Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting Day Change 

–Has changed to the third Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

Clear Lake Legion & Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion

-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.

 

–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.

 

Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf

 -is open Mon. 5:30-7 pm, Tues. 9-11 am and 6-8 pm, Wed. 3-5 pm and is in the brown Lions Community Building beneath the water tower in Clearwater.  We service residents of Clearwater and Clear Lake.

 

-July 2015 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Food Shelf Challenge July 1-31. The program provides a challenge grant to participating food shelves based on the money they raise July 1-31. The more money we raise, the more we will receive, up to $5,000. All proceeds received will be counted for this proportional match. What can you do to help? Spread the word. Respond to this call.

 

Computer Learning and More

 -at the ABE Computer Lab at Monticello Workforce Center. We also offer preparation for the Special Boiler’s License Examination and GED prep. All services are free and open to the public. You don’t have to be unemployed to use these services. Call to get started 763-271-3768. 

 

 -at the Becker Legion. We installed indoor pits and are looking for anyone interested. We have horseshoes you can use or bring your own. Come to the Becker Legion (1 Blk North of Hwy 10 on Hancock) on Tues. nights from 6 to 8 pm.  All are welcome.

 

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Meeting

- The monthly meetings are held 6 p.m. the third thursday of the month at Becker City Hall. For more information call KariWestby 320-241-0219 or see the state website at www.beyondtheyellowribbon.org. 

 

 -runs every Mon. from Becker Community Center at 6 p.m. Wear light colored clothing, everyone is invited. Questions call Doug at 763-261-4368.

 

-focuses on finding peace and hope after loss. ​“Strategies for Facing the Holidays” is the first topic to be offered at “Third Thursdays”, a new community program at Faith Lutheran Church, Becker.  The monthly gathering is open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Participation is free and open to all, regardless of whether one has a church background; no pre-registration is required.For more information, call the church office at (763) 261-5751.

 

Becker Food Shelf Hours Change

-will be open on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. Tues. hours remain the same, 9-11 a.m. They are located 12060 Sherburne Ave. in City Hall. Call 763-261-4612 with questions.

 

Santiago Lions Members

-Men and women are wanted for Lion members. Meetings are held 7 p.m. second and fourth Tues. at Bailey Rays, Santiago. Call Donna Pozorsla for details 763-856-8474.

 

-Come experience God's peace and hope when you pray along side other moms. "Moms In Prayer International" formerly "Moms In Touch" gathers moms to pray (to God), to transform our children and schools. For more info about local groups, contact, Becky Svea, at 763-607-2971. For more info about Moms in Prayer International. Visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.

 

-Advocates for ending family violence, is a non-profit community based agency offering advocacy, support, education and referral services for victims of family violence. Rivers of Hope, working in partnerships with schools, law enforcement, social service agencies and the court system has been serving communities in Sherburne and Wright counties since 1989. Contact us at 763-295-3433 or 1-800-439-2642 email: info@riversofhope. org. Free and confidential. Phones answered 24/7.

 

Becker Boy Scout Pack 92

-hosts a cardboard and paper recycling drive. Bring all of your unwanted paper and cardboard recyclables to the dumpsters located between the Hardware Store and Food Pride from 9am-12n on the first Saturday of every month and a friendly scout will help you unload your unwanted paper/cardboard items. The proceeds of these paper drives helps the scouts earn money to attend camp.

 

-Becker Big Lake Hockey Association is excited to bring back floor hockey to boys and girls grades K-5. To register call 763-261-4506 or online at www.becker.k12.mn.us under the community Education tab.

 

BASC / Meals on Wheels Looking for Summer Volunteers

-help is needed packing and serving lunches as well as driving routes. Super easy and fun! Please contact Nancy at 763-261-4466 and leave a message with your availability.

 

Becker Farmers Market

- Fridays, 3-6 p.m., from May 15-Oct. 16. Contact the Community Center at 763-200-4271 for more information.

 

Free Vacation Bible School

 -at Svea Hill Community Covenant Church, July 26-30, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This year the theme is Son Rock Kids’ Camp. For more information call 763-263-6322 or 763-528-1312. The Church is located 6 miles North of Hwy. 10 on Co. Rd. 15.

 

 -scheduled for July 27, 28 and 29 at the Becker High School Football Field. Instruction provided by Dwight Lundeen and staff. Equipment needed: t-shirt, shorts, tennis shoes or for HS students football spikes.   Bring registration form to camp and give to Coach Lundeen.

 

 -are looking for community minded people to join us. The next meeting is Mon. July 27 at Nelson Brothers restaurant in Clearwater. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting to follow. For more information call Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

5th Annual Haitian Hustle 5K

 -is scheduled for Aug. 15 at 9 a.m. at the Becker High School. Kids’ race will begin after the 5K. Register by Aug. 1 to guarentee a t-shirt at www.haitianhustle.com/becker. Contact Dawn Bengtson with questions 763-262-2063.  

 

Grace Lutheran Vacation Bible School

-Students PreK-6th grade are invited to Camp Discovery. Activities include Bible study, crafts, games, snack and music each evening from 6 to 8:15 p.m., Sun. July 26 through Thurs. July 30. The whole family is invited to the fun on the last night, Thurs., July 30 for a small program  and family carnival beginning at 7 p.m. Visit Grace Lutheran Church website:  www.gracebecker.org  or call Julie at 763-263-6677 to register and gather more information.

 

Dylan’s Hope Golf Scramble

-The 3rd Annual Golf Fundraiser will be held Fri. Aug. 7 at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Clearwater. Check-in is at 10:30 a.m., shotgun start at 12 p.m. There will be Hole in one and other team prizes awarded, raffle, and food. Visit www.dylanshopefoundation.org. 

 

-The 35th Annual family fun festival is Sat. August 15 9 a.m. at Santiago Park. There will be a car show, Art in the Park, 10th annual co-ed kickball tournament, fun for the whole family. Food and beverages are available for purchase. For more information visit  www.santiagomnlions.com or contact Debbie at 320-492-6216.

 

CentraCare Health Celebrates 50 Years

-Monticello will host a free picnic for the community to celebrate 50 years of caring Thurs., Aug. 6, from 3-7 p.m. at Ellison Park, Monticello. Celebrate the hospital’s history while enjoying a fun-filled afternoon complete with picnic lunch, popcorn, snow cones, live music, petting zoo, ambulance tours and bounce house. All are welcome to attend.

 

-Thurs., Aug. 13 at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Paramount Theater, St. Cloud. For reservations call 320-259-5463 or go to ParamountArts.org.