Thurs., Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock St. Deb Brown will be speaking on ‘Living Bravely in Every Season”. Refreshments and tea will be served. RSVP to Terri at 763-261-4202 by Sept. 5.

 

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Welcome Home

Becker and Big Lake Beyond the Yellow Ribbon invites everyone to a picnic honoring Vietnam and Vietnam Era Veterans. Sat., Sept. 17 at Becker City Park. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

 

Will be Sun. Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Hymn sings are held the second Sunday of every month at Snake River Free Church, north of Becker. For more information call Barb at 763-263-7950.

 

 We are community minded people from Clear Lake, Becker, Clearwater, and surrounding areas. Consider coming to the next meeting on Sept. 26 at Nelson Bros. Restaurant, Clearwater. 6:30 dinner with meeting to follow. Through volunteer work, problems get smaller and communities get better. For more information call Sue at 320-266-2381 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

Christian Women's Club Brunch

Hats Off to You! Sept. 8th, 9:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale.  Learn about the history of hats (and wear one if you'd like) and hear how Judy Misener of Cross Lake shares the many hats a mother wears. Music will be provided by Judy Johnson of Annandale. Make reservations by calling Ardelle at 320-274-8336, Betsy at 320-274-5419 or email lilred.schramm@gmail.com. 

 

Sun., Sept. 4, 6 p.m. at Becker High School  flagpole.  Call Lynel for more info, 763-261-4169.

 

Registration for Becker Baptist Church's AWANA program is now starting. The program runs Wednesday nights Sept. 14-May 3, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church. For children in Pre-K-4th grade. Small group interaction, high-energy games and deepening friendships, kids have a blast! To find out more about the AWANA program or our other ministries visit www.beckerbaptist.org, call 763-261-4202 or stop by the Fall Carnival on Sept. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. and visit the registration tables.

 

Sat., Sept. 17 hosted by Melrose/Sauk Centre deanery at St. Mary’s Catholic School, 320 5th Ave. SE.; Melrose. All women in St. Cloud Diocese are invited. The theme this year is “Women-Instrument of God’s Mercy". Registration and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee is  $ 15 by Sept. 9, $ 20 after and walk-ins. Make checks to: Melrose/ Sauk Centre Deanery.  Mail to:  Gloria Roelike, 414 Todd Street S., Long Prairie MN 56347. For additional information contact Irene Schmidt at 320-393-2472 or schmidtir@ jetup.com.

 

Sun., Sept. 11, 1-5 p.m. at Goenner Park, Clear Lake (7684 1st Ave. W.). Event will include: pulled pork/sloppy Joe dinner, silent auction. Free will donations will be accepted for the meal. Contact Fran Seeley at 763-261-4144 if you would like to donate to the Benefit or the Silent Auction.

 

Home Stretch will be offered Wed. and Thurs., Sept. 14 and 15, from 4-8 p.m. at the Wright Technical Center, 1405 3rd Ave. NE, Buffalo. You must attend both classes in order to receive the certificate. (Class fee of $30 per household). To register, call Wright County Community Action (WCCA) at 320-963-6500 ext.238.