You can create this beautiful Winter Scene painting with help from one of our most popular teachers Mary Waltzing! Join this intimate class of no more than 10 aspiring painters and find your inner artist! Tickets include all needed supplies to create the painting, 3 hours of hands on, in person teaching by the personable and experienced Mary Waltzing, and a $5 beverage credit so you have something to sip on while you paint! Mary’s classes tend to sell out, so sign up soon!
Adult
Candlelight Event
Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight and moonlight. Walk the trail where you will be guided by the full moon, candles and lanterns. Then come warm up by the wood stove or enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Lakeview warming shelter.
*** 2/13/24 Update: This event is going to be a hike with the lack of snow. It will be a 1.6 mile loop style hike which will include the Maple-Basswood Trail. Parking will be in the Boat Access and Lower Campground area. Please consider conditions and wear appropriate good traction footwear.
There is no cost for this event, but a Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/year).
SAVE TIME! Get your vehicle permit in advance. Visit mndnr.gov/reservations, log in (or create an account), click on “entry permit,” select a duration of “one-day” ($7) or “year-round” ($35), and continue as directed. You’ll receive an email with a permit that can be printed and displayed in your vehicle during your visit.
If you are interested in volunteering with set-up, lighting or take-down of candles please call the park as well (320)852-7200
***IMPORTANT*** This event will take place regardless of snow conditions other than in the event or bad weather. In that case, the event may be canceled or changed at the last minute, due to poor weather or wind conditions on the day of the event. Please check the Lake Carlos web page or call the park for more information.
Credit Cards Seminar
Are you looking to learn about how credit cards work, how to avoid long term balances and how to use credit cards to benefit you? An MMFCU expert staff will provide answers to these questions and more.
You will need to register with Alexandria Community Education or call (320) 762-3310 ext. 2.
Norwegian Jewelry Solje
Norwegian Jewelry Craftsman – Sylvsmidja will be at the Scandinavian Gift Shop on 9/22/23 from 11-4 and giving a presentation at 1:00. Discover the craftsmanship behind Sylvsmidja Norwegian Jewelry, learn about Bunad history, the secrets hidden in Solje and how to care for your Solje! Scandinavian goodies will be provided.
Bring in your Solje and Sylvsmidja will clean one piece for free!
Junkin Market Days Alexandria
We are Junkin’ Market Days®, a curated market for small businesses. We host weekend long pop-up markets around the Midwest. The market features unique products such as boutique clothes, jewelry, home decor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods, and lots more!! This is a place for shoppers who are serious about shopping & fun!
Book Study – Living A Flourishing Life
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 be in the driver’s seat of self-reflection and increased self-awareness. Both faith-based and non-faith-based, this Book Study is for you. Participants gather together and share in their unique journeys you will want to be a part of.
Thursdays, 7:00 am to 8:00 am Central Time
September 07, 21
October 05, 19
November 02, 16, 30
December 07, 21
January 18
February 01, 15
Maximum number of participants: 25
The study will be facilitated by the Author, Sara Thingvold.
Agenda:
Welcome
Overview of the Chapter with talking points
Short small group breakout
Regroup in the large group
Share takeaways
Close
