Douglas County Community Calendar

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 […]

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.

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.

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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 […]

Farmland Rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the free informative workshops held across Minnesota by University of Minnesota Extension. Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies the landowner and the farmer is a challenge. Examples, factsheets and worksheets to […]

Farmland Rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Landlords, farmers and agri-business professionals should make plans to attend one of the free informative workshops held across Minnesota by University of Minnesota Extension. Negotiating a fair rental agreement that satisfies the landowner and the farmer is a challenge. Examples, factsheets and worksheets to […]

This is a gathering for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one during the holidays. Local professionals will offer tips to help cope during this difficult time. We will watch the GriefShare Movie "Surviving the Holidays" and have a small group discussion. No registration is required.

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 […]

New books are a welcome gift at Christmastime. Project Bookshelf is gathering new books for children ages preschool through high school. This program serves families across Central Minnesota and is based in Alexandria! We are offering one FREE glass of select wine to anyone who comes in from 5pm-7pm with a book donation!

As a caregiver you are often faced with added stress as you're being pulled in many different directions, all the while trying to care for a loved one, and maintain your own life responsibilities. We're here to help! Come learn about all the amazing and helpful programs, and resources that are available to you as […]

This is a gathering for anyone who is grieving the loss of a loved one during the holidays. Local professionals will offer tips to help cope during this difficult time. We will watch the GriefShare Movie "Surviving the Holidays" and have a small group discussion. No registration is required.

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 Creative Touch Boutique at their new location! $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join Carlos Creek Winery, 22 Northmen Brewing Company, and cheese expert, for a one hour wine and cheese pairing. They will take their favorite holiday flavors to create magical pairings that you can share with your family and friends for the holidays.

Pinot Noir & Beaujolais Nouveau Tasting Experience at Tannin & Oak in Downtown Alexandria Featuring Bob Berns from Snobs (https://snobs.me/) Doors open at 6:00 pm/Tasting from 6:30 – 8:00 pm Must be 21 or older to purchase a ticket Please pre-pay by calling The Garden Bar at 320-759-2277 or stopping into The Garden Bar. This […]

Want to laugh. This is that show for you. Come enjoy James Wedgewood - Comedy, Ventriloquism and More. The most fun you can have without moving your lips.

Lace your own pair of snowshoes during this two day workshop. You will be provided with the equipment and instruction needed to lace your own traditional Ojibwe-style snowshoes. Learn this skill from an experienced instructor through this hands-on and rewarding workshop. This workshop is recommended for ages 10 and up and will consist of two […]

2 buildings full of crafters & vendors with exciting items to KICK START your holiday shopping! Restock essentials, find great gifts... There will be prizes and holiday treats! * Location: Arabella Manor 1810 & 1812 Darling Ave East Alexandria, MN. Near Discovery School. Directions from downtown: County Road 82 East, Left on McKay, Right on […]

Join us for a super fun filled morning at the bookstore! We will be singing songs, doing a craft, and reading a few books all about.... TURKEYS! Story Hour is every Saturday starting at 10am.

Join us in Celebrating International Games Month at the Douglas County Library! We will have various games available in the large Conference Room, but also feel free to bring your own and play! All Ages and Skill levels Welcome! Saturday Nov. 18th from Noon-3:00 Douglas County Library 720 Fillmore St.

Come join us for a fun afternoon of BINGO and a light lunch (free will donation). Family friendly for all ages. 10 games of BINGO and a cover all. Doors open at noon. Limited seating of 200. Saturday, November 18. Social and Light lunch at 12:30pm. 1:00 Bingo. St. Mary's Great Hall

You and your family member(s) with special needs or disabilities are invited to join us at First Lutheran Church for a designated time to see and tour the church. Familiarize yourselves with the worship space, bathroom locations, the kid’s clubhouse and play spaces, quiet areas for breaks, wheelchair locations, assistive listening device locations, and more. […]

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 […]

Lace your own pair of snowshoes during this two day workshop. You will be provided with the equipment and instruction needed to lace your own traditional Ojibwe-style snowshoes. Learn this skill from an experienced instructor through this hands-on and rewarding workshop. This workshop is recommended for ages 10 and up and will consist of two […]