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By Ayanna Eckblad

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Rock-n-Roll the Lakes 2024

Come at 8 a.m. Saturday at Central Park for Albert Lea’s annual Rock-n-Roll the Lakes. This year’s theme is “Back to the ’60s.” There will be 10-, 30- and 50-mile bike routes that offer a scenic and pleasant look at the city’s lakes and community. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and those taking the 50-mile route are asked to begin no later than 9 a.m. Register and find more information at bikemn.org/all-events/rock-and-roll-the-lakes.

 

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 Glow Ride

Albert Lea will host a glow ride/night bike ride this Saturday. Come to this free community event with clothing and a bike decked out in glow sticks and lights for a fun evening. Participants will meet at the North Broadway parking lot at dusk, around 9 p.m., and the ride will begin. Youth are welcome, but those under age 12 will need to be accompanied by an adult. Helmets will be required during the ride.

 

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Annual duck pluck fundraiser for Albert Lea girls’ basketball

A special fundraiser for Albert Lea girls’ basketball will take place at 6 p.m. Sunday at Broskoff Pool, located at 2191 Palmer Circle. The event will be a “duck pluck” with cash prizes on 10 of the ducks. Ducks can be purchased from Albert Lea girls’ basketball players. The cost is one duck for $5 or five ducks for $20.

 

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Freeborn-Mower County Relay for Life

Freeborn-Mower County Relay for Life will take place at 5 p.m. Friday at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds. The opening ceremony will have speeches by cancer survivors and caregivers. There will also be a survivor’s lap. Teams will take turns walking through the evening followed by a luminaria lighting ceremony, weather permitting. Luminaria can be purchased for $10 at the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce, All the Things studio and boutique, Brick Furniture in Austin and Grinders in Austin. Visit acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=108049 for more information.

 

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Glenville Days and Wells Kernel Days

Two city festivals will take place this week: Glenville Days from Thursday through Sunday; and Wells Kernel Days from Friday through Sunday. Both events will have lots of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.