Becker Cemetery Association Notice
All decorations must be removed from graves as of Oct. 15. Decorations left on will be removed by the Cemetery volunteers. Fall and Christmas decorations may be put out after Oct. 15.
Immaculate Conception Cemetery Notice
Fall cemetery clean-up will take place on Sat. Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. Remove real and artificial plants and other items from graves that you wish to preserve. Volunteers welcome. For more information contact the cemetery committee at 763-262-9343.
Becker Robotics Team Trunk or Treat
Sat. Oct. 27 from 3-5 p.m. at the Becker Furniture World parking lot. A safe and fun environment for kids to trick or treat.'
Pumpkinpalooza
Pumpkin painting and decorating, snacks and fun for the whole family. Sun. Oct. 14, 2-4 p.m. Community United Methodist Church, 9225 Jason Ave. NE, Monticello.
Book Launch for Pins & Needles
The second novel of MN Main Street Women by author Cynthia Frank-Stupnik, Sat., Oct. 13, from 12:30-2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Main St., Clearwater, followed by a walking tour of Clearwater from 3-4 p.m.
Concert with music from the Renaissance period
Sun., Oct. 14, 3-4 p.m., Annandale United Methodist Church, 250 Oak Ave. N., will host a concert featuring music from the Renaissance period as presented by Phillip Rukavina on the lute and Sarah Jackson as soprano soloist. A free will offering will be collected at the door. Coffee fellowship following. Call 320-274-5127 with any questions.
Free Grace Recovery
Sundays starting Oct. 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Clear Lake Town Hall, 7684 1st Ave. W. Clear Lake. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Questions or need help now? Call Justin or Renee at 612-384-9069.
Nighttime Exploration at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
Join us for a free Nighttime Exploration program on Sat., Oct. 13, from 7-9 p.m. We will explore the trails at dark, learn about star observation, and view constellations through a telescope to celebrate Fall Astronomy Day! Available to the public. The program will take place at the Oak Savanna Learning Center (16797 289th Ave NW, Zimmerman) which is a ¼ mile west of the Refuge Headquarters on Co. Rd. 9. Bring your own headlamp or flashlight. Visitors are also encouraged to bring binoculars, camera, field guides, water, a snack, and wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather and terrain. Pre-registration is suggested but not required by calling the refuge office at 763-389-3323 or emailing sher burne@fws.gov. Tours are free and open to everyone.
Grapes and Grains Fundraiser
(Fund)raise your glass in support of the Sherburne History Center and the Friends of Sherburne Wildlife Refuge Sat. Oct. 20, 7 p.m. at Carousell Works, 160 Lake St., Big Lake. Live music by The May North, beer and wine tasting, hors doeuvres, raffles and cash games. Tickets are $25 each and are available at Sherburne History Center, 10775 27th Ave. SE, Becker. For more information call SHC at 763-262-4433. www.sherburne historycenter.org or www.exploresherburne.org. Must be 21+ to attend.
Homestretch for Homebuyers in Wright County
Home Stretch will be offered Sat., Oct. 13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Annandale City Hall, 30 Cedar St. E., Annandale. To register, call Wright County Community Action (WCCA) at 320-963-6500, ext 238. Class fee of $30 per household.
Becker October Harvest Fest
Sat., Oct. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Becker City Park, 10362 Co. Rd. 23. Food, chili and beverages, kids games, inflatables, hayrides and pony rides. Use the free shuttle service provided to and from City Park at Pebble Creek Golf Course parking lot, shuttle service available from 9 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Clear Lake Fire and Rescue Open House
Oct. 6, 1-3 p.m. Clear Lake Fire Hall, 8670 1st Ave, W. North Helicopter, Free child t-shirts (while supplies last), fire truck rides, extrication demonstration, button making, giveaways, bicycle drawings and food.
Gathering for the Gals Women’s Brunch
Featuring Patty Becker speaking about hope and much by Carol Bouche and Becci Brown. Sat. Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.-noon at Snake River Free Mission Church, 8940 180th Ave. SE, Becker. For reservations call Julie Johnson at 952-451-3972. Free will offering.
Craft/Vendor Horse Show Event
Oct. 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Clearwater Rodeo Grounds. Horse show starts at 9 a.m.
Becker American Legion
Becker Legion meets the second Tuesday of every month at 8:00 pm at the Becker Legion ( the old fire hall ).
Becker American Legion Auxiliary
Regular monthly meetings will be held the second Tuesday of the month, at 8 p.m. at the old fire hall in Becker. Questions call Paula Hinds at 763-262-6679.
Becker Sons of the American Legion Squadron 193
Meets the third Tues. of each month at 7 p.m. 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 Palmer Township Hall. The Legion and Auxiliary will meet at 7 p.m. and the Son of American Legion meet at 6:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Any questions contact Bud Stimmler at 320-761-5793.
Clearwater Legion
Clearwater Legion meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of the month. Auxiliary 6:30 p.m., S.A.L. at 7 p.m., Legion 7:30 p.m. Legion Riders meeting 1st Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Senior Lunch first Thursday of the month at noon at the Clearwater Legion, Clearwater.
Clear Lake Lioness
Clear Lake Lioness have begun meetings for 2018. We are searching for and welcoming new members who are interested in serving our communities. Meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at Nelson Brothers Restaurant in Clearwater. Dinner 6:30 p.m., meeting to follow. For more information call Sue at 320-743-3534 or Linda at 763-260-8858.
Becker Lions Collecting Items To Recycle
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.
Becker AA Meeting
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
Clearwater AA Meeting
Monday nights, 7 p.m. at Church of St. Luke, 17545 Huber Ave. NW, Clearwater. Contact 320-558-2124.
Clearwater AA/Alanon
Meeting is at 7 p.m. Sunday night at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 405 Main St. Clearwater. Contact 320 310-1399 AA or 320-558-6613 for Al-Anon.
Clearwater Narcotics Anonymous
Meetings are at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 405 Main St. Clearwater. Contact 612-607-4484.
Becker Food Shelf
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.
Clearwater-Clear Lake Food Shelf
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.
Knitting/Crochet Night
Every Tuesday night at Cafe Pawz inside Becker Furniture World, 6-7:30 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. For more information call/text Carolyn at 763-498-1060, Mary 612-716-6011 or Diane 320-267-0768.
Horseshoe Pitching
At the Becker Legion. We installed indoor pits and are looking for anyone interested. We have horseshoes you can use or bring your own. At the Becker Legion (1 Blk North of Hwy 10 on Hancock) on Tues. nights from 6 to 8 pm.
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 info call 320-980-2752 or see the state website at www.beyondtheyellow ribbon.org.
Moms In Prayer
Come experience God's peace and hope when you pray along side other moms. "Moms In Prayer International" 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 visit www.MomsInPrayer.org.
Rivers of Hope
Advocates for ending family violence, is a non-profit community based agency offering advocacy, support, education and referral services for victims of family violence. Working in partnerships with schools, law enforcement, social service agencies and the court system in Sherburne and Wright counties. Contact us at 763-295-3433 or 1-800-439-2642 or info@riversofhope. org. Free and confidential. Phones answered 24/7.
Senior Social
Becker Community Center the first Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a snack or dish to share although not necessary or simply enjoy a free cup of coffee provided by the BCC. This event is free and open to the public.
Christian Motorcyclists Assoc. Monthly Meetings
The Crossroads Chapter 644 will having monthly meetings every third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Nelson Brothers in Clearwater.
Becker Boy Scout Pack 92 Cardboard, Paper and Aluminum
Bring your aluminum cans to the trailer located near Becker True Value and paper and cardboard recyclables to the dumpsters near the same location the first Saturday of every month. There will be a Scout there to help unload between 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Adapted Martial Arts
Fridays, 4:-5 p.m. at ILICIL, Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids. Call 5th degree black belt Master Scott Ridlon at 320-267-7717, wear loose clothing and bring a water bottle. All abilities and all levels are welcome.
Mental Health Discussion Group
Meets Mondays, 6-7 p.m. at Independent Lifestyles, 215 N. Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids. This is a free group, everyone is welcome. Call Ricky at 320-281-2025.
Nordic Walking
Presented by Linda Lemke the first and third Monday, at 12:30 a.m. Independant Lifestyles, 215 Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids or Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. by the granite fountains at Lake George. Poles, fitting, instructions, and conversation provided. This group is free and all abilities are welcome to attend. Call 952-475-0891.
Dementia Support Group
The fourth Wednesday of each month at 10-11 a.m. in Room 19 at Becker Community Center, 11500 Sherburne Ave. No cost to join. For more information call Tami Kolbinger at 612-590-2449 or email tjkol binger@ gmail.com.
Looking To Volunteer Locally
Camp Friendship Auxiliary meetings are held at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of the month April - November at Camp Friendship's Dining Hall, 10509 108th St NW, Annandale. For more info call Shirley Olson 952-201-4710 or Karen Staaf 612-598-8479.
MN Reading and Math Corps
We are continuing to interview for Reading and Math Corps tutors throughout the summer. Know someone who might be interested in helping children succeed in reading or math? We are now accepting applications: http://www.read ingandmath.net/
Becker Area Senior Center
(BASC) Upcoming Events
TUESDAY - THURSDAY 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BASC 763-528-0643
Email: basc.becker@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.beckerareaseniorcenter.org
TUESDAY – Oct 9th
9:00AM – Coffee, Rolls, Cards
10:45AM– Senior Video Exercise
11:00AM– Amazon Rain Forest Visit with
Tammy Johnston and Alice North
WEDNESDAY – Oct 10th
9:40AM – Silver Fit/Sneakers @ BCC 2:00PM –BINGO at McDonalds
THURSDAY – Oct 11th
9:00AM – Coffee, Rolls, Cards
10:00AM– Senior Exercises
11:00AM– Whittling with Tom
12:15PM– Bingo AT BASC
FUTURE EVENTS
Oct 16th- Monthly Birthday Luncheon w/ Music by Jim Kirkendall
Oct 18th- BRIDGE Card group
Oct 24th– Caregiver Support Group
VOLUNTEER BRIDGE
Community Connect – Sign up now to volunteer at this Oct. 18 event at Elk River High School to help those in need in our community. That day those in need will have the opportunity to receive winter clothes for their families, a free meal, toiletry basics, and a chance to speak with nearly 50 organizations in one place, each with a mission to help. Representatives from employment and housing services, food shelves, shelters, childhood eye screening and human services will be on hand to name a few. Volunteers are needed to serve meals, hand out information, welcome participants and keep clothes organized among other things. 3-5 hour shifts depending on the task. Contact Charlotte - rsvp@ci.stcloud.mn.us or 763-635-4505
Be “Big” – Serve as a caring, qualified volunteer community based mentor to a “little” through Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central MN. Mentors meet with their “Littles” two to four times a month. Matches enjoy playing board games, bowling, going to movies, doing arts & crafts, playing sports, fishing, and many other fun activities. Opportunities exist to be a Big Brother, Big Sister, Big Couple or Big Family. Littles are waiting in Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Elk River, Monticello, and Zimmerman. Contact Emily - esteinmetz@bbbscentralmn.org - 320-258-4515
Hospital Gift Shoppe Buyer - As a part of the Fairview Northland Medical Center (Princeton) Gift Shoppe Committee, an Inventory Buyer will be responsible for purchasing inventory for the Gift Shoppe. Buyers will have flexibility and autonomy, but will be expected to partner with other members of the Gift Shoppe Committee. Buyer is to purchase appealing merchandise, strive to keep the Shoppe exciting and stocked, assist with store layout, adhere to a budget, and attend committee meetings, gift shop association meetings and occasionally attend “market” with other buyers. Contact Jackelyn - jbekius1@fairview.org - 763-389-6566
RSVP/The Volunteer Bridge at 763-635-4505/877-560-RSVP (7787) or www.SherburneUnitedWay.org/Volunteer
