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

 

 

- 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. 

 

 -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

 

Becker Community Blood Drive

-is scheduled for Wed., Aug. 20, 1-7:30 p.m. at the Becker Community Center.  To schedule an appointment  call Kristi Weberg at 612-600-4658 or go to www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 9650 or keyword “Becker”. 

 

Becker PTSA  School Calendars

-Stop in at the Community Ed. office to pick up your pre-purchased calendar or to purchase your calendar for just $10.  (Hours of Becker Community Ed are 8-4 M-F call before 763-261-4506.) You can also purchase your Calendar at these local businesses: Sherburne State Bank and Becker Community Center. Contact PTSA president Ann Olson with questions 612-889-2206 and check out our website http://beckerptsa.weebly.com.

 

-Fall registration is due Aug. 8, spring registration is due Aug. 15 for 2014-2015 travel soccer. Information and forms available at beckeryouthsoccer.com or at the Becker Community Education Office.

 

Becker School Conferences

-Parents of Becker Primary and Intermediate School students may begin using the Skyward Family Web access to begin scheduling 2014-2015 fall assessments and conferences on Mon., Aug. 11 at 8 a.m.  Each student will have a one- to two-hour to attend school with a parent.  Primary school has appointments from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tue., Sept. 2 and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed., Sept. 3.  Intermediate school has appointments from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.  Tue., Sept. 2 and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 3.

 

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.

 

Haitian Hustle 5K for Education

-Haitian Hustle 5K 4th annual Fun Run for education is scheduled for August 16 at 9 am at Becker High School. Kids 1 mile and short race to follow. Come run or walk to help raise funds for education in Haiti! Register by August 2 for tshirt at www.haitianhustle.com. Contact Dawn Bengtson for questions 763-262-2063.

 

-proceeds go to Dylan’s Hope Foundation. The 4-person scramble will be held at Pebble Creek Golf Course, Fri,. Aug. 8, check in at 11 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m. Prizes for 1st place group, hole prizes, raffle and silent auction. Visit www.dylanshopefoundation.org for more information.

 

-The smash hit musical comedy is coming to the Paramount Theatre on Aug. 14 and 15 for three perfomances. See ad in this paper for more information.

 

- is a workshop for those caring for a senior loved one such as a spoise, family member or friend. The workshop will be held at the Monticello Community Center, in the Bridge Room on Mon. Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-noon, lunch to follow. Respite care available. Questions or to register call Faith in Action, 763-263-4277.