Calendar - Community Events

Friday, December 28

2 p.m. Free movie The Lorax at Douglas County Library, Alexandria; (320) 762-3013.

7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Sound Idea at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

Saturday, December 29

2 to 6 p.m. Live music by Uncle Willie and the Gut Bucket Blues at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria.

7 p.m. to 12 a.m. New Year’s Benefit Dance for Jamie Henderson who is undergoing treatments for severe staff infection. Social hour 7 to 9 p.m., live auction begins at 8 p.m., dance with music by 57 Chevy 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Carlos Town Hall. Admission: $10.

Monday, December 31

11 a.m. to noon: New Year’s Eve crafts and games for all ages at Douglas County Library, Alexandria; (320) 762-3013.

Noon to 5 p.m. New Year’s Bash at YMCA in Alexandria.

7 p.m. A Comedy on the Rox Production New Year’s Eve Comedy Bash at Fat Daddy’s and Broadway Ballroom in Alexandria; (320) 763-6565.

7 to 10 p.m. Live music by Finestra at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria.

Tuesday, January 1

1 to 4 p.m. First Day Hike at Lake Carlos State Park, Carlos; (320) 852-7200.

Saturday, January 5

8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carlos Christmas Bird Count at Lake Carlos State Park, Carlos.

2 to 6 p.m. Live music by Anthony Miltich at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria.

5 p.m. New Year’s Celebration with guest speaker Craig Woods at House of Prayer Church in Alexandria.

Sunday, January 6

10 a.m. New Year’s Celebration with guest speaker Craig Woods at House of Prayer Church in Alexandria.

2:15 p.m. Free dance lessons at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood; lakesideballroom.org.

3 to 7 p.m. Jerry O’Hagen Orchestra hosted by Winter Dance Club at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood; lakesideballroom.org.

Saturday, January 12

2 to 6 p.m. Live music by Skilly and Duff at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria.

Friday, January 18

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Death by Chocolate by Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria.

Saturday, January 19

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Death by Chocolate by Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria.

2 to 6 p.m. Live music by Uncle Willie and the Gut Bucket Blues at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria.

6 to 9 p.m. Candlelight Event at Lake Carlos State Park, Carlos; (320) 852-7200.

Saturday, January 26

1 to 3 p.m. Winter Birding at Lake Carlos State Park, Carlos; (320) 852-7200.

2 to 6 p.m. Live music by Jeff James at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria.

Thursday, January 31

4 to 7 p.m. Sloppy Joe supper, bake sale and Scholastic book fair at Zion Lutheran School, 300 Lake Street, Alexandria; adults $5, students $3, preschool free.

Sunday, February 17

3 to 7 p.m. Winter Dance Club with Tim Patrick and His Blue Eyes Band at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood.

Sunday, February 24

12 p.m. Alexandria Polar Bear Plunge presented by Minnesota law enforcement to benefit Special Olympics at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria; (612) 604-1257, www.plungemn.org.

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Send event information to Echo Press, P.O. Box 549, Alexandria, MN 56308 or e-mail to jsly@echopress.com.

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