Brookside Boathouse

The Albert Lea Boathouse is now open for the summer through Aug. 21, with the entire month of June free.

The boathouse is complete with Austin - Discover Summer equipment rentals for out on the water including canoes, kayaks and paddleboards.

Equipment is limited and can only be checked out and paid for online, so be sure to reserve rentals for your day in advance. No walk-ups or cash/checks will be accepted. The cost is $5 per piece of equipment. However, the entire month of June, as well as Saturdays in July and August, are free. Equipment reservations can be made online on the Albert Lea Community Education website. All passengers, regardless of whether they will be operating the equipment, are required to complete a registration and waiver online. The boathouse is open from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.

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Exquisite food & fine wines A first class dining establishment that reflects the influence of classic French & Italian cuisine, and current California trends. We offer a diverse selection of over 100 imported & domestic wines. Full cocktail service also available.

We feature USDA Prime beef & fresh seafood Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 5:30 RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED Regularly changing menu, see our website at www.cresendodining.com

507-377-2425 118 S. Broadway Ave., Albert Lea Ventriloquist Darci Lynne will perform Thursday, Aug. 5.

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two weeks, she was determined to audition for her first talent show, never knowing it would lead her to audition for the biggest talent show on earth.

Gin Blossoms will perform Friday, Aug. 6.

She received the golden buzzer during her “america’s Got Talent” audition, sending her straight to the quarterfinals. Her winning final performance has over 87 million views on “america’s Got Talent” YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show. in 2018 she kicked off her national tour, selling out her first headlining family-friendly show in just six minutes, continually adding shows to meet the overwhelming demand. On the heels of a record-breaking 2020, the gifted singer

RAIN BARRELS

People looking for a way to save money on their utility bill can purchase a rain barrel from Shell Rock River Watershed District for $67.10

WHY USE RAIN BARRELS? Rain barrels are an efficient, convenient way of trapping the runoff from your roof and storing it in a 55-gallon barrel. Each barrel comes with a spigot on the bottom and overflow hose to hook up multiple barrels. They hold roughly up to 55 gallons of rainwater, for distributing water around your yard. Diverting water from storm drains also decreases the effect of runoff on the watershed’s rivers and streams.

Residents of the Shell Rock River Watershed District are eligible for a $10 Rebate. Rebate forms are available at the SRRWD office - 214 West Main St., Albert Lea. For more information: 507.377.5785 or www.shellrock.org or The Newsboys, featuring Adam Agee, will perform Saturday, Aug. 7. Provided connie.enestvedl@co.freeborn.mn.us and ventriloquist has kicked off her 2021 “My Lips Are Sealed (Except When for more information you can phone: They’re Not)” national tour, where she 507-377-5785 is sharing her passion for performance www.shellrock.organd bringing her enchanting show from New York to Nevada.

gin Blossoms, Friday, aug. 6

American rock band Gin Blossoms formed in the late 1980s in Arizona and rose to fame in 1992 following the release of their first album “New Miserable Experience” and single “Hey Jealousy.”

This album kept the band on the chart for almost three years, with other songs, including “Allison Road,” “Until I Fall Away,” “Mrs. Rita” and “Found Out About You,” according to the band’s biography.

After a brief break, the band reconvened in 2001 and has been touring ever since, providing a fusion of pop, melodic rock, folk and country elements.

From their breakout album through today, they have sold over 10 million records and are one of the most in-demand 90s live artists who began at the end of the grunge era.

an evening with the Newsboys featuring adam agee, Saturday, aug. 7

The Newsboys initially formed in Australia more than three decades ago, expanded into the United States and has since become one of the biggest bands in Christian music history.

The group has sold more than 10 million units and has had four Grammy nominations, two American Music Award nominations and multiple Dove Awards and moves fluidly between rock and pop, worship and dance, to the delight of their legion of fans. Newsboys’ high-energy live performances and string of mega-hit singles, including “God’s Not Dead,” “We Believe,” and “Born Again,” continue to make the band one of the genre’s most iconic artists. Their chart-topping single, “God’s Not Dead,” which inspired Pure Flix’s 2014 hit film of the same name, ignited a movement that inspired a book, three major motion pictures and a three-year massive world tour. Additionally, each year, “God’s Not Dead Missions” now finds Newsboys partnering with Baja Christian Ministries to serve those in need living in Tijuana, Mexico. Joining the Newsboys during the fair concert will be singer Adam Agee, who was a part of the iconic Christian rock group Audio Adrenaline and helped start the ministry called the Hands and Feet Project in Haiti. As a result of multiple trips to Haiti and seeing the ministry firsthand, he began to speak about his experiences from stage. Now, along with being a touring solo musician, Agee is also an advocate for child sponsorship and humanitarian organizations. His music has been featured on TV and major motion film projects, including the feature length film “God’s Not Dead 2,” various Major League Baseball avenues, both with teams and leaguewide usage, MLBTV, NFL Network, Sunday Night Football, WWE Wrestling, NHL, US Open Golf, USA Soccer and others. He also partners with Newsboys for annual mission trips with Baja Christian Ministries.

season usually lasts until mid-July, then the summer season goes into October.

Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | summer times | Page 49Both leagues alternate between the two courses at Bancroft Bay Park. Prices vary depending on skill level and optional side contests. There are side contests for closest to pin and an ace pool. A date has not been set for a league championship tournament, called the Flying Lea Championship. Alden 9 baskets grass tees

Oakwood Park

S. Lake St. at water tower Lake Mills 9 baskets grass tees

area courses

Oak Island @ Bancroft Bay Park

Hammer Road & Greenwood Drive Albert Lea 18 baskets concrete tees

Tall grass @ Bancroft Bay Park

Hammer Road & Greenwood Drive

Riverland Community

Riverland Drive & Hershey Street Albert Lea 18 baskets grass tees

Swensrud Park/Hurd Park

Eighth St. & Nuthatch Ave. Northwood 18 baskets concrete tees

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