Cardboard/Newspaper Collection Drop-off
-Becker Boy Scout Troop 92 invites you to recycle your flattened cardboard, office paper and newspaper.
Bring these items to the west side of the Jubilee Foods parking lot Sat., Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Flatten all cardboard.
For information call Kevin 320-743-2591 or Mike 763-263-0858.
Faith Lutheran ELCA 27th Annual Sweetheart Dinner
–will be held Sun., Feb. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Becker Community Center. Turkey and all the trimmings will be served.
There will be a silent auction, Celebration Baskets and raffle tickets.
Donations will be made to Youth Mission Group 2014 - The Hungry Ministry Team.
Senior Without Partners Luncheon
-Seniors Without Partners will be held at Clearwater Travel Plaza in Clearwater, Tues., Feb. 4 at 11:30.
First Meeting Of The Becker Library Advisory Board For Teens
–will take place at the Becker Public Library Thurs., Feb. 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be combined with a fun chocolate fest for ages 12 to 18. It’s an opportunity to discuss ideas for programs and events that teens would like to see taking place at the library, and also an opportunity to meet with friends, eat chocolate and play games. This event is sponsored in part by the Friends of the Becker Library.
For more information, contact the Becker Public Library at 763-261-4454.
Wellness And Weight Loss Support Group
– 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.
Becker Lions Collecting Items To Recycle
– 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.
Becker AA Meeting
-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.
Becker Al-Anon/AC Meeting
– Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Church of Mary of the Visitation (12100 Sherburne Ave.), Becker.
Call 763-275-0110.
Big Lake AA Meetings
– 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.
Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf
– open Mondays 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesdays 9-11a.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays 3-5 p.m. and is in the brown Lions Community Building beneath the water tower in Clearwater. We service residents of Clearwater and Clear Lake.
Celebrate Recovery
-Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. Women’s group meets Monday’s at 7 at Riverside Church.
For information, call 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/supportgroups.
Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting
– is the second Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.
Living With Parkinson’s Under The Age Of 60
-If you or anyone you know is 60 or under and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, you are welcome to join a newly forming group.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Saron Lutheran Church in Big Lake.
Specific topics will be scheduled along with open forum. Questions call Camille Johnson at 763-350-7401.
Monticello Cancer Center Offering Free Nutrition Class for Cancer Patients and Survivors
–on the second Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. at the Monticello Cancer Center.
Topics addressed include benefits of good nutrition, managing eating problems during treatment, how to read food labels and how to eat well after cancer treatment ends.
For information about these informative nutrition education classes, call the Monticello Cancer Center at 763-271-2800.
Knitting/Crochet Night
– 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.
Central MN Tea Party
–proudly presents the series "The Constitution is the Solution" at the St. Cloud Public Library Bremer Room, Thurs., Feb. 6at 7 p.m. Open to all.
Bring the kids. No charge.
Snake River Hymn Sing
-Snake River Church hymn sing will be Sun., Feb. 9 at 4:30. Hymn sings are held the second Sunday of every month.
If questions call Barb 763-263-7950.
G.A.L.A. Meetings
-G.A.L.A. stands for “Get A Life Again”. This is a group of widows and widowers. They meet twice a month to eat out and socialize. The events are held at different places around the surrounding counties. There are also different card groups that meet monthly.
If interested contact Lorraine Theis at 763-263-0202 or Gwen Chamberlin at 763-295-6105.
Anna’s Tea
–An afternoon tea for widows of all communities. Date is Thurs., Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church (11951 Habcock St.), Becker.
Guest speaker is Marilyn Wallberg. Mrs. Wallberg resides in Becker and is a renowned international and national converence and retreat speaker.
Her topic for Anna’s Tea will be “A Valentine From God, I Love You.” There is no charge.
DivorceCare For Adults, Teens And Kids
-DivorceCare is a weekly support group designed to help those recovering from separation or divorce face their challenges and move toward rebuilding their life.
The BIgD and DC4K are auxiliary programs designed just for students grade 6-12 and kids age 4-grade 5. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church.
Contact Judy at 763-263-2410 or www.myriversidechurch.com/supportgroups for information and to register.
