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

 

-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. 

 

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.

 

-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.

 

-‘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.

 

-South Santiago Lutheran Church 27th Annual Pig Roast will be held Sat., Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dinner will begin at 11 a.m. Free will donation for dinner. 14675 37th Street, Clear Lake. For more information call 763-662-2048.

 

-The Becker/Big Lake. banquet will be held on Sept. 11, social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will be 7 p.m. at Pebble Creek Golf Course. Sign up at www.ducks.org or call to register 320-291-0462.

 

-will meet at Cafe Paws at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 9

 

2014 Becker-Big Lake Youth Hockey Registration

-will take place on Monday, Sept. 9 from 6-9 p.m. at Friendly Buffalo, Big Lake and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 6-8 p.m. at Hunters Ridge, Becker.

 

-is having the 61st Annual fall conference on Sept. 20 beginning at 8 a.m. It will be held at St. Marcus Church in Clear Lake. The conference includes refreshments, meeting, Mass, lunch, speakers, prayer and door prizes. The cost is $15 when you register by Sept. 16 ($20 after). Mail registration to: Kathy Moeller, 2272 120th Ave, Clear Lake, MN 55319. For more information contact your parish CCW president or Julie Moorhead/Miller, DCCW president 320-243-3891.

 

Clear Lake Lioness Club

-Our next regular Mon. meeting will be held on Sept. 22 at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater, 6:30 p.m. dinner with meeting to follow. For more information call: Sue 320-743-3534 or Linda 763-260-8858.

 

-It’s Tea Time!!   Join us for a widow’s tea on Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Becker Baptist Church, 11951 Hancock Street, Becker. Come for a great time of fellowship, fun, and refreshments. We will be learning about the historical and medicinal purposes of tea. RSVP to Terri at 763-261-4202 by Sept. 7. 

 

-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 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sept. 17, Nov. 5; 1- 7:45 p.m. Sept. 22; and 8:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 2, 13

 

-Sept. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church. Refreshments provided, admission is free. Everyone welcome. Liz Vikla from Blue Bamboo Quilt Shop will be the guest speaker and Judy Niemeyer will demonstrate a new technique. 

 

-will be held Mon. Sept. 15 from 4 -7 p.m. at Cornerstone Auto in Elk River. Free car seat checks and free car wash with completed car seat check (limit one car wash per vehicle). Call 763-765-4111 for a car seat check appointment.

 

- The Sherburne Horticulture Society is hosting Mr. Dick Hanson of Tri-County Beekeeper’s Association to speak on bees. Monday, Sept. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Big Lake Township Hall, 21960 Co. Rd. 5, Big Lake. Everyone is welcome.

 

Upcoming Programs at Becker Public  Library

-Teen Game Night.  Teens ages 12 to 18 are invited to Teen Game Night at the Becker Public Library on Monday, Sept. 15 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Join friends at the library and enjoy games after school. No registration necessary. will be held Mon. Sept. 15 from 4 -7 p.m. at Cornerstone Auto in Elk River. Free car seat checks and free car wash with completed car seat check (limit one car wash per vehicle). Call 763-765-4111 for a car seat check appointment.

 

Preschool Storytime. Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to a Preschool Storytime at the Becker Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Join the fun with songs, stories and craft activities. 

 

Becker Book Club

The Becker Public Library’s Book Club for adults will meet on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:15 p.m. The club’s book selection for this month is “Reading Lolita In Tehran” by Azar Nafisi. Newcomers welcome.