Crookston Home Delivered meals will be provided by the Crookston Lions Club this week through Friday, October 13.
The Crookston Blue Line Club will have equipment checkout/exchange/return today and October 16 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Crookston Sports Center. If you have BLC equipment from last year and it still fits your player, please stop down to recheck the equipment for this upcoming season. Be sure to check the expiration dates on helmets. Before you can check out equipment, you will need to be registered with the Crookston Blue Line Club. Visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com to register. If you have any questions, contact Katie at 218-470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com
The City of Crookston Fall Clean Up will start today and go through October 13 on your regular garbage pickup day. Yard and Waste Collection will be the week of October 23.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lion’s Club Meeting and Lunch today starting at 12:00 p.m., followed by a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class starting at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have $8 Burger Baskets tonight from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Collector’s Club tonight starting at 6:30 p.m.
The E.C.F.E. Baby and Me Class for birth-12 months will be today from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Washington School. Meet other parents and enjoy time with your new baby. Learn about your baby’s growth and development, how to develop healthy eating and sleeping habits, and more. Registration is not required.
RiverView Clinic will hold Flu Shot Clinics on Tuesday, October 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required, call 281-9595 to schedule your visit and to find out more information on the Flu Shot Clinics. Patients with insurance need to present their insurance cards.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Recycled Cads on Tuesday, October 10, starting at 1:00 p.m., followed by Sail at 2:30 p.m.
The E.C.F.E. Unplug and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Tuesday, October 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration is not required. For more information, call 281-5078.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a VFW meeting on Tuesday, October 10, starting at 5:00 p.m., followed by Debby’s Cansata at 6:00 p.m
The Fisher American Legion and SAL will have meetings on Tuesday, October 10, starting at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, October 11, starting at 8:00 a.m., followed by a Board of Directors meeting at 9:00 a.m. and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 11.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have an American Legion meeting on Wednesday, October 11, starting at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have UMC Swing Dance Lessons on Wednesday, October 11, starting at 8:00 p.m. This is FREE for UMC students and $5 for others who attend.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care on Thursday, October 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by Bridge starting at 12:30 p.m. and SAIL starting at 2:30 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have an evening meal, with a dance to follow on Thursday, October 12, starting at 5:30 p.m., followed by a DAV meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Thursday, October 12, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Friday Morning Rolls on Friday, October 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Friday, October 13, starting at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.
The Crookston Fire Department Open House will be on October 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be refreshments, door prizes, fun activities, and demonstrations for the whole family, sign up for a free in-home fire safety inspection and meet your Crookston Firefighters.
The E.C.F.E. Pop-in and Play for ages birth to Kindergarten entrance will be on Saturday, October 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Washington School. You and your child can play in the gym using equipment designed for young children. Registration is not required.
The Crooksotn Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo on Saturday, October 14, starting at 2:00 p.m., with a wedding reception to follow at 6:00 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church in Red Lake Falls will have its 75 Annual Smorgasbord on Sunday, October 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door for $15 for adults and children twelve and under are $5. They offer free delivery in Red Lake Falls, with orders placed during serving times by calling 218-253-2589.
Children at Castle and the Crookston Early Childhood Initiative are hosting Boo Run Run, on Monday, October 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wear your costumes and run the trails at Castle Park. The event will also include family activities and a free book and pumpkin for every child.
Highland Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair will be Tuesday, October 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Highland Library.
The Crookston United Way 22nd Annual Soup, Chili, and Minnesota Salad Cook-off will be on Tuesday, October 17, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston High School Commons. Free will donation with all proceeds going to local agencies and programs.
The Fertile Public Library’s Resolute Readers Book Club will meet this month to discuss “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley. This book follows the journey of 18-year-old Daunis Fontaine as she finds herself living two separate lives, one as a loving daughter and one as a confidential informant to the FBI. After witnessing a murder, she must ultimately choose between protecting the people she loves or protecting her tribal community. The group will meet on Wednesday, October 18, at 4:00 p.m. at the Fertile Public Library, located at 101 Mill St. S. All are welcome.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 18.
The Crookston Civic Music League will have the Folk-Legacy Trio on Saturday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Auditorium. Admission will be a season ticket only. To purchase tickets and get more information, visit www.crookstoncivicmusicleague.com.
The City of Crookston will collect Yard Waste and Branch Collection the week of October 23. All residents need to have their yard waste and branches out by Monday. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order to be picked up.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, October 25.
The Crookston Eagles are accepting vendors for the Fall Crookston Eagles Craft Show that will be held on Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact shmother@hotmail.com
The 14th annual Hoops on Halloween 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be on Sunday, October 29. This is for kids that are in grades 3-9. Team registration is $125 (up to 5 players). This event will take place at the UMC Wellness Center and Crookston High School. For more information or questions, contact Michelle Christopherson at 218-281-8369 or by email at mchristo@umn.edu.
The Crookston Cathedral Parish Annual Harvest Festival will be on Sunday, October 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a dinner of K of C Famous Fish Fry or Chicken Kiev with sides and dessert for $15, and an extra fish fillet is $6. Drive-thru available. There are also festival booths, kids games, bingo, silent auction, raffles, and more. Call 218-281-1735 for tickets or information.
The Crookston V.F.W. Post 1902 is having its annual Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay competition. Students in grades 6-8 can compose a 300-to-400-word patriotic-themed essay on the theme “How are you inspired by America” and submit it to the Crookston V.F.W. Deadline is October 31. For more information, call VFW Auxiliary Chairman Pam Delage at 218-415-1615 or email pdelage@outlook.com
The Crookston V.F.W. Post 1902 is kicking off this year’s V.F.W.’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. Students must write and record a three-to-five-minute essay on the selected theme of “What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy.” Students should record on an audio CD or flash drive and then send their recordings, typed essay, and completed entry form to the V.F.W. by October 31. Interested students and teachers should contact VFW Auxiliary Chairman Pam Delage at 218-415-1615 or pdelage@outlook.com for more information.
The McIntosh Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Wednesday, November 1, at 2:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Soup and Sandwich Craft Sale on Saturday, November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You can reserve your table now or get more information by calling 281-3072.
The Fertile Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Wednesday, November 8, at 2:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Climax Public Library will hold a Genealogy 101 Workshop on Monday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. You will learn how to explore three huge genealogy databases, including Ancestry.com (Library Edition), HeritageQuest Online, and Family Search. This program is offered free of charge, thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.
The Care and Share of Crookston now accepts winter outerwear for men, women, and children. They accept coats, sweaters, sweatpants, hats, gloves, and boots. If you have any questions, call 218-281-2644.
Parents of children are invited to register their children for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program provides one book every month to your child from when you enroll until they turn five for FREE. The program is managed by Crookston Public School, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.
Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays from June through October. Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut into four-foot lengths and bundled by the crew to take them away. Annuities or tree trunks not cut to this length and bundled will be left for the owner to haul away. Twigs may be in boxes or bags. Individuals removing their diseased elm trees should call City Hall to schedule a pickup. Please note that leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston bags and will be collected on your regular garbage collection day.
The Crookston Care and Share is now accepting donations of Women’s, Men’s, and children’s clothing, toiletries, and other everyday items. Donations may be dropped off at the Care and Share Center at 220 East Third Street.
Pastor Chad Brucklacher will lead an 8-week study on the book of Matthew on Wednesday nights starting September 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For the kickoff, come at 5 p.m. for pizza and fellowship! This is open to adults of all ages. This will take place at 1214 University Avenue (next door to Hugo’s)
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library; participants are responsible for the cost of their food and drinks. All are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday every other month at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.
The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. All are welcome to dine in between the hours of 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.
The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students and parents should call ahead to check the availability of the youth center at 218-470-0149.
The Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf will be open every Monday and Wednesday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and every Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.
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