Douglas County Community Calendar

Looking for a delightful way to bond with your little ones? Join us every Monday and Thursday from 10 am to 12 pm for "Snack Time Crafts" – a special crafting event designed for parents and kids to explore their artistic side together. "Snack Time Crafts" is not just about crafting; it's a time for […]

Enjoy a fun night with your friends with a game of Dungeons and Dragons! For $12 per person either make your own characters or choose from a list of premade ones ready to play, and prepare for a few hours of medieval fun! This three to four-hour session will include teaching beginners how to play, […]

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.

Bond over the love of the game at this relaxed and informal free chess club. Enjoy some of the best lattes, floats and waffle bowls while you challenge yourself and your peers on unique boards.

Everyone is Welcome! 12 sessions total instruction or just play! There are plenty of chess boards and chairs available for you! Instructor: Sean Foster Location AAHS Commons Area

Join us for an inspiring and joyful afternoon of music, worship, and creativity on Worship Wednesdays! This a great place to meet up before youth group, practice new songs, discuss ways to show God's love to your community, and, of course, bond over some waffles and ice cream floats! Event Highlights: 1. Worship Jam Session: […]

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 […]

Session Title: Conflict De-Escalation Speaker: Scott Kent, Alexandria Police Chief Description: Learn from the Alexandria Police Department ways to mitigate conflict and de-escalate situations that become emotionally charged. Scott will engage the audience in experiential activities to learn these skills so you can apply them when interacting with colleagues, employees, and customers. In addition to […]

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: this is unstructured free play time for both caregiver and child; not a structured storytime.

Join us for our monthly luncheon! The Alexandria Area Young Professionals (AAYP) holds luncheons on the first Thursday of each month. Each luncheon offers the opportunity to network, learn more about the Alexandria area and explore new ways to get involved in the community. Luncheons include great food, a variety of networking activities, educational speakers, […]

Please register here: https://douglascountylibrary.libcal.com/event/11839723 This program is open to kids of all ages. They will be given the choice of a small canvas Valentine's Day painting to paint! All program supplies provided.

Valentine's Wall Décor Cross Stitch Class for New and Experienced Stitchers! The project is a personalized gnome, which is great for a gift to a loved one, or just to bring some joy to your own space! New and experienced cross-stitchers are equally welcome. No age requirement Class Size Limit: 10 Materials Included for only […]

Join KIK-FM and COOL 94.3 every Thursday at Copper Trail Brewing Company for SMART ALEX TRIVIA! It’s FREE to play, with gift card prizes to the top three scoring teams of the night ($50 for first place, $20 for second, and $10 for third place. Gather a team of up to six players and join us 6:00 […]

Join us for a night of enchanting melodies, rhythmic beats, and mesmerizing dance choreography at the "Musical Magic" event every Thursday. This event is a celebration of musical creativity, where talented musicians and bands are encouraged to showcase their unique talents. Open Mic Extravaganza: Step onto the stage and share your musical talents with a […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]

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 Unity Recovery. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day chosen by the […]

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 […]

Join the Alexandria Youth Baseball Association for cash bingo and meat raffle nights at Copper Trail, the first Friday of the month at 7 p.m.! All proceeds go toward improving baseball fields across the Alexandria community. $25 gets you 15 games of bingo, with 50% of the pot paid out to each round’s winner. Throughout […]

Join us for a night of music and fun at the Karaoke and Koffee" Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time karaoke enthusiast, this event promises to be an evening filled with laughter, cheers, and applause as you take the stage to sing your heart out. You don't need to have a "good voice" […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]

Friday steak night at the Eagles of Alexandria with live music by Robb Justice!

Violin and Classical Guitar YuEun Kim (Korea) and Ines Thomé (Germany) met in 2013 when they were studying at USC’s Thornton School of Music Both musicians are winners of multiple solo competitions for their instruments and experienced chamber musicians who have performed around the world. Together, they are winners of the Beverly Hills National Auditions. […]

Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend coming up Feb 3rd & 4th, 8am – 1pm each day. No license or Trout Stamp required for kids under 18. Kids will be fishing for Rainbow Trout that were stocked in October, some of them are up to 5-6lbs. Park at the Lure Lake Bar, a shuttle will […]

Join us for fun stories and activities...all CHOCOLATE themed!

Step into a world of words and laughter at our Community Talent Show! A public event that warmly invites people to share their songs, stories, humor, poetic creations, and quirky talents of all kinds in an open and supportive environment. It's a night of genuine connections, laughter, and heartfelt emotions. If you know you are […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]

The first Saturday of the month is KARAOKE NIGHT at Copper Trail! Stop in from 8:00 to close, get your name on the list, and show us what you’ve got to say—err, sing. Also, don’t tell anyone, but we’ve been known to give out some free beers and other prizes to vocalists who make an […]

Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend coming up Feb 3rd & 4th, 8am – 1pm each day. No license or Trout Stamp required for kids under 18. Kids will be fishing for Rainbow Trout that were stocked in October, some of them are up to 5-6lbs. Park at the Lure Lake Bar, a shuttle will […]

We all know the best part of Sundays is sharing our hearts with others over coffee and food. Whether you went to a service this morning or not, come fellowship at ArtisTree!

Just us for a fun, reflective, and proactive process – sharing, laughing, supporting, and imagining – in a small group setting as you participate in this hands-on personal journey in our heated arena lounge. During this 2-part series, you will gain awareness and clarity into how you spent your 8760 hours in 2023 as you […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]

Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, competition, and quality family time at our Friends & Family Game Night! Whether you're a seasoned board game enthusiast or just looking to unwind with your loved ones, this event promises something for everyone. Join us for a fun-filled night of games and bonding that will create […]