Becker Legion meets the second Tuesday of every month at 8:00 pm at the Becker Legion ( the old fire hall ).

 

Regular monthly meetings will be held the second Tuesday of the month, at 8 p.m. at the old fire hall in Becker. Questions call Paula Hinds  at 763-262-6679.

 

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

 

Meets the second Tuesday of the month at Palmer Township Hall. The Legion and Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. and the Son of American Legion meet at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Any questions contact Bud Stimmler at 320-761-5793.

 

Clearwater Legion meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month. Auxiliary 6:30 p.m.,  S.A.L. at 7 p.m., Legion 7:30 p.m.  Legion Riders meeting 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Senior Lunch first Thursday of the month at noon at the Clearwater Legion, Clearwater.

 

Clear Lake Lioness have begun meetings for 2018. We are searching for and welcoming new members who are interested in serving our communities. Meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater. Dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting to follow. For more information call Sue at 320-743-3534 or Linda at 763-260-8858. 

 

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

 

Sundays starting Oct. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Clear Lake Town Hall, 7684 1st Ave. W. Clear Lake. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Questions or need help now? Call Justin or Renee at 612-384-9069.

 

Monday nights, 7 p.m. at Church of St. Luke, 17545 Huber Ave. NW, Clearwater. Contact 320-558-2124.

 

Meeting is at 7 p.m. Sunday night at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 405 Main St. Clearwater. Contact 320 310-1399 AA or 320-558-6613 for Al-Anon.

 

Meetings are at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 405 Main St. Clearwater. Contact   612-607-4484.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Every Tuesday night at Cafe Pawz inside Becker Furniture World, 6-7:30 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. For more information call/text Carolyn at 763-498-1060, Mary 612-716-6011 or Diane 320-267-0768.

 

At the Becker Legion. We installed indoor pits and are looking for anyone interested. We have horseshoes you can use or bring your own. At the Becker Legion (1 Blk North of Hwy 10 on Hancock) on Tues. nights from 6 to 8 pm. 

 

The monthly meetings are held 6 p.m. the third thursday of the month at Becker City Hall. For more info call 320-980-2752 or see the state website at www.beyondtheyellow ribbon.org. 

 

Come experience God's peace and hope when you pray along side other moms. "Moms In Prayer International" 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 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. Working in partnerships with schools, law enforcement, social service agencies and the court system in Sherburne and Wright counties. Contact us at 763-295-3433 or 1-800-439-2642 or info@riversofhope. org. Free and confidential. Phones answered 24/7.

 

Becker Community Center the first Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a snack or dish to share although not necessary or simply enjoy a free cup of coffee provided by the BCC. This event is free and open to the public. 

 

The Crossroads Chapter 644 will having monthly meetings every third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Nelson Brothers in Clearwater. 

 

Bring your aluminum cans to the trailer located near Becker True Value and paper and cardboard recyclables to the dumpsters near the same location the first Saturday of every month. There will be a Scout there to help unload between 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 

 

Fridays, 4:-5 p.m. at ILICIL, Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids. Call 5th degree black belt Master Scott Ridlon at 320-267-7717, wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle. All abilities and all levels are welcome.

 

Meets Mondays, 6-7 p.m. at Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids. This is a free group, everyone is welcome. Call Ricky at 320-281-2025.

 

Presented by Linda Lemke the first and third Monday, at 12:30 a.m. Independant Lifestyles, 215 Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids or Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. by the granite fountains at Lake George. Poles, fitting, instructions, and conversation provided. This group is free and all abilities are welcome to attend. Call 952-475-0891.

 

The fourth Wednesday of each month at 10-11 a.m. in Room 19 at Becker Community Center, 11500 Sherburne Ave. No cost to join. For more information call Tami Kolbinger at 612-590-2449 or email tjkol binger@ gmail.com.

 

Camp Friendship Auxiliary meetings are held at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month April - November at Camp Friendship's Dining Hall, 10509 108th St NW, Annandale. For more info call Shirley Olson 952-201-4710 or Karen Staaf 612-598-8479.

 

We are continuing to interview for Reading  and Math Corps tutors throughout the summer. Know someone who might be interested in helping children succeed in reading or math? We are now accepting applications: http://www.read ingandmath.net/

 

Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m. Clear Lake Fire Hall, 8670 1st Ave, W. North Helicopter, Free child t-shirts (while supplies last), fire truck rides, extrication demonstration, button making, giveaways, bicycle drawings and food.

 

Featuring Patty Becker speaking about hope and much by Carol Bouche and Becci Brown. Sat. Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.-noon at Snake River Free Mission Church, 8940 180th Ave. SE, Becker. For reservations call Julie Johnson at 952-451-3972. Free will offering.

 

Oct. 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Clearwater Rodeo Grounds. Horse show starts at 9 a.m.

 

(Fund)raise your glass in support of the Sherburne History Center and the Friends of Sherburne Wildlife Refuge Sat. Oct. 20, 7 p.m. at Carousell Works, 160 Lake St., Big Lake. Live music by The May North, beer and wine tasting, hors doeuvres, raffles and cash games. Tickets are $25 each and are available at Sherburne History Center, 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker. For more information call SHC at 763-262-4433. www.sherburne historycenter.org or www.exploresherburne.org. Must be 21+ to attend.

 

Home Stretch will be offered Sat., Oct. 13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Annandale City Hall, 30 Cedar St. E., Annandale. To register, call Wright County Community Action (WCCA) at 320-963-6500, ext 238.  Class fee of $30 per household.

 

Sat., Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Becker City Park, 10362 Co. Rd. 23. Food, chili  and beverages, kids games, inflatables, hayrides and pony rides. Use the free shuttle service provided to and from City Park at Pebble Creek Golf Course parking lot, shuttle service available from 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m. 

 

Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock St., Becker. Julie Johnson will demonstrate a painting technique that will transform ordinary household objects into something Beautiful. R.S.V.P. to Terri at 763-261-4202.

 

All decorations must be removed from graves as of Oct. 15. Decorations left on will be removed by the Cemetery volunteers. Fall and Christmas decorations may be put out after Oct. 15.

 

Fall cemetery clean-up will take place on Sat. Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. Remove real and artificial plants and other items from graves that you wish to preserve. Volunteers welcome. For more information contact the cemetery committee at 763-262-9343.

 

Sat. Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m. at the Becker Furniture World parking lot. A safe and fun environment for kids to trick or treat.

 

Oct. 13, 11-2 p.m. 14240 Bank St, Becker.

 

Pumpkin painting and decorating, snacks and fun for the whole family. Sun. Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m. Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave. NE, Monticello.

 

The second novel of MN Main Street Women by author Cynthia Frank-Stupnik, Sat., Oct. 13, from 12:30-2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Main St., Clearwater, followed by a walking tour of Clearwater from 3-4 p.m.

 

Sun., Oct. 14, 3-4 p.m., Annandale United Methodist Church, 250 Oak Ave. N., will host a concert featuring music from the Renaissance period as presented by Phillip Rukavina on the lute and Sarah Jackson as soprano soloist. A free will offering will be collected at the door. Coffee fellowship following. Call 320-274-5127 with any questions. 

 

Join us for a free Nighttime Exploration program on Sat., Oct. 13, from 7-9 p.m. We will explore the trails at dark, learn about star observation, and view constellations through a telescope to celebrate Fall Astronomy Day! Available to the public. The program will take place at the Oak Savanna Learning Center (16797 289th Ave NW, Zimmerman) which is a ¼ mile west of the Refuge Headquarters on Co. Rd. 9. Bring your own headlamp or flashlight. Visitors are also encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, field guides, water, a snack, and wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and terrain. Pre-registration is suggested but not required by calling the refuge office at 763-389-3323 or emailing sher burne@fws.gov. Tours are free and open to everyone.