–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.

 

–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.

 

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.  All are welcome.

 

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 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.For more information, call the church office at (763) 261-5751.

 

Momentum at The Hub

 -is open every Wed. night from 3:30-6:30 p.m. for all Midadle and High School students. Located across from Becker Baptist Church, 11952 Hancock St. Students are welcome to hang-out, play games, concessions, etc. Contact Pastor Kevin at 763-262-6760 or 815-980-9225.

 

 -is a weekly support group designed to help those recovering from separation or divorce face their challenges and move toward rebuilding their life.  DC4K is an auxiliary program designed just kids age 4-grade 5. You are invited to join us anytime on Mon. through April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church. Contact Wendy at 763-263-2410 or www.myriver sidechurch.com/divorcecare for more information and to register. 

 

 -is a weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend.  The group contains messages and material each week to help walk you through recovering from your loss. Join us anytime Thur. through April 30 at 7 p.m.   Please Wendy at 763-263-2410 or www.myriversidechurch.com/griefshare for more information and to register.

 

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.

 

Family Prospective Resources

-Do you have a child with a mental health diagnosis? Come join our new group for parents and kids. Parents can share experiences and acquire support and skills, while children can attend a seperate social group. Parents of children diagnosed with trauma and loss, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHA, Autism Spectrum, ODD and more are invited. The group meets Mon. from 6:30-7:30 p.m. starting March 9-April 27. for more information or to register call 763-367-6080.

 

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.

 

Santiago Lions Volunteers

 -are looking for volunteers to manage and coach Lions softball and t-ball teams. Call Donna 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.

 

 -The Central Minnesota Council on Aging will hold a free three day training sessions in April in St. Cloud for persons interested in becoming counselors in the state health insurance and assistance program. Register by March 31 to Brenda at 320-253-9349.

 

-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.

 

Clear Lake Lioness Club

 -will meet Mon.,  April 27 at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater, 6:30 p.m. dinner with meeting to follow. Come see what the Lioness Club is all about. For more information call Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

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. The proceeds of these paper drives helps the scouts earn money to attend camp.

 

-Becker Big Lake Hockey Association is excited to bring back floor hockey to boys and girls grades K-5. To register call 763-261-4506 or online at www.beckerk12.mn.us under the community Education tab.

 

2015 Becker Youth Sports Association Annual Meeting

-will be 7 p.m. Wed., May 6 at Becker Community Center. Representation from each of the sports is welcomed and anticipated. Important information will be discussed. See website for sport presentation items needed for the meeting. Beckeryouthsports.org. 

 

 -will be at Glendorado Country Church 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. services Sun. May 3. For more information call 763-662-2244.

 

Faith In Action Matter of Balance

 -will be every Mon. and Wed. April 27 -May 20, 1-3 p.m. at the Becker Community Center, Room 109. Call Faith in Action to register 763-263-4277.

 

 -Calendars are available to purchase online on the Becker Schools website through payschools starting June 5 - www.becker.k12. mn.us for the early bird price of $8, after June 5, the price is $10 each. The calendars will be available for pickup after Aug 3. For additional details, check out the Becker PTSA website http://beckerptsa@weebly.com.

 

Anna’s Tea For Widows in the Community

 -Thurs, May 8. Join widows around the community 3 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church. Carol Oveson and Faith Pavkovich will give a demonstration on making a small fairy garden. Tea and treats will also be served. RSVP to Terri at 763-261-4202 by May 4.

 

Santiago Township Clean Up Day

 -is 8-noon, May 9 at Centra-Sota Co-op, Santiago. Questions call Shelley Jehoich 763-662-2012.

 

 -at Bailey Ray’s the first Sun. of the month starting May 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Bring your guitar, banjo, voice, any instrument, and show us what you got. Any genre accepted. For more information call 763-856-8900.

 

China Mission Trip Garage Sale

 -April 29-May 1, 8-6. 14810 Hillcrest Rd. SE, Becker.