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., April 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Flatten all cardboard.
For information call Kevin 320-743-2591 or Mike 763-263-0858.
Becker Lions Annual Pancake Breakfast
–will be held at the Becker Community Center, Sun., March 30 8 a.m.-noon.
Hosting will be MN Twins mascot T.C. Bear. There will be a silent auction and the Wellness Wagon will be there.
All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new American flags for the City of Becker. Free will offering.
Freedom Days Committee Meeting
–is scheduled for Tues., April 8 at 6 p.m. at the Becker Community Center.
Becker Early Childhood Family Education
–is inviting all interested sellers and shoppers to come to the Becker ECFE garage sale scheduled for Sat., April 5, 8 a.m.-noon at the Becker Primary School gymnasium (on Hancock St.).
Items may include adult and childrens clothing, household items, toys and books. To reserve a spot or for information call 763-261-4050.
Preschool Storytimes at Becker Library
-The Becker Public Library is offering a Preschool Storytime series for children ages 3 to 6 Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., April 1, 8, 15 and 22. Storytimes usually involve stories, songs and crafts to build kindergarten readiness in young children. There is no registration requirement.
For more information, contact the Becker Public Library at 763-261-4454.
Great River Regional Library (GRRL) provides library services at 32 public libraries in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties. It provides Central Minnesota residents with nearly 1 million books, CDs and DVDs, 250 public computers, programming and information services.
Becker Public Library Hours: Mon. 2-8, Tues. 10-6, Weds. 2-6, Thurs. 2-8, Fri. 2-5, Sat. 10-1.
Friends Of The Becker Library
–are having their Book and Media Sale at the Becker Library April 23-26. Donations are accepted up until the sale and can be left at the library during regular hours.
All proceeds from the sale go towards programs and special needs at the library. Weds, 2-6 p.m; Thurs., 2-8 p.m.; Fri, 2-5 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
CMCOA
–invites the Becker Community to participate in the “Act On Alzheimer” initiative Thurs., April 3 at the Becker Community Center. The will be the first official meeting on this initiative.
Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting
– is the second Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.
Senior Singles
-Senior Singles will meet Tues., April 1 at Lake Cafe, Big Lake at 11:30.
Clear Lake Legion and Auxiliary
-meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Palmer Town Hall. Next meeting is April 8. The Auxiliary will also meet at the same time. New members always welcome.
Any questions contact Bud Stimmler at 320-761-5793.
Anna’s Tea for Widows in the Community
-There will be a “Doll Tea” Thurs., April 10 at 3 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock St., Becker. Learn the history of dolls in America. Bring a doll or share a story of your favorite.
RSVP Terri at 763-261-4202 by April 5.
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.
HeartSaver CPR
-Monticello is offering a HeartSaver CPR class for the public Sat., April 5, 9- 11 a.m.
This American Heart Association course is designed for individuals interested in CPR and AED training. Topics include adult and child CPR and AED, and infant CPR. Upon completion of this course, the participant will receive a course completion card valid for two years. The cost to attend is $60.
Visit www.centracare.com to register for this class.
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.
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 Al-Anon/AC Meeting
– Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Church of Mary of the Visitation (12100 Sherburne Ave.), Becker.
Call 763-275-0110.
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
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.
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.
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.
DivorceCare
– is a weekly support group designed to help adults recovering from separation or divorce face their challenges and move toward rebuilding their life. Join anytime 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.
Becker-Big Lake Hockey - Kids + Floor Hockey=Fun
–For grades K-5, will be held at the Becker High School Field House April 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 and 29; May 1 - 6, 6-7 p.m.
Open to boys and girls in Becker, Big Lake and surrounding communities. Cost is $40.
You can sign up through Becker Community Ed at www.becker.k12.mn.us or call 763-261-4506. Equipment provided by BBL Hockey.
The Becker Public Library
–is offering the following programs.
Storytime – April 8. The Becker Public Library is offering a preschool storytime for children ages 3 to 6 Tues., April 8, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Storytimes includes stories, songs and crafts to build kindergarten readiness in young children. There is no registration requirement.
Becker Library Teen Advisory Board – April 8. The Becker Library Teen Advisory Board will meet Tues., April 8, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The group will have a cooking session to explore foods from other cultures, using recipes from the library’s book collection. The attendance limit is 20. New teens are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Becker Friends of the Library.
Becker Public Schools Art Open House – April 10. The public is invited to enjoy an Art Show beginning Thurs., April 10, 4 p.m. at the Becker Public Library. The artworks on display are projects completed by students at Becker public schools. They will remain on exhibit at the library through April.
Music In The Library – April 10. Harpist Colleen Austin will perform in the Becker Public Library on Thurs., April 10, 4 to 6 p.m. Enjoy her performance while browsing the shelves and enjoying the display of artwork by students from Becker public schools. Austin’s performance is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Deaf Duckling – April 14. The Becker Public Library is hosting a performance of The Deaf Duckling, a Mixed Blood Theatre production, in the Becker Community Center Mon., April 14, at 7 p.m.
The production is an adaptation of a fairytale with a young girl born deaf into a hearing family. It is performed simultaneously in spoken English and American Sign Language. All ages are welcome and there is no registration requirement. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
For more information, contact the Becker Public Library at 763-261-4454.
Becker Public Library hours: Mon. 2-8, Tues. 10-6, Weds. 2-6, Thurs. 2-8, Fri. 2-5, Sat. 10-1.
World Renowned Speaker Ted Bowman To Speak At Saron Lutheran Church
–Weds., April 2 at 7 p.m. and Sat. April 5 9 a.m.
The church is located at 311 Lake Street South, Big Lake.
Ted Bowman is a family and grief educator who specializes in disruptive changes (diagnosis, divorce, death, change in life circumstances, dismissal ) and the resulting loss and grief. Many changes, while difficult and challenging are predictable parts of life. Others break the rules, shattering dreams and hopes, interrupting and changing lives.
The sessions will focus on maintaining resiliency and hope for self and with others when facing these challenges. The focus of the sessions will be the same, but not duplicate. Attending both is not required but highly encouraged. These are free events that all are welcome to attend.
Questions can be directed to Molly at 763-263-2209 or molly@saron.org
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.
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.
