– 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.

 

- 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.

 

 -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.

 

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

 

-Come into the ABE computer lab at the Monticello Workforce Center to learn keyboarding, work processing, spreadsheets, databases and other programs. All services are free and open to the public (do not have to be unemployed to participate). Call to get started 763-271-3768.

 

-Our next regular Mon. meeting will be held on July 28 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.

 

Sherburne County Fair History Center Seeks Items

 -for a new exhibit for the fair this year (July 17-20). The board is seeking any memorabilia or other items relating to previous fairs, and is asking area residents to consider donating or lending them to the exhibit to help create a lasting legacy for the fair.  For information or to make a donation, contact Irene Kostreba at (763) 441-4457, or call the fair office at (763) 441-3610.

 

-Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.  Women’s group meets Monday’s at 7 p.m. at Riverside Church.  For more information, please call 763.263.2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/supportgroups. 

 

 -is offering a free 5 day child evangelism club Mon.-Fri., July 14-18 with trained, screened personnel at 2 locations in Becker, Kolbinger Park 10-11:30 a.m. and Carl E. Johnson Park 1-2:30. Games, snacks & stories will be shared. Questions, call Marcia 763-263-6201

 

 -will have a meeting on Thursday, July 17 at 4 p.m. at the BASC.  Please join us to discuss how Becker will move forward to become a Dementia-capable community.

 

 -will visit the Becker Comminuty Center on Thursday, July 17 at 1 p.m. There is no cost and this is open to the public. Kids bring your parents!

 

Programs at  Becker Public Library

-Professor Marvel’s Fizz,Bang, Boom show 

July 15-Adults, teens and families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy Professor Marvel’s Fizz Bang Boom Science and Magic Show on Tuesday, July 15, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Becker Public Library. Is it a magic show or a science laboratory? Find out by taking a ride through this wonder-filled world of very cool science experiments. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

-Community Mosaic 

July 16-Adults, teens, and children 8 and older are invited to Make a Community Mosaic, a creative craft workshop at the Becker Public Library on Wednesday, July 16, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each participant will create a small mosaic to take home, and collaborate on a big community mosaic to be displayed at the library. Registration is required and the attendance limit is 25. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

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

 

Programs at  Clearwater Public  Library

-Summer Reading Program Storytimes 

July 15-Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to Summer Reading Program Storytime at the Clearwater Public Library on Tuesday, July 15, 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. This storytime will include stories and fun activities that explore science. Summer Reading Program Storytimes will be offered every Tuesday through July.

 

-Community Mosaic 

July 16-Adults, teens, and children 8 and older are invited to Make a Community Mosaic, a creative craft workshop at the Clearwater Public Library on Wednesday, July 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Each participant will create a small mosaic to take home, and collaborate on a big community mosaic to be displayed at the library. The instructor will be artist Lisa Arnold. Registration is required and the attendance limit is 25. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

Book Club – July 16

-The Clearwater Public Library’s Book Club for adults will meet on Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The book for discussion is “The Dinner,” by Herman Koch. Join this group for interesting reads and enjoyable discussion.

 

Ultimate Lego Art 

-July 17-Explore the world of Lego like never before. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to a program of Lego Art at the Clearwater Public Library on Thursday, July 17, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. An Abrakadoodle instructor will teach children how to build with Legos and how to draw famous Lego characters. Registration is required. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

For information, contact the Clearwater Public Library at 320-558-6001.