– Is the second Wednesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

Clear Lake Legion  and Auxiliary 

- 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. 

 

Topics addressed include benefits of good nutrition, managing eating problems during treatment, how to read food labels and how to eat well after cancer treatment ends. 

 

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.

 

– Thursdays at 8 p.m. at Church of Mary of the Visitation (12100 Sherburne Ave.),  Becker.

 

Call  763-275-0110.

 

- 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.

 

- Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.  Women’s group meets Monday’s at 7 at Riverside Church.  

 

For information, call 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/supportgroups.

 

– is a weekly support group designed to help adults recovering from separation or divorce face their challenges and move toward rebuilding their life.  Join anytime Mondays at  6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church.  

 

Contact Judy at 763-263-2410 or www.myriversidechurch.com/supportgroups for information and to register.

 

 -to provide legal services for seniors in Sherburne County. 

 

The St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has recieved a grant of Older Americans Act funds from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging to provide legal services for seniors residing in Sherburne County. The funds will be used to provide legal advice, counseling and representation in court and administrative hearings. There is no cost for these services.

 

If you are 60 years or older and reside in Sherburne County, you can get help with legal proplems involving Medicare, Social Security, eviction or other housing problems, public benefits, such as medical assistance, food support and fuel assistance, family law issues, including domestic abuse and income maintenance, nursing home problems, home care services, power of attorney, health care directives and debt collection. No help is provided for criminal matters, wills, estate planning, or real estate transactions.

 

Appointments are held at Guardian Oaks Apartments in Elk River, and can be scheduled by calling 763-241-4430. Appointments are also held at the Monticello Senior Center in Monticello, and can be scheduled by calling 763-295-2000. Additionally, seniors can call the St. Cloud office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid toll free at 1-888-360-2889.

 

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid accepts contributions for the legal services, but contributions are not required to receive legal help.

 

Faith Lutheran Bus Trip

 -leaving from Faith Lutheran on Sept. 19-29 for Grand Canyon/Las Vegas Petrified forest and Zion National Park. Pick up flyer at Faith or call Judy 763-261-4950.

 

Becker All City Garage Sale

 -will be on June 14. Ads will need to be in to the office by 5 p.m. Wed., June 4 and will be published on June 7. To place an ad or for more information contact the Citizen Newspaper 763-261-5880.

 

Becker Farmer’s Market

 - is held in the Becker Community Center parking lot on Friday afternoons, 3 - 6 p.m. May 16 - Oct. 17 (no market on July 4). Vendors wishing to participate call 763-200-4271.

 

Becker PTSA Email List

-If you would like to be added to our PTSA email list, we send out 1-2 emails per month to provide information on upcoming happenings email Ann areolson@sherbtel.net

 

Becker Schools  2014-2015 Calendar Early Bird Sale

 -Just a few weeks left! The Becker PTSA is excited to announce the calendar will be back again next year showcasing Becker student’s artwork and photos of Becker students.  Calendars are available to purchase online on the Becker Schools website- www.becker.k12.mn.us for the Early Bird Price of $8, after June 6, the price is $10 each. Calendars will be available for PICKUP by JULY 10, 2014. For additional details, check out the Becker PTSA website http://beckerptsa@weebly.com

 

Becker Dazzlers Dance Camp

 -hosted by Becker Dazzlers Dance Team. Campers will participate in the Freedom Days parade  on the float and a stage performance on June 21. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 3-12. Will be held June 16-19, 6-7:30 p.m. at Becker City Park. Register at Becker Community Center. Questions email Coach Laura at beckerdancecoach@gmail.com

 

Summer Butterfly Tour

 - SWNR will have a summer butterfuly tour Saturday June 21, 10am-12pm. Meet your guide at Blue Hill Trail.

 

Becker Freedom Days Blood Drive

 -will be Sat. June 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Becker Intermediate School. Call Kristi 612-600-4658 to sign up. Prize drawings throughout the day.

 

Clear Lake  Lioness Club

-Our next meeting is June 23 at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater, 6:30 p.m. dinner with meeting to follow. For more information call: Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

-will go to China Buffet in Monticello, June 17, eat at 11:30. 

 

Snake River Church Midsummer Service

-Snake River Church invites you to its annual Midsummer Worship Service, Sat., June 28 at 11 a.m. Potluck and auction will follow worship. For more infomation call Barb 763-263-7950.

 

Sherburne History Center  Ice Cream Social

-Join us Tues. evening, June 17, from 6-8 for the 7th annual ice cream social. Enjoy live music by TeddyBearSkin, visit the exhibit gallery, see the temporary exhibit “Minnesota on the Map,” take a trail walk, and enjoy some free ice cream. The even is free and open to the public.

 

During May, executive director Mike Brubaker issued a fundraising challange. If the staff and board could raise $3000 in donations by May 31, Mike would shave his head (straight razor smooth, including eyebrows). The challenge was met and the haircut is scheduled to take place at the ice cream social. The privilege of performing the haircut will be auctioned off at the event. 

 

 -will be accepting donations for our annual blessing tent. To set up a time to drop off items, call 763-261-2092 or by emailing revgbass@gmail.com.

 

-Sponsorship opportunities are still available and volunteers are still needed for Freedom Days events. Look for event schedule posted in this weeks Citizen. For more information contact BCC at 763-200-4271.  

 

-The Clearwater Public Library will have Summer Reading Program storytimes for children of all ages on Tuesdays, June 17 and 24, 11:00 to 11:30 am. These storytimes will include stories and fun activities that explore science. The Clearwater Public Library’s Book Club for adults will meet on Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This is an open group of avid readers that likes to share their thoughts on the read of the month. Newcomers are welcome.