Area residents will have an opportunity to view the wildlife creations of local artist Rory Mattson on Sunday, March 16, at the new Audubon Science Center in Albert Lea.

The session will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the center, located at 1416 W. Main St., which is adjacent to the Albert Lea Seed House. Mattson will share his love of painting and be available to answer any questions on his craft. He specializes in watercolor and now works full time on his art. Before retiring to his art, Mattson worked for the Albert Lea school district for 32 years, teaching grades 5-6 and coaching.

His work has been shown at the Minnesota Heritage Show, the Kansas City &uot;OWL&uot; Show, as well as the National Ducks Unlimited, Kansas City Birds and Art Show and the Tulsa NatureFest.

The public is invited. For more information, contact Ann Bryson at 373-3027.

Following is a roundup of other events happening in the area this weekend:

Friday, March 14

&045; Northbridge Mall hosts a spring craft sale from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

&045; The elementary art exhibit continues at the Albert Lea Art Center. Students from all Freeborn County schools as well as home-schoolers have been invited to participate. Gallery hours are from noon-4 p.m. Admission is free.

&045; St. John’s Adult Day Center will hold an open house from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The center is located on the first floor of the Knutson Place Apartments.

&045; KATE Radio hosts the 21st annual Farm, Home and Recreation Show from 4-8 p.m. at the Albert Lea City Arena. Admission is free.

&045; A fish fry to benefit the Freeborn County Red Cross will be held at the Albert Lea American Legion, 142 N. Broadway Ave., from 5-8 p.m.

&045; The Albert Lea High School 2003 Tigers Roar, &uot;Retro Roar,&uot; will be held at 7 p.m. in the Albert Lea High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at all Andersen Hallmark Stores and at the door.

&045; The Salvation Army hosts family night at 302 Court St. beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited for food, fun and various activities.

Saturday, March 15

&045; KATE Radio hosts the 21st annual Farm, Home and Recreation Show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Albert Lea City Arena. Admission is free.

&045; The elementary art exhibit continues at the Albert Lea Art Center. Students from all Freeborn County schools as well as home-schoolers have been invited to participate. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.

&045; Northbridge Mall hosts a spring craft sale from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Local Girl Scouts will also be selling cookies at a booth during mall hours.

&045; The Albert Lea High School 2003 Tigers Roar, &uot;Retro Roar,&uot; will be held at 7 p.m. in the Albert Lea High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Tickets are available at all Andersen Hallmark Stores and at the door.

Sunday, March 16

&045; Northbridge Mall hosts a spring craft sale from noon- 5 p.m. Local Girl Scouts will also be selling cookies at a booth during mall hours.

&045; KATE Radio hosts the 21st annual Farm, Home and Recreation Show from noon-5 p.m. at the Albert Lea City Arena. Admission is free.

&045; St. John’s Adult Day Center will hold an open house from 1-3 p.m. The center is located on the first floor of the Knutson Place Apartments.

&045; The Myers Art Series will present Merrill Davis III in a pipe organ recital at 4 p.m. at the Albert Lea United Methodist Church. Davis is a master player on the &uot;King of Instruments&uot; and is known for his organ improvisation technique. The public is invited. No admission is charged; however, an offering will be taken to support the concerts of the series.