events

Wednesday, July 4 1 p.m. Lake Osakis Boat Parade by Baugh's Creek. 2 p.m. 24th annual 4th of July Parade in West Union, with a potluck to follow. 7 p.m. Osakis VFW Texas Hold 'Em Tournament. Dusk: Osakis' annual 4th of July fireworks display at the Osakis Golf Course. Thursday,...

Wednesday, June 6 9 a.m. Card games of all kinds at Osakis Community Center, everyone welcome. 7 p.m. Texas Hold 'Em tournament at Osakis VFW. Thursday, June 7 7 p.m. Bar bingo at Osakis VFW. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition concert featuring "DC & Hawk" on the lawn of...

After a year of rehearsals, performances and a memorable trip to Norway, the Lutheran Brethren Men's Choir is giving its final concert on Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m. at the Osakis Public School auditorium. A free will offering will be accepted. The choir is comprised of men who are...

This month, the Douglas County community is asked to take time to help bring awareness to domestic violence by taking part in two events. On Tuesday, October 18, beginning at 5 p.m., the annual Taking Steps Against Domestic Violence Walk will begin at the Douglas County Courthouse...

Laporte Area Take a Kid Fishing Fundraiser this Saturday at Pine Beach Resort and Campground in Laporte. It will start at 4 pm and go until 7. We will be serving fish and all the fixings to raise money for our 2012 event on June 9th. At Pine Beach Resort & Campground. Kids can...

Christmas is about tradition and you can find a very special tradition at a little church in the country.

The Osakis Girl Scout Troop 821 is hosting a Christmas Tea Sunday, December 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Pollard Community Center in Osakis. Guests will enjoy tea, coffee, hot cocoa, sandwiches, cookies and bars. Dress can be fancy or casual and those with a favorite teacup and saucer...

The 61st live Jingle Bells Telethon will be held Saturday, December 11 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on KSAX TV. The telethon will take place at the Lake Geneva Christian Center, 605 Birch Avenue in Alexandria. It can also be seen live on www.ksax.com. All money raised is used to purchase...

Get ready for a treat as you get to know two salty gals who live life by following their feet and their hearts - not so much their heads! Lakes Area Theatre (LAT) presents the comedy The Further Adventures of Phoebe and Maude this Friday, December 10 at 7 p.m. Playwright Melva...

The talented musicians at Osakis High School (OHS) will present their holiday music concerts Monday evening, December 13. The high school choir performs at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Carmen Silbernik. Four choirs will share their vocal talents including the junior boys choir,...

The Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) will hold its annual Christmas open house and bake sale on Saturday, December 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food demonstrations on lefse and krumkake will be presented in addition to the items being sold. Baked goods, including rosettes, sandbakkels,...

Enjoy taking a step back in time enjoying Christmas hymns at Leslie Community Church December 5. Organist and hymn leader, Mark Weber, will lead a special program of Christmas hymns as he plays the beautiful, old-fashioned pump organ that continues to be used at the historic Leslie...

Sweetwater Revival, a female southern gospel quartet, will perform a special Christmas at Elim Lutheran Church in Osakis Saturday, December 4 at 4 p.m. The group is on a mission to share their love of Jesus through the message in the music. They have been featured on Gospel Music...