– 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. 

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.

 

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

 

-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.

 

-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.

 

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 8:00 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 7:00 p.m. Tue., Sept. 2 and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wed., Sept. 3.  Intermediate school has appointments from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Tue., Sept. 2 and 8:00 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.

 

Clear Lake Legion  and Auxiliary Meeting

-The August 12 meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, August 13, due to primary elections.

 

 -will be meeting at Beef O’Brady’s in Monticello on August 5 at 11:30.

 

Snake River Hymn Sing

-Snake River Church hymn sing will be Sun., August 10 at 4:30. Hymn sings are held the second sunday of the month. If questions call Barb 763-263-7950.

 

Briggs Lake Chain Association Meeting

-will be having a annual member meeting at the Palmer Town Hall on August 9 at 10 a.m. 2015 budget adoption and Euraisan watermilfoil treatment on the agenda.

 

-The Mothers of Preschoolers group meets the second and forth Wednesday of the month from September 10 through April 22 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Becker Baptist Church. Contact Shawna Wicksall at 763-234-7789 or smw629@aol.com for more details.

 

2014-2015 PTSA Calendars

-School District PTSA Calendars are here! Stop in at the Becker Schools District Community Ed. office  or Becker Community Center to pick up your pre-ordered calendar or purchase one for just $10 at Sherburne State Bank and Becker Community Center.   All proceeds from the calendar, will be distributed right back into the school district through the PTSA. If you have questions contact PTSA President Ann Olson 612.889.2206 and check out our website http://beckerptsa.weebly.com.

 

 -is being held on August 15-17. Different events each day. See ad or website for more details, www.nowthenthreshing.com. Call Sharon at the general show information line with questions, 763-295-2600.

 

 -is being held on August 6 from 5-8 p.m. at Pizza Ranch in Monticello.

 

-will be meeting Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. The August selection is ‘Until They Bring the Streetcars Back’ by Stanley Gordon. For more information call 763-261-4433 or 763-262-4433 or visit out website at www.sherburne historycenter.org.

 

-‘A Stitch in Time’ quilt exhibit will be on display in the lobby until October 31. Quilts will be switched out at the beginning of September and October. For more information contact the history center at 763-261-4433 or 763-262-4433.

 

-Sunday, August 10 from 11 a.m. - 6  p.m., the Clear Lake Lions & Lionesses is the 35th annual Chicken and Corn Barbecue at the Chet Goenner Pavilion/Clear Lake Ball Park.

 

-is on Sunday, August 23 at the Santiago Ballpark, starting at 10 a.m. All funds raised will go back to the community.