Thurs. Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock St. Linda and Judy will demonstrate the act of making royal icing. You will have the opportunity to decorate your own cookie. R.S.V.P. to Terri at 763-261-4202 by Feb. 6.

 

Becker Friends of the Library Meeting

Mon. Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. in the library. The main topic of discussion will be the upcoming book sale in April. All interested individuals are invited and encouraged to attend.

 

Family History Class at Sherburne History Center

Monthly Family History Class will be held Sat., Jan. 27, at 10:30 am. This monthly class is for anyone interested in family history research. The tips and tricks taught in the class will help you find your roots. The class is free, and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call the Sherburne History Center at 763-261-4433 or 763-262-4433 (metro line) or visit our website at www.sherburnehistorycenter.org. Sherburne History Center is located at 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker.

 

Moonlight ski/hike Fri., Feb. 2, from 7-9 p.m., and an afternoon snowshoe/hike on Sun., Feb. 11, from 1-4 p.m. Both events will be held at the Refuge’s Oak Savanna Learning Center, just south of Sherburne Co. Rd. 9. In the event of inadequate snow levels, both events will still be held, but will be hiking events only. To register or for more information, call 763-389-3323 or Sherburne@fws.gov. 

 

31st Annual Sweetheart Dinner

Hosted by Faith Lutheran church Sun. Feb. 11, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Becker Community Center. Turkey and all the trimmings, silent auction and raffle. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults, children 5-10 $3, children under 4 are free.

 

Sherburne History Center Winter Lecture Series

The first presentation featured genealogist and SHC Executive Director Mike Brubaker. Brubaker spoke on the art and architecture of tombstones, focusing on the evolution of symbols found on grave markers and what they mean. The winter lecture series will continue on the second and fourth Wednesdays of February and March at 2 p.m. The next presenter is SHC Program Coordinator Karah Hawkinson, who will present Hands on History: Artifacts You Can Touch. Later programs will feature teacher Renae Elert speaking on Ellis Island, author Jeffrey Williams speaking on Minnesota in the Civil War, and author Colin Mustful talking about his series of books abou the U.S.-Dakota War. The series is free, and all are wlesome to attend.