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.

 

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.

 

-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

 

-Six movies for only $6. The Monticello 15 and Rogers 18 Theatres are offering this Family Movie Series. Movies begin showing on Sat. & Sun. Jan. 17 through Feb. 22 at 10:40 am and 1pm. This series of six movies offers a variety of entertainment for children of all ages and interest. The tickets may be purchased all ages two and up, including parents. Part of the proceeds of each ticket will be donated to the school.

 

 -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. 

 

 -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.

 

 - 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 on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. starting later this fall.  You are invited to join us anytime starting Mon, Sept. 15 @ 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church. Info and registration at www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.  Questions?  Contact our care team at care@myriversidechurch.com or 763.263.2410.

 

 -A weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend.  The care group contains messages and material each week to help walk you through recovering from your loss and looking forward to rebuilding your life.  Join us anytime, starting Thur., Oct. 2 – Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Please call for more information at 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.

 

-Big Lake Lioness Club in conjunction with Riverwood National Bank in Big Lake are proud to host the Mitten Tree for Becker and Big Lake elementary schools. All items collected through December at Riverwood Bank will be donated to area elementary schools for children who may not have access to appropriate winter weather items.

 

 -will go to Monticello Pizza Ranch Tues. Dec. 16, eat at 11:30.

 

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Meeting

-The monthly meetings are held 6 p.m. the third thursday of the month at Becker City Hall. Questions Kary Westby 320-241-0219. 

 

 -has been moved from the Coffee Cup to Ellis Bakery (in Jimmy’s Pizza). The meeting will still be held 9-11 a.m., Dec. 20. 

 

 -Sat. Dec. 20, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Becker Community Center. All donors will receive a free long sleeve t-shirt and will be entered into a drawing to win a winter gateway travel package Call Kristi 612-600-4658 to sign-up.

 

-Santa visits and full service available the first and second weekends of December. Free candy, boughs and Jack & Jim’s gift certificates. 320-252-5286, 320-743-2134  or  www.weistrees.com 

 

-All varities of pre-cut trees and wreathes and cut your own now through Dec. 23, Mon.-Thurs. noon-7 p.m., Fri-Sun. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 320 393-2155.

 

-Lots of new trees ready to cut. Shop indoors for fresh-cut trees. Visit the Coutry Corner Gift Shop. Cash or checks only. Open Fri, Sat & Sun, 9:30-5 p.m. 763-441-6094 or 763-568-6942. 

 

 -runs every Mon. from Becker Community Center at 6 p.m. Wear light colored clothing, everyone is invited. Questions call Doug at 763-261-4368.

 

 -will be visiting Sherburne State Bank on Fri, Dec. 19 from 3-5 p.m. Come join and bring your camera.

 

 -focuses on finding peace and 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 monthly meeting on Thur., Dec. 18, at 7 p.m., 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.

 

 -For the past seven years, the Clear Lake Lions Club has been spreading Christmas cheer to the tenants of the Shepherd of Grace Senior Community. Their generous gifts have included a homemade Christmas stocking for each tenant filled with fresh fruit, cookies, ornaments, sausage and cheese. We’d like to thank them for spreading Christmas cheer to the community.