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.

 

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, 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.

 

St. Croix Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide companionship to individuals affected by a life-limiting illness. Companion visits are scheduled at your leisure.  Other volunteer opportunities include: vigil, pet therapy (dog), and office administrative. Story-telling, training and mentoring provided. For interest, please contact Jodi Julseth at 320-250-6899.

 

Becker Community Center the Second Friday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 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 or come on Friday for your free 1 month introduction classes; 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.

 

Fri., Aug. 10 beginning at 11 a.m. at Pebble Creek Golf Club. The event will include a 4 person team scramble, prizes for 1st place and other teams, hole prizes for traditional hole challenges. The entry fee for the tournament is $80 per player, which includes cart, range balls and the meal. Come hungry as the Pebble Creek Grille will be serving a delicious meal. The cost of the meal is only $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Dylan’s Hope Organization at http://www.dylanshopefoundation.org/foundation-events/.

 

A 12-week Tai Ji Quan program at the Becker Community Center. Participants meet Thursdays and Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m., July 12-Oct. 18 (no class 8/2, 8/3 and 9/20, 9/28). Deadline to register is July 2. Contact Becker Community Center at 763-200-4271 to register. For more information call Mary Simpler at 320-229-4591 or Barb  Platten at 320-229-4594.

 

Lunch will be at noon  Thurs., June 21, at Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater, with a freewill donation.  Program will be presented by a volunteer from Pioneer Park in Annandale. She will share memories of one room schools and tell us about some of the many events happening this summer at the Settlement. Reservations are encouraged.  Call Rejoice at 320-558-6851 or email rejoice@rejoicelutheranchurch.org.

 

Kragero one-room school annual picnic will be held Sunday, June 24. Potluck at noon. Horse and wagon ride will follow. Everyone is welcome. No charge for event. Kragero School address, 6322 185th Ave SE, Becker. Call Mary for details 612-219-8648.

 

Sat., June 23, 11 a.m. worship service, followed by potluck and outdoor auction. Everyone is welcome. Church is located 5 mi N. of Hwy. 10 on Co. Rd. 11, 1.5 mi E. on Co. Rd. 4, 3/4 mi. W. on 180th St. (8940-180th Ave, Becker).  Call Mary for info 612-219-8648.

 

Shepherd of Grace blood drive will be in the Community Room, 11175 27th Ave SE, Becker, Wed., June 20, 12-6 p.m. Contact Jodi Speicher to schedule an appointment at 320-258-9364 or Email at jodispeicher@gsc-mn.org.

 

The camp will run from June 18th- June 22nd, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., each day, in Ellison Park, Monticello. Each day will be filled with fun activities on topics such as geology, ecology, weather, physics, and chemistry. The cost of camp is $10/day, or $45/week, but will waive the fee for any families that may need financial assistance. To learn more, or to register for the event, they can visit www.facebook.com/ groups/ MonticellosummerSTEM, or see Eventbrite.com. 

 

The Big Lake Amateur Radio Enthusiasts would like to welcome everyone. Fri. evening June 22-Sun. afternoon June 24.  This year B.L.A.R.E. will be set up in the field south of the ball diamond in Big Lake Lions Park, 21960 Co. Rd. 5 NW. Theme is "International Grid Chase". For more information contact Jack Starcevich at 763-754-2125, or Dave Michalski at 320-761-3676.

 

Tues. June 19, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children from ages 2-6 (with a favorite adult) enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities. Craft project included. No registration necessary.

Zoom, Rocket, Zoom! With Joan Jacobson, Tues. June 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Inspired art program based on the book Zoom, Rocket, Zoom! For ages 5-12. Limit 25. Registration is required. For more information on library services, contact the Becker Public Library at 763-261-4454.

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, ongoing. Sign up for this program at any time of the year. Incentives to help your young reader reach the goal of 1,000 books.

Computer Tech Help, Tues. June 19, 12-1 p.m. By appointment or just walk in.

Summer Reading Program storytime and activity, Tues., June 19, 11-11:45 a.m. Reading takes you Everywhere is the theme for the SRP. For ages 2 to 12.Make a card for Dad, Sat. June 16, during library open hours. Supplies provided. For all ages.

Clearwater Book Club Readers, Wed., June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m. A lively discussion of great reads. Call 320-558-6001 for this month’s read. For adults.

KidPower with Rachael Kroog, Thurs., June 21, 12-1 p.m. Rachael uses music, humor, life-size ventriloquist puppets, and educational live animals. For families.  For additional information on library services, contact the Clearwater Public Library at 320-558-6001.

 

Nominations from county residents are now being sought. The award recognizes outstanding senior citizens (70 +) who have volunteered their time and talent to benefit their community. They will be honored at the Wright Co. Fair on July 20. Nomination form can be found at www.wrightcounty fair.org or www.mnstatefair. org. Nomination forms to be returned by June 18 to Nancy Betzler, 3623 156th ST NW, Clearwater MN 55320 or call 320 558-2431. 

 

at Pebble Creek Golf Course, June 25, 1 p.m. shotgun start. Four person scramble. Men and women. $125 per person/$500 per team. Sign up at Pebble Creek Golf Course 763-200-4268. If you are a non-golfer join us for dinner and prizes $20 per person. RSVP to Pebble Creek by June 20. 

 

The St. Cloud Area Parkinson's Disease (PD) Support Group invites you to attend a special presentation entitled “Parkinson’s Disease-Symptoms & Treatment Options” on Mon., June 18, 1- 2:30 p.m. at ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 North Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids. This is a free group. For further information, call Independent Lifestyles at 320-529-9000.

 

For age 16+, Wed., June 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Helgeson Learning Lab Theatre, 710 Sundial Drive, Waite Park. Meet the production team and learn the vision for this musical. Auditions are July 15 and 16. You’ll have the opportunity to sing your prepared song (16-32 measures), learn the choreography for the audition and review the script. For more information visit GreatTheatre .org or please contact Dennis Whipple, Executive Director, 320.258.2787 or Dennis@ GreatTheatre.org.

 

TUESDAY & THURSDAY  9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

BASC 763-528-0643

Email: basc.becker@gmail.com

WEBSITE: www.beckerareaseniorcenter.org

 

TUESDAY – June 19th

9 a.m. –  Coffee, Rolls, Conversation

9:15 a.m. – 500 Card Party

11:30 a.m. – Cookie Decorating with Linda Hapka Make and Take

12 Noon – Senior Strong Exercise

 

WEDNESDAY – June 20th

9:40 a.m. – Silver Fit/Sneakers @ BCC

10 a.m. – Nordic Walk Club 

2 p.m. -  BINGO at McDonalds 

6 p.m. – Midsummer Potluck & campfire at Gulbrandsons’

 

THURSDAY – June 21st

9 a.m. – Coffee, Rolls, Conversation

9 a.m. – Activity Planning Meeting

10 a.m. – Senior Exercises

11 a.m. – Whittling with Tom

 

FRIDAY – June 22nd

11:30 a.m. – “Lunch on the Run” at The Kettle in Clearwater

 

FUTURE EVENTS

June 27th – Dementia Caregiver Support group at Becker Comm Ctr.

June 29th – Movie “7 Days to Utopia”