Brad Goette of rural Hartland will sign his recently published book, “Brad’s Walk of Life,” beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at Northbridge Mall near the Manpower office.

Goette had thought about writing a book about his life for quite some time, but because he suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, he hasn’t been able to write by hand for years.

Thanks to a voice-activated computer and a special control pad, he talked the entire book all through with his voice activator. He worked on the book for two or three hours a night until he finished. The book was initially published as an electronic book, but has recently been published in regular book form, said his mother, Alice.

Following is a roundup of other events happening in the area this weekend.

Friday, Feb. 28

&045; The Minneapolis Moline Winter Show takes place at the Albert Lea Days Inn from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. For more information, call (507) 553-3008 evenings.

&045; The kindergarten through fifth-grade art exhibit opens at the Albert Lea Art Center. Students from all Freeborn County schools as well as home-schoolers have been invited to participate. Gallery hours are from noon-4 p.m.

Saturday, March 1

&045; The Minneapolis Moline Winter Show continues at the Albert Lea Days Inn from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

&045; The Albert Lea High School Marching Band will hold its annual rummage sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Northbridge Mall. All remaining items will be marked down to half price at 3 p.m.

&045; The WalkAmerica kickoff open house will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Northbridge Mall. It is the first of many activities leading to March of Dimes WalkAmerica, which will take place on Sunday, April 13.

&045; The kindergarten through fifth-grade art exhibit continues at the Albert Lea Art Center. Students from all Freeborn County schools as well as home-schoolers have been invited to participate. Gallery hours are from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

&045; The Alden-Conger High School Band will hold a spaghetti supper from 4:30-8 p.m. in the Alden-Conger School cafeteria. The cost is $4 for adults and $3 for students in grades 1-12. Kindergartners and younger eat free. All proceeds will go toward the band’s trip to Augsburg College in Minneapolis on March 28-29. Students will have the opportunity to work with Dr. Robert Stacke, Augsburg’s band director.

Sunday, March 2

&045; A pancake breakfast benefit will be held from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Glenville American Legion. Cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children ages 5-12 and kids 4 and under eat free. There will be a drawing for a bicycle among those children, ages 0-15, who attend. There will also be a Czech bake sale with kolache. Proceeds will help with the upkeep of the Western Fraternal Life Association Brick Hall, which is on the National Register of Historic Places.

&045; The Sons of Norway will hold a pancake breakfast at the Sons of Norway Lodge near the City Arena from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $4 for adults, $2.25 for children 6-12 years, and children under 6 eat free. The menu includes pancakes, ham, eggs, orange juice and lingonberries.

&045; The open house reception for the kindergarten through fifth-grade art exhibit will be held at the Albert Lea Art Center from 2-4 p.m. Students from all Freeborn County schools as well as home-schoolers have been invited to participate. All grandparents and parents are invited to view the exhibit. There is no charge to attend.

&045; The Albert Lea Tigers Band Boosters will present Delene in concert at 3 and 7 p.m. in the Albert Lea High School Auditorium. She sings the hits of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, Anne Murray, Karen Carpenter and more. She was nominated Branson’s Female Entertainer and Vocalist of the Year. Tickets are $10 in advance and available at Andersen’s Hallmark and Hy-Vee. They are also available at the door for $12.