Becker Legion And Auxiliary Meeting Day Change 

–Has changed to the third Tuesday of every month at 8 p.m.

 

Becker Sons of the American Legion Squadron 193

 -Meets the second Weds. of each month at 7pm at Becker Legion (old fire hall). We are looking for new members. Any questions, call Commander John Fischbach (320) 249-0579.

 

Clear Lake Legion & Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion

-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 and coping mechanisms” are discussed each “Third Thursday”, a 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 church background; no pre-registration is required. For more information, call the church office.

 

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. 

 

Becker All School Reunion

 -at Russell’s in Big Lake, Thurs., Sept 10 at 11 a.m. Invite a classmate. Questions please call Audrey Orton at 320-743-2636.

 

Anna’s Tea for Widows in the Community

 -Join widows in the community Thurs. Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church to hear Ardella Seibert shares God’s call to the mission field, Winning Soul’s For His Kingdom. Tea and refreshments will be served. RSVP to Terri at 763-261-4202 by Sept. 7.

 

 -Sept. 18, 11:45-1 at the Becker Community Center. Join us in learning about what is available in the Becker area to help people struggling with memory loss, and their families. RSVP required for lunch count by Sept. 16, Tamikolbinger@gsc-mn.org or 763-263-4277.

 

Refuge Wildflower Tour

 -at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Sat. Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. The tour is free. Meet your guide at Refuge HQ for the car caravan tour.

 

 -Sixteenth annual, Tues. Sept 8 at 6 p.m. Meet at the Becker High School Flag Pole to walk around the school buildings and pray. Questions call Lynel, 763-261-4169.

 

Becker Baptist Carnival

 -Wed., Sept. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free admission and events. Concession available. Becker Baptist Church is located across from the high school. Questions call 763-261-4202 or www.beckerbaptist.org

 

 -3 p.m., Sat. Sept. 19 at McPete’s in Big Lake. Please bring photos and memorabilia to share. Food and beverage available for purchase from McPete’s Bar and Grill. McPete’s Sports Bar and Grill is located at 509 Humboldt Dr,  Big Lake, phone 763-263-6556.

 

-is having the 62nd Annual Fall Conference, Sept. 19 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Mary Church, Upsala, MN. The theme is Walking in God’s Love With the Family. The conference includes morning refreshments, business meeting, keynote speaker, mass with Bishop Kettler, lunch, afternoon speakers, peayers and door prizes. Registration fee  is $15, checks made out to Little Falls Deanery. Mail registration by Sept. 14 to Lora Knafla, 11719 16th Ave. N.E., Rice, MN 56367. For more information contact your parish president or Julie Moorhead/Miller, DCCW Pres at 320-243-3891 or julimoorhead@meltel.net.

 

 -Friends of the Becker Library are looking for gently used books, compact discs, computer software and games, DVDs for their book and media sale Oct. 7-10 at the Becker Community Center. Donations of the about would be appreciated and can be left at the library during library hours any day prior to the sale. No text books, damaged books or magazines be included in your donation. 

 

 -at Grace Lutheran Church, Becker, Sun., Sept. 13, 10 a.m. worship. Show your car, win awards. Water balloon throw, BINGO, snowcones, train rides and more! Join the family fun.

 

-A weekly support and recovery group for those grieving the loss of a family member or friend. New session begins Mon., Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. at Riverside Church.  For more information and to register for the next session, visit www.myriversidechurch.com/griefshare.

 

 -at the Sherburne History Center. The Center is undergoing a project to photograph and document quilts held in private collections (you keep your quilts, we will just photograph and collect information about them.) We will be photographing the quilts and collecting your stories at a series of Quilt Documentation Clinics held throughout the county this fall and winter. The photos and stories will be available for family history researchers at SHC, and we hope to make a coffee table book with the pictures. The first clinic will be at the Sherburne History Center on Sat., Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Call the History Center at 763-261-4433 to reserve your time slot. This project is made possible in part by a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage grant.

 

Celebrate Recovery for Women

-Become free from life’s hurts, hang-ups and habits. By working through the 8 recovery principles found in the Beatitudes, and inviting Jesus Christ into your life you can and will change! You will begin to experience the true peace and serenity you have been seeking and you will no longer have to rely on dysfunctional, compulsive and addictive behaviors as a temporary “fix” for your pain. Group meets Mondays at 6:30 p.m. beginning Sept. 14 at Riverside Church. For more information, call 763-263-2410 or visit www.myriversidechurch.com/caregroups.

 

-is a weekly support group designed to help those recovering from separation or divorce and face the challenges and move toward rebuilding their life.  Join us anytime on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. at Riverside Church starting Sept. 14.  For more information and to register for the next session, visit www.myriversidechurch.com/divorcecare.

 

 -Registration is now starting.  The AWANA program, which runs Wed. nights Sept. 16-May 4, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church, is a systematic approach to studying God's word for children in Pre-K through 4th grade. With 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 call 763-261-4202 or www.becker baptist.org.