–Has changed to the third Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

Sons of the American Legion

 -meeting day change! The meetings are now held on the Second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

 

Becker Sons of the American Legion Squadron 193

 -Meets the second Tues. of each month at 7pm at Becker Legion (old fire hall). We are looking for new members. Any questions, call Commander John Fischbach (320) 249-0579.

 

Clear Lake Legion & Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion

-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.

 

–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.

 

–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.

 

– 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.

 

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf

 -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.

 

Computer Learning and More

 -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. 

 

 -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. 

 

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Meeting

- The monthly meetings are held 6 p.m. the third thursday of the month at Becker City Hall. For more information call KariWestby 320-241-0219 or see the state website at www.beyondtheyellowribbon.org. 

 

 -runs every Mon. from Becker Community Center at 6 p.m. Wear light colored clothing, everyone is invited. Questions call Doug at 763-261-4368.

 

Third Thursdays Group

 -Focuses on finding peace and hope after loss. “Strategies and coping mechanisms” are discussed each “Third Thursday”, a community program at Faith Lutheran Church, Becker. The monthly gathering is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Participation is free and open to all, regardless of whether one has church background; no pre-registration is required. For more information, call the church office.

 

Becker Food Shelf Hours Change

-will be open on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. Tues. hours remain the same, 9-11 a.m. They are located 12060 Sherburne Ave. in City Hall. Call 763-261-4612 with questions.

 

Santiago Lions Members

 

-Come experience God's peace and hope when you pray along side other moms. "Moms In Prayer International" formerly "Moms In Touch" gathers moms to pray (to God), to transform our children and schools. For more info about local groups, contact, Becky Svea, at 763-607-2971. For more info about Moms in Prayer International. Visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.

 

-Advocates for ending family violence, is a non-profit community based agency offering advocacy, support, education and referral services for victims of family violence. Rivers of Hope, working in partnerships with schools, law enforcement, social service agencies and the court system has been serving communities in Sherburne and Wright counties since 1989. Contact us at 763-295-3433 or 1-800-439-2642 email: info@riversofhope. org. Free and confidential. Phones answered 24/7.

 

Becker Boy Scout Pack 92

-hosts a cardboard and paper recycling drive. Bring all of your unwanted paper and cardboard recyclables to the dumpsters located between the Hardware Store and Food Pride from 9am-12n on the first Saturday of every month and a friendly scout will help you unload your unwanted paper/cardboard items. 

 

Celebrate Recovery for Women

-Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. By working through the 8 recovery principles found in the Beatitudes, and inviting Jesus Christ into your life you can and will change! You will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking and you will no longer have to rely on dysfunctional, compulsive and addictive behaviors as a temporary “fix” for your pain. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 14 at Riverside Church. For more info, call 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.

 

-is a weekly support group designed to help those recovering from separation or divorce and face the challenges and move toward rebuilding their life.  Join us anytime on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Riverside Church starting Sept. 14.  For more information and to register for the next session, visit www.myriversidechurch.com/divorcecare.

 

Financial Peace University

 -is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! Class begins Tues., Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit the website at www.myriversidechurch.com/fpu.

 

 -PTSA Becker Schools Fall Fundraiser deliveries will be Nov. 12 at Becker Baptist Church from 2-7 p.m. Orders can also be placed online at www.clubschoicefundraising.com. Please use the following codes Primary/ Intermediate code: BECK23 and Middle/High code: BECK24. Questions about items contact Jeff from Club Choice at 612-483-0372. Questions to PTSA President Ann Olson areolson@sherbtel.net.

 

-A weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend. New session began Mon., Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Church.  For more information and to register for the next session, visit www.myriversidechurch.com/griefshare.

 

Becker Robotics Club Trunk or Treat

-Join the Becker Robotics Team for Trunk or Treat Sat., Oct. 24 from 3-5 p.m. at Becker Furniture World parking lot. Free candy for the kids. Email beckerroboticsbooster@gmail.com for info or if you would like to decorate a trunk! 

 

 -will be held Fri. Oct. 30, Sat. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. Groups can start raking at whatever time works best for them; most usually start in the morning. Some work all day, while others choose to work in three or four hour blocks. Most groups travel no further than 10 miles from their home community. Groups would need to provide trucks, trailers; rakes, tarps and gloves, leaf blowers are optional (but valuable). We ask the homeowner provide lawn bags if needed. We will also provide information on the local composite sites.

The other side of this great day is called the “Gather ‘Round.” This is a free meal that is prepared and served by a special group of volunteers just for you and homeowners. The meal begins around 11 a.m. for groups that start raking early, and is served all day until the last groups come through. This year’s Gather Round sites will be located at Grace Lutheran Church in Becker, Resurrection Lutheran Church in Monticello and The United Methodist Church in Elk River. Please share this information with your youth and adult leaders, friends, family and neighbors. And if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Faith in Action 763-263-4277.

 

 -will be at Ellis Bakery, Oct. 24, from 9-11 a.m. 

 

Halloween Party for Kids

 -Sat. Oct. 31, 2-3:30 p.m. at Bailey’s Rays in Santiago. Games, treats. cookie decorating and more.

 

 -Sat. Oct. 31, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Snake River Church. Enjoy refreshment and renewal with breakfast, music, and guest speaker. For reservations call Julie Johnson at 952-945-5072.

 

Veterans Day Program at BHS

 -Becker High School invites area veterans to be part of the annual Veterans Day celebration Nov. 11. This year's theme is "A Musical Tribute to Our Veterans" and will feature the BHS music department and “Coverfire”, a band affiliated with the 34th Infantry Division band.  Veterans are asked to enter Door #3 at the high school.  Doors will open at 9 a.m. and the celebration will begin at 9:15.  For more information, please contact BHS Asst. Principal Mark Kolbinger at 763-261-4501.

 

-Sherburne History Center will be holding the November book club meeting on Thurs., Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. This month’s selection is Minnesota’s Oldest Murder Mystery by Gary Brueggemann. The SHC book club meets on the first Thursday evening of each month to discuss books of local history or by Minnesota authors. For more information, call the Sherburne History Center at 763-261-4433 or visit our website at www.sherburnehistorycenter.org. 

 

-Sherburne History Center is making an inventory of quilts held in private collections throughout the county. The next clinic is the first of two that will be held in Elk River. It is on Wed., Nov. 4, from noon-3 p.m. at the Great River Regional Library in Elk River. If you have made, inherited, or collected quilts, we want their pictures and stories. Call the History Center at 763-262-4433 to reserve your spot at this event. (Project paid for in part by a Legacy grant from MN Historical and Cultural Heritage). For more information, call Sherburne History Center at 763-261-4433 or visit our website at www.sherburnehistorycenter.org. 

 

-Come try out hockey. The Becker Big Lake Youth Hockey Association is holding an introduction to hockey! The camp will focus on skating, passing, shooting, and basic rules of the game. Each player will receive a Jr Eagles jersey. The camp will consist of four on ice hours at Princeton Ice Arena and three hours of dry land hockey at Becker Field House. Upon completion of camp, interested Jr Eagles may register for regular season Becker Big Lake Hockey. Ages 4 to 11. (Equipment is available for use). For more information call Steve Peterson 763-263-3287 or BBLjreagles@gmail.com. Registration and USA Hockey form is on the website: www.beckerbiglakehockey.com.

 

Community Methodist Church Annual Fall Bazaar

 -Sat. Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Chili lunch at 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Pie shoppe, bake sale with lefse. Variety of handmade items. Used-a-bit & vintage items, cards & rada knives. Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave. NE, Monticello.