An Albert Lea Art Center guest speaker, Lilah Aas, will present her lecture on “The Art of the Thank You Note,” at 7 p.m. Thursday. Just in time for the holidays, Aas will advise us on what was previously considered polite decorum and what is accepted practice today when acknowledging a gift or favor from friends, acquaintances, and loved ones.

Admission to this lecture is free and open to the public.

Albert Lea Art Center’s lecture series showcases local and visiting artists and craftsmen, and include painters, woodworkers, musicians, poets, potters, storytellers, jewelry artists, sculptors and others.

Additional information on the lecture series and other upcoming events may be found at www.thealbertleaartcenter.org. The Albert Lea Art Center is located at 224 South Broadway in Albert Lea. Art center hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Art shop and gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.