Central Freeborn fundraiser Sept. 22

Once again, it’s time for one of the two “Must Attend” local social events of the year. There will be handshaking, back patting, and a friendly, “How are you?” along with, “It’s good to see you.” All this will accompany a pleasant smile at the same time.

There will be old and young and in-between ages of males and females. All those attending are in the VIP classification – including you! Members of the Freeborn County Historical Museum and the Albert Lea “Y” will be there to greet The Great You at the door.

You are such an important person that they will let you enter through a special door. You will even be just ahead of the person behind you.

This is an eating event, so get those taste buds ready. If you’re a light eater, fast for at least a day before attending. If you’re a heavy eater, fast for at least two days. A word to the wise: “Be sure your undergarment has good elasticity.”

Live background music by local celebrities will be featured prior to your eating.

Wild rice, chili, potato, and chicken noodle soups will be served. Key lime, chocolate, apple and pumpkin are some of the pie choices, along with vanilla ice cream. Norwegian juice (coffee), water and 1919 Root Beer will be available for your beverage choice.

Ah yes, all for your presence, so come on down! Put on your eating shoes and boogie on over. The parking lot attendants (Bob Hanson, Wayne Indrelie, Barry Moszer, and Gene Wangen) are waiting for your vehicle. Their motto is “A full driver is a happy driver.”

Many of you know what I’m referring to; you just don’t know when. This year the Soup and Pie Supper at Central Freeborn Lutheran Church (just north of Albert Lea) will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, September 22. Be one of the first 700 and you won’t have to worry about running out of food, as we’re planning on 700-plus.

The net proceeds of the Soup and Pie Supper will benefit the Freeborn County Historical Museum (Debt Reduction) and the Albert Lea Y (Youth Programs) with supplemental funds by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Please bring a non-perishable food item or two to help support the local food shelves.

If you’re unable to attend (you’re in the hospital or at a funeral – your own), a donation would be most appreciated.

Short shorts: 

A. This is a food event with no counting of calories allowed. 

B. In attendance will be a lot of people whose word you can rely on. 

C. Gluten-free food items will be available. 

D. A Norwegian two-holer outhouse will be one of the raffle items.

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Bob is a retired AAL (Aid Association for Lutherans) agent, currently working on his master’s degree in Volunteering. His wife, Genie, is a retired RN, currently working on her doctor’s degree in Volunteering. They have two children, Deb in North Carolina, and Dan in Vermont. Bob says if you enjoy his column, let him know. If you don’t enjoy it, keep on reading, it can get worse. Words of wisdom: There is always room for God.