Douglas County Community Calendar

Is your resort or campground looking for automated check-in and check-out? Single Point Guest Messaging? Payment links and reminders? Learn more by attending a free virtual webinar on what ResortForward and its software has to offer on Tuesday, December 5 from 10-11 am. Co-founders of ResortForward, Dave Olson and Brian Schmitz, will give an in-depth […]

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.

In support of the Alexandria Senior Center Lefsa, Pies, Cakes, Breads, Cookies, Candies, and More!

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.

Elden's Fresh Foods proudly presents the Emmy Award-Winning Shaun Johnson, who brings his 2023 Holly Jolly Holiday Tour to the Alexandria High School's Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, December 6th at 7:00pm. Shaun Johnson is celebrating this holiday season with a passionate and melodic, big band driven traditional pop concert. As the lead singer of […]

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 […]

Join us at our December AAYP luncheon! We will be celebrating the holiday season with networking and a holiday themed game. *We will be collecting donations for the Outreach Food Shelf at this luncheon! Any member who brings a non-perishable food item or monetary donation will be entered in to win door prizes. Items most […]

Brought to you by the Friends of Christmas, Garden of Lights is a walk-through festive light display in the Legacy Gardens (205 3rd Ave W) that will run the length of the holiday season. Garden of Lights opens on November 24 from 3-6 during Parade of Trees and Christmas at the Fort. From November 25-December […]

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 […]

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus, begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

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 […]

Bring the family and stop out for a visit with the Clauses! This event is free with your donation of a non-perishable, unexpired food item to be donated to the Outreach Food Shelf.

Join Copper Trail Brewing for our annual Holiday Sweater Party on Saturday, December 16th! We’ll have giveaways throughout the night and holiday sweater karaoke starting at 7:00!

Brought to you by the Friends of Christmas, Garden of Lights is a walk-through festive light display in the Legacy Gardens (205 3rd Ave W) that will run the length of the holiday season. Garden of Lights opens on November 24 from 3-6 during Parade of Trees and Christmas at the Fort. From November 25-December […]

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus, begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Join us for a Blues Jam Session at the taproom hosted by Brendan Holm! Grab a beer from 7-9 pm, you can even join in with the band! If you want to jam with the band you can sign up the night of or email [email protected] to get on the list.

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Santa is on his way, and there’s a sleigh full of exciting holiday activities lined up just for you and your loved ones. Come and meet Santa in person, get creative with cookie decorating, dive into the holiday spirit with arts, crafts, and coloring, and make a splash during open swim! Grown-ups, take a peek […]

Join us for a morning filled with stories, songs, and crafts all... GINGERBREAD themed!

Bring the family and stop out for a visit with the Clauses! This event is free with your donation of a non-perishable, unexpired food item to be donated to the Outreach Food Shelf.

Join Copper Trail and Alexandria’s own Cherry Street Books for a nostalgic book fair, geared toward adults! Remember the days of looking through the tables at the Scholastic Book Fair? Now you can relive those memories—with a pint in hand!

Join Copper Trail for our annual winter vendor market, 12-3 p.m. on Saturday, December 9th! Some of your favorite local vendors and craft makers will be here in the taproom for a shopping experience with gifts, food, beer, and more! We’ll also be welcoming back CHERRY STREET BOOKS for their Brews & Books fair 11 […]

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Please join us for a fun filled day, at our Holiday Open House, with goodies and deals! It’s a great chance to get some holiday shopping done, grab a treat or two, AND visit with and take pictures with Santa! Let your friends know where Santa is going to be…and we’ll see you there!

Brought to you by the Friends of Christmas, Garden of Lights is a walk-through festive light display in the Legacy Gardens (205 3rd Ave W) that will run the length of the holiday season. Garden of Lights opens on November 24 from 3-6 during Parade of Trees and Christmas at the Fort. From November 25-December […]

This year marks the 75th annual Jingle Bells Telethon.  It is a combination of 5-hours of free entertainment and a weekend of giving for families in need throughout the Lakes Area.  The telethon itself will take place Saturday, December 8th from 5-10pm at the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center. Auditions for the telethon […]

Musician and songwriter Robb Justice has always been inspired by a variety of musical styles—old country, blues, rock and Americana—almost as much as he has been inspired by the untrammeled landscapes he tends to surround himself with. Robb’s music runs the gambit from rock to country and blues, always leaving room for a few pleasant […]

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus, begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Join us for Late Night Brewgo at the taproom, 7 - 9 p.m. This event is FREE and open to all ages, and you can win BEER and PRIZES—what’s not to love? Join us for a fun night with beers and friends!

Join Copper Trail Brewing for free live music from Shane Delaney!

Join us for a Hybrid Open House! Due to an increase in COVID and Influenza cases in our community, we are offering two options for guests. Option One: Drive up or walk up and take home coffee and homemade holiday cookies. You can schedule a one-on-one tour for a later date and take information home. […]

The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus, begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Kicking off the concert is a timeless masterpiece, Sergei Rachmaninioff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, brought to life by the incredibly talented Nathan Eck, Alexandria native, on the piano. Despite its premiere way back in 1902, you'll be amazed by how the melodies from this piece have been reborn in many of today's popular songs. It's […]

Brought to you by the Friends of Christmas, Garden of Lights is a walk-through festive light display in the Legacy Gardens (205 3rd Ave W) that will run the length of the holiday season. Garden of Lights opens on November 24 from 3-6 during Parade of Trees and Christmas at the Fort. From November 25-December […]