Douglas County Community Calendar

Our 55+ Driver Discount Program courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 65b.28. In order to receive the 10% automobile insurance discount, participants must first take the 8 hour course. A 4-hour refresher course can be taken every three years to maintain the discount. The Driver […]

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting to discuss and vote on items presented to them by various department heads and organizations. The public meetings are held at the Douglas County Administration Building 821 Cedar Street Alexandria, MN 56308

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month and in support of survivors, join us as we take a stand on 3rd Avenue for domestic violence awareness. After the stand there will be a light supper and speech from Domestic Violence Survivor, Nicole Plowman.

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 […]

Preparing for Medicare education class: Get the Medicare answers you need and learn about Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota plans that can help fill gaps in coverage at a free, no obligation workshop. Call Soderholm Insurance to reserve your spot today. 320-763-9231

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.

Gather with us at the Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center on Wednesday, October 18th from 11:45am - 1pm to learn about Domestic Violence, honor those that have lost their lives to Domestic Violence, and share a meal. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Glenwood State Bank in Alexandria (starting in September).

Our 55+ Driver Discount Prograsm courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 65b.28. In order to receive the 10% automobile insurance discount, participants must first take the 8 hour course. A 4-hour refresher course can be taken every three years to maintain the discount. The Driver […]

Head to the RCC over MEA weekend for open skating! The cost is $2 per skater. Skate rentals are available at Cowing Robards. (Sorry, no sticks or pucks.) For questions, call (320) 763-4466. See you at the rink! MEA Weekend Open Skating Schedule: Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-7 […]

The Learn to Curl sessions are ideal for those who have never tried the sport before, but are curious to learn the basics. All are welcome! Curling is a “lifetime” sport for people of all ages and abilities. We can also accommodate wheelchair curlers and those who may not be as flexible as they once […]

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 […]

Head to the RCC over MEA weekend for open skating! The cost is $2 per skater. Skate rentals are available at Cowing Robards. (Sorry, no sticks or pucks.) For questions, call (320) 763-4466. See you at the rink! MEA Weekend Open Skating Schedule: Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-7 […]

Come to the orchard over MEA and spend some quality time with the family outside enjoying the fall weather! We will have all the outside activities open 10 am – 6 pm & wagon rides 11-5. We will have the bakery loaded up with your favorite treats and hot savory hand pies and cider for […]

Many small to midsize businesses don’t have the budget for a Human Resource staff member; however, if they have employees, they still have a Human Resource need. Learn what you need to know and more at a one-hour, informative, virtual Listen & Learn event on Thursday, October 19, from 12-1 pm. Natalie Remund is the […]

Stop by one of our October Job Fairs at Beacon Engineered Solutions. You'll get a tour the facility and even interview while you're there! Start your journey to an a-maze-ing opportunity by downloading our app to complete an application: onelink.to/Worknow

Join us for our monthly Connect Groups! Network with other Alexandria Area Young Professionals in a casual environment. We look forward to seeing you there! Connect Groups are twice a month: Every 3rd Thursday from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Depot Smokehouse and Tavern Every 4th Thursday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am Common Ground […]

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 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 Knute Nelson at Grand Arbor. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day, […]

Head to the RCC over MEA weekend for open skating! The cost is $2 per skater. Skate rentals are available at Cowing Robards. (Sorry, no sticks or pucks.) For questions, call (320) 763-4466. See you at the rink! MEA Weekend Open Skating Schedule: Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-7 […]

Come to the orchard over MEA and spend some quality time with the family outside enjoying the fall weather! We will have all the outside activities open 10 am – 6 pm & wagon rides 11-5. We will have the bakery loaded up with your favorite treats and hot savory hand pies and cider for […]

Join us for a cheese and beer pairing with cheese expert. This pairing will have an emphasis on German cheese and beers to celebrate Oktoberfest, but will have others mixed in. 4 – 4oz beer samples will be paired with 4 unique cheeses.

Join us for a fun filled morning at the bookstore! We will be singing songs, reading books, and do a craft all HALLOWEEN themed!

Head to the RCC over MEA weekend for open skating! The cost is $2 per skater. Skate rentals are available at Cowing Robards. (Sorry, no sticks or pucks.) For questions, call (320) 763-4466. See you at the rink! MEA Weekend Open Skating Schedule: Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-7 […]

Come to the orchard over MEA and spend some quality time with the family outside enjoying the fall weather! We will have all the outside activities open 10 am – 6 pm & wagon rides 11-5. We will have the bakery loaded up with your favorite treats and hot savory hand pies and cider for […]

Join 16 local boutiques for the Alexandria Boutique Crawl.  Pick up a shopping card at any of these boutiques.  Each boutique will be having a sale for this two day event. Stop at 10 or more shops to get entered to win a giveaway – a gift card to every boutique! BOUTIQUES:  6th & Broadway, […]

A one-day festival celebrating fall’s most popular beer style – Oktoberfest! Brewed as a celebration beer for the harvest season, we love to celebrate this staple Lager! Join us for a day of activities including stein relays, stein holding contests, live music, trebuchet demonstration and more! Kids are welcome, but activities offered are geared towards […]

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Join us for this MN author event and signing! About the author: Deb lives in greater Minnesota with her husband, dogs and outdoor critter friends. She is an award-winning journalist, author of 11 books for young readers, and a former newspaper editor and technical writer. Her newest Choose Your Path titles […]

Get ready for a spooktacular time that your little ghouls and goblins won't forget! 🧟‍♂️ 🧟‍♀️ Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Calling all parents of kids ages 3 - 12! 🚀 Join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun that promises to be a treat for the whole family. […]

Our 55+ Driver Discount Prograsm courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 65b.28. In order to receive the 10% automobile insurance discount, participants must first take the 8 hour course. A 4-hour refresher course can be taken every three years to maintain the discount. The Driver […]

Booya & Sandwiches by B3 Cooking at the Alexandria VFW 2pm - until gone! Follow both facebook pages to find out more information!

Do you make the best apple pie around? Come find out at our annual pie baking contest. This event is free and totally for fun! Details below! 🥧 10am-11am: Pie Drop-Off 11am-12:45pm: Pie Judging 1pm: Contest Winners Announced 1:30pm: Pie Buffet for Attendees *pie will be distributed on a first-come, first- serve basis. Entering this […]

Come to the orchard over MEA and spend some quality time with the family outside enjoying the fall weather! We will have all the outside activities open 10 am – 6 pm & wagon rides 11-5. We will have the bakery loaded up with your favorite treats and hot savory hand pies and cider for […]

Head to the RCC over MEA weekend for open skating! The cost is $2 per skater. Skate rentals are available at Cowing Robards. (Sorry, no sticks or pucks.) For questions, call (320) 763-4466. See you at the rink! MEA Weekend Open Skating Schedule: Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.-7 […]