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Quilts of Valor 3 pm
SMELT FEED 4 – 7:30 pm · Karaoke 7 pm
Sunday, April 27th
Auxiliary Pancake Breakfast 8 am – 12 pm


Church Basement Ladies
Friday, July 11th
Plymouth Playhouse
Soon the flowers will bloom. The birds will chirp. And the Church Basement Ladies will be singing again! Get ready for a heartwarming summer musical with the Church Basement Ladies! You’ll meet the pastor, three kitchen cooks and one daughter who run the kitchen and care for the congregation by preparing and serving the food. Of course… what would a church kitchen be without some problems and laughs!
$139 pp includes motorcoach transportation, buffet lunch at Q’Cumbers and the production.
Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 8:30 am
Grease
Wednesday, August 20th
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
Grease is back at Chanhassen Dinner
Theatres! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the '50s-peer pressure, love, teenage life set against the backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Don't forget the music, with songs like "Summer Nights", "We Go Together", "Greased Lightnin", "Beauty School Dropout" and so many others, including the hits you love from the movie. Have fun as you bop along!
$139 pp includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, and performance. Departure: Albert Lea Walmart 9:00 am

Where Beauty Meets Skin Confidence!
Facials • Dermaplaning • Chemical Peels & Microneedling • Waxing
Come relax, refresh, and glow with confidence
Book Now: puresageaesthetics.glossgenius.com

Serving
French toast, eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, potatoes, juice & coffee
Cost $12.00
Take-out orders are available Call 373-7993

Walters Volunteer Firefighters - Annual “Ultimate Firefighters Feast”
Sunday, April 27 · 7 am - 1 pm th at the Walters Fire Hall
$12 Adults - $6 Ages 6-10 “Made-to-Order Omelets”, French Toast, Pancakes, “Toad in the Hole”, “Any Eggs” (runny, not-so runny, and will never run again!), Sausage & Beverage
The most interesting meal you will ever enjoy! UPCOMING! The Amateur · Sneaks
You are cordially invited to the 2025 Annual Meeting of Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home Celebrating our 86th Year in Business Saturday, April 26, 2025 · 10:30 am (doors open at 10:00 am)
Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home

1415 Hwy 13 N, Albert Lea, for the following purpose: 1) To hear the report of officers 2) To elect Directors 3) To transact such other business as may legally come before said meeting
There will be a short program. Manager Josh Fossum, Asst. Manager/CFO Beth Tuberty and Board President George Wichmann will speak. The program will be live-streamed via Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home's YouTube page. A link to the page will be available on the Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home website. Following the program, we invite you to visit with our Board Members and Staff and join us for a meal and fellowship.
Please join us for a brief meeting, lunch and fellowship. RSVP appreciated but not required by calling 507-373-4330 or email bayviewfuneral@gmail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
George Wichmann, John Jurgensen, Pat Dillavou, David Thunstedt, David Paschka, John Chrz, Norm Fredin, Kathleen Muilenburg, Brian Thompson



















































































































FULL-TIME PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE POSITION
The City of Alden is accepting applications for a full-time position in the Public Works Department. This position is under the supervision of the Public Works Superintendent and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of streets, storm sewers, parks, buildings, and the water and wastewater systems and facilities. Minimum qualifications include a high- school diploma or GED; a valid Class B Minnesota driver’s license, or the ability to obtain within 30 days; Class C water and Class D wastewater license, or the ability to obtain; and the ability to report to an emergency call within 30 minutes.
Applications may be obtained at the City Office: 174 Water Street Alden, MN 56009 (507) 874-3620
Applications and resumes must be received in the City Office no later than 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

ED AND CAROL KOCH
LIVING ESTATE SALE
18041 620 Ave, Rose Creek, MN th Friday, April 25th · 10 am – 4 pm Saturday, April 26th · 9 am – 2 pm
LG Flat Screen TV, Antique Curved Glass China Hutch, Large Entertainment Center, Full Size Bed, White Sewing Machine with Cabinet, Sewing Items, Fabric, Quilting Blocks, Huge Collection of Old Postcards, Stamp Collection, Old Stereo Viewer Cards, Two Old Ventriloquist Dolls with Clothes and Accessories, Old polio Braces, Vintage Games, Old Toys, Glassware, some Green Depression Glass, Wheat Pennies, 1944 WW II Navy Telescope, Yard Ornaments, School Bell, Gas Easy Go Golf Cart, Older Century Welder, Gas Weed Wackers , Lots of Books, Some First Editions,Tractor Driven Log Splitter, Extension Ladder, Lawn Sweeper, Lawn Roller, Rotavator, Stalk Chopper, Hay Rack, Air Compressor, Rock Trailer, Jayzee Pro Zero Turn Lawn Mower, Tools, Power Washer, Hose Reels, Wheel Barrow, Lots of Planters, Two Wheel and Four Wheel Carts, Battery Charger, Springfield Savage Westfield Model 67E 12 Gauge, 28 Barrel, Full Choke, Savage Model 1921 28" Barrel 12 Gauge Full Choke, Serial #16458, Lots of Misc.

507-373-9810 or 507-391-1821

Notice of Job Opening City of Albert Lea Circulation Clerk
The Albert Lea Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time Circulation Clerk. Duties include working with the public in both the adult and children’s libraries to answer questions, check out materials and issue library cards. Must be able to work 12 to 18 hours per week; evenings and weekends. Salary range: $17.51 to $24.24/hour.

Applications and further information are available at cityofalbertlea.org
Application deadline is May 5, 2025. Equal Opportunity Employer


LARGE COIN AUCTION
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
8 a.m. viewing with live auction to follow at 10 a.m. Kensett Community Center
300 Willow Street, Kensett, IA
Approximately 294 lots including 62 LOTS (102) Morgan Dollars (including 1883cc, 2-1882cc, 31883cc, 3-1884cc, 5-1890cc, 2-1893cc); (2) trade dollars (1877-s, 1878-s); 15 lots (40+) Peace dollars; 16 lots (19) silver 1 ounce coins; 12+ lots of modern dollars (presidential, ike,+); 20 lots silver halves including (JFK, Franklin, Walking, Barber, capped bust); 5 lots (86) of silver quarters includes 1877-cc, 1876-cc; 9 lots (472) of silver dimes; 17 GOLD coin lots (1–2pesos, 3–2-1/2 pesos, 6–1/10 AGE, 4–$2.50, 1–1 ducat, 2–20 franc); 13 lots of WHEATIES; 33 lots of foreign coins (many Canadian silver); US and foreign currency; plus much, much more! Like us on Facebook: Reeder Auction Service

Col. Dan Reeder 641-324-1692 Col. Dick Bauer 641-512-3349
Contact: bauerrrn69@gmail.com to get on mailing list.



Are you a contractor looking for impactful work that strengthens communities? Semcac's Energy Programs need skilled professionals to bid on electrical, appliance, mechanical, or general construction work that completes energy-saving improvements for site-built & mobile homes. Work is available in Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele, Olmsted, & Winona counties. Make a difference while growing your business! Contractors must have current bonds, licenses, insurance, & the ability to meet MN energy program policiespreference given to minority-owned, women-owned, & labor surplus area firms. Ready to join us?
Contact Chris at 1-800-944-3207 by May 1, 2025 or request an application at: www.semcac.org Be part of the solution – make homes safer, save energy, build a brighter future! Semcac is an EOE/AA/ADA compliance organization.




















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