Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting 

– Is the second Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

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.

 

–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.

 

 -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.

 

 -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. 

 

 -Becker PTSA is looking for 2-3 volunteers for 1-2 hours per week to attend monthly meetings and have access to a computer. Also seeking a co-treasurer with experience in QuickBooks. Contact Ann Olson at areolson@sherbtel.net.

 

-Fri. Nov. 21 at the Becker High School Auditorium at 5 and 7:30 p.m. (seating begins 20 min. prior to show time, 400 seats available). Come and enjoy complimentary popcorn and drink. Candy and snacks available for purchase. Admission is free.  Contact Ann at 612-889-2206 or areolson@sherbtel.net with questions.

 

Becker Band Booster Meeting

-Parents of Becker band students and all residents interested in supporting the band program are invited to attend the Becker Band Boosters bi-monthly meeting Tues., Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. in the high school band room.  Enter through door number 1.

 

-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.

 

 -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.

 

Faith Lutheran 2015 Bus Trips

 -Mackinac Island/ Frankenmuth May 17-23, New York City  September 16-24. Contact Judy Bowatz  763-261-4950 or pick up flyer at Faith. 

 

Clearwater/Clear Lake Food Shelf Thanksgiving Baskets

 -will be distributed on Mon. Nov. 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Stop by or call the food shelf (763-558-2954) to request a basket. Sign-up deadline is Nov. 13. The food shelf is located in the brown Lions community building beneath Clearwater Water tower. Food shelf hours are Mon. 5:30-7p.m., Tues. 9-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.m., Wed 3-5 p.m.

 

-Area churches, organizations and businesses are gathering Christmas greeting for MN Army National Guard soldiers, MN Air National Guard soldiers and MN Army Reserves soldiers deployed over seas. From now until November 21 visit one of the many drop sites for a list of criteria, and a sample letter format. For a list of drop sites or more information call Grace Lutheran Church at 763-262-7782, Becky at 763-262-0276, or Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Kari at 763-241-0219 or  at Judy 612-219-5437.

 

 -is held every Wed. night from 3-6:30 p.m. and is open for Middle and High School students. From 6:30-8:30 p.m., the student ministries of Becker Baptist, Momentum, is held. Open to all students. Contact Pastor Kevin Drehmel at 815-980-9225 or 262-4202.

 

 -find out Fri. Nov. 21 at Antiques Valuation Show 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Becker High School cafeteria (Performing Arts Center entry).  No jewelry reviewed at the show. More information: Becker Area Senior Center 320-248-5976 or BASC.becker@gmail.com.

 

Oakwood Church Free Clothing

-A large amount of women’s clothing was donated to Oakwood Church. Sizes vary from medium to extra large. The clothes will be available at the church Nov. 9-23. Church office hours are 8-2:30 Mon.-Fri. For more information or to pick up clothing call Dingmann/Mosher 763-262-1087 or Oakwood Church 763-220-6004.

 

Turkey Olympics Youth Event

 -for students 6-12 grade. Sat. Nov. 22 from 2-5 pm at the Hub (white house across the street from Becker Baptist). Olympic style events, no athletic ability is necessary. Dinner will be served. For more information contact Pastor Kevin Drehmel at 815-980-9225.

 

 -will meet at Nix  Tues., Nov. 18, eat at 11:30. 

 

-Will Focus on Finding Peace, Hope after Loss “Strategies for Facing the Holidays” is the first topic to be offered at “Third Thursdays”, a new 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 a church background; no pre-registration is required. The group will have its initial meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. in Faith's fellowship hall, 11755 Sherburne Ave., Becker. Ashley Prentice is the keynote presenter for this initial program, and co-organizer of the series, together with Pastor Dick Wehrs. For more information, call the church office at (763) 261-5751.

 

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drop Off

 -at Oakwood Church will run from Nov. 17-24. Times for drop-off vary. Any questions call 763-607-2349.

 

 -Sat. Nov. 22, 3-7 p.m. Hwy. 95 W. of Princeton, 10 mi. to Benton, Co. Rd. 9, follow signs.

 

SWC Christmas Bird Count

 -Sat, Dec. 20, 8am-5pm. Join Friends of Sherburne Refuge to count birds on the refuge and in the local area. Meet at Refuge HQ.

 

Upcoming events at Kelley Farm

 -A Yankee Thanksgiving. Nov. 23, 2-4pm. Visit the Kelley Farm to explore what Thanksgiving was like on a “Yankee” farm in the 1860s. Guides will lead visitors along the wooded trails to the farm yard to meet the animals. Then guests can explore the farm house, filled with aromas of a harvest celebration.

 

-Christmas On The Farm. Dec. 13-14, 2-4pm. Join a guide for a 75 minute tour of Kelley Farm including a hike along the nature trail, a stop inside the historic farmhouse and a visit to the livestock pens. Discover how families and their animals coped with shorter days and colder temperatures, and how they prepared for the upcoming holidays 150 years ago. Enjoy a horse or oxen drawn bobsled or wagon ride. 

 

-Seed Savers Exchange. Mar. 8, 2015, 2-4pm. This free program includes a presentation on how to save, store and plant seeds, then save them again, just as farmers and gardeners have done for thousands of years. The gardening expert will share insight into heirloom plants for the first part of the event. Then stay for the free seed exchange. Participants do not need to bring seeds in order to take seeds home. 

 

Events at Kelley Farm require a small fee which can be viewed online at mnhs.org. Reservations are also required by calling 763-441-6896.