Becker American Legion Auxiliary 

Meet the same night as the men, the second Tuesday of the month from 8-9 p.m. at the Becker Legion (old fire hall). Questions call Paula Hinds at 763-262-6679.

 

Is Thurs., May 4. Everyone is welcome to attend a brief service at noon at Becker City Hall. Lunch will follow. For more information  contact Pastor Patrick from Becker Ev. Free Church 763-261-4125.

 

Becker Cemetery Association Notice

Many flower pots and flower stands are missing from the cemetery. If you leave pots in the cemetery during winter months, check to see if they are still out there. We have notified the Becker Police Dept.

 

Spaghetti dinner, silent auction, raffles and t-shirt sales are Sat. May 13 at 3 p.m. at the Friendly Buffalo in Big Lake. Jon was hospitalized Feb. 13 with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

 

Norwedian Syttende Mai Dinner

Sat. May 13, 3-7 p.m. at Glendorado Lutheran Church (God’s Greater Glory Parish), Adults $10, children 6-12 $5, under 6 free. 10 W. of Princeton, 6 mi. E. of Hwy. 25, off Hwy. 95, follow signs.

 

Tuesday, May 9, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. at Becker Community Center.

 

Registration for T-ball, pitchball and softball is Sat. May 6, 10 a.m.-noon and Mon. May 8, 5-7 p.m. at the Palmer Park Pavilion. Contact Laura at 320-250-7510 or contactus@ palmerwireless.com. Registration forms are available at www.palmerball.comfor forms.

 

May is Mental Health Month, NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and other organizations are involved in community education about mental illnesses. NAMI also has more than 70 free support groups for people living with a mental illness and their families. To reach NAMI Minnesota, call 651-645-2948 or 1-888-626-4435, or go to namihelps.org.

 

Read and Play, Tues. May 2 and 9, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For ages 2-6. No registration necessary. Make and Take craft day  Sat. May 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For ages 3-12, enjoy making a fun craftwhile supplies last. This is a self-directed event. Mother’s Day make and take, Mon. May 8, from 4-5 p.m. Surprise mom with a hand-made card, supplies will be provided. For all ages. While supplies last. 

Dementia basics for family, friends and customer service, Thurs., May 11, from 6-7 p.m. Caregivers, families and general public are encouraged to attend this special program For adults. No registration required. For more information on library services, contact the Becker Public Library at 763-261-4454.