Submit your personal family stories for the Clear Lake history book by the end of May. Thank you for the recent submitted stories, we still need more. Bud Stimmler 320-761-5793.

 

Becker PTSA School Calendars

Becker School calendars 2017-2018 early bird sale. $8 until June 1, then price is $10. Calendars available for pick up early August. To order go to Becker Schools website or http://beckerptsa.weebly.com.

 

May 15-19 from 8 a.m.-4p.m. at the Primary School, room 107. We will have books for ages Pre-K through 5th.

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, ongoing. New and simplified record-keeping available for both new and current program members. Sign up during open hours. 

 

Computer and internet help, Tuesdays, May 16 and 23, noon-1 p.m. Have your computer questions answered. By appointment or walk in.

 

Make a Card for Mom, Sat., May 13 during open hours. Surprise Mom with a handmade card for Mother’s Day! Get creative with the supplies provided. For all ages.

 

Clearwater book club readers, Wed., May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Call 320-558-6001 for this month’s read. For adults.          

 

Author/appraiser Mark Moran and the history of your objects, Wed., May 24, 5-8 p.m. Mark has written  books and has appeared on the PBS “Antiques Roadshow” program. For all ages. Limit one object per person. Limit 40 items. You must preregister for this event by calling the library. Additional guests are welcome to attend to listen and observe. For additional information contact the library at 320-558-6001.

 

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, ongoing. Sign up during open hours. 

 

Read and play, Tuesdays May 16 and 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m. For children ages 2-6 (with a favorite adult).

 

Tiny tots workshop, Thurs., May 18, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Join us for an early literacy play session for babies and toddlers. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For ages 0-3. 

 

LEGO® Club, Mon., May 22, 6-7 p.m. For ages 5-13. Limit 10. The library willprovide the LEGOs if you bring your imagination. Registration is required.

 

For more information on library services, contact the Becker Public Library at 763-261-4454.

 

Adults and youth will place “Sticker Shock” messages on alcoholic products in liquor stores to remind adults it is illegal to buy alcohol for minors and the penalty for doing so is hefty. The campaign to place stickers and bottle hangers helping place stickers and bottle hangers start at Beck’s Pub May 16 at 7:15 a.m. and at Briggs Lake Liquor May 17 at 8:30 a.m. 

 

Beauty and the Beast Auditions 

Elk River Community Theatre will present Beauty and the Beast this summer and has parts for actors of all ages. Auditions are being held May 15 and 16, 7-9 a.m. at Parker Elementary School, 500 School St. NW,  Elk River. Callbacks are Fri., May 19 at 7. Performances are July 21-23 at the ERHS Zabee Theater and July 28-30 at the Zimmerman HS Theater. Anyone seeking a lead role should should prepare a short song, monologue (2 mins. or less) and come dressed for movement. Information about specific roles can be found at ERCT.org.

 

Enjoy all of your favorite Disney Movie Music! May 22 at 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Becker Performing Arts Center, $5 adults, $3 students, free for pre-school. Tickets can be purchased at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=75692.