–Has changed to the third Tuesday 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.

 

–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.

 

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.

 

Third Thursdays Group

-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.

 

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.  

 

-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.

 

-The next Lioness meeting is Monday, Aug. 24 at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater, 6:30 p.m. dinner with meeting to follow. Come see what the Lioness Club is all about. For more information call Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

 -Sun. Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chet Goenner Pavilion Clear Lake Ball Park.

 

Briggs Chain Association General Meeting

-on Sat. Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. at Palmer Park. This is for all members and anyone interested in information on the Briggs Chain Association.

 

-2015 Benton Co. Fair will be hosting 'The Wall That Heals', a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. The Wall is open to the public from Wed., Aug. 5-Sun., Aug. 9. On Thurs. afternoon,  Aug. 6, Big Lake & Becker Beyond the Yellow Ribbon communities will be providing a free bus ride for area Veterans plus one guest to see ‘The Wall That Heals’. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please register before Tues, Aug. 4,  5 p.m. To register call 507-298-0470. Calls received after this time cannot be guaranteed.

Extended walking may be required as we are unsure of the drop off point at the Benton Co. Fair in relation to the The Wall’s location. Departure: First pick- up will be in Monticello at the Pinewood Elementary parking lot from 3:15-3:30 p.m. The second pick-up will be at Big Lake Hardware Hank parking lot from 3:45-4 p.m. The last pick-up point will be at Becker Furniture World from 4:20-4:40 p.m. Est. arrival at the Benton Co. Fair at 5:15 p.m. Return: Bus will depart Benton County Fair at 7:30 p.m. Estimated arrival at Becker Furniture World 8:15 p.m./Big Lake Hardware Hank 8:45 p.m. / Monticello Pinewood Elementary 9:15 p.m.

 

Snake River Hymn Sing

-Snake River Church hymn sing will be Sun., Aug. 9 at 4:30. Hymn sings are held the second sunday of the month. If questions call Barb 763-263-7950.

 

SNWR Event Schedule

 - Evening Moth Program on Fri., Aug. 14, 8pm -11:30pm. Join author Jim Sogaard to learn about these fly-by-night creatures. Bird Tour Sat., Sept. 5, 10am-12pm. Wildflower Tour Sat., Sept. 12, 10am-12pm Fall Wildlife Festival Sat., Oct. 3, 10am-3pm. Annual celebration of wildlife, beginning with a 5K run/walk through the refuge. Featuring author and wilflife photographer, Stan Tekiela, live birds, horsedrawn wagon rides, nature crafts, bird education, wildlife discovery, Eagle’s Nest Nature Store, silent auction and food. Small fee for 5K and food. All other activities free. Sandhill Crane Viewing in late Sept. and Oct.  Christmas Bird Count Sat., Dec. 19, 8am-5pm. Joind friends of SNWR to count birds on the refuge and in the local area.  All activites are located at Refuge HQ. Most tours and activities are family-oriented and free. Pre-registraiton is requested. Contact the refuge for details at 763-389-3323.