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Fri., Feb. 20

Alexandria

12:15 p.m.: Alanon support group meets at Calvary Lutheran church. Call (320) 762-2012.

5-7:30 p.m.: United Way beer and wine tasting gala at Arrowwood Resort. Call (320) 763-4840.

6:30 p.m.: Casino night at Broadway Ballroom to benefit students at St. Mary’s School. Live entertainment, game tables, food, auction. Tickets are $40.

Sat., Feb. 21

Alexandria

9 to 11 a.m.: Midwest Educational Computer Association (MECA) meets for information and help at the Alexandria Senior Center.

2-6 p.m.: Live music at Carlos Creek Winery featuring Two Plus Bruce.

Glenwood

7 p.m.: Minnewaska Singles meets at the Glenwood American Legion. Game night. Bring beverage and a snack to share.

Sun., Feb. 22

Alexandria

Noon: ZCBJ meeting at the Lodge Hall. Whist card party and potluck lunch to follow.

Brandon

6-10 p.m.: Fundraiser for Brandon Auditorium restoration project. Silent auction, dancing, door prizes, games, entertainment, cash bar. Freewill offering. Supplemental funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Call (320) 524-2174.

Mon., Feb. 23

Alexandria

6:30 p.m.: Celebrate Recovery, a Christian-based 12-step program, meets at Alexandria Covenant Church. Everyone who has hurts, habits or hang-ups or loves someone who does. Large group at 6:30 p.m., open share groups at 7:30 p.m. and Solid Rock Café at 8:30 pm. Childcare is available.

6:30-8:30 p.m.: Alexandria area support group for grieving parents meets at Alexandria Clinic medical conference room. (320) 763-5781.

Tues., Feb. 24

Alexandria

Noon to 1 p.m.: Someplace Safe domestic violence support group meets at the Marian Building. Childcare provided. Call (320) 763-1995.

Noon-4 p.m.: The Gathering, a safe place for care receivers and respite for caregivers, meets at Clearwater Suites. Call (320) 763-9084 to make reservations.

3 to 6 p.m.: Healing Rooms of Alexandria is held at House of Prayer Church. A trained prayer team is available for individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.

7 p.m.: Newcomers Club for women meets at Nelson Gables Community Center. Social hour at 7 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Wed., Feb. 25

Alexandria

3 to 4:30 p.m.: Midwest Educational Computer Association (MECA) offers ongoing computer classes at the Alexandria Senior Center.

3 p.m.: Parkinson’s support group meets at First Lutheran Church.

Nelson

5:30 p.m.: Belgian waffle and sausage supper at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Nelson.

Thurs., Feb. 26

Alexandria

Noon: Overeaters Anonymous meets at the Alano Club (basement of old bowling alley).

7 p.m.: Fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome support group meets at Douglas County Hospital Education Room.

Fri., Feb. 27

Alexandria

12:15 p.m.: Alanon support group meets at Calvary Lutheran church. Call (320) 762-2012.

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: Live music at the Eagles featuring 57 Chevy.

Sat., Feb. 28

Alexandria

9 to 11 a.m.: Midwest Educational Computer Association (MECA) meets for information and help at the Alexandria Senior Center.

2-6 p.m.: Live music at Carlos Creek Winery featuring Gregory Michael Bruce.

8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: Live music at the Eagles featuring 57 Chevy.

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