Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting 

– 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

 

 -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.

 

-‘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.

 

 -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.

 

-CentraCare Health patients of all ages are encouraged to get the flu vaccine (flu shot or mist) during one of several flu vaccine clinics. CentraCare Clinic – Becker, 12800 Rolling Ridge Road, Becker; call (763) 261-7000. Nov. 5; 1- 7:45 p.m. and Oct. 2, 13 8:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

 

Celebrate Recovery

-Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits.  Women’s group meets Monday’s at 7 at Riverside Church.  For more information, please call 763-263-2410 or visit: www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.

 

Becker Schools Fall Fundraiser

-PTSA Becker Schools Fall Fundraiser for the Primary through Middle School will kick off their school fundraisers on Sept. 24. Students and families will be selling items through Oct. 13. Distribution of items will be Nov. 13 at Becker Baptist Church. You can direct questions to PTSA at ptsa@isd726.org or http://beckerptsa.weebly.com.

 

Becker PTSA Meetings

-PTSA Meetings were moved to Tuesday evenings for the 2014-15 school year.meetings will be at 6:30 in the Intermediate School Media Center for this month. We will announce the location for next month. Please note the dates for the monthly meetings. Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10, Apr. 14, May 12 and June 2 (note: these dates are different then from printed calendar).

 

-Register as a PTSA Member and be entered to win $50 Visa card! Winner will be drawn before our Oct. 14 meeting. Register as a voting PTSA member for $6.50 (dues required by MN PTA). For more information visit our website today: http://beckerptsa@weebly.com

 

Becker School Calendar

-2014-2015 Becker Schools PTSA calendars are still available to purchase for $10 while supplies last. available at all school offices, community Ed, Becker Community Center and Sherburne State Bank. Contact PTSA President Ann Olson 612-889-2206  and website http://beckerptsa.weebly.com with questions.

 

Anna’s Tea for Widows

-Thurs., Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. Janet Peterson and Ramona Voight will give a presentation on quilting and embroidery.  The tea is held at Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock St., Becker. RSVP Terri at 763-261-4202 by Oct. 4.

 

Perspectives on Religion & Politics in Lebanon and Syria

 -will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Foley. This lecture will provide a historical, religious and political overview  relating to the current civil war in Syria and related tensions in Lebanon. For more information contact First Presbyterian Church of Foley at 320-968-7928 or 320-248-4411.

 

Oct. Book Club Meeting

-The Sherburne History Center Book club will meet on Thurs., Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. The Oct. selection is Sweet Land by Will Weaver. Books are available at the History Center gift shop. For more information call 763-261-4433 or 763-262-4433.

 

 -will be in Becker City Park on Oct. 12 from 4-6 p.m. The author, Gretchen Quernemoen will be signing copies of her book Sixty-Six First Dates a daily devotional.

 

-Walking With God with Bonnie Clawson will be Oct. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Snake River Church in Becker. To make a reservation or for maore information call Julie Johnson at 952-945-5072.

 

Clear Lake Fire  Department Open House

-will be Sat., Oct. 4 from 1-3 p.m. at the Clear Lake Fire Hall.

 

-groups for adults, teens and kids. DivorceCare is a weekly support group designed to help those recovering from separation or divorce.  DC4K is a companion program for kids ages 4-grade 5 and meets at the same time.  Teen group meets Wednesdays at 6 pm starting later this fall.  Join us anytime starting Mon., Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Riverside Church.  Info & registration at www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.  Questions,   contact our care team at care@myriversidechurch.com or 763-263-2410.

 

-is a weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend.  Join us anytime, starting Thurs., Oct. 2 through Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.  (Note: Not meeting Nov. 27.)  Call for more information at 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.

 

Fall Activities At  Kelley Farm

-Join the Kelley Farm on Sat. Nov. 8 for a build a bird feeder workshop. Birds are a valuable resource for farmers, aiding in insect control and pollination of plants. The Kelley Farm has hundreds of bird species that pass through on migration or that live at the farm year round, including woodpeckers, orioles, blue birds and more. Participants will make a bird feeder to take home complete with directions for mounting. All materials and tools will be provided. Workshop does not include a tour of the farm. Reservations erquired, call 763-441-6896 for more information.

 

Have A Yankee Thanksgiving on Sun. Nov. 23. Oliver H. Kelley was from Boston and like many others he migrated west as soon as he turned twenty-one, settling in Minnesota in 1849. In 1863 Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the first day of Thanksgiving. Visit the Kelley Farm to explore what Thanksgiving was like on a "Yankee" farm in the 1860s. Guided tours will lead visitors on a hike along the wooded trails to the farm yard to meet the animals. Then guests can explore the farm house, filled with the aromas of a harvest celebration. Following the tour, pie and refreshments will be served in the visitor center. Be sure to dress for the weather. Reservations erquired, call 763-441-6896 for more information.

 

Volunteer Bridge Opportunity Expo

-will be held on Tuesday, September 30 from 4-6 PM at the Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Drive, Elk River.  This Expo is an opportunity for potential volunteers to meet, in person, over 25 representatives from agencies in the Sherburne County area that depend on volunteers to meet their missions.  At this free event, community members will learn how to serve as a volunteer in a position that fits their own passion, skills, and schedule.  Everyone is welcome. For more information:763-635-4505  charlotte.strei@ci.stcloud.mn.us