5/15/2012
- 5/20/2012 | Kids Against Hunger/ Garage Sale items and donations - Tuesday-Sunday
Kids Against Hunger has now opened up a Satellite in Alexandria. We are at 810 22nd Ave. E. behind the mall on the railroad track. We are in the south end of the Cabinets By Carter building. We are looking to do a Large Garage sale to raise money for Kids Against Hunger food and supplies. We need yo... |
| 5/18/2012 | - Today (Friday)
MOVING SALE AT 4084 DONWAY DRIVE NE ALEXANDRIA LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF GENEVA GOLF COURSE.... |
| 5/19/2012 | Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra - Saturday
Music at the Winery featuring L''Arlesienne - Georges Bizet, Rhapsodie - Claude Debussy, Appalachian Spring -Aaron Copland. Tickets available at Carlson Music, Cherry Street Books and Alexandria Community Education or at the door. Students $5, Adults $10 Saturday May 19, 2012 2:00 p.m. Carlos Cre... |
| 5/22/2012 | Celebrate! Wine, Tapas & Performance of Story and Music - Tuesday
We all love stories around the table. Join in storytelling and celebration of the arts. Local writers who participated in workshops will perform their poems amid the music and story of local favorites, hosted by writer/performer David Bengtson and storyteller Paulette Friday. Sixth Avenue Wine a... |
| 5/22/2012 | Singer & guitar player Michael Stevens from Battle Lake - Tuesday
Sonshine Villa will be hosting singer & guitar player Michael Stevens from Battle Lake -- he will be singing at the Sonshine Villa adult foster care home during chapel time. This will be Tuesday, May 22, at 1 p.m. at 110 Sumac Drive in Alexandria. All seats are free. You can also visit with r... |
| 5/30/2012 | Tour of Cemeteries: Tour of Settlement History - Wednesday
Whether they scare you or fascinate you, cemeteries hold our past and, ultimately, our future. Join us as we shed light upon some of the area’s most historic and obscure burial grounds to visit those who came before us. You are sure to enjoy the history, traditions, and incredible stories.
$39 per ... |
| 6/7/2012 | A Workshop in Creating Mobiles - Thursday
Make a mobile with celebrated public artist Marcia McEachron who''s installing Alexandria’s first public sculpture. Work in the tradition of Alexander Calder, an American sculptor and artist famous for inventing the mobile and stabile. Participants will apply their imagination to working with rods ... |
| 6/9/2012 | Regional Public Art Tour with Public Artists - Saturday
The Public Art Tour will be led by Marcia McEachron, a sculptor whose work will be the first public art installed in Alexandria this spring. We will make stops at sculpture gardens in Vining, New York Mills Sculpture Garden, and Green Island in Wadena. We will meet local and regional sculptors inc... |
| 6/9/2012 | The Breakfast Ride - Saturday
Get your family and friends to join you as we go for a bike ride on the Central Lakes Trail! Claudia and George Odio Jr. will lead an easy paced ride that will take you from Alexandria to Garfield where everyone will take a break and enjoy a delicious breakfast at the Garfield Diner. We will then... |
| 6/11/2012 | Good Question: Tools for Deliberative Democracy - Monday
Do you want to be a part of making a more engaged and civil society? Come to this special session to discuss and develop practices of deliberative democracy. This session is for anyone interested in learning and improving facilitation skills. Bill Riggs and Ken Howell are former social science t... |
| 6/14/2012 | Guided Hike at Runestone Park - Thursday
Join in a two mile guided hike at Kensington Runestone Park. The park is located 14 miles west of Alexandria. It is built around the pioneer farmstead of Olof Ohman (1854-1935) and Karin Danielson Ohman (1862-1947). Through the landscape of the park, you will learn about the history of the property... |
| 6/20/2012 | Song & Stories ''Round the Campfire: A Celebration of Summer - Wednesday
An enchanting evening of song and story around the campfire on the summer solstice, June 20, 2012 led by local favorites balladeer Mikko Cowdery and storyteller Paulette Friday and friends at Theatre L'' Homme Dieu. Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 Cty Rd 34 NW, Alexandria. $5 per person. 7:00-9:00 pm T... |
| 6/21/2012 | Lake Stories Shape our History - Pontoon Tour - Thursday
Join Rachel Barduson for "A View from the Lake" on a two hour cruise touring Darling and L''Homme Dieu. She will walk you through history as you tour the different hot spots on this incredible chain of lakes. Open air pontoon will depart from the Arrowwood Docks.
$25 per person. 1:00-3:30 pm
To R... |
| 6/28/2012 | Writing on the Shore - Thursday
Write about the natural world with celebrated writer, Athena Kildegaard. In this workshop spend time outdoors, paying attention to the world around you. Look at the work of several noted nature writers, such as Mary Oliver, Scott Russell Saunders, and Gretel Ehrlich, to see how they do it. Write ... |
| 6/29/2012 | Eagle Bend Days Flea Market/Vendor Fair - Friday
We are taking pre-registrations for our annual flea market/vendor fair in celebration of Eagle Bend Days.
The fair is located in a highly visible area right on Highway 71 in Eagle Bend, MN. Space is limited and granted on a first come/first served basis.
Eagle Bend Days – Highway 71, Eagle Bend M... |
| 7/14/2012 | Chain of Lakes Classic Boat Show - Saturday
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW
Alexandria, MN 56308
To register online: www.mnlakesmaritime.org
For questions call 320-759-1114... |
| 7/19/2012 | Lake Stories Shape our History - Pontoon Tour - Thursday
Join Rachel Barduson for "A View from the Lake" on a two hour cruise touring Darling and L''Homme Dieu. She will walk you through history as you tour the different hot spots on this incredible chain of lakes. Open air pontoon will depart from the Arrowwood Docks.
$25 per person. 1:00-3:30 pm
To R... |
| 7/29/2012 | Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Indians - Sunday
Join the fun with a charter bus ride to the Minnesota Twins game against the Cleveland Indians. Get there early to see part of batting practice and explore Target Field. Bring money to purchase concessions and other memorabilia.
Registration deadline is June 28, 2012, and no refunds can be given a... |
| 8/4/2012 | Guthrie Theatre: The Sunshine Boys - Saturday
Join in the fun and sign up to take a coach bus to the Guthrie Theatre and see one of the most highly anticipated events of the season featured will be the union of Guthrie Dream Team Raye Birk (Faith Healer, Third) and Peter Michael Goetz (1776, The Government Inspector), playing cantankerous vaude... |
| 8/4/2012 | Guided Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday
Mountain biking is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by everyone who knows how to ride a bike. Instructor, George Odio Jr. will teach you a set of basic skills before you hit the dirt and turn obstacles into something to look forward to. All skill levels are welcome. Rentals available (must b... |
| 8/23/2012 | Lake Stories Shape our History - Pontoon Tour - Thursday
Join Rachel Barduson for "A View from the Lake" on a two hour cruise touring Darling and L''Homme Dieu. She will walk you through history as you tour the different hot spots on this incredible chain of lakes. Open air pontoon will depart from the Arrowwood Docks.
$25 per person. 1:00-3:30 pm
To R... |
| 9/1/2012 | Guided Mountain Bike Ride - Saturday
Mountain biking is an exciting sport that can be enjoyed by everyone who knows how to ride a bike. Instructor, George Odio Jr. will teach you a set of basic skills before you hit the dirt and turn obstacles into something to look forward to. All skill levels are welcome. Rentals available (must b... |
| 9/13/2012 | Lake Stories Shape our History - Pontoon Tour - Thursday
Join Rachel Barduson for "A View from the Lake" on a two hour cruise touring Darling and L''Homme Dieu. She will walk you through history as you tour the different hot spots on this incredible chain of lakes. Open air pontoon will depart from the Arrowwood Docks.
$25 per person. 1:00-3:30 pm
To R... |