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.

 

Becker PTSA  School Calendars

- Stop in at the Community Ed. office to pick up your pre-purchased calendar or to purchase your calendar for just $10.  (Hours of Becker Community Ed are 8-4 M-F call before 763-261-4506.) You can also purchase your Calendar at these local businesses: Sherburne State Bank and Becker Community Center. Contact PTSA president Ann Olson with questions 612-889-2206 and check out our website http://beckerptsa.weebly.com.

 

Becker School Conferences

-Parents of Becker Primary and Intermediate School students may begin using the Skyward Family Web access to begin scheduling 2014-2015 fall assessments and conferences on Mon., Aug. 11 at 8:00 a.m.  Each student will have a one- to two-hour to attend school with a parent.  Primary school has appointments from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tue., Sept. 2 and 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wed., Sept. 3. Intermediate school has appointments from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Tue., Sept. 2 and 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wed., Sept. 3.

 

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.

 

2014-2015 PTSA Calendars

-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.

 

2014 Hog Roast & Car Show

- Show your car Sunday, September 7th at Grace Lutheran Church, Becker, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Worship at 10, food and games at 11, car judging at 12, trophy awards at 1 p.m. The event is free. For more information call Mark at 763-262-3048

 

 -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.

 

 -will be holding its bi-annual board member elections on Monday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Becker Community Center. Many positions are currently up for re-election to serve a 2 year term. For more information contact the Booster Club president by email beckeryouthwrestling@gmail.com.

 

-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.

 

Becker All School Reunion

-will be Thurs., Sept. 4 at Hunters Ridge/Pebble Creek in Becker.

 

Clear Lake Area History Meeting

-is Aug. 26, at 7 p.m at the Clear Lake Townhall. Call Bud Stimmler with questions 320-761-5793.

 

 

 

-is starting. The program runs Wednesday nights Sept. 10 through May 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Becker Baptist Church and is for children prekindergarten through fourth grade. For more information visit: http://www.beckerbaptist.org or call 763-261-4202.

 

-is Sept. 3 from 5:30-7 p.m.

 

-The celebration and display of the new exhibit “Stitches in Time: Quilts of Sherburne County” will be held Wed., Aug. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Residents who have quilts they wish to share are asked to call Karah Hawkinson at the history center or email at khawkinson@sherburnehistorycenter.org. Space is limited. For more information on the reception and show call the Sherburne County History Center at 763-261-4433 or visit www.sherburnehistorycenter.org.

 

-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.

 

 -Car Seat Distribution Classes: Residents of Sherburne County can receive a car seat for a $20 suggested donation. Call to find out income guidelines (families who are on WIC or children on Medical Assistance are automatically eligible). The next classes are Wednesday, August 13 from 1:30-3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 27 from 9:30-11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 9 from 6:00-7:30 PM, Wednesday, September 24 from 9:30-11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 8 from 1:30-3:00 PM, Wednesday, October 22 from 9:30-11:00 AM, and Monday, November 3 from 6:00-7:30 PM at the Sherburne County Government Center. Please call for an appointment or more information, 763-765-4000 or 1-800-433-5239. 

 

-Women, Infants and Children (WIC): is a federally-funded health and nutrition education program that provides free supplemental foods to promote good health for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. Clinics are located in Becker and Elk River. Clinic dates and hours vary, and appointments are required. You will need to bring proof of identity, address, and income to determine your eligibility. The food packages are prescribed based on the nutritional needs of the participant and the age and feeding status of your children. Children in foster care or children receiving SSI or TEFRA are eligible. You or your children may be eligible for WIC. Please call 763-765-4116 or 1-800-433-5239 or fill out an application at the Health and Human Services office or on-line at www.co.sherburne.mn.us.

 

Preschool Storytimes at Becker Library

-The Becker Public Library is offering a Preschool Storytime series for children ages 3 to 6 on Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., Sept. 2 & 16, and Oct. 7 & 21. Storytimes involve stories, songs and crafts to build kindergarten readiness in young children. There is no registration requirement. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) provides library services at 32 public libraries in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties. It provides Central Minnesota residents with nearly 1 million books, CDs and DVDs, 250 public computers, programming and information services.