ROSE CITY THRESHING AND HERITAGE Festival ALEXANDRIA Triathlon

Outdoor enthusiasts, get ready. Alexandria will be the site of the Alexandria Triathlon on Saturday, July 22 at Lake Brophy Park.

With a focus on a safe and fun course, all proceeds from this triathlon will go to the local Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis and be used to donate back to kids in need.

Athletes of all levels are welcome to enter either as individuals or as part of relay teams and the events include a 500-yard swim or 1-mile paddle on Brophy Lake, followed by a 13-mile bike ride through the scenic lakes area and will finish with a 2.62-mile run through

For more information, visit the Rose CIty Threshing and Heritage Festival Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ RoseCityThreshing/.

Art deTour is a multi-location weekend art tour with two or more artists at each location. Along with their art for sale, many artists will be demonstrating their craft. There is no charge to attend the tour. The 2023 Art deTour was held Thursday-Saturday, June 15-17.

July 15: Greg Lehrke

July 22: Kori Joy Williams

July 29: LiveWire

Aug. 5: Lady & the Cowboy

Aug. 12: Todd & Tina

Aug. 19: Erik Schultz

Aug. 26: Adam Hammer

Sept. 2: Tuesday Night Club the trails at Brophy Park.

Paddleboard rentals are available at registration.

For more information or to register for the event, visit alexandriatriathlon. weebly.com or email jillian.mcduffie@ gmail.com.

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