Published 5:03 am Tuesday, November 19, 2024 By Staff Reports By Ayanna Eckblad 1 Chili cook-off Oakland Lutheran Church will host a chili cook-off and fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.

m. Saturday at the church. There will be a silent auction, a drawing for a quarter of beef and a lefse sale.

Hans the Music Man will provide entertainment. Admission is $10 for those age 13 and up, $5 for children age 6 to 12 and free for those age 5 and under. Proceeds from the event will benefit Oakland Lutheran Church.

To enter the cook-off, call 507-373-1737 or email oaklandluth@gmail.com. Cash prizes will go to the top three places.

2 Comedy night with Day Peace Enjoy an evening of comedy with Day Peace from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Events at The Broadway.

The north Iowa-based comedian has over 13 years of experience, and it will be a night full of laughter for all who attend. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at https://bit.ly/4dDnxzL .

3 Wells Does It Bright The community of Wells will have its annual Wells Does It Bright festival Friday. There will be cookie decorating, kids crafts, bounce houses, a craft and vendor fair, a soup supper and more. The Holiday Glow parade will begin at 7:15 p.

m. at the west side of CCF Bank. Visit the Wells Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more information.

4 Old-fashioned Christmas brunch All are invited to an old-fashioned Christmas brunch at First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. It will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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