The Annual Freeborn Area Cancer Auction will be November 29 and 30 at TB3’s Bar and Grill in Freeborn. There will be a live auction held both days. On Friday it will start at 6 p.m. and on Saturday it will start at 1 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Rich Honstad with the Sound of RAHK, starting at 9 p.m. and lasting until 1 a.m. on both days. There will be a raffle drawing to be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday. First prize is $5,000, 2nd prize is $1,000, 3rd prize is $500, 4th prize is $250, and 5th prize is $100. Proceeds go to Fifth District Eagles Cancer Telethon. Auctioneer services provided by numerous volunteer auctioneers. Join us in our “Fight For A Cure!” Donations welcome! Call Jeanette at 507-863-2337.
Sponsored by Freeborn Area Cancer Auction and Albert Lea Eagles #2258. Food available all day! Many items too numerous to list! Watch for complete listing!
Bloodmobile to be in Waldorf Dec. 3
The Waldorf Community Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, December 3 from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Community Center. To schedule your appointment please call Bev at 507-239-2561.
Naeve Auxilary’s $6 sale December 3, 4
ALBERT LEA — Naeve Hospital Auxiliary will host a $6 Sale 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Room 20, located on the lower level of the medical center. Find more than 1,000 items from traditional to trendy at factory direct prices and values up to 80% below retail. All proceeds from this sale will benefit Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea. The auxiliary, founded in 1906, serves medical center patients and families and raises funds for equipment, furnishings and patient care items.
Norwegian Meatball Supper December 7
The Owatonna Sons of Norway/Nortonna lodge will host a Norwegian Meatball Supper on Saturday, December 7, 2013 from 5-7 p.m. at the Owatonna Elks Club. Cost is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. The menu will include authentic Norwegian meatballs, parslied potatoes, mashed rutabagas, peas w/pearl onions, beet pickles, lefse, Norwegian Christmas cookies and coffee. For tickets call Gloria at 451-4274 or Nina at 451-5841.
Vibrant Life sponsors weekly grief group through Dec. 10
Vibrant Life Assembly of God in Ellendale is holding a six-week grief group for people who have lost children and grandchildren. This group is for anyone, no matter how long ago their child or grandchild was lost or what stage of grief someone is in. “There are many who don’t understand the pain of losing a child or grandchild, but the few who understand will be here to help and listen,” said pastor Patrick Stitt. The group started Tuesday, November 5, and runs through Tuesday, December 10. The group is an hour-long group every Tuesday at Vibrant Life Church in Ellendale. If you have any questions, call 507-684-3421.
MDHA again seeks deer hides
The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is again asking for your help to improve conditions for future hunters and hunting in general by donating your harvested deer, moose, elk or mule deer hides. The Southern Gateway Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association has “Hides for Habitat” boxes at the following locations: Tom’s Taxidermy – Clarks Grove, Nick’s Meats – Hayward, The Short Stop Station – Glenville, Conger Meats – Conger, Lair’s 66 - Emmons, Craig’s Taxidermy – Freeborn, Nielsen’s Conoco – Harland, Morgan’s Meat Market – New Richland, Steve’s Meats – Ellendale, Geneva Automotive – Geneva, and the Bend in the Road Bar – Manchester. In Albert Lea we have boxes at the former Norby’s Gas Station, Entrance of the Freeborn County Fairgrounds, Karl’s Car Quest Auto Parts, and Hart Brothers Weaponry. There are other hide collection boxes around our area, but the benefit only goes to the owner of the box. We urge you to put your hides in the boxes marked “Hides for Habitat.” Our Southern Gateway Chapter sent 11 young future hunters to ‘Forkhorn Camp’ this past year, your hides help fund this project. Again, we have no use for heads, legs or plastic bags, so please don’t put them in our boxes. We wish you a successful hunt and thank you in advance for your support and your hides. We also would like to thank the businesses for their assistance in allowing us to put our boxes on their property. If you have questions or concerns, contact one of us or any member of the Southern Gateway Chapter of Minnesota Deer Hunters. Clark Hammer 507-256-7609, Jack Adams 507-373-4153, Tom Norby 507-373-4645
Sign up now for 'Christmas by the Lake'
F.R.O.G. of Central Freeborn Lutheran Church presents “Christmas by the Lake,” Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3-9 p.m. The price is $26 per person. Activities include:
• 3 p.m. Coach bus leaves from behind Slumberland in Albert Lea. Destination Clear Lake, Iowa 3:45 p.m.
• 3:45 p.m. Tour Christmas activities on Main Street
• 5 p.m. Watch the lighted Christmas parade
• 6 p.m. View the fireworks on the lake
• 6:30 p.m. Kentucky Fried Chicken buffet in Clear Lake
• 8:45 p.m. View Outdoor Nativity
• 9 p.m. Back at Slumberland
Reservations are needed. Please contact Bob or Genie Hanson at 373-8655 or Wayne or Bev Indrelie at 826-3267. There will be drawings for gifts. Please bring a friend and dress warmly. The parade and fireworks may be viewed from the bus if you wish. There will be $5 cash back per person if bus is full. DQ and KFC coupons will be given to everyone.