Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Kid's Event

Fall Sensory Fun Camp: Air Dry Clay Apple Tree

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Remember, the messier you are the more fun you are having!

This exciting and immersive six class experience encourages children to view Art as a thing that is fun, accessible, and “for them.” Enjoyment is emphasized over perfection, and every craft is carefully planned to be a unique sensory experience.

Classes meet every other Saturday from 11AM to 1PM, so you can pop out and grab some lunch in peace. Even better, sign up with your favorite mom friend and have lunch with them! All supplies are included in one low price of $150 for SIX two hour celebrations of your child’s self expression and sense of whimsy, or come for just one class for $25.

Just bring your child in paint clothes and let us guide them through their crafting experience.
8/31 Air Dry Clay Apple Tree
9/14 Sprinkle Glitter Slime
9/28 Fall Leaf Bubble Painting
10/12 Monogram Foam Fingerpainting
10/26 Crushed Tissue Paper Mosaic
11/9 Waffle Castle Party

Legal and Logistical Information:
All children 6 and over are welcome.
If your child is disabled and would have a better time with some accommodations – contact us so we can work to provide them with the access they need. We love the diverse world of disability, so don’t be shy.
We use non-toxic supplies in case they get on kids skin – but we do use small items and some supplies should not be ingested, so this class is not appropriate for children who are still prone to eating art supplies.

Karaoke and Koffee

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Informal Karaoke Family Style in the ArtisTree Cafe Treehouse! You can even grab a craft to do or play a board game with your friends as you soak up the atmosphere and sing your heart out. Perfect pitch is absolutely not required, only a sense of fun and whimsy!

Teas, Flavored Expresso Drinks, Sodas, Italian Sodas, Floats and Shakes are available to enjoy in addition to our fun custom waffle bowls in snack or meal sizes.

Kids 14 and under are prioritized for the first half hour, so they can get their song on and still get home in time for bed.

FREE MN Twins Play Ball! Youth Baseball Clinic

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The summer of 2024 marks the 64th year the Minnesota Twins and the Twins Community Fund, in partnership with Great River Energy, will offer FREE youth baseball and softball clinics!

Created in 1961 by longtime Twins scout, Angelo Guiliani, the clinic program serves as a way for the Minnesota Twins to promote baseball and softball to boys and girls throughout the Upper Midwest. Since the program’s inception, more than 800,000 youth have participated in a Twins youth clinic.

The Twins Community Fund Youth Clinics are designed to teach fundamentals, including hitting, throwing, and defense in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. The clinics provide instruction for boys and girls ages 6-12. The Twins provide all the necessary equipment for the clinic. Participants are asked to bring their own gloves. Event will take place at the Alexandria Area High School Softball Complex, and if there’s inclement weather it will be held at Discovery Middle School.

The Twins Community Fund Youth Clinics have always been, and will continue to be, available to participants and host communities free of charge. Registration is required to participate in a clinic – participants can register at www.playballmn.com. Funding for the Youth Clinic program is provided by the Twins Community Fund and Great River Energy.

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!

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!

Story Hour: Apples

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‘Join us for a fun filled morning at the bookstore! This week’s theme is Apple! We will be reading books, singing songs, and do a small craft… all APPLE themed!