1. Blessing of the Animals

Freeborn County’s Choose Civility organization will host Blessing of the Animals at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Frank Hall Park.

People are encouraged to bring their dogs, cats, birds, lizards, rabbits and other well-behaved pets to the event.

In many churches the Blessing of the Animals is a treasured moment in the liturgical year. When people bring their pets to be blessed, the church has an opportunity to affirm the richness of the connection between pets and their owners.

2. “Tristan und Isolde”

The Met: Live in HD’s fifth season will kick off at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center with a new production of Richard Wagner’s opera titled “Tristan und Isolde.”

Conducted by Sir Simon Rattle in his first Live in HD performance, the production stars Nina Stemme as Isolde. Tristan will be performed by Australian heldentenor Stuart Skelton. Others in the cast include acclaimed singers Ekaterina Gubanova, Evgeny Nikitin and Rene Pape.

The three acts of the opera are originally set aboard a ship on the Irish Sea. The opera pays homage to the Celtic ambience and the themes associated with ancient Celtic culture of mysticism, knowledge of the magic arts, an evolved warrior code and a non-Christian vision of the possibilities of the afterlife, the release stated.

Albert Lea Civic Music and Albert Lea Community Theatre have partnered since 2012 to bring the Metropolitan Opera’s series of award-winning, high-definition live transmissions to Albert Lea.

The opera is slated to begin at 11 a.m., with a Meet the Met opera talk to begin at 10:30 a.m.

3. Marvelous Moms Fellowship

First Presbyterian Church in Albert Lea will host an event called Marvelous Moms Fellowship from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

All moms are welcome for fellowship, fun, encouragement and inspiration. Coffee and treats will be provided.

Free child care is available for children in third grade and younger.

For more information, contact Deb Linnes at 507-373-9884 or Carol Cerney at 507-213-0121

The event will be the second Saturday of each month.

 

4. Anniversary cruise

The Pelican Breeze II will host its final cruise of the season at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

The cruise, for $5, will celebrate the Pelican Breeze’s 20th anniversary.

Light snacks will be on board, and participants are welcome to bring their own beverage.

Call 383-7273 for more information. Reservations are not needed.

 

5. Citywide garage sales

Fall citywide garage sales will take place throughout the weekend. Look for signs all over town for the sales and in the Tribune today and tomorrow for participating addresses.