lifestyles

Church hosts weekly Alpha course Alexandria Covenant Church is hosting a weekly Alpha course beginning Jan. 10. The course is designed especially for people interested in exploring the basics of the Christian faith, or Christians who want to brush up on the basics or deepen their...

RCC hosts open skate The Runestone Community Center in Alexandria is hosting open skating times over the holiday break. The dates and times include: • Friday, Dec. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 31, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5-8:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Jan. 1,...

As we finish cleaning up all the wrapping paper, send visiting family on their way and begin to put away the Christmas decorations, it is important to know all your options for disposing of your real Christmas tree. One option would be to simply put the tree outside once it is undecorated...

At bedtime the other night, the story I was reading with my daughter led to a conversation about how some kids make fun of others in order to make themselves feel better. We talked about the reason this happens is often because the person making fun of the other doesn't feel good...

Dreams of a white Christmas seem rather sketchy this year, with our temperatures fluctuating between above freezing to well below freezing. Slick roads and foggy conditions seem to be the norm. However, these conditions are prime for some winter protection chores that a thick layer...

Decorating for the winter season can go in many different directions: blown-up snowmen, holiday lights, garland, wreaths and more. One option is using what is called NTFP, or non-timber forest products. Mother Nature provides so many beautiful items that can be harvested and used...