The Republican Women’s Garden Party will be held Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the home of Al and Pat Arends, 1645 Massee St., Albert Lea. All area women are invited to the dessert party to meet and hear Kathy Green, candidate for the state Senate, and Rich Murray, candidate for the state House, speak. Rachel Christensen will be providing music on the harp. Please call for reservations. Admission is $5. Call Pat Waters, 377-1113, or Marlene Behle, 373-2742.