Art on the go

Charles shared the news of his blue ribbons from the fair at the Monday morning staff meeting. By Thursday, he had given away seven of his paintings to staff and one resident. By Friday, Charles had requests for three new paintings! 

Wind Down Wednesday

The action heats up

Building name recognition

Having fun on Broadway

Working at the HRC booth

 

The final Wind Down Wednesday of the summer took part today and Charles was on the scene. He was there first as a candidate, wearing his campaign gear up and down Broadway. Then he went back, helping out at the Human Rights Commission booth.

First time voting in Minnesota

We did our civic duty today, voting for the first time in the Minnesota primary. Charles isn't on the ballot today but will be on the general election ballot in November.

Hunting around Fountain Lake

Charles has two medallions are featured in today's edition of the Albert Lea Art Center medallion hunt by Fountain Lake. Each day, members of Art Center board have these discs that were decorated by the board members placed around the lake. People who find a disc, bring the disc to the Art Center and can choose a piece of art from the collection.

Day five of fair week

Enjoying the antique tractors

Amazing walk through history

Bob & Gloria at the veteran's barn

A variety of entertainment at the fair

Getting around the fairgrounds in style

Charles made his last foray into the Freeborn County Fairgrounds this afternoon, an enjoyable day made better by the slightly cooler weather!

A dog show in Albert Lea?

Charles attended his very first dog show this morning, the annual Kennel Club of Freeborn County dog show right here in Albert Lea. The Dog, Trails, and Tails event at the Albert Lea City Center was fascinating to take in and very educational.

4-H'ers are up early!

We were up early this morning (at the fairgrounds before 7am), helping to set up for 4-H Breakfast. There were a lot of hungry people, gathered around the table ahead of the 4-H auction.