Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Alexandria Lakes Area

Cards Against Humanity for Singles Awareness Day 18+

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Come spend some time with your community and remember that YOU are valued and loved for yourself, and it doesn’t matter whether you are inside a relationship, seeking a relationship, or joyfully single forever.

We are going to put social convention aside and have a seriously inappropriate blast playing Cards Against Humanity. You can count on lots of shouting, laughing and general silliness.

THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS 18 AND OVER ONLY. Cards Against Humanity includes discussion of a range of topics that would make your grandma blush, including sexual topics, violence, bodily fluids and the mocking of socially sacred institutions. If you are over 18 and this is still likely to upset you please attend our Family Friendly Taboo game right before this for a similar vibe with a PG rating.

Dress code is whatever, as long as it covers the important bits. Wear that dress you’ve had no excuse to wear all year or go pajama party style – in fact we’ll take a dollar off any purchase over $5 if you come in footie pajamas, a cosplay costume, or dressed worthy of a Royal Ball. Don’t spend singles awareness day being sad in a wine bottle alone, come get goofy with us instead!

Galentines Taboo Game

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Come spend some time with your community and remember that YOU are valued and loved for yourself, and it doesn’t matter whether you are inside a relationship, seeking a relationship, or joyfully single forever.

We are going to have a blast playing games like Taboo. You can count on lots of shouting, laughing and general silliness. This first Game Time is family friendly, and you are welcome to bring your kids. We’ll keep it PG. (Check our events calendar for the 18+ Games that come right after this)

Dress code is whatever, as long as it’s appropriate for kids to see. Wear that dress you’ve had no excuse to wear all year or go pajama party style – in fact we’ll take a dollar off any purchase over $5 if you come in footie pajamas, a cosplay costume, or dressed worthy of a Royal Ball.

Don’t spend singles awareness day being sad in a wine bottle alone, come get goofy with us instead!

Learn Plywood CartoonCutouts

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Learn to make cute plywood cutouts and get in some volunteer hours helping ArtisTree Community decorate our Cafe’s front yard!

No previous experience is needed, and all abilities can be useful.

Come make some art to share with every car that passes our cafe!

Come for some of the time or all of the time! We need all the help we can get to make this space as awesome as possible.

You are welcome to bring your kids, we love cross generational community. There will be power tools and paint smells in the vicinity and we are not providing babysitters. You know your kids best, whether you can safely supervise them and whether they will have fun at this kind of event.

No ticket is needed, but it is SUPER helpful if you can RSVP on the linked Facebook Event page so we can get a general idea of how many people are coming.

Galentines High Tea

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This Singles Awareness Day bring your bestie (even if that is yourself!) and join us for a special Galentines celebration with fancy drinks and fun art.
You deserve some attention whether you are in a formal relationship or not!

Dress up or down, whatever makes you feel beautiful and loved. From ball gowns to pajamas, every vibe is welcome today.

Reserve ahead or show up on the day while supplies last!

Your ticket includes:
Strawberry Vanilla Latte or Pomegranate Green Tea served in a fancy teacup

Valentines Exclusive special Honey Strawberry Chocolate Chip Waffle with Cookie Dough, Chocolate Strawberry Whip, and Vanilla Sauce with Gold Coins and Hearts

$5 Art Supply Credit (Things you could buy with this: Mini Canvas and paints, Ceramic Figurine, Mystery Card Making Kit, Valentines Postcard and Watercolor, DIY Puzzle and Paints, Diamond Dots sticker, Air Dry Clay, or many more!)

Kumihimo Friendship Bracelet Class with Kit! Including a Kumihimo wheel of your own to take home! (Note: This class only runs from 1PM to 2PM so make sure you plan to be there on time!)

(Want a plain latte or to skip the vanilla sauce? You can remove items if you like. Want to make it extra special and go wild? Upgrades are always available)

Proceeds go to the brand new ArtisTree Community non-profit.

Valentines Clay Dragons Class with Arwen

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Come make a Valentine 💘 Dragon (or a dragon for your Valentine)!!! 💌

Just $20 includes:
All needed tools and supplies to make 1 Dragon
2 hours of Teaching Time
$5 Gift Card for Food or Drinks while you work

As we all know, dragons are born in fire, so at the end of the class you will take your project home with instructions to bake it in the oven.

Arwen is one of our favorite Youth Instructors, her classes are always great fun for all ages, and creative people will love her approach to teaching. You don’t need any experience with polymer clay, just bring yourself and your joy!

Make Your Own Dreamcatchers with Native Artist Jennifer Schmidt

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Learn to create your own Dreamcatcher with Jennifer Schmidt of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa.
Class includes:

2 Hours of Teaching Time
All needed Materials
A Food and Drink Voucher
Lots of Fun!

A note from Jennifer about herself:

I am an adopted child; both of my parents are Native American but I was adopted to German/Polish parents. Fortunately my parents were committed to ensuring I knew and was connected to my heritage as I grew up, and I am excited to share this piece of it with you!

I have always loved art! So much that I earned an associates degree in Commercial Art. I simply love any kind of artistic expression: Photography, Drawing, Airbrush, Beading, and of course making Dreamcatchers!

Throughout my life I have always loved learning absolutely anything. Learning is the way of life!

I look forward to meeting you in this new class!

– Jennifer Schmidt