After a year of planning, arranging, fundraising and negotiating, the Albert Lea Skate Park Association is going to hold a grand opening of their new skate park at the Channel View Courts.

Thursday, May 24, 2001

After a year of planning, arranging, fundraising and negotiating, the Albert Lea Skate Park Association is going to hold a grand opening of their new skate park at the Channel View Courts. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, attended by Albert Lea Mayor Bob Haukoos and &uot;Skateboard Stan&uot; Sevaldson.

Other events scheduled for Saturday, May 26:

The Albert Lea Farmer’s Market will be held in the Wal-Mart Parking lot beginning at 9 a.m. Visitors will find a variety of garden produce items, homemade baked goods, jams and jellies for sale.

The Albert Lea Medical Center (ALMC) will hold an Emergency Medical Services week presentation at Northbridge Mall from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can tour an ALMC ambulence and meet the crews, buy bike helmets for $5 each, have their blood pressure checked, pick up home safety and emergency care information and register for prizes.

For a complete listing of Memorial Day events planned around the Freeborn County area, see page 6.

If you have an event for the Weekend Planner, call Jennifer Hemmingsen at 379-3438.