-Seniors Without Partners will be held at Nix Bar & Grill in Becker, Tues., Feb. 18 at 11:30.

 

 

 

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 Becker Food Pride parking lot Sat., Mar. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

 

Flatten all cardboard.

 

For information call Kevin 320-743-2591 or Mike 763-263-0858.

 

 

 

Freedom Days Committee Kick-Off Meeting 

 

–will be held Tues., Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Becker Community Center. Bring your ideas and join our ‘freedom team’.

 

Call Jamie or Cindy at 763-200-4271 with any questions.

 

 

 

 

–are looking for gently used books, DVD’s and audio books for their book sale April 23-26.  We ask that no magazines, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest, VHS, damaged books or any books older than 10 years be donated.  These can be brought to the library during regular hours.  All proceeds go towards programs and special needs at the library. 

 

 

 

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 6:30-8  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.

 

 

 

 

–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. 

 

 

 

 

– 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.

 

 

 

 

-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.

 

 

 

 

-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.

 

 

 

Give The Gift From The Heart – Give Blood Becker Community Center Blood Drive

 

–is scheduled for Weds., Feb. 19 from 1-7:30 p.m. at the Becker Community Center.  

 

Receive a sweet prize and a BOGO coupon from Handle Bars Barbers Shop in Monticello while supplies last.  

 

To sign up call Kristi Weberg at 763-262-0112 or go to www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 3818 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

 

 

– will be participating in the Minnesota Food Share March Campaign. Be The Hero. Fight Hunger.

 

When you give to our local food shelf during the month of March, Mn Food Share will add their incentive dollars to yours.  Because of our buying power and limited space, financial donations are preferred.  However, donations of food are always accepted.  Bring your donation to the food shelf during our open hours or mail to the address listed below.

 

The Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf Hours: Mon.  5:30-7 p.m., Tues. 9-11 a.m.. and 6-8 p.m., Weds. 3-5 p.m.

 

Located at: 1100 Co. Rd. 75, P.O. Box 324, Clearwater, MN 55320

 

The Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf is an all-volunteer, 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.

 

 

 

Becker Schools PTSA Read-A-Thon

 

-The goal of the Read-A-Thon is to encourage kids to READ more and have fun, while raising money for programs and projects related to literacy.

 

The Read-A-Thon is Feb. 5-28. The students will also be collecting pledges which can be on a per minute basis or a flat donation. Checks should be payable to the Becker PTSA, and all donations are tax deductible. 

 

The Top Readers and the Top Fundraisers in each school will win a variety of prizes including gift cards, movie tickets, Airmaxx Passes, value meals, girl bike, boy bike, and many other items. (Students are not required to earn pledges in order to qualify for prizes.) The Top 10 classes with the most minutes read/pledges win pizza parties donated by Pizza Depot. 

 

Every participant receives a book mark and a chance to win additional prizes. Prize donations also received from Sherburne State Bank, Becker True Value, Mueller Movie, Country Lumber, Godfathers, AirMaxx, Hunter’s Ridge, All Star Embroidery, McDonalds  and Culvers.

 

Questions, contact Ann Olson 612-889-2206.

 

 

 

 

–(boys and girls ages 3-12) with practices Tues. and Weds., Feb. 18 and 19 with a half-time performance by the “campers to a hip hop routine choreographed by Dazzler team members.

 

Interested “campers” can be signed up through the Becker Community Education website: https://ssl.dwebsite.com/secure2/ce_BeckerPS/php/public.php, or by calling the Community Education Office at 763-261-4506. The class is $48 and all participants receive a t-shirt for the performance.

 

 

 

 

The dance team will be holding a dance team clinic for 6th grade Becker girls who are interested in dance and what being a part of the Dazzlers dance team is all about. Sixth grade dance clinic dates are Tues., Mar. 11 and Weds., March 12 at the Middle School. Interested sixth grade girls who are interested should watch for posters and flyers at the Middle School announcing this free dance clinic.

 

Questions may be directed to Coach Laura at: beckerdancecoach@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

–will be held Thurs., Mar. 13, Mon., Mar. 18 and Tues., Mar. 19 from 3:15 p.m.-5 p.m.  Auditions will be held from 3:15 p.m.-5 p.m. Weds., Mar. 20.

 

Practices and auditions will be held at the Intermediate School. Starz and Just For Kix dancers are highly encouraged to maximize their middle and high school dance experience by becoming part of the dance team.

 

Any questions may be directed to Coach Laura at: beckerdancecoach@gmail.com. 

 

 

 

 

-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.

 

 

 

 

-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.

 

 

 

 

– Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Church of Mary of the Visitation (12100 Sherburne Ave.),  Becker.

 

Call  763-275-0110.

 

 

 

 

– 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.

 

 

 

 

– 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.