2014 Summer Fun

2014 Fun in the Sun

Activities Guide

Brought to you by the Freeborn County Shopper

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Albert Lea Senior Center

Farmers Market - May thru October

Hours: Monday- 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

North Broadway Parking Lot, Downtown Albert Lea Shop for locally raised fresh produce, flowers, food & more.

Wednesdays 4:00 to 6:00 - North Broadway Lot Saturdays 9:00 to Noon - Northbridge Mall

Parking Lot

Aerobics, Yoga, Walking Club, Red Hat Society, Crafts and Card Recycling, Monthly Birthday Party, Play Pheffer, 500 or Bridge, Blood Pressure Checks, Innovision Eye Care, Coping with Grief, Stress Management Class, Class on Macular Degeneration, AARP Drivers Safety Classes, Ping Pong and Special Events 373-0704

Albert Lea Public Library 211 E. Clark St. - Located in City Hall 507-377-4350 Mon.-Thurs. 9:00-7:00, Fri. & Sat. Closed, Sun. 1:00-5:00

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Aquatic Center Opens June 7th Open

Mon.-Fri. 1pm-5pm Daytime Swim 6:30-8pm Nighttime Swim

Sat. & Sun. 1pm-7pm Kids 2 & Under $1.25 Everyone $3.50 Daytime & $2 Nighttime Non-Swimmer $2.50 Family Pass $110 plus tax (2 adults, 2 children same household) Individual Pass $60 plus tax Caretaker Pass $30 plus tax (must be babysitter/nanny/PCA) 507-373-3328

Albert Lea Skate Park

City Beach - Open 9:00 am-9:00 pm 7 Days a Week Summer Kick-Off Sat. May 24th 11am Free

Albert Lea Art Center Art Shows 224 S. Broadway, Downtown Albert Lea 507-373-5665 Features different and uniquely special exhibits in the gallery. Free admission. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 am-2 pm alartcenter@gmail.com | www.thealbertleaartcenter.org

Playpark Schedule

Parks will operate on a split schedule. Hayek, Lakeview and Sondergaard will be open during the mornings and Academy, Hawthorne and Southwest during the afternoons. Playparks will be open Monday-Thursday with two leaders at each to supervise the building and grounds and assist children and families in creating a fun and happy summer! Each day offers something new and exciting. Check out our calendar. Parents are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood park and meet their Park Leaders. Parents did you know that playparks are open to everyone?! That means you or a family member are more than welcome to come and utilize the parks with your little ones. Think of them as a mini recreation center! *Please note: Playparks are subject to close due to inclement weather and extreme heat.

When: June 9th – July 31st Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Who: Everyone Fee: Free!!!

Marion Ross Performing Arts Center 147 N. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN Box Office: 507-377-4371 Tickets Available online at www.actonbroadway.com

Annie, the Musical

The Bayside Ski Club puts on a FREE Water Ski Show every Thursday evening June - August, at Edgewater Park in Albert Lea. They will be presenting special Fourth of July and Labor Day Shows at 2pm. You won’t want to miss these LIVE events www.baysideskiteam.com

Show dates: July 17,18,19,20(M),23,24,25,26, 2014

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Hayward, MN 507-373-8966 5 Miles East of Albert Lea, Off I-90

I-90 & Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN Shopping Hours: M-F 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5 Some Businiess & Holiday Hours May Vary

Events Information 507-377-3185 www.northbridgemall.com

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JUNE

Open Streets Albert Lea “A Day of Play” June 1, 2014 Albert Lea, Minnesota www.albertleatourism.org Georgette Jones Concert June 5, 2014 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Kids Triathlon June 7, 2014 9:00 am-11:00 am Aquatic Center Take a Kid Fishing June 7, 2014 9:00 am-12:00 pm Edgewater Bay

New to Marion Ross Performing Arts Center: The Met: Live in HD!

ACT and Civic Music have partnered to bring The Met: Live in HD to Marion Ross Performing Arts Center to give people in the area an opportunity to see The New York Metropolitan Opera live in Albert Lea.

Richie Lee - Eddie Cochran Days June 7, 2014 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Albert Lea Aquatic Center Opens June 7, 2014 www.cityofalbertlea.org Lakeview & Cloverleaf Lions Annual Fly-In Breakfast June 8, 2014 7 am-12:30 pm Albert Lea Municipal Airport Glenville Days June 13-15, 2014 Glenville, Minnesota

Photo submitted by Kaylee Nash

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Waseca County FREE Fair July 16-20, 2014 Grandstand Events

Wed. 6:30 pm – Free - MN Minn-E-Rods Tractor Pull Thurs. 7:30 pm – Great Frontier Bull Riding Mutton Bustin’ * Dress a Calf Competition Fri. 7 pm – Demolition Derby Sat. 7 pm – Enduro/Compact Car Race Sun. 11 am – 3K Mud Run 2 pm Day of Mayhem

Beer Garden “Free” Entertainment Nightly - Full Liquor

Wed. 8:30 pm – Cherry Gun Band Thurs. 7:30 pm – Strange Daze Band Fri. 7:30 pm – So Big Band Sat. 7:30 pm - Jonah & the Whales Band Free Entertainment All Week Long!!!

Antique Tractors on display daily Tina & Lena Show- Wed. 5 pm & 7 pm Sharri’s School of Dance-Thurs. 5:30 pm Auto & Cycle Show & Shine – Sun. 1-4pm Dream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Show-Sat. 2 pm, 4pm & 7 pm Mega Jump Action Sports Experience-Saturday 1 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm Many other fine performers & contests daily!

“Amusement Attractions” Providing larger, more exciting rides for all ages!

20 Tickets $30 - One Ride Per Ticket!

Available June 30 at HyVee & Waseca County Extension Office For more information visit www.wasecacountyfair.org Fair Books will be delivered in the Waseca County Shopper. Also available at local businesses, fair grounds, and online!

United Employees Credit Union serves the communities of Freeborn & Mower Counties with a wide range of financial products and services.

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430 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN 507-377-1616 or 507-377-0276 Toll Free 1-877-647-8666 Member NCUA

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Photo submitted by Mike Tabor

PAGE 6 • SUMMER FUN 2014• FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER Eddie Cochran Weekend June 13-14, 2014 Freeborn County Historical Museum | www.fchm.us

Fashion Style Show June 28, 2014 Bethany Hall First Lutheran Freeborn County Historical Museum | www.fchm.us

UV Splash Dash June 14, 2014 No. Broadway Parking Lot Preparty & concert 8pm, Dash 10pm www.uvsplashcolordash.com/albert-lea-minnesota.html

Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival June 25, 2014 Downtown Albert Lea | www.winddownwednesday.com

National Theatre King Lear June 20-21, 2014 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

Ellendale Days June 26-29, 2014 Ellendale, Minnesota Emmons Borderfest June 27-28, 2014 Emmons, MN Walters Days June 28, 2014 Walters, MN Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Classic June 28, 2014 Green Lea Golf Course | www.greenlea.com

Alden Morin Lake Days June 20-22, 2014 Alden, MN Kiester Days June 19-22, 2014 Kiester, MN www.cityofkiester.com Henry & Ans Van Erkel Exhibit June 22-July 18, 2014 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Albert Lea Art Center Farming of Yesteryear Swap Meet, Horse Show and Antique Tractor Pull June 21-22, 2014 Kiester, MN National Theatre: A Small Family Business June 27-28, 2014 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Check our Website for Special Events

www.fchm.us

Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library & Village 1031 Bridge Ave. • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • 507-373-8003 Museum & Library Open Year Round Wednesday - Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Village Open May - September

JULY

3rd of July Parade July 3, 2014 6 pm Bridge Avenue Geneva Lake Jam July 3-5, 2014 Harmony Park, Clarks Grove

Check Out the Great Summer Programs at the ALBERT LEA FAMILY Y FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

2021 West Main • Albert Lea, MN • 507-373-8228

Horse Show - Saturday, June 21, 2014 Antique Tractor Pull - Sunday, June 22, 2014 (Swap Meet & Craft Sale Both Days) For more information call (507) 383-1966 or (507) 525-1828

31st Farming of Yesteryear Threshing Show Featuring John Deere Machinery Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 6-7, 2014 Exhibits, Eats, Entertainment 1736 600th Ave, Kiester, MN • 2 miles East & 2 miles South of Kiester

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1201 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007 • 507-373-2311

Photo submitted by Kaylee Nash

SUMMER FUN 2014 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 7 Pelican Breeze II Fireworks Cruise July 4, 2014 9 pm Albert Lea Lake

April Sorenson Memorial 1/2-Marathon July 12, 2014 Country Inn & Suites | www.livelaughrun.com

4th of July Fireworks July 4, 2014, 10 pm Fountain Lake

Hayward Days July 12-13, 2014 Hayward, MN

4th of July Carnival July 3-4, 2014 North Broadway Ave., Albert Lea 4th of July Classic Car Show July 4, 2014 5-7 pm North Broadway Parking Lot www.albertleatourism.org Sparky Dan Kruse Memorial Golf Classic July 10, 2014 Wedgewood Golf Course Battle of Bands July 12, 2014 12:00 pm-5:00 pm Edgewater Park July Jubilee July 11-13, 2014 Lake Mills, IA

Classic Air Stream Camper Rally July 14-19, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival July 16, 2014 11 am-8 pm Downtown Albert Lea www.winddownwednesday.com Annie the Musical July 17-19 & 23-26, 2014 7:30 pm 9:00 pm July 20, 2014 2-4pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center www.actonbroadway.com or 877-730-3144 Bubble Dash July 19, 2014 8am dash starts 10 am The Children’s Center www.bubblebashcolordash.com/albert-lea-minnesota.html

Aquatic Center Opens June 7th Open Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 p.m. Daytime Swim 6:30-8:00 p.m. Nighttime Swim

$2 Everyone

$1 2 Years & Under Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-7:00 p.m.

Daily Admission: $3.50 Everyone $1.25 2 years & Under $2.50 Non-Swimmer Individual Pass $60 plus tax Caretaker Pass $30 plus tax (must be babysitter/nanny/PCA) No Refunds- No checks accepted at the Aquatic Center

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Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing July 21, 2014 1 pm Wedgewood Cove Golf Course www.albertlea.org Alden Citywide Yard Sales July 19, 2014 Alden, MN Shinefest Tractor Ride July 19, 2014 Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Community Fun Festival July 20, 2014 3-6 pm First Baptist Church, Clarks Grove, MN

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TRADES & LABOR

Aquatic Center Senior Center Over 40 parks City Arena Adult Recreation Youth Events & Activities

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Tues: Buy 2 pc chicken Dinner & Get 2 pc chicken Dinner FREE (Dine-In Only - No Carry Out)

Wed: Walleye Dinner

Thurs: Steak & Shrimp or Steak & Lobster Tail

Fri: S low Roasted Prime Rib or All You Can Eat Fish Fry Sat: Slow Roasted Prime Rib or BBQ Ribs

Where family & friends meet for great food & good times!

Steve & Jodi Dittrich

Catering & Off-Site Liquor License Available Tues.-Fri. 3:30 pm to Close, Sat. 11 am Lunch to Close

507-256-4501 • Downtown Geneva • www.georgesofgeneva.com

St. John’s Lutheran Community

8 Annual Garden Party & Antique Tractor Show th

Thursday, July 24th 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Live Bluegrass Music by Dale Martell Bring your lawn chair & enjoy live music!

Nordean Krueger and the Antique Tractor People

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B uilt like a “real” Western Fort: including center lookout tower and 4 corner block towers.

T he Maze is almost 2 acres and boasts 2 miles of trails.

C onstruction required over a quarter million board feet of lumber - enough to construct 10 large homes.

M aze design changes weekly during Summer Season.

W eekly prizes in summer for fastest times.

G ift Shop with “authentic” western artifacts as well as gifts, including Maze T-shirts.

J umperoo Bounce Castle for children.

HOURS & ADMISSION:

Infants 0-3....................................... FREE Children 4-11 years.........................$4.00 Adults...............................................$6.00 Seniors 55 & older...........................$5.00 Party & Group Rate (10 or more) .................... $1.00 off regular admission The Maze is open 7 Days A Week, Memorial Day through Labor Day 9:30 am to 7:00 pm Mon. thru Fri. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sat. & Sun. Open Anytime by Appointment Also Weekday Parties by Reservation

DIRECTIONS:

Junction Interstate 35 & Hwy. B35, Exit 193 Proceed one block west to 24th Street, then four blocks north to Main Ave., then one block east to Maze

I-35 Exit 193 Clear Lake, Iowa

(641) 357-6102

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St. John’s Annual Garden Party July 24th, 2014 - 5:30-8:00 p.m.

St. John’s Lutheran Community StJohnsOfAlbertLea.org

Kennel Club of Freeborn County Dog Show August 9-10, 2014 Albert Lea City Arena www.kennelcluboffreeborncounty.org

Geneva Bar & Grill’s Annual Street Dance July 26 9:00 pm-12:30 am Featuring Johnny Holm Band Photo Perspective of Albert Lea July 27-Aug. 22, 2014 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Albert Lea Art Center

AUGUST

Wells Kernel Days August 15-16, 2014 Wells, MN

Relay for Life August 8, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds | www.relayforlife.org

“Echoes from the Past” August 20, 2014 6-8 pm Graceland Cemetery www.fchm.us

Freeborn County Fair July 29-August 3, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.freeborncountyfair.com

Funktion Junktion Motown August 8, 2014 7:30 pm-9:30 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

Wind Down Wednesday on Broadway Summer Market & Music Festival August 20, 2014 11 am-8 pm Downtown Albert Lea | www.winddownwednesday.com

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time August 22-23, 2014 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Marion Ross Performing Arts Center

Albert Lea City Golf Championship August 9-10, 2014 Wedgewood Cove & Green Lea Courses

Big Island BBQ Contest August 22-23, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds www.bigislandfestivalandbbq.org Albert Lea Hockey Golf Open August 23, 20134 Green Lea Golf Course | www.greenlea.com

Weekly Entertainment

HAPPY HOUR | M-F 5-7 PM | SAT 12-4 PM

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(Next to Skyline Plaza)

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Great Selection of Gently Used Children’s, Young Adult & Maternity Clothing, Shoes, Purses, Baby Gear, Toys & ETC

ETC Etcetera

Tanning & Clothing 507-377-TANS (8267)

1663 W. Main Albert Lea Skyline Plaza

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Geneva Bar & Grill • 507-256-7278 Mon: BURGER BASKETS Friday July 25th 4-8 pm Tues: TACO NIGHT Lottery Play Day! Wed: WILD WING WED. Thurs: BAR BINGO Sat., July 26th 9:00 pm-12:30 am Fri: FISH FRY, BBQ RIBS, FLAT IRON STEAK, SHRIMP & CHICKEN Sat: P RIME RIB, BBQ RIBS, HASHBROWN OMELET

JOHNNY HOLM BAND

ON & OFF SALE • KITCHEN OPEN 10:00 AM-10:00 PM MON.-SAT.

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7th Annual Short Stop Golf Tournament August 30-September 1, 2014 Green Lea Golf Course | www.greenlea.com

Get paid to Exercise!

Ryan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Sports Weekend September 6-7, 2014 Snyder Field 30th Annual Threshing Festival September 6-7, 2014 Kiester, MN Crossroads Camping Group September 12-14, 2014 Freeborn County Fairgrounds Celebrate Albert Lea September 13, 2014 105 Broadway Ave. UMPBA Power Boat Races September 20, 2014 Edgewater Bay, Fountain Lake Autumn in the Village September 21, 2014 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Freeborn County Historical Museum

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UPDS Summer Classes *Competition * Technique * Princess Camp * Tumbling * Hip Hop and MORE...

Please email updsdance@gmail.com

or call 507-273-0402 for more information.

Register online: www.updsdance.com

Photo submitted by Kaylee Nash

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See us for all your Building & Home needs.

971 Plaza St. | Albert Lea, MN | 507.377.4284 www.freebornlumber.com | M-F 7:30am-5pm; Thurs until 7pm

MORREIM DRAINAGE, INC. Water Management Specialists Phil Morreim • Mark Morreim Land Drainage • Conservation Construction Septic Systems • Road Boring • Backhoeing Consulting • Wild Life Ponds • Ditch Clean Outs 507-826-3449 71610 263rd Street Fax 507-826-3482 Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007 Mark 507-383-6550

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• Weight Room with Cybex fitness equipment & free weights • Elevated walking track • Men’s & Women’s locker rooms • Fitness classes Affordable and flexible membership options for everyone.

Full memberships starting at $15 per month, walking track only memberships starting at $5 per month. Contact Jenny Hovendick at (507) 874-3240 or jhovendick@ac242.us for more information or to become a member.

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Protect Your Waters

Prevent the transport of Zebra Mussels, Eurasian Watermilfoil and other aquatic invasive species (AIS).

Proper fueling procedures are important to keeping oil and gas out of our waterways.

No littering anywhere.

Shell Rock River Watershed District 507-377-5785 214 W. Main St., Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.shellrock.org Working Together to Improve Water Quality

2014 Worth County Fair June 18th -22nd Northwood, IA

For complete list of events go to: www.worthcountyfair.com Wednesday, June 18th

8:30 Dog Show / 10:30 Pet & Rabbit Show 1:00 4-H / FFA Horse Show Halter & Pleasure Classes 5:30 Free meal sponsored by POET 7:00 Battle on the Border Prospect Calf Show 7:00 Crowning of the Fair Queen 7:30 Kids Pedal Pull - outside 7:30 CrossStrung - Bluegrass & Country Band

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Thursday, June 19th

12:00 Free lunch sponsored by Farmers State Bank 1:00 4-H / FFA Horse Show - Games 4:00 2:00 Farm Bureau Tractor Operator Contest 5:30 - 7:00 Fair Board Appreciation BBQ 7:30 Stampede Country & Classic Rock Band - Grandstand

Friday, June 20th

8:00 4-H / FFA Swine Show 5:00 4-H / FFA Poultry Show 7:00 Fantasy Truck Pullers

Saturday, June 21st

Sunday, June 22nd

9:30 Church Service 8:00 4-H / FFA Beef Show 11:30 Baby Contest 12:00 Free lunch sponsored by NSB 12:00 4-H / FFA Sheep Show 1:30 4-H / FFA Dairy Show 5:00 Demolition Derby 2:00 - 4:00 Carnival Armband Special $15 9:00 Teen Dance 4:00 GAGA Tournament Ages 7 and under 6:30 Tractor Pull Petting Zoo

Smith’s Amusement Carnival

Nick’s Kids Show 3x’s Daily

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Photo submitted by Mike Tabor

Your place to gear up for summer Youth – Men’s – Women’s

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Albert Lea Area Schools THINKING. ACHIEVING. CARING. ALBERT LEA SCHOOLS SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM 2014

Meals at NO CHARGE for all children 18 and under Hawthorne Elementary - 1000 East Hawthorne St Monday - Thursday July 14 - August 7, 2014 Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:15 A.M. Lunch: 11:00 A.M. - Noon

gatherdiscovergrow.org gatherdiscovergrow.org Summer Boathouse Summer BoathouseHours: Hours: Wed June 16-Aug 20 1-3 Wed June 16-Aug 20 1-3pm pm Thurs June 17-Aug 21 6-9 pm Thurs June 17-Aug 21 6-9 pm Fri June June 20-Aug Fri 20-Aug22 221-3 1-3pm pm Sat June 14-Oct 4 9 am noon Sat June 14-Oct 4 9 am - noon

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Troy Thompson LUTCF USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

1330 W. Main, Albert Lea, MN Ph: 507-377-2852 F: 507-377-3301 troythompsonagency@gmail.com

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Don’t Miss these Albert Lea Events: Open Streets Albert Lea - June 1

Take a Kid Fishing - June 7 9am - 12pm 3rd of July Parade - July 3 6pm 4th of July Car Show - July 4 5-7pm 4th of July Fireworks - July 4 10pm April Sorenson Memorial Half Marathon July 12 ACT Theatre “Annie” the Musical July 17-19 & July 23-26 Wind Down Wednesdays June 25, July 16, August 20 Shinefest Tractor Ride - July 19 Freeborn County Fair - July 29-August 3 Let us help you plan the perfect family vacation!

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Kennel Club of Freeborn County Dog Show City Arena - August 9 & 10 “Echoes From The Past” Journey Into History - August 20 BIB BBQ Kansas City Cookoff August 22 & 23 87th Annual Short Stop Golf Tournament August 30- Sept. 1 Celebrate Albert Lea - September 13 UMPBA Power Boat Races - September 20 Autumn in the Village - September 21 Big Island Rendezvous - October 5 & 6 2314 Hendrickson Rd., Albert Lea - Across from Wal-Mart

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Ole’s Eastside Shell 2222 E. Main, Albert Lea

July 12th

Hayward Street Dance Come & Enjoy the Band

“Drama Queen” Marty Herman, Owner

Connections to 1000’s of locations with Jefferson Lines

50 Sibley Parkway, Mankato

103 Front St., Hayward, MN | 507-377-1000