Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Family Friendly

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!

Winter Snow Scene Painting Class by Mary Waltzing (Morning Session)

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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!

Alexandria Psychic Paranormal Wellness Fair

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The Alexandria Psychic Paranormal Wellness Fair is set to be a remarkable day-long event featuring a diverse array of psychic readers, holistic healers, and wellness experts. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to explore various aspects of psychic phenomena, engage in wellness workshops, and receive personal readings.

The fair will host renowned psychics and mediums, offering insights and guidance through tarot readings, palmistry, and more. Additionally, holistic health practitioners will provide services and information on natural healing techniques, including reiki, crystal healing, and aromatherapy.

This event is perfect for anyone interested in exploring the realms of psychic insights, enhancing personal wellness, or simply seeking a unique and enriching experience. The Alexandria Psychic Paranormal Wellness Fair promises to be a day of discovery, enlightenment, and personal growth.

Highlights:
Personal readings and consultations with experienced psychics and mediums.
Workshops on various wellness practices and holistic healing techniques.
A marketplace featuring unique spiritual and wellness products.
Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals and experts in the field.
The event is hosting five lectures and one psychic mediumship gallery event.

CANCELLED – Candlelight Event

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DUE TO THE PREDICTED GREATER THAN -20 WIND-CHILL VALUES AND POOR TRAIL CONDITIONS, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED – PLAN FOR OUR NEXT EVENT ON FEBRUARY 17TH. 

Come enjoy a winter evening in the park. 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.

**This event will be a hike at this time due to snow conditions. It is Minnesota, so please dress appropriately. Good traction footwear or ice cleats are helpful for uneven ground and hills. The trail for this event will be a special section lit for this event only as our regular summer hiking trails designated cross-country ski trails.

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.