– 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.

 

-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. 

 

 -are going to meet Tuesday, July 22 at 11:30 a.m. at Applebee’s in Monticello. 

 

Meet the Becker Mayor

 -will be July 26, 9-11 a.m. at Gily’s Bar and Grill in Becker.

 

 -will be having an International Spy Academy vacation Bible school, Sunday July 27 through Thursday, July 31 from 6-8:15 p.m. Everyone welcome, PreK-6th grade. To register contact Julie Vold 763-263-6677 or 651-398-3168. 

 

  -will be held July 28-29-30 at the Becker High School football field. Instruction provided by Head Football Coach Dwight Lundeen. See ad for more details and for registration form.

 

Drug Information Seminar

 -A Night to Know the Truth, a free event for parents, youth-workers, teachers and concerned adults. Listen in as young adults share thier stories of addiction and recovery and how they kept thier drug use hidden from parents. Wednesday, July 30, 7-9 p.m. at Becker High School Auditorium.

 

- has been awarded  a three year term of ACR accreditation in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) as the result of a recnet review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). For more information visit StCloudOrthopedics.com

 

Book Club – July 21

The Becker Public Library’s Book Club for adults will meet from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. on Monday, July 21, to discuss “A Secret Kept” by Tatiana de Rosnay. Join this group if you enjoy discussing good books. New members are welcome.

 

Storytime – July 22

Preschoolers and toddlers, together with their parents/caregivers are invited to a Storytime at the Becker Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Storytime will also be offered on Tuesday, July 29.

 

Summer Explorers Kids Club – July 22

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to the Summer Explorers Kids Club at the Becker Public Library from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 22. The Summer Explorers Kids Club is a storytime in which children will be involved with a craft or easy science experiment following the story.

 

Smokey the Bear Visits Becker – July 22

Smokey Bear celebrates his 70th birthday this summer. He will be at the Becker Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. to share his knowledge and experience. Children of all ages are welcome. Smokey will help children know how to keep the forest a safe place for everyone. 

 

R.E.A.D. to Elsie – July 24

Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to read with a dog at the Becker Public Library from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24. Elsie is a certified Reading Education Assistance Dog trained to listen patiently as children read. Registration is required. Call the library to sign up or for details.

 

Science Explorers Myth-Busting – July 29

Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to this Myth Busting program presented by Science Explorers at the Becker Public Library on Tuesday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Using scientific processes, the group will confirm or destroy strange myths and wacky urban legends. Attendance is limited to 20 and registration is required. 

 

Programs at  Clearwater Public  Library

Smokey the Bear Visits Clearwater– July 22

Smokey Bear celebrates his 70th birthday this summer. He will be at the Clearwater Public Library on Tuesday, July 22, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to share his knowledge and experience. Children of all ages are welcome. Smokey will help children know how to keep the forest a safe place for everyone. 

 

Figure Drawing – Manga Style – July 23

Children and teens ages 10 to 18 are invited to a figure drawing workshop at the Clearwater Public Library on Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Artist Shayann Hoffer will provide instruction on the fundamentals of figure drawing, and how to create interesting characters in the manga style. Participants are invited to bring ideas and personal work to share. Registration is required. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

 

To place your  Announcement call the Citizen 763-261-8830