5 things to do this weekend

Published 10:00 pm Wednesday, January 10, 2018

1

Outdoor Rock on Ice

Ice skating is only part of the happenings at Hayek Park from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. The outdoor rock on ice event will include DJ music and other outdoor activities. Hot chocolate will also be served.

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2

Winter Bridal Showcase

Where can you eat hors d’oeuvres, browse flower arrangements and wedding photos and run into brides all at once? Short of a wedding, there’s the winter bridal showcase from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at Wedgewood Cove. Those who attend can meet industry vendors and participate in a scavenger hunt.

3

Women’s self-defense event

As part of a month dedicated to human trafficking awareness, there will be a women-only self-defense event from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Northbridge Mall. Women who attend will learn about assertiveness and verbal and physical defenses.

4

Art Center open house

The Albert Lea Art Center will host an open house for its all-member show from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. The show will feature painting, photography, sculpture and woodwork. Tom Mullen, who hung the show for the Art Center, said it will feature over 15 artists and 50 pieces of art.

5

Geneva Cancer Auction

For the 34th year, Geneva will host a cancer auction. Between 2 and 11:30 p.m. Saturday, raffle participants are up for a smart TV with Blu-Ray players and several cash prizes. The drawing is at 10 p.m. at the Geneva Bar & Grill, and proceeds go toward cancer research.

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