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By Ayanna Eckblad

 

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Chili cook-off

Oakland Lutheran Church will host a chili cook-off and fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. There will be a silent auction, a drawing for a quarter of beef and a lefse sale. Hans the Music Man will provide entertainment. Admission is $10 for those age 13 and up, $5 for children age 6 to 12 and free for those age 5 and under. Proceeds from the event will benefit Oakland Lutheran Church. To enter the cook-off, call 507-373-1737 or email oaklandluth@gmail.com. Cash prizes will go to the top three places.

 

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Comedy night with Day Peace

Enjoy an evening of comedy with Day Peace from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Events at The Broadway. The north Iowa-based comedian has over 13 years of experience, and it will be a night full of laughter for all who attend. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/4dDnxzL. 

 

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Wells Does It Bright

The community of Wells will have its annual Wells Does It Bright festival Friday. There will be cookie decorating, kids crafts, bounce houses, a craft and vendor fair, a soup supper and more. The Holiday Glow parade will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the west side of CCF Bank. Visit the Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more information. 

 

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Old-fashioned Christmas brunch 

All are invited to an old-fashioned Christmas brunch at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. It will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. In addition to brunch, there will be crafts, a treat shop, gift baskets and more. This event is sponsored by First Lutheran Church Women for local and global missions.

 

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Night of Dazzle

The Albert Lea Art Center, at 101 S. Broadway, will host a Night of Dazzle Friday night to kick off the holiday season. The fundraiser will run from 6 to 8 p.m. and will include hors d’oeuvres, a holiday sweater contest, music, door prizes, a cash bar and lighting of the trees. Cost is $25 per person.