Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Are you retired and looking for a morning out with nature? Let's hike on moderate trails in the woods. Then sit under beautiful trees and do a gratitude journaling exercise. Leave feeling totally refreshed. The hike will be as long as you would like it to be. Worried about not being in good enough shape? Dani will work with the group to accommodate everyone.

Board a pontoon from the docks of Arrowwood on Lake Darling for an educational and entertaining cruise. History lovers will enjoy stories of how the area lakes influenced resort, recreational industry and personal lake-shore life. The view from the lakes has changed through the years and the history is fun and fascinating! This cruise includes parts of Lake Darling, Carlos and LeHomme Dieu. Class size is limited to 8. Registration deadline is two days prior to tour, but register early - these fill quickly!

This year brings the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. We’ve seen the famous pictures of suffragettes outside the White House and Capitol building – but what did the 19th Amendment look like in Minnesota? Enjoy this historical presentation from the comfort of your own home using your personal electronic device. Once you have registered, the presentation link will be emailed to you on or before April 15. Registration deadline is April 8.

They worked until their hands bled – and then they worked some more. Many of them left their families, knowing they would most likely never see them again. Come and learn more about the strength of rural women in Douglas County.

Meet Theresa Hicks, the woman who laid many of the foundations of Alexandria while deaf, partially blind, widowed, and raising five children.