By Madeline Funk

The Bikes for Barker eighth annual scholarship fundraiser will begin on Saturday at the Albert Lea American Legion.

Starting at 9 a.m., the day will begin with a benefit breakfast at the American Legion with pancakes, eggs, bacon and more. There is no absolute cost but a suggested donation is $5. During the breakfast there will be a silent auction with chances to win four tickets to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 18 holes of golf with a cart for two people at Wedgewood Cove Golf Course and much more.

The scenic 100-mile motorcycle run registration starts at 9 a.m., while the bikes leave at noon. Cost is $20 per motorcycle. The route will start in downtown Albert Lea and end in Lanesboro City Park. The ride is a sober ride before, during and after the run.

If you want to do something a little more family-oriented there will be a bicycle ride that is approximately 11 miles downhill. It starts at the head of the Root River Trail in Fountain and ends at the city park in Lanesboro. Registration is from 1 to 2 p.m. in Fountain. Cost is $10 per family. There will be a free shuttle service leaving from Lanesboro at 4 p.m. to bring bicyclists back to the trailhead to pick up their vehicles.

There will be a celebration at the Lanesboro City Park where lunch will be provided, with a suggested donation of $5.

The Fountain Centers Alumni Association is sponsoring Bikes for Barker to help raise money for the Garth Barker Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a career in chemical dependency counseling.

 

Friday 

• Project Earth will be all day at Harmony Park Music Garden.

• Bash on the Farm will be all day at Heritage Park in Forest City.

• The Worth County Fair will be from 8 a.m. to midnight at the Worth County Fairgrounds.

• The On a Summer Day gallery exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albert Lea Art Center. It features how the joys of summer are depicted by 17 local artists.

• The Albert Lea High School class of 1947 will have lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Trumble’s Restaurant in Albert Lea.

• Morin Lake Days events begin at noon. See Page 3 for more information.

• The Cancer Survivorship Walking Group will walk from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Health Reach walking track. This group is free and available for cancer patients currently receiving treatments, after cancer treatments and caregivers.

• There is a Pelican Breeze II pizza cruise from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Frank Hall Park. There are 10 reservations needed for the Pelican Breeze II to go out. Call 507-383-7273 by 4 p.m. to reserve your $20.

 

Saturday

• The Worth County Fair will be from 8 a.m. to midnight at the Worth County Fairgrounds.

• Project Earth will be all day at Harmony Park Music Garden.

• Bash on the Farm will be all day at Heritage Park in Forest City.

• The Albert Lea Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon at Northbridge Mall. Broccoli, flowers, herbs, kohlrabi, onions and many more items will be sold.

• The Vintage Style Show will start with brunch at 9:30 a.m. and the style show at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church Bethany Hall. Tickets must be purchased prior to the event at the Albert Lea Historical Museum, the Albert Lea Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Addie’s Floral or the Mary-Go-Round Shoppe. This event is a fundraiser for museum programs and the building expansion fund.

• The On a Summer Day art exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albert Lea Art Center. It features how the joys of summer are depicted by 17 local artists.

• National Theatre will show “Man and Superman” at 7 p.m. at the Marion Ross Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for students.

 

Sunday 

• The Worth County Fair will be from 9:30 a.m. to midnight at the Worth County Fairgrounds.

• The On a Summer Day gallery exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albert Lea Art Center. It features how the joys of summer are depicted by 17 local artists.

• An Amaranth Breakfast will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Amaranth pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice, milk and coffee will be sold. Cost is $7.

• The Pelican Breeze II cruise will start at 1:30 p.m. at Frank Hall Park. Cost is $10 per person. Be at the park by 1:15 p.m. There needs to be at least 10 people for the Breeze to go out. Call 507-383-7273 to reserve your spot.

 

Movie listings 

•Friday, Saturday and Sunday: “Inside Out ,” Inside Out 3-D,” “Insidious: Chapter 3,” “Jurassic World,” “Jurassic World 3-D,” “San Andreas” and “Spy.”