I have the pleasure of volunteering at the Fountain Lake Bookstore just one day a month, but what a fun time it is!! I love it! First, some background history about the place. Back when the city was remodeling the city offices and the library, three women, Carol Held, Grace…
One of the most important reasons my wife and I stayed in Albert Lea after coming here right out of college to teach was the Albert Lea Community Theatre; ACT. I was a nobody and had little experience on stage or backstage, but I was cast in the chorus of…
If you are looking for a rewarding place to volunteer your time, one of my favorites is the Ecumenical Food Pantry at the Presbyterian Church. Every Tuesday and Friday of the month volunteers arrive at 8:45 and work until noon helping people fill their cloth bags and boxes with a variety…
WELCOME to Albert Lea NEW RESIDENTS! My name is Glen Parsons and my new job is Concierge for Albert Lea. I’m the guy you’ll want to contact about how you get connected in your new town. We’re so happy to have you here and I’d like to help you make…
