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By Ayanna Eckblad

 

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Albert Lea Eagles Club Thanksgiving Eve event

Albert Lea Eagles Club FOE 2258 will host a family friendly Thanksgiving event for the community Wednesday at the Eagles Club at 205 W. William St. There will be an auxiliary bake sale starting at 3 p.m., and turkey bingo and horse races begin at 6:30 p.m.

 

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Shop Small Business Saturday in downtown Albert Lea

Stop over to downtown Albert Lea Saturday for Small Business Saturday. 

Bolster the community, and shop local with unique gifts, special deals and more. 

 

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Night Before Thanksgiving fundraiser

Glenville American Legion Post 264 will host a Night Before Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting the Glenville Days Boosters from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Legion. Horse races will begin at 5 p.m. There will be food and drink specials with a happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. There will also be a ticket drawing during the event with cash prizes for the first three winners. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from Glenville Days Boosters members. There are a limited number of tickets available for purchase at DAE Liquor in Albert Lea. Tickets will be sold until 5 p.m. the night of the event with the drawing held at 7 p.m. People do not have to be present during the drawing to win.

 

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Gobble Wobble 5k walk and fun run

The sixth annual Lake Mills Gobble Wobble 5k walk/run will be held on Thanksgiving. Check-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race will start at 8 a.m. The cost to register is $15 for adults, $10 for youth and $40 for families. All registrations include a $5 token for 5 Alarm Brewing Co. There will also be a one-mile “Tot Trot” available to all who would prefer that option. All proceeds from the event will go towards a new batting station at the Fjelstad Leonard Youth Sports Complex. People can register by going to https://www.facebook.com/share/2ogCCP5NxyK95kZ3/ and clicking on the registration link.

 

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Ellendale Holiday Hangout fundraiser

There will be a Holiday Hangout fundraiser supporting the NRHEG Elementary School inclusive playground from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the elementary school in Ellendale. This will be a shopping event with over 30 local vendors and food trucks.