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.

 

Meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 1-2:30 p.m.  at ILICIL Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids.  There is no cost to attend. The group provides support, education, and awareness about the disease.  For more information call Independent Lifestyles at 320-529-9000.

 

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/.

 

The Becker Area Community Art Festival is looking for artists age 18+ to exhibit current art works (no crafts) at a community art festival. The festival will be held Tues. evening, June 12 - Sat. afternoon, June 16 at the Sherburne History Center, Becker. There is no cost for participating artists or for the community to come and view the show. Artists are expected to work a volunteer shift hosting during the event, and are responsible for their own timely setup and tear down. For more information or to sign up, contact Barb at 320-743-2952 or by emailing blabla10@frontiernet.net.  Sherburne History Center is located at 10775 27th Ave SE,  Becker.

 

The Clearwater Ambassadors Organization is looking for candidates to fill their 2018-2019 Heritage Days Ambassadors program. Little Miss Clearwater, ages 5-9, Junior Miss Clearwater, Ages 10-15, Senior Miss Clearwater, Ages 16-19. Pick up an application at Clearwater City Hall. Applications due June 4. Email Nancy Gillham with questions. clearwaterambassadorpro gram@gmail.com.

 

Seeking candidates to fill open seats on the Board of Directors of the Sherburne History Center. Positions begin immediately for two- to three-year terms. Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Sherburne History Center in Becker. For more information about the Board of Directors contact Mike Brubaker, Executive Director at 763-262-443 or email mbrubaker@sherburnehisto rycenter.org. 

 

Clear Lake Cemetery annual meeting will be Wed., June 6 at the Clear Lake Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.  

 

Open house is Wed. June 6 at 3 p.m. Open house tours are between 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Refreshments will be available.

 

Sat. June 9 beginning at 9 a.m. and will be about 2 hours long, for a free guided wildflower tour. The tour will meet at the Oak Savanna Learning Center, 16797 289th Ave. NW. Zimmerman. Some light walking is required and participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, field guides, water, a snack, and wear clothing and shoes for the weather and terrain.

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergartenis an ongoing  reading program for ages 0-5. Registration is required.  

Becker Book Club, read the monthly book selection and join the group for discussion. For adults. Registration is required.

Read and Play, Tuesdays, June 5 through Aug. 14,  10:30-11:15 a.m. For children from ages 2-6 (with a favorite adult). Craft project included. No registration necessary.  For more information on library services, contact the Becker Public Library at 763-261-4454.

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, sign up for this program at any time of the year. 

Minnesota Roadside Attractions is the Summer Reading Program. Begins Mon., June 4. During library open hours.

Summer Reading Program Storytime/Activity, For ages 2-12. Tues., June 5, 11- 11:45 a.m.

Computer Tech Help, Tuesday, June 5. By appointment or just walk in. 

Photography Workshop, Wed. June 6 and Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m. Open discussion starts at 6 p.m. For teens and adults.                                                                             

Genealogy at the Library, Sat. June 9, 11 a.m. Learn how to access Ancestry Library Edition at the Library. For ages 16 and up. For additional information on library services, contact the Clearwater Public Library at 320-558-6001.

 

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). This program  will help improve balance, flexibility and strength. Suggested monetary contribution from participants for class material. No one is denied based on ability or inability to contribute. 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.

 

Tuesday, June 5th (1:30-3pm) and Wednesday, June 20th (1:30-3pm). Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Dr NW. Elk River, MN 55330. Residents of Sherburne County can receive a car seat for a $20 suggested donation. Call to find out income guidelines (families who are on WIC, or children on medical assistance are automatically eligible). Call for more information, or schedule for a class to 763-765-4000 or 1-800-433-5239.

 

For women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, recently had a baby, infants and children to their 5th birthday. WIC provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and referrals to health services/community resources. The service is free, and you or your children may be eligible. For more information, please call 763-765-4116 or 1-800-433-5239, or check out the websitehttp://www.co.sherburne. mn.us/hhs/wic.php. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in the administration of its programs. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.

 

Sherburne County’s Immunization Clinic offers free or low cost immunizations for children 18 years of age or younger and uninsured or underinsured adults 19 years and older in Minnesota who meet eligibility guidelines on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for an appointment or more information, 763-765-4000 or 1-800-433-5239.