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July 11, 2024

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Chamber Events

Ribbon Cutting: Lake Brophy County Park Playground Shelter

Hosted by Douglas County and Alexandria Rotary Club

Tuesday, July 16 at approximately 7:15 pm

Lake Brophy County Park

2175 Brophy Landing NE

During intermission of the Summer Sounds by Brophy Concert


Wake Up Alexandria!

Friday, July 19 from 7:30-8:30 am

Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association | 800 Central Ave., Brandon

Nonprofit of the Day: United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties


Wake Up Alexandria!

Friday, August 2 from 7:30-8:30 am

Car Care Program | 4353 County Rd. 82 SE

Nonprofit of the Day:

Safe Families for Children


Ribbon Cutting: KT Humble Hearts

Tuesday, August 6 at 11:30 am

KT Humble Hearts | 700 Cedar St., Ste. 44


Ribbon Cutting: ATCC J.A. Wedum Foundation Hall

Wednesday, August 7 at 3 pm

J.A. Wedum Foundation Hall

1509 Jefferson St.

Open house to follow until 4:30 pm


Hello Neighbor: Bean Bag Frenzy

In partnership with the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission and Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesday, August 13 at 5 pm

Crooked Willow Weddings & Events

11181 County Rd. 82 SE, Osakis

Pre-register your team here!


Alexandria Area Young Professional Events

AAYP Luncheon

Featuring CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) on the importance of starting a retirement fund as a young professional

TODAY, Thursday, July 11 from 12-1 pm

Broadway Ballroom Event Center

115 30th Ave. E


AAYP Evening Connect Group

NEW JULY & AUGUST LOCATION!

Thursday, July 18 from 5-7 pm

Arrowwood Deck Bar & Grill

2100 Arrowwood Ln. NW


AAYP Morning Connect Group

Thursday, July 25 from 7-8 am

Common Ground Coffee House

516 Hawthorne St.


Community Events

Tick, Tick...Boom!

Thursday, July 11 at 1:30 & 7:30 pm

Friday, July 12 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 pm

Theatre L'Homme Dieu

1875 County Rd. 120 NE


What Makes You Tick?

Thursday, July 11 from 6-8:30 pm

Thursday, July 18 from 6-8:30 pm

Thursday, July 25 from 6-8:30 pm

Crossing Life's Bridges

5396 Peaceful Ln. NE, Carlos


Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show

Friday, July 12 from 10 am - 3 pm

6th & Broadway Clothing & Decor

528 Broadway St.


Best of MNWest Relay

Hosted by the American Cancer Society

Friday, July 12 at 5 pm

Douglas County Fairgrounds

300 Fairgrounds Rd.


Thai in July Night!

Friday, July 12 from 5-7 pm

Country Blossom Farm | 1951 Englund Rd. SW


Music in the Gardens:

Pert Near Sandstone

Friday, July 12 from 6-8:30 pm

Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Legacy Gardens

205 3rd Ave. W

Note: All bold businesses are Chamber Members.

Community Events

Big Ole Paddlefest 2024

Hosted by United Way of Douglas

& Pope Counties

Saturday July 13:

Big Ole: 7 am - East Lake Miltona Access

Sven: 9 am - Lake Ida's Pilgrim Point

Lena: 11 am - Lake Brophy County Park

Sunday, July 14:

Long Prairie River Cruise: 10 am -

Hwy. 29 Carlos Access


Diamond Classic Boat Show

Hosted by Legacy of the Lakes Museum

Saturday, July 13 from 10 am - 3 pm

Lure LakeBar | 2800 N Nokomis St. NE


Mommy & Me Tea Party

Sunday, July 14 from 4-5 pm

The Spice & Tea Exchange | 604 Broadway St.


Painting in the Garden

Tuesday, July 16 from 10 -11:30 am

Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Legacy Gardens

205 3rd Ave. W


Summer Sounds by Brophy Concert Series: Fabulous Armadillos

Hosted by Alexandria Rotary Club

Tuesday, July 16 from 5-9 pm

Lake Brophy County Park

2175 Brophy Landing NW


Pop Star Dance Camp

Wednesday, July 17 from 5:30-7 pm

Just For Kix | 503 Hawthorne St.


Disney's 101 Dalmations - Kids

Wednesday, July 17 at 7 pm

Thursday, July 18 at 7 pm

Friday, July 19 at 5 pm

Friday, July 19 at 7 pm

Saturday, July 20 at 12 pm

Saturday, July 20 at 2 pm

Andria Theatre | 618 Broadway St.


Mark Twain's Diary of Adam and Eve

Hosted by Lakes Area Theatre

Wednesday, July 17 at 7 pm

Bold North Cellars | 6693 County Rd. 34 NW


Nautical Night Fundraiser

Thursday, July 18 from 6-9 pm

Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Legacy Gardens

205 3rd Ave. W


Sinatra - My Way

Thursday, July 18 at 7:30 pm

Theatre L'Homme Dieu

1875 County Rd. 120 NE


Blessing of the Women Build

Hosted by Habitat for Humanity

of Douglas County

Friday, July 19 at 10:30 am

Habitat Home | 326 Greenview Ln., Miltona


Alexandria Craft Beer Tour

Hosted by KXRA-KX92-Z99 Radio and VoiceOfAlexandria.com

Friday, July 19 from 5-9 pm

Knute Nelson Ballpark | 503 5th Ave. W


Blue Tees Par 3 Palooza

Saturday, July 20 from 3:30-10:30 pm

Geneva Golf Club | 4181 Geneva Golf Club Dr.


Ongoing Events


Click HERE to view other year-round activities in the Activities and Entertainment Brochure. For specific summer/fall activities, click HERE.

Click here to submit your event to the Community Calendar or send it to Lauren at marketing@alexandriamn.org. Qualifying Chamber member events will be added to the weekly Events at a Glance! All events must be submitted no later than 12 pm the Wednesday before Events at a Glance goes out to be guaranteed in the blast.

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