Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting 

– 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.

 

Becker Farmer’s Market

 - is held in the Becker Community Center parking lot on Friday afternoons, 3 - 6 p.m. May 16 - Oct. 17 (no market on July 4). Vendors wishing to participate call 763-200-4271.

 

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

 

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.

 

-‘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. 8:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 2, 13.

 

-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 Schools Fall Fundraiser

-PTSA Becker Schools Fall Fundraiser for the Primary through Middle School will kick off their school fundraisers on Sept. 24. Students and families will be selling items through Oct. 13. Distribution of items will be Nov. 13 at Becker Baptist Church. You can direct questions to PTSA at ptsa@isd726.org or http://beckerptsa.weebly.com.

 

Becker PTSA Meetings

-The next meeting will be held Thurs., Oct. 14th at 6:30 in the Intermediate School Media Center. PTSA Meetings were moved to Tuesday evenings for the 2014-15 school year after requests from parents and staff. The meetings will be at 6:30. Please note the dates for the monthly meetings. Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12 and June 2. (Note: these dates are different than originally advertised on the printed calendar).

 

-Register as a PTSA Member and be entered to win $50 Visa card! Winner will be drawn before our Oct. 14 meeting. Register as a voting PTSA member for $6.50 (dues required by MN PTA). For more information visit our website today: http://beckerptsa@weebly.com

 

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.

 

 -will take place at Becker Intermediate School on Tues, Oct. 7 from 5-7 p.m.

 

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. 

 

Anna’s Tea for Widows

-Thurs., Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. Janet Peterson and Ramona Voight will give a presentation on quilting and embroidery. 

The tea is held at Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock St., Becker. RSVP Terri at 763-261-4202 by Oct. 4.

 

 -will be in Becker City Park on Oct. 12 from 4-6 p.m. The author, Gretchyn Quernemoen will be signing copies of her book Sixty-Six First Dates a daily devotional.

 

-Walking With God with Bonnie Clawson will be Oct. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Snake River Church north of Becker. To make a reservation or for maore information call Julie Johnston at 952-945-5072.

 

-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.

 

 -are going to Nelson Brothers in Clearwater on Oct. 7, eat at 11:30 a.m. 

 

-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.

 

Snake River Hymn Sing

-Snake River Church hymn sing will be Sun., Oct. 12 at 4:30. Hymn sings are held the second sunday of the month. If questions call Barb 763-263-7950.

 

 -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.

 

Becker Cemetary Association Notice

-Please remove any decorations you wish to keep by Wed. Oct. 15. Volunteers will remove things left on graves, Sat. Oct. 18. 

 

 -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.