Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting Day Change 

–Has changed to the third Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

Sons of the American Legion

 -meeting day change! The meetings are now held on the Second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

 

Becker Sons of the American Legion Squadron 193

 -Meets the second Tues. of each month at 7pm 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.

 

–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.

 

–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.

 

– 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.

 

Computer Learning and More

 -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. 

 

 -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. 

 

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Meeting

- The monthly meetings are held 6 p.m. the third thursday of the month at Becker City Hall. For more information call KariWestby 320-241-0219 or see the state website at www.beyondtheyellowribbon.org. 

 

 -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.

 

Third Thursdays Group

 -Focuses on finding peace and hope after loss. “Strategies and coping mechanisms” are discussed each “Third Thursday”, a 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 church background; no pre-registration is required. For more information, call the church office. 

 

Becker Food Shelf Hours Change

-will be 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.

 

Santiago Lions Members

-Men and women are wanted for Lion members. Meetings are held 7 p.m. second and fourth Tues. at Bailey Rays, Santiago. Call Donna Pozorsla for details 763-856-8474.

 

-Come experience God's peace and hope when you pray along side other moms. "Moms In Prayer International" formerly "Moms In Touch" 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 about Moms in Prayer International. 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. Rivers of Hope, working in partnerships with schools, law enforcement, social service agencies and the court system has been serving communities in Sherburne and Wright counties since 1989. Contact us at 763-295-3433 or 1-800-439-2642 email: info@riversofhope. org. Free and confidential. Phones answered 24/7.

 

Becker Boy Scout Pack 92

-hosts a cardboard and paper recycling drive. Bring all of your unwanted paper and cardboard recyclables to the dumpsters located between the Hardware Store and Food Pride from 9am-12n on the first Saturday of every month and a friendly scout will help you unload your unwanted paper/cardboard items. 

 

Celebrate Recovery for Women

-Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. By working through the 8 recovery principles found in the Beatitudes, and inviting Jesus Christ into your life you can and will change! You will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking and you will no longer have to rely on dysfunctional, compulsive and addictive behaviors as a temporary “fix” for your pain. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 14 at Riverside Church. For more info, call 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.

 

-is a weekly support group designed to help those recovering from separation or divorce and face the challenges and move toward rebuilding their life.  Join us anytime on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Riverside Church starting Sept. 14.  For more information and to register for the next session, visit www.myriversidechurch.com/divorcecare.

 

Financial Peace University

 -is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! Class begins Tues., Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. For more information and to register, visit the website at www.myriversidechurch.com/fpu.

 

-A weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend. New session began Mon., Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Church.  For more information and to register for the next session, visit www.myriversidechurch.com/griefshare.

 

Palmer Township Parking Notice

 -No parking on any Palmer Township right-of- ways beginning Nov. 15 through April 15, 2016.

 

- The Minnesota Board on Aging has published its 2016 edition of Health Care Choices for Minnesotans on Medicare.

This annual guide contains comprehensive information about Medicare plan options in Minnesota and is the only comprehensive, objective statewide publication available that provides information about all Medicare plan options available on the open market for Minnesotans. Health Care Choices.  To request a free copy, consumers can go to www.mnaging.org, call the Senior LinkAge Line®: A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors at 1-800-333-2433, or email brenda.eldred@cmcoa.org.

 

-Clear Lake Cemetery has a new look thanks to Virginia and the Great View Tree Service! A heartfelt thank-you goes out to you for all your hard work. The next Clear Lake Cemetery meeting is Thurs. Jan. 14 at 6:30 at the Clear Lake Township Town Hall.

 

Annual Tree Sale & New Plant Sale

- It’s that time of year to start thinking about spring planting!  The Sherburne Soil and Water Conservation District will start accepting orders on the 1st of January for the annual tree sale.  We offer a mix of conifer and deciduous bare root seedlings that are sold in bundles of 25 trees.  The tree sale originated in order to provide landowners with an affordable and convenient way to purchase trees and shrubs for conservation practices.  The tree and shrubs species offered are perfect for windbreaks, shelterbelts, wildlife habitat, and buffers.  Tree orders will be accepted until mid-April with anticipated pick-up dates the last weekend in April.  Post cards will be sent mid-April to those who have placed orders with exact dates, times and location of pick-up.  Our order form will be on our website and there will be an insert in the newspaper in early January.

 

This year the SWCD has brought back the native plant sale!  The restoration of native plant communities is equally as important as restoring forest communities.  With the recent declines in pollinator populations such as bees and butterflies it is essential that we increase their habitat and provide a wide variety of both pollen and nectar sources.  Our native plant sale offers 3 different kits to fit any landscape situation as well as a list of individual plants.  There is definitely something for everyone; whether you want to add wildflowers to an existing prairie, create a miniature prairie, plant a natural buffer along your shoreline, restore your woodland understory or   diversify your wetland vegetation.  The plant sale order form will be available on our website.  The plant sale is pre-order only, there will be no plants available for purchase during the pick-up dates.

 

For more information on with the Tree Sale or Plant Sale contact the SWCD office at (763) 241-1170 ext. 4 or visit our website at www.sherburneswcd.org.