– Is the second Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

-Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Palmer Town Hall. The Auxiliary will also meet at the same time. New members always welcome. Any questions contact Bud Stimmler at 320-761-5793.

 

–On the second Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Monticello Cancer Center. For information about these informative nutrition education classes, call the Monticello Cancer Center at 763-271-2800.

 

– Is the first and third Tuesday night of each month at Cafe Pawz, 6:30-8:30 p.m., join as your schedule allows. All ages and levels of yarn lovers welcome.  Working towards creating items to donate locally if you'd like to help.

 

– items are: eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phones and printer ink cartridges. Collection boxes are located at the Becker Community Center (entryway) and Insight Eye care.

 

-Area 35 Alcoholics Anonymous District 5 meets Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Church of Mary of the Visitation (12100 Sherburne Ave.), Becker. For information call 763-275-0110 or visit www.area35.org

 

–Monday nights at 7 p.m. Location is Church of Mary of The Visitation, (440 Lake St. North) Big Lake. Any questions contact Dean M. at 763-263-2855.

 

– At Palmer Township hall, 4180 - 105th Ave., Co. Rd. 6 and 42nd St., the second and fourth Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Bring tips, recipes and topics of interest. Everyone welcome.

 

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf

 -is open Mon. 5:30-7 pm, Tues. 9-11 am and 6-8 pm, Wed. 3-5 pm and is in the brown Lions Community Building beneath the water tower in Clearwater.  We service residents of Clearwater and Clear Lake.

 

 -at the ABE Computer Lab at Monticello Workforce Center. We also offer preparation for the Special Boiler’s License Examination and GED prep. All services are free and open to the public. You don’t have to be unemployed to use these services. Call to get started 763-271-3768. 

 

-Becker PTSA is looking for 2-3 volunteers for 1-2 hours per week to attend monthly meetings and have access to a computer. Also seeking a co-treasurer with experience in QuickBooks. Contact Ann Olson at areolson.

 

 -at the Becker Legion. We installed indoor pits and are looking for anyone interested. We have horseshoes you can use or bring your own. Come to the Becker Legion (1 Blk North of Hwy 10 on Hancock) on Tues. nights from 6 to 8 pm.  All are welcome.

 

 -Mackinac Island/ Frankenmuth May 17-23, New York City  September 16-24. Contact Judy Bowatz  763-261-4950 or pick up flyer at Faith. 

 

Clearwater/Clear Lake Food Shelf Thanksgiving Baskets

 -will be distributed on Mon. Nov. 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Stop by or call the food shelf (763-558-2954) to request a basket. Sign-up deadline is Nov. 13. The food shelf is located in the brown Lions community building beneath Clearwater Water tower. Food shelf hours are Mon. 5:30-7p.m., Tues. 9-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wed 3-5 p.m.

 

 -is held every Wed. night from 3-6:30 p.m. and is open for Middle and High School students. From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the student ministries of Becker Baptist, Momentum, is held. Open to all students. Contact Pastor Kevin Drehmel at 815-980-9225 or 262-4202.

 

Oakwood Church Free Clothing

-A large amount of women’s clothing was donated to Oakwood Church. Sizes vary from medium to extra large. The clothes will be available at the church Nov. 9-23. Church office hours are 8-2:30 Mon.-Fri. For more information or to pick up clothing call Dingmann/Mosher 763-262-1087 or Oakwood Church 763-220-6004.

 

-Will Focus on Finding Peace, Hope after Loss “Strategies for Facing the Holidays” is the first topic to be offered at “Third Thursdays”, a new community program at Faith Lutheran Church, Becker.  The monthly gathering is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Participation is free and open to all, regardless of whether one has a church background; no pre-registration is required. The group will have its initial meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. in Faith's fellowship hall, 11755 Sherburne Ave., Becker. Ashley Prentice is the keynote presenter for this initial program, and co-organizer of the series, together with Pastor Dick Wehrs. For more information, call the church office at (763) 261-5751.

 

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drop Off

 -at Oakwood Church will run from Nov. 17-24. Times for drop-off vary. Any questions call 763-607-2349.

 

-The Clear Lake Lioness goals are community betterment, aid to the sick and handicapped, care for the elderly and less fortunate. The last meeting of this year is Nov. 24  at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater, 6:30 p.m. dinner with meeting to follow. For more information call: Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

-is sponsoring the American Red Cross Dlood Drive at St. Marcus Church in Clear Lake on Dec. 1. Mark your calendars. For more information call: Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

Snake River Free Mission Church Thanksgiving Service

-is Tues, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. (no Wed. night study). 

 

 -is Sat. Dec. 6 at Becker United Methodist Church from 9 - 11 a.m. Cookies are $7 a pound, bring your own containers. Info call Barb 320-743-2952.

 

Sharing The Light A Celebration of Life

-In Memory of Anthony Nelson on Mon., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Becker. This is a time for hope and healing for all; please bring a photo of a loved one that you have lost to share during fellowship time.  Everyone is invited to attend! Questions? Please contact Rhonda @ 763-742-5272.

 

 - groups for adults, teens and kids. DivorceCare is a weekly support group designed to help those recovering from separation or divorce.  DC4K is a companion program for kids ages 4 - grade 5 and meets at the same time.  Teen group meets on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting later this fall.  You are invited to join us anytime starting Mon, Sept. 15 @ 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church. Info and registration at www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.  Questions?  Contact our care team at care@myriversidechurch.com or 763.263.2410.

 

 -A weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend.  The care group contains messages and material each week to help walk you through recovering from your loss and looking forward to rebuilding your life.  Join us anytime, starting Thur., Oct. 2 – Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.  (Note: No meeting Nov. 27).  Please call for more information at 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.