Happy Black Cat Day

In honor of Black Cat Day, here is a picture of B.K. (Black Kitty), a daily visitor to our back deck.

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.

Day four of fair week

4-H barn has a celebratory feeling!

Chickens, geese, ducks, pigeons, & turkeys!

VFW, DAV, & Am. Legion offer hospitality

Charles spent more time at the fair this afternoon, doing some "soft campaigning" by walking around with his campaign shirt, speaking with vendors and fairgoers. He enjoyed spending time in the 4-H, poultry, and veteran's barns.
 

Day two of fair week

Enjoying animals large and small

A very talented artist

Residents enjoying fair day

Charles went back for the second day of the fair today, this time to accompany residents from Thorne Crest.

It's fair time in Albert Lea!

Getting started with cheese curds!

Nice assortment from the DFL

First day crowds

Two blue ribbons this year!

Charles had his first outing to the Freeborn County Fair this afternoon and had a nice time. He's going to be there today - Saturday, wearing his campaign shirt and hat, doing some "soft campaigning" to try and drum up some name recognition.

Time in the market

Albert Lea has a lot to offer including a twice-weekly Farmer's Market. We had fun this morning, strolling through the market and picking out some treats for the coming week. We try to wear Charles' campaign t-shirts when we are out and about in the community.