The electrifying colors of the UV Splash Color Dash come to Albert Lea this Saturday.

This 5-kilometer run is similar to the popular Color Run, where runners in white T-shirts are blasted with color powder that leaves them covered in a rainbow of colors.

The UV Splash Color Dash is a little bit different. The run/walk takes place at night and involves 100 percent non-toxic colored UV water. There are a handful of black light stations throughout the course of the run and runners will be sprayed with this water. That’s when the night will come to life.

This colored water will glow under the black lights and the UV Splash Color Dash website promises that the night will be so bright you won’t need a nightlight.

The UV Splash Color Dash is being organized by the Rotary Club of Albert Lea. The Rotary has been involved in the community for over 90 years with fundraising and community service. Proceeds from the run will go to the Halverson Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization.

Packet pickup is 8 p.m., and the dash begins at 10 p.m. at the North Broadway parking lot. The Pre-Splash party begins at 9 p.m. with live music and contests. There will be an After-Splash party at 112 Broadway Ave.

Teams can register for $35, individuals can register for $40 and families can register for $85. There is no age limit. Participants can register at uvsplashcolordash.com by clicking on the Albert Lea location on the front page.

Registration includes a white T-shirt, a glow necklace and a swag bag. Family registration includes two T-shirts and three glow necklaces. The Dash will go on rain or shine, as long as weather conditions are safe.

 

Friday

• Find something new during the citywide garage sales, going on all day. The city wide garage sale is sponsored by the Albert Lea Tribune Classifieds.

• Donate blood at the Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. at Crossroads Church, 3402 Hoeger Lane.

• The First Lutheran Church Women will have their June luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bethany Hall of First Lutheran Church, 301 W. Clark St. Tickets are $6.

• Camp Fire gates open noon at Harmony Park, 79503 298th St., Clarks Grove.

• The Eddie Cochran Cruise-in Social will be 6 p.m. at Green Mill, 2218 E. Main St.

• The Glenville Days softball tournament is 6 p.m. in Glenville.

• Test your singing skills at the Big Island Grill & Bar’s Karaoke Championship from 6 to 11 p.m. Admission is free but there is a 21 plus age limit. Past winners will compete.

• Relax on the lake on the Pelican Breeze II Pizza Cruise at Frank Hall Park. The cruise is 6 to 7:30 p.m. and reservations must be placed by 4 p.m. Friday. Pizza is provided by Green Mill. Cost is $20 per person. Call 507-383-7273 to reserve a spot.

• The Glenville Days bean bag tournament is 7 p.m., Main Street in Glenville.

• DJ Grizzly Sound will be performing 8:30 p.m. on Main Street in Glenville for Glenville Days.

 

Saturday

• Find something new during the citywide garage sales, going on all day. The city wide garage sale is sponsored by the Albert Lea Tribune Classifieds.

• Buy used cars and car parts at the swap meet, which is part of Eddie Cochran Weekend. The meet will be at the parking lot near the water tower on Fountain Street and will be all day.

• Find records, T-shirts, jewelry and other treasures at the Grandstand sale, which is part of Eddie Cochran Weekend. The sale will be in the back area of the Albert Lea American Legion, 142 N. Broadway Ave. The sale goes all day.

• Enjoy breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m. at the Albert Lea American Legion, 142 N. Broadway Ave. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs with diced ham, cinnamon rolls, juice and coffee will be served. Cost is $6.

• Glenville Days River Run/Walk registration starts at 7 a.m. at city park in Glenville.

• Participate in the Albert Lea Hospice 14th annual Five Mile Run/Walk. Registration begins at 7 a.m. at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave. Cost to participate is $20. Forms can be picked up at the Hospice office at 1705 S.E. Broadway Ave., the information desk at the medical center at 404 W. Fountain St., Power 96 and Mayo Clinic Health System locations in Alden, Kiester, New Richland, Wells and Lake Mills. Call Hospice at 507-377-6393 with questions.

• The Eddie Cochran Car Show moves downtown! The show will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Broadway parking lot.

• Discover unique treasures at the Unique Junque art sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1206 W. Richway Drive. Proceeds benefit the Albert Lea Art Center.

• Open Streets will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bridge Avenue will be closed from Fountain Street to Ruble Street. Free activities include walking, skateboarding, biking, hula dance lessons, giant hula hoops, Zumba, canoeing, kayaking, obstacle course, walk a dog and much more.

• Learn about Moais in Motion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Vitality Tent near the Boathouse on Brookside Drive during Open Streets.

• Buy fresh produce, baked goods and more at the Albert Lea Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Northbridge Mall parking lot, 2510 Bridge Ave.

• Enjoy free bike helmets, helmet fittings, bike inspections and more at the free Family Safety Bike Rodeo, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Brookside Education Center, 211 W. Richway Drive.

• Watch a game of softball during the softball tournament, 9 a.m. in Glenville.

• A benefit for Todd Coughlin will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at America’s Best Value Inn, 2306 E. Main St.

• The Sunset Saddle Club pleasure show will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave.

• Celebrate Glenville Days with the Glenville Days parade, 10 a.m. in Glenville.

• Help fund cancer research with the Geneva Cancer Run. Signups begin at Geneva Bar & Grill at 10 a.m. The run leaves at 11 a.m. Cost is $10 per rider. Both cars and motorcycles are welcome. A silent auction begins at 10 a.m. and live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

• The Albert Lea American Legion will be serving burgers and brats outside the legion at 142 N. Broadway Ave. starting at 11 a.m.

• The Glenville Days Little King and Queen Contest is at 11 a.m. in Glenville.

• A presentation on the life of Eddie Cochran will be 12:30 p.m. at the Freeborn County Historical Museum, 1031 Bridge Ave.

• The Sunset Saddle Club game show will be 1 to 3 p.m. at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, 1031 Bridge Ave.

• The Glenville Days dodgeball tournament will be 1:30 p.m. in Glenville.

• The Eddie Cochran Weekend car cruise leaves the North Broadway parking lot at 4 p.m.

• Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50s will be performing 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center for Eddie Cochran Weekend. Tickets are $15 advance and $20 at the door.

• The Chris Hawkey Band is performing during the Glenville Days street dance, 8:30 p.m. in Glenville.

 

Sunday

• Find something new during the citywide garage sales, going on all day. The city wide garage sale is sponsored by the Albert Lea Tribune Classifieds.

• There will be a Rock ’n’ Roll Worship 9 a.m. at United Methodist Church, 702 U.S. 69.

• See the sighs of Albert Lea Lake with a Pelican Breeze II Public Cruise. The cruise leaves at 1:30 p.m. from Frank Hall Park. Be at the boat 15 minutes early. A minimum of 10 passengers is required for the cruise to happen. Cost is $10 per person.