join ALP Utilities for a open house on Monday, October 2 from 4 -7 pm, as we celebrate the start of public power week! Public power puts Alexandria first and gives us the chance to emphasize the advantages to you, our customers. Stop by for a provided meal (pulled pork sandwiches, brats, chips & dessert). […]

Alexandria Area Young Life's 3rd Annual Dessert Frenzy is centered on having fun and enjoying locally made gourmet desserts to raise funds and awareness for Young Life. Dress is casual for an evening of appetizers, cash bar, and dessert. To RSVP visit mn96.younglife.events/dessertfrenzy2023

Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 3 from 7:30-8:30 am for Chamber 101! Chamber 101 is a great way to get to know the Chamber and learn about how we can help you and your business! This virtual program highlights ways that members can maximize their membership through networking, marketing and volunteer opportunities.

Join us for the 24th Annual United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Chili Cook-off! This year’s theme will be announced Thursday, August 24th. Cooks will be following in this theme for dress and table display. Admission is $15 and gets you a bowl to taste 25+ different chilis. Tickets to attend are available at […]

This is a family style storytime for ages 2-5! Enjoy books and songs in a low-key evening program with a literacy focus. No registration required.

Relationships where addiction and high-risk behaviors are present can feel like navigating a minefield. When communication breaks down, harsh words are exchanged, and you feel like you are on the verge of losing your mind, you think there has to be a better way (and there is). Small changes CAN produce big results for you […]

Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5. 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. Siblings are welcome to attend.

The Blessing of the Build occurs at the beginning of every Habitat build to celebrate the community of volunteers, supporters, and community members coming together to build a stronger community. Participants are invited to write a message of encouragement on the boards. Join us at 302 E 2nd St. in Carlos on October 4, 2023 […]

Using Sara Thingvold's book, Living A Flourishing Life, we will begin your twelve-day journey of living life at a higher level of living. Join a community of like-minded individuals who crave living life with more purpose and intentionality. You will want to register today! Buckle your seat belt for a scenic drive where you will […]

West Central Minnesota SHRM invites all leaders to attend our Drug Task Force program presented by Tony Kuhnau, from West Central MN Drug & Violent Crime Task Force. This will be an in-person event held at Grand Arbor.

Join us at our monthly AAYP luncheon! Luncheons are held the first Thursday of each month from noon to 1 PM at Broadway Ballroom Event Center. Lunch cost is $15.00. RSVPs are required for this event. The October luncheon will be hosted at the Douglas County Library with lunch from Subway. Come learn about all […]

Join us at Kalon Prep Academy to dunk teachers and students to raise money for Safe Families, a local family crisis support organization. This student-generated event will take place from 1pm-3pm on site at our school. In addition to the dunk tank, we will have a popcorn machine and lawn games. Stop by and meet […]

Join Copper Trail Brewing and host Amy Foxx from KIK FM & COOL 94.3 every Thursday night, 7-9 p.m., for Smart Alex Trivia! Weekly gift card prizes: $50 1st Place, $20 2nd Place, $10 3rd Place   RULES NO PHONES, TABLETS, OR COMPUTERS! Teams may have up to 8 people Kids may participate, but cannot […]

Join us for a poetry night featuring local talent during Banned Books Week! HOSTED BY SU AND LEWIS Su will be reading new poems written for her State Arts Board project called Place Your Unprotected Hands Over Your Eyes (to protect them). These are poems incited by her father witnessing 12 atomic detonations when he […]

Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by Mount Carmel Ministries. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day chosen by […]

Book your vaccination slot at the Alexandria Senior Center. Partnering with: Alomere Health and National Council on Aging (NCOA) Alomere Health nurses will administer the vaccines. Immunizations are available for all ages. No Cost! Must register in advance by calling 320-762-2087.

For children from birth to 36 months and their parents or caregivers. 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 Alexandria Technical & Community College Foundation will be hosting the third-annual Legends Gala on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Crooked Willow in Osakis, Minnesota. The Legends Gala will be an evening filled with fellowship, entertainment and the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of the students of Alexandria Technical & Community College. […]

For the the first time, Banned Books Week, a campaign launched in 1982 in response to increased numbers of challenges to books in schools, libraries and bookstores, will include Alexandria-area writers and readers at a new local event titled “Let Freedom Read: A Celebration of Banned Books.” The celebration will include short readings from books […]

'Join us for a fun filled morning at the bookstore! This week's theme is Apple! We will be reading books, singing songs, and do a small craft... all APPLE themed!

Enjoy the rich colors of fall while exploring the park and trying a variety of activities. Come experience the park and the trails on your own or join us by participating in one of the many activities going on during the event. There will be something for the whole family. - Harvest Games- Apple on […]