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

 

Clear Lake Legion and Auxiliary 

-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.

 

 -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.

 

-‘A Stitch in Time’ quilt exhibit will be on display in the lobby until October 31. Quilts will be switched out at the beginning of September and October. For more information contact the history center at 763-261-4433 or 763-262-4433.

 

 -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.

 

CentraCare Health patients of all ages are encouraged to get the flu vaccine (flu shot or mist) during one of several flu vaccine clinics. CentraCare Clinic – Becker, 12800 Rolling Ridge Road, Becker; call (763) 261-7000. Nov. 5; 1- 7:45 p.m.

 

-Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.  Women’s group meets Monday’s at 7 at Riverside Church.  For more information, please call 763-263-2410 or visit: www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups. 

 

Becker PTSA Email List

-If you would like to be added to our PTSA email list, we send out 1-2 emails per month to provide information on upcoming happenings email Ann areolson@sherbtel.net

 

Becker School Calendar

-2014-2015 Becker Schools PTSA calendars are still available to purchase for $10 while supplies last. available at all school offices, community Ed, Becker Community Center and Sherburne State Bank. Contact PTSA President Ann Olson 612-889-2206  and website http://beckerptsa.weebly.com with questions.

 

Attention Becker  6th-12th Graders

-BARF (Bring A Real Friend) night Hillbilly Hangout will be on Wed. Oct. 22 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Hub (the white house across the street from Becker Baptist Church on Hancock St). Dress up like a hillbilly, prizes for best costume. Free dinner starting at 6 p.m., bring a can of soup. For more information contact Pastor Kevin Drehmel at 763-261-4202 or 815-980-9225.

 

Attention Becker 6th-8th Graders

 -Fri. Oct. 24 from 8:30-10 p.m. the Hub (across the street from Becker Baptist Church) is hosting a middle school event called Glow Capture the Flag. Snacks and lots of laughs. Cost is $5.

 

Becker/Big Lake Youth Hockey

-Learn to skate on Sat. Oct. 10 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sat. Oct. 17, 5-6 p.m. and Sat. Oct. 24, 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the Moose Sherritt Arena, Monticello. 

 

-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 Wednesdays at 6 pm starting later this fall.  Join us anytime starting Mon., Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church.  Info & registration at www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.  Questions,   contact our care team at care@myriversidechurch.com or 763-263-2410.

 

-is a weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend.  Join us anytime, starting Thurs., Oct. 2 through Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.  (Note: Not meeting Nov. 27.)  Call for more information at 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.

 

-Come and visit what we are doing. No commitment-just visit and enjoy. Our next regular Mon. meeting will be held Oct. 27 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.

 

 -event will take place on Sat. Nov. 1. Faith in Action invites you to an annual fall clean up day for seniors, families in need and disabled homeowners. Volunteers needed. To participate or for more information contact Faith in Action 763-263-4277. 

 

 -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.

 

Faith Lutheran 2015 Bus Trips

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

 

-The SESCNPC will hold its 6th annual meeting and candidate forum on Mon., Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. in Woodland Hall at St. Benedict's Senior Community (1810 Minnesota Boulevard Southeast), St. Cloud. Candidates for Senate District 6 -John Denney, Tom Emmer, Joe Perske and House of Representatives District 14B- Rep. Zachary Dorholt, Jim Knoblach, will share their views on cultural and natural resources and transportation. The event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

 

Becker Community Center Fitness  Open House

-will be on Sat., Oct 25 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. You are invited to tour the facility, attend or observe a short group fitness class, register for a chance to win prizes, and take advantage of a Special Membership Promotion.

 

Beer & Brewing In The Land Of Sky Blue Waters

-Adults are invited to a program titled “Beer and Brewing in the Land of Sky Blue Waters” at the Becker Public Library on Thurs., Oct. 23, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This event provides information about the basics of beer brewing. It also explores the history of Minnesota’s beer scene, beginning with Minnesota’s first brewery in Saint Paul in 1849, and including the innovators who have spurred a new generation of craft breweries. This program is presented by the Minnesota Historical Society. It is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

 -are going to Kieth’s Kettle in Clearwater onTues., Oct. 21, eat at 11:30. 

 

 -held Tues., Oct. 21. Memorial Blood Centers will be at the Becker Community Center from 1-7:30 p.m. Call Kristi at 612-270-5390 or go online to mbc.org key word Becker to sign up.

 

 -hosted by Pace Fitness in Becker featuring speaker Linda Zeller, Thurs, Oct 23 at 6 p.m. RSVP to Judy at 763-261-9355.

 

Sherburne History Society  

-Annual Meeting and Civil War Lecture will be on Tues., Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. The program will begin with the brief annual meeting. A Civil War presentation by author, state representative, and former history teacher Dean Urdahl will take place after the meeting. For more information call 763-261-4433.

 

Jenny Simmons Free Concert

 -will take place on Sun., Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the former Discover Church building (1230 E. Hwy. 23, St. Cloud). The event is sponsored by Great River Area Faith In Action.

 

 -Harvest Festival on Sat., Oct. 25 from 2-4 p.m. Crafts, Snacks, Hayrides, Pumpkin Decorating and Chili Contest, and more  all begin at 2. For more information please contact our church office at: 763-662-2048 or email us at SSLCoffice@izoom.net.