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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 Saturdays 9:00 to Noon
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, Ping Pong and Special Events 373-0704
Point Pleasant Resort & Campground •B est Walleye Lake in S. MN • Large Sandy Beaches & Children’s Play Area • 2 or 3 Bedroom Condos • So Much To Do in Madison Lake Area
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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 2nd Open Mon.-Fri. 1pm-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 1pm-7pm 507-373-3328 Kids 2 & Under $1.25, 3-17 years $3.25, 18 & up $3.50, Season Pass $35 in town, $45 out of town, plus tax.
Albert Lea Skate Park City Beach - Open 7:00 am-9:30 pm 7 Days a Week
Albert Lea Art Center Art Shows
Playpark Schedule
We have many great activities scheduled this summer! This year FIVE playparks will be open during the summer including Academy, Sondergaard, Southwest, Troy-Hammer and Valley. Playparks will be open Monday-Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Each park will have two leaders to supervise the building and grounds and assist children in creating a fun and happy summer! Each day offers something new and exciting. Parents are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood park and meet their Park Leaders. *Please note: Playparks are subject to close due to inclement weather and extreme heat.
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
When: June 4th – July 26th Time: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Who: Ages 7-12 Fee: Free!!!
Bayside Water Ski Club
Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
Starting Thurs. June 21st at 6:30 pm the Bayside Ski Club puts on a FREE Water Ski Show every Thursday evening through Labor Day at Edgewater Park in Albert Lea. Rolling out the red carpet and brining top music talent in as they perform the 2012 All American Music Awards. Filled with famous singing artists, top billboard music and amazing water ski acts. You won’t want to miss this LIVE event.
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Shop Locally Over 25 Stores & Businesses Department Stores • Specialty Stores Restaurants • Salons • Spa Book Store •Cinema 7 Theatre • So Much More
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
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147 N. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN Box Office: 507-377-4371 Tickets Available online at www.actonbroadway.com
Oliver! The Musical July 12, 13, 14, 15(M), 18, 19, 20, 21 - 7:30 PM (2pm Matinee) Country Music Star Leona Williams and Branson Comedian Harley Worthit Sunday August 19, 2012 - 7:30 PM
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JUNE • Open Streets Albert Lea Event - June 2 •E ddie Cochran Weekend - June 8, 9 & 10, Freeborn Co. Museum. Step back to the 1950’s and celebrate Eddie Cochran! Car Show, Contests, Dancing, Car Rally & Cruise. fchm.smig.net •E ddie Cochran Exhibit Freeborn Co. Historical Museum View the official family depository for all Eddie Cochran memorabilia. www.smig.net/fchm • Strawberry Festival on Broadway - June 30 •M erriam’s Carnival - June 30 to July 4 North Broadway Parking log
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SUMMER FUN 2012 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 5 •F armers Market-North Parking Lot on Broadway Open May-Oct. Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm & Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon. Shop for locally raised fresh produce, flowers, food & more. Contact Verlys Huntley 507-297-5546. •T ake a Kid Fishing-Fountain Lake Fountain Lake Sportsmen Club sponsors a day of free fishing for adults with children. 507-552-1214. •M usic in the Park-Edgewater Park Bandshell Music in the park. Come enjoy live performances by area talent in a beautiful outdoor setting. www.cityofalbertlea.org
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• Albert Lea Aquatic Center Opens - 321 James Ave. Open Mon.-Fri. 1-6 pm, Sat.-Sun. 1-7 pm, 507-373-3328.
Beautiful Well Groomed 18 Hole Course!
•A lbert Lea Soccer Tournament-Hammer Field Have a good time watching a day packed with soccer. albertleasoccer.com or mnyouthsoccer.org
Pro Shop • Club Repair • Jerry’s Bar & Grill Breakfast Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Lunch Served Daily - Dinner Tuesday thru Friday
•L akeview & Cloverleaf Lions Annual Fly-In Breakfast - June 10th 7:00 am-12:30 pm Public welcome. Albert Lea Airport. After eating your breakfast, stroll through the airplanes that are on display and enjoy the fly-in. www.5m2lions.org
Wednesday Burger Night – Thursday Happy Hour 5 to 8 pm
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Keep Lakes Clean for Fish, Wildlife and People All Surfaces Drain to Our Lakes: No littering anywhere No dumping down storm sewers No cigarette butts on land or in water
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page 6 • SUMMER FUN 2012 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER •G randpa's Tractor Ride-Freeborn County Fairgrounds Enjoy the parade of tractors. Variety of makes, models & years. For information call Chris, 507-456-4474 or Martin 507-391-1586. •T ennessee Walking Horse Competition-Freeborn County Fairgrounds. Minnesota Walking Horse Assoc. Concessions. Open to the public. www.mnclassic.s-dstables.com • Emmons Borderfest June 29 & 30 Johnny Holm on Friday, Bad Monkey on Saturday •G lenville Days June 8-10 • Kiester Days June 21-24 • Corey Goodnature Memorial Golf Classic June 30
•F reeborn County Fair-July 31 -August 5, 2012 The Freeborn County Fair features nationally known musical talent, tractor pulls, rodeo, 4-H displays, “threshing bee” and much more! The following is the tentative schedule for 2012 Tuesday Colt Ford Wednesday Kip Moore - Thursday Thompson Square - Friday Charlie Pride - Saturday Lonestar Sunday Demo Derby. More info at www.freeborncountyfair.com •F armers Market-North Parking Lot on Broadway Open May-Oct. Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm & Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon. Shop for locally raised fresh produce, flowers, food & more. Contact Verlys Huntley, 507-297-5546. • 3 rd of July Parade - Bridge Avenue. Start your 4th of July Celebration with the largest parade in Southern Minnesota with over 100 units. www.cityofalbertlea.org
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•B ayside Ski Club Show-Edgewater Park Show Site Watch local waterskiers put on an outstanding performance. 507-327-9258.
•M erriam’s Carnival - June 30 to July 4 North Broadway Parking Lot •A CT Theatre “Oliver” July 12-15 & July 18-21
•P elican Breeze II Fireworks Cruise-Albert Lea Lake Sit back & relax with a fireworks display in the sky. www.pelicanbreeze.org
•W ind Down Wednesdays on Broadway July 18 & August 15
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Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library & Village 1031 Bridge Ave. • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • 507-373-8003
Museum & Library Open Year Round Oct. thru March Tues.-Fri. 10 am - 4 pm • April thru Sept. Tues.-Fri. 10 am to 5 pm Village Open May - September
SUMMER FUN 2012 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 7 • 4th of July Car Show • 4th of July Fireworks-10:00 pm Fountain Lake Watch this amazing display from boat or land. • Doc Evans Jazz Festival-Fountain Lake Gazebo alute Minnesota’s “Doc” Evans with an afternoon of S the finest of Minnesota’s Jazz and Dixieland Bands. www.docevans.com/festival • Chamber Golf Outing July 16, 2012 •S ports Card Show-Northbridge Mall Buy, sell or trade your favorite cards. www.northbridgemall.com
•C razy Days-Northbridge Mall July 12-15 Great prices, great selection. www.northbridgemall.com •D owntown Crazy Days-Downtown Albert Lea Crazy deals, entertainment, fun. www.cityofalbertlea.org • Alden Citywide Yard Sales 3rd Saturday in July •A pril Sorensen Memorial Half MarathonHayward, MN July 7 7:30 am-12:00 pm 13.1 mile foot race & 2 person relay. 6.55 mile legs. Open to all who have trained. Benefits the April Sorensen Memorial Foundation. www.livelaughrun. com 507-377-2568
•M usic in the Park-Edgewater Park Bandshell Come enjoy live performances by area talent in a beautiful outdoor setting. www.cityofalbertlea.org
Aquatic Center Opens June 2nd Open Monday-Friday 1:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 1:00-7:00 p.m. Daily Admission: 2 & under are $1.25 3-17 years are $3.25 18 & older are $3.50 Season Pass in City of Albert Lea $35 Season Pass out of City $45
Don’t Miss Albert Lea’s Annual Events: T he Land Between the Lakes Triathlon Eddie Cochran Weekend 3rd of July Parade 4th of July Fireworks A pril Sorensen Memorial Half Marathon Freeborn County Fair Big Island Barbecue Big Island Rendezvous
page 8 • SUMMER FUN 2012 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • Battle of the Bands - July 21 • Freeborn Days - July 21 • Ellendale Days - July 19-22 •A rt & Garden Tour-The Albert Lea Art Center View amazing gardens and enjoy a garden party with music, refreshments and art exhibits. www.restorethebuilding.org/artcenter • Hayward Days - July 7
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AUGUST •F reeborn County Fair-July 31 -August 5, 2012 The Freeborn County Fair features nationally known musical talent, tractor pulls, rodeo, 4-H displays, “threshing bee” and much more! The following is the tentative schedule for 2012 Tuesday Colt Ford Wednesday Kip Moore - Thursday Thompson Square - Friday Charlie Pride - Saturday Lonestar - Sunday Demo Derby. More info at www.freeborncountyfair.com • Albert Lea City Golf Championship August 11-12 •B ig Island Barbeque (Kansas City Barbeque Society)-Freeborn County Fairgrounds - August 24-25 Cooks from throughout the Country will be competing for the best overall cook in categories of best Ribs, Pork Shoulder or Butt, Chicken or Beef Brisket, vying for over $10,000 in cash prizes and trophies. www. bigislandfestivalandbbq.org •M usic in the Park-Edgewater Park Bandshell Music in the park. Come enjoy live performances by area talent in a beautiful outdoor setting. www.cityofalbertlea.org •W ind Down Wednesdays on Broadway August 15
• Relay for Life-August 10, Freeborn Co. Fairgrounds Fun filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for the research and programs through the American Cancer Society. 507-318-9301 •F armers Market-North Parking Lot on Broadway Open May-Oct. Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm & Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon. Shop for locally raised fresh produce, flowers, food & more. Contact Verlys Huntley. 507-297-5546. • Back To School Days-Northbridge Mall Shop for all your Back-to-School needs. www.northbridgemall.com • Arabian Horse Show-Freeborn County Fairgrounds Arabian horses perform & compete. www.sassyfilly@integra.net • Green Wings Event-Freeborn County Fairgrounds Ducks Unlimited kids event. Games, food & prizes. www.duck.com 507-373-4931 •S heriff's Posse Ride Motorcycle Rally-BergdaleHarley Davidson - Sheriffs come together to raise money for the Red Cross www.sheriffsride.com •S hineFest Week of Service-Area churches promote unity and service in the faith community. www.shinefest.org
Check Out the Great Summer Programs at the Family YMCA For Youth Development For Healthy Living For Social Responsibility 2021 West Main • Albert Lea, MN • 507-373-8228
Horse Show - Saturday, June 23, 2012 Antique Tractor Pull - Sunday, June 24, 2012 (Swap Meet Both Days) For more information call (507) 525-1454
29th Annual Threshing Festival When an Old Farm Comes to Life
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SUMMER FUN 2012 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • PAGE 11 •N orth Central Aerobatic Contest-Albert Lea SEPTEMBER Municipal Airport. Pilots from all over the region display their skillful maneuvers in this aerobatic com- • Fall Festival on Broadway - September 2 petition. Put on by the International Aerobatic Club. •F armers Market-North Parking Lot on Broadway. www.iac.org Open May-Oct. Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm & Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon. Shop for locally raised fresh produce, • " Echos from the Past"-Historical Museum flowers, food & more. Contact Verlys Huntley 507-297A journey into history. Tour Graceland Cemetery and 5546. learn about some individuals who played an important role in the development of our community. www.smig.net/fchm
•W ells Kernel Days-Wells, MN August 16-19 •C owboy Mounted Shoot North Central RegionalsFreeborn County Fairgrounds Riders shoot black powder blank cartridges and are scored on accuracy & time. www.mncmsa.com • PRCA Rodeo-Freeborn County Fairgrounds Watch cowboys compete bareback, barrel racing, tie down, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc. www.freeborncountyfair.com • Cruise to the Cove - August 23 • Albert Lea Hockey Golf Open Aug. 25 Green Lea Golf Course
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•A utumn in the Village -September 16 Freeborn Co. Historical Museum - An afternoon filled with good food, music, demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family. Check out the many changes and improvements made to the village during the year. www.smig.net/fchm • Fountain Lake Powerboat Races - September 16 •A lbert Lea Art Center Open House-Art Center www.restorethebuilding.org/artcenter
• 8 5th Annual Short Stop Golf Tournament-Green Lea Golf Course. The oldest match-play golf tournament in Minnesota September 1-3, 2012 www.greenlea.com •F all Craft Show-Northbridge Mall - Come shop & enjoy the area arts & crafts on display. www.northbridgemall.com
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page 14 • SUMMER FUN 2012 • FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER • Mall Charity Days-Northbridge Mall Non-profit groups raise money for charitable causes. www.northbridgemall.com •F arming of Yesteryear-June 23 & 24, Kiester •R yan “Pie” Truesdell Memorial Softball Tournament-Snyder Field, Albert Lea. September 8-9. Contact Scott Truesdell 507-383-1958 or struesdell9@hotmail.com for more info
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•A rts & Quilting-The Art Center www.restorethebuilding.org/artcenter • Hollandale Harvest Festival September 8 “Motor Madness” See Hollandale page for info year.
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EXPERIENCE ALBERT LEA Open Streets Albert Lea Event — June 2 Eddie Cochran Weekend — June 8, 9 & 10 Strawberry Festival on Broadway — June 30 Merriam’s Carnival — June 30 to July 4 3rd of July Parade — July 3 4th of July Car Show — July 4 4th of July Fireworks — July 4 April Sorenson Memorial Half Marathon — July 7 ACT Theatre “Oliver� — July 12-15 & July 18-21 Wind Down Wednesdays — July 18 & August 15 Battle of the Bands — July 21 Freeborn County Fair — July 31-August 5 “Echoes From The Past� A Journey Into History — August 15 Cruise to the Cove — August 23 BIB BBQ Kansas City Cookoff — August 24 & 25 Autumn in the Village — September 16 Fountain Lake Powerboat Races — September 16 Fall Festival on Broadway — September 2 Albert Lea Convention & Visitors Bureau | 102 W. Clark St. 373-2316 | www.albertleatourism.org
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