Register for classes by visiting www.AlbertLeaCommunityEd.org or by calling our office at 507-379-5318!
1011 Hammer Road | Albert Lea, MN
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
8:30am-2:30pm, closed from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch
Upcoming Trips
Guided St. Paul, Minneapolis & Mall of America Tour
Wednesday, May 8th from 7:30am-4:30pm
$59 per person
Join us for a relaxing, educational day as we are guided through St. Paul and Minneapolis and learn about our great state! End the day at the Mall of America for lunch and shopping.
Deadline to register is Monday, April 15th
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Wednesday, June 12th from 8:00am-3:45pm
$61 per person
Explore 1,200 acres of professionally maintained gardens, rare plant collections and accessible trails.
Deadline to register is Tuesday, June 4th.
Home Buyer Education Course
Are you ready for a new home? Not sure where to start? Join us for an exciting Home-Buyers Seminar with the AT Home Mortgage Team - UHM!
BSFN46: Wednesday | 4/3 | 6:00-7:30pm
Junk Journal for Beginners
A junk journal is a book that’s made out of found and recycled materials. Participants will create a basic, one signature journal.
HOBB12: Saturday | 4/6 | 9:00-2:00pm
Early Learning's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, April 11 from 5:00-6:00pm Brookside Education Center
Efficient Living: Organize Your Life Inside & Out
This course will teach you how to conquer clutter and create harmony by maintaining organization in your home and life.
AE48: Thursday | 4/11 | 6:00-7:00pm
Family Living: Organize Your Life Inside & Out
Discover family organization techniques that can be used by everyone in the family to ensure a smooth day and easier life for everyone.
AE49: Thursday | 4/18 | 6:00-7:00pm
Youth Batik Class
Use glue on fabric to create a pattern and melted crayon on a second piece of fabric to create a wax resist batik. Then paint and dye your fabric creations.
E-YOU78: Mondays | 4/15 & 4/22 | 6:00-8:00pm
Youth Printmaking Class
Creating collagraph prints with chipboard and ink, lino block printing and reduction blocks printing.
E-YOU79: Mondays | 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 | 6:00-8:00pm
Driver’s Education
Monday-Friday, June 3-14 9:00am-12:00pm OR 1:00pm-4:00pm
MORE CLASSES COMING MAY 6TH!
Upcoming Classes
Thursday Night Zumba®
Decorative Sign Painting
Pretzel Crust Pizza & Pretzel Knots with Cheese Dip!
Friday Release & Restore Yoga
Fat Tire Fridays
Youth Introduction to Archery Basics
Metabolism Boosters & Busters
Alzheimer Series: Effective Communications Strategies
Social Media Analysis
Biscuits and Butter Oh My! Debate for Adults
Defensive Driving (8hr)
Techniques to Activate your Brain's Creativity Center
Babysitting Skills
Wedding Planning Workshop
Alzheimer Series: Dementia Conversations, Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal, and Financial Planning
Acupressure for Sinus Relief, Headaches & More
Youth Paint Night
K-2nd After School Fun!
Spring Planting Party
Homemade Tuscan Gnocchi
Meal: Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Chicken & Homemade Bread
Youth Archery Intermediate
Getting Started with Medicare
Social Media for Business
Social Security: Timing is Everything Grow Your Business with Instagram
Will Your Taxes Affect Your Retirement?
A Parent's Guide to TikTok
Junior Lifeguarding
Spring Roll Symphony: Crafting Crispy & Fresh Spring Roll Delights
Cell Phones and Parenting-Oh My!
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Volume 50, No. 12
Discover bright opportunities this Spring with these added classes!
More information on these added classes can be found on our website.
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Spring will be here soon! Hurry and get on our building schedule!
Place your auction or real estate advertisement in the Freeborn County Shopper! Our shopper is read by over 20,000 readers in the Albert Lea & surrounding area! CALL 507-373-1310 TODAY!
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The Best of the Best!
FREEBORN COUNTY SHOPPER
WEEKLY DEADLINE
Thursday by 5 pm
Antiques & Collectibles
ANTIQUES WANTED!
TOYS, RED WING CROCKS, ADVERTISING SIGNS BEER, FOOD, MACHINERY GAS, OIL, ECT. & ADVERTISING TINS, CARPENTER TOOLS, GUNS, WWI WWII VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHS, MEDALS, HELMETS, KNIVES, SWORDS, CAST IRON FRY PANS, FLOOR GRATES, PUMPS, POCKET WATCHES, JEWELRY, PADLOCKS, WEATHERVANES, CUPALAS, BARN PULLEYS, LICENSE PLATES, CLOCKS, BOTTLES, POTTERY, MAGAZINES, POSTCARDS, MARBLES, CHAUFFEUR BADGES, CATALOGS, BOOKS, ANYTHING PAPER, DECOYS, REELS, RADIOS, STERLING SILVER, COINS, TOKENS, OLD PHOTOGRAPHS, WOOD & PAPER SHELL BOXES, WOOD BOXES,SCALES, LANTERNS, LAMPS, CLOTHING, ANYTHING MADE BEFORE 1960 COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 507-402-0880.
NEED CASH
I give free appraisals of your coins 1964 and older.I am also looking to buy older coins such as silver dollars, halves,quarters,dimes and Indianhead cents.
507-477-2427 or 507-259-6460
Fuel and Wood
OAK FIREWOOD FOR SALE. FREE DELIVERY AUSTIN & ALBERT LEA AREA
CALL (507)438-9181
Lawn & Garden
Deadline for ALL Display Ads is 5 pm the ursday prior to the following Tuesday’s publication of the Freeborn County Shopper.
Apartments
Boats & Watercraft
Cleaning Services
2005 JOHN DEERE X475. LARGE GARDEN TRACTOR 54 INCH DECK. 13 HRSP
KAWASACKI MOTOR. LOW HOURS OF 341. $6,000. 507-402-6033
Machinery & Tools
POWER WASHERS in Stock 507-448-3302
TRADING POST
Gordonsville
STIHL Products in Stock
We’re your Stihl Dealer. 507-448-3302
TRADING POST
Gordonsville
Rentals
Apartments
ALBERT LEA RENTALS
Smoke free Studio & 2 bed apartments for 62+. All utilities included! Community room with activities, on-site staff, laundry & off street parking. 507-373-5391 or 507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
Spacious 1 bedroom 10 miles north of Albert Lea (in Hartland). $405-$435/mo, all utilities included except electric. Background checks required. No smoking! No pets! Call or text 507-456-9514
FREEBORN COUNTY RENTALS!
Smoke free 1 & 2 bed apartments in Clarks Grove, Hayward & Hollandale. Rent from $460 & $580 per month + heat & electric. Water & trash paid. Month to month leases & deposit pay plans.
507-451-8524
www.lifestyleinc.net
TDD: 507-451-0704
Equal Housing Opportunity
Storage
Winter Steal of a Deal!
1986 Sea Ray. All new $6,000 engine in 2018 Warranted. Only 20 hours of use on new engine. Asking only $4,000 Also boat lift with new, blue canopy - $1,500 Call: 507-373-9188
Trucks, SUVs & Vans
2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, All-wheel drive, 30,000 miles Some factory warranty, Extras: Tonneau cover, cruise-control, updated rims, updated speakers, Area 51 color
(507)473-0242
Want To Buy Transportation
Buying Junk Vehicles! Paying cash. Top $$ prices. Will pick up 7 days/week. 641-590-7068
SPARKLING SOLUTIONS
“WE OFFER CLEANING SERVICES”
•WEEKLY
•BI-WEEKLY
•MONTHLY WE ARE OFFERING A 10%OFF
DISCOUNT FOR A FIRST TIME
CLEAN. WE TRAVEL
AROUND THE AREA. (507)279-7204
Appliance Service
ON THE SPOT APPLIANCE SERVICE
Will Repair most Household Appliances & Commercial Cooking Products. 30+ Years Experience, Reasonable Rates. Call Orrin Mortensen at 507-214-8099 ANYTIME
Handyman Services
E.L.K. CONSTRUCTION
HANDYMAN SERVICES:
Update or replace windows, egress windows & doors. Home repair, remodeling & construction, decks,
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garages, siding, roof repair, drywall & texturing, concrete. Call Ernie at 438-4307. 27 years experience, bonded. License #BC 710064 Junk Removal Junk Removal - Old appliances, furniture, electronics, yard waste as well as any kind of Junk from Anywhere! Basements, attics, garages. Free Estimates. Senior Discounts. BEST PRICES Call anytime: 507-219-0727 Pet & Livestock Services Tree Service Linder Tree Service Tree Trimming, cutting, and removal! Boom truck and insured. Call or Text Josh Linder 507-995-7081 Selling your home? Advertise here and sell it faster. Call Classi eds at 205.280.5667. Looking for a home? Look in our classi eds section and learn of great deals for you and your family. Raise your hand if you want your business to make LESS money next year. We didn’t think you would. Do you need to successfully market on a tight budget? Shelby & Chilton County Classifieds has customizable programs available to fit any budget. DON’T WAIT! Call TODAY 205.280.5667 Classifieds Marketplace FREEBORN COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS FreebornCountyShopper.com 110 West Pearl Street • Albert Lea, MN 56007 • (507) 369-2742
