Andy Oman State Farm and Christian Brothers Ford will provide home-delivered meals this week.
The Taste of Crookston VIP Tickets will be available at the Crookston Eagles on Thursday, August 8, from 5:30 to 9, Friday, August 9, from 5:30 to 9, and at the Nite to Unite. Look for the Ox Cart Button Table. $25 per ticket. The VIP ticket will get you to a presentation from Murder Mystery writer Jeanne Cooney, $10 in food tickets for the Taste of Crookston event AND early access to the Taste of Crookston. Any questions: Contact Sheila shmother@hotmail.com or 218-289-3212
The Golden Link activities for today are Matter of Balance at 9:00 a.m., Pinochle, and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m.
All Crookston High School 6-9 grade band students are invited to free band lessons on August 6-8, 13-14, and 20-22. Lessons will be held in the high school band room. Sixth-grade band students will go from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, seventh-grade students from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., eighth-grade from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and 9th grades from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Brass students will have lessons on Tuesday, woodwind students on Wednesday and percussion students on Thursdays. Contact Mr. Green with any questions at mannygreen@isd593.org
Nite to Unite presents the 11th Annual Walt Keller Memorial Bingo today from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Prairie Lounge on the University of Minnesota Crookston Campus. $10 unlimited play or $1 per card.
Nite to Unite will be today from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Dart League at 7:00 p.m. tonight.
The Pirate Pride Youth Football Camp will be held at the UMC football field from August 6 to 8 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. for grades 3 through 6. Participants must register by July 23 to guarantee a camp t-shirt. The cost is $50, with payment due on the first day of camp (cash or check only). Please make checks out to Crookston Pirate Football.
The Crookston School District will have a Finance Committee meeting to discuss the 2024-25 budget at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, in the Administrative Offices Conference Room. No action will be taken at the meeting.
The community is invited to participate in Wednesday on the Water on August 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. You will paddle up the Red Lake River from eastern Crookston to Central Park. Personal kayaks and canoes are encouraged but free rentals will be available. Call Shannon Stassen for reservations at 218-280-1347. Carpooling is encouraged. Meet at Central Park at 5:45. Paddling will start at the U.S. 2/Hwy 9 launch at 6:00 p.m. and will return to Central Park at approximately 8:00 p.m. Wednesday on the Water is organized in part by the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, The City of Crookston, CHEDA and Crookston Park and Recreation.
The Crookston School District will hold a cell phone policy input meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m. in the Crookston High School Auditorium.
The Crookston Eagles Club will hold an Auxiliary Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday August 7.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 7.
The Golden Link activities for Thursday, August 8, are Foot Care from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Smear at 1:00, and Sail Class at 2:30. The evening meal of Roast Beef will be at 5:00 p.m. Call 281-3072 to reserve your meal.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 8, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO Progressive Jackpot at 6:30 p.m. Thursday August 8. The kitchen will be serving baskets.
The Disabled American Veterans will meet on Thursday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link.
RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class on Thursday, August 8 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. Cost is $55 for those needing certification and for those not needing certification the class is free. To register, call 218-281-9536. No walk-ins will be allowed.
The United Way of Crookston will host a Golf Tournament at Minakwa Golf Course on Friday, August 9, beginning with a breakfast and registration at 8:00 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO at 6:30 p.m. Friday August 9 $500 must go!
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO at 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 10. $400 must go!
Freedom Church will provide home-delivered meals from August 12-16.
Crookston Ox Cart Days “Come Back for More in 24” will be from August 12-18. A $5 button will get you into most events. For a complete list of events, go to crookstonoxcartdays.com.
The Crookston Lions will hold a Luncheon meeting at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 12, at the Golden Link.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12.
Summer Arts Safari and the Crookston Community Theatre will present “The Aristocats Kids” on Friday, August 16, at 5:30 and Saturday, August 17, at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland School auditorium. Registration for children in grades 3 through 9 will be Monday, August 12, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Highland School. The cost is $25, and a T-shirt is included. Practice will be held Monday, August 12, through Friday, August 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Highland Auditorium. Participants should bring their own lunch and water bottle. If you have questions, contact Fugi Baig at 218-281-1875.
The Crookston Lions and Minakwa Golf Course will hold their 43rd Annual Youth Golf Tournament on Monday, August 12. Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. for 13 to 17-year-olds. 12 and under will start at 9:30 a.m. Ages 9 and under will golf 4 holes, 9 to 12-year-olds will golf 9, and 13 to 17-year-olds will golf 18 holes. The entry fee is $20 and includes lunch. The fee for Park and Rec golfers or those who are 8 years old or under will be $10. Call 281-1773 to pre-register by July 31. Make checks payable to Crookston Lions Club. New this year are outdoor games, hole games, door prizes, and tons of prizes throughout the day.
The City of Crookston will hold a Going Away Party for Charles “Corky” Reynolds to celebrate our former City Administrator and his accomplishments with the City of Crookston. The party will be from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, at the City Hall Council Chambers at 124 North Broadway.
The Crookston City Council will meet on Monday, August 12, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The Crookston Ways and Means Committee will meet on Monday, August 12, immediately following City Council at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
United Valley Bank will sponsor the Taste of Crookston, featuring cookbook author Jeanne Cooney, on Monday, August 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Crookston Eagles.
The Collector’s Club will meet on Monday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Link.
The Golden Link activities for Tuesday, August 13, are Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00, Sail Class at 2:30, and Deb’s Canasta at 6:00 p.m.
The Crookston V.F.W. and Auxiliary will meet at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, at the Golden Link.
The Fisher American Legion will hold a Legion & SAL meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13.
The Golden Link activities for Wednesday, August 14, are Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., a Board Meeting at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m. and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.
The United Way Golf Ball Drop will be Wednesday, August 14 at 4:30 p.m. at the UMC Gazebo during the Ox Cart Ice Cream Social. Tickets are $5 and are available at the United Way Office and at Nite to Unite. The Grand Prize is $100, second place is $50 and third place wins $25. All proceeds help fund local, life-changing programs and agencies. If you have questions, call 218-281-1715.
The Crookston American Legion will meet on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Golden Link
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 14.
Wind Blown will perform outside in the Golden Link parking lot on Wednesday, August 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.
The Highland School PTO is holding its annual School Supply Drive to help students start school with the supplies they need. Drop off supplies at Back-to-School Registration Day on Thursday, August 15 at the Crookston High School, at Meet-the-Teacher Days on August 28 and September 3 at Highland School, or at Highland School before classes start on Wednesday, September 4. Collection boxes are located at the school office. Supplies needed: dry erase markers, glue, pencils, highlighters, rulers, scissors, markers, crayons, post-it notes, index cards, folders, notebooks (wide-ruled), binders, filler paper, hand sanitizer, kleenex and ziplock bags. If preferred, monetary donations can be sent to: Highland PTO – 801 Central Ave N – Crookston, MN. Any questions– please call the School Office 281-5600
The Golden Link activities for Thursday, August 15, are Foot Care from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Smear at 1:00, and Sail Class at 2:30.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 15, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Class of 1975 will have their 50-Year Class Reunion on August 15-16 during Ox Cart Days.
The Crookston Public Library will have a free outdoor concert featuring the Uptown band on Thursday, August 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Audience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating. These family-friendly events are made possible thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The 20th Annual Crookston Blue Line Club Golf Scramble will be on Friday, August 16, at Minakwa Golf Course. This is a 5 person scramble with registration at 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. There will be lunch, games and prizes. Team sponsorship is $400. Individual entry is $80. For more information and to register, contact Katie Fee at 218-470-0423 or crookstonhockey@gmail.com
The public is invited to the Veterans Recognition Ceremony, sponsored by the Yellow Ribbon of Crookston, on Saturday, August 17, at 9:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Crookston. Honorees are Lonnie Peck, Carolina Peck, and Don Embretson.
The Run Back to the Park Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 17, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Central Park in Crookston. For Car Show information, call Brian Anderson at 218-289-4442. For Swap Meet space information, call Danny Waller at 218-277-9800.
The Wesley United Methodist Church will hold Ox Cart Days Music and Pizza on Sunday, August 18, from 4:45 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a slice of pizza made in their wood-fired oven, and North Star 4-H will serve beverages, sweets, and treats. A free-will donation will be accepted for pizza and treats. The Woodpicks and the Crookston Community Jazz Band will perform. Please bring your own lawn chairs.
The American Legion Auxiliary and Polk County Nursing will provide home-delivered meals from August 19-23.
The Crookston Public Library will have Baby Bounce on Tuesday, August 20, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Join them for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 19.
The Crookston Women’s Club will meet on Monday, August 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Golden Link.
The Golden Link activities for Tuesday, August 20, are Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m. and Sail Class at 2:30.
The Golden Link activities for Wednesday, August 21, are Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and an AARP Driver’s Safety Class from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
All incoming Highland School 5th grade students are invited to attend an instrument tryout in the Crookston High School Music Pod on Wednesday, August 21st, from 6-8 pm to see what instrument is best for you. If you have questions, contact mannygreen@isd593.org.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 21.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 22 from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link will have Smear at 1:00 and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22.
The Golden Link will show the movie “Water for Elephants” and have popcorn on Friday, August 23 at 1:00 p.m
RiverView Health Auxiliary and employees will provide home-delivered meals from August 26-30.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26.
The Golden Link activities for Tuesday, August 27, are Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m. and Sail Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Book & Brews Book Club will meet Tuesday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill to discuss Beatriz Williams’s The Beach at Summerly. The Friends of the Crookston Public Library will provide appetizers; participants are responsible for the cost of their own food and drinks.
The Golden Link activities for Wednesday, August 28, are Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Burger Night on Wednesday, August 28.
The Golden Link will have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL class at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 29.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, August 29, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Benedictine Living Community Glow Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 7, at Minakwa Golf Course. Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. The first 9-hole Shotgun Start will be at 4:00 p.m., with supper and raffles to follow. The 2nd 9 holes will begin at sunset, with awards and raffle drawings to follow. For more information or to register, call Cassie Rudie at 218-281-9713.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Eat United Summer Food Service Program, a collaboration between Crookston Public Schools and The United Way of Crookston, offers free meals to children aged 18 and younger during the summer. Meals, including options like hot dogs, chicken strips, and cheeseburgers, are served with fruit, vegetables, and milk at the Ray Ecklund Park Complex from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays starting June 10, running through August 1, with the exception of June 19 and July 1 – 4. Children must be present to receive a meal, which must be consumed on-site. Adults cannot consume their child’s meal but can purchase their own for $5.00. For inquiries, contact Emily Scheresky, Food Service Director, at 218-281-5313 ext. 7 or emilyscheresky@isd593.org. This program is sponsored by the USDA, Crookston Public Schools, and The United Way of Crookston, ensuring equal access to nutritious meals for all children.
Beginning June 7 through August 30, the Tri-Valley Administrative Office building will be closed to the public at noon on Fridays. The agency will be open and operating within its regular business hours and Tri-Valley programs and staff can still be reached through email and by phone at 800-584-7020 or 218-281-5832. Tri-Valley’s regular operating hours are 8:00 a.m. – to 4:30 p.m. (M-F). Those in need of further assistance or who have questions can also email trivalleymail@tvoc.org.
City Hall will be working summer hours from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, running from May through October. Place the materials on your curbside. Branches must be cut in four-foot lengths and bundled in order for the crews to take them away. Any branches 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 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.
Explore outer space and read to win great prizes with the Summer Library Experience, 3,2,1 Blast Off, at the Crookston Library. Pick up a reading log and join them for fun events running through July 31.
Crookston Community Pool Hours Monday through Friday are Lap Swim from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. Aqua Aerobics from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and Lap and Open Swim from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, there will be Open Swim Lights Out from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There’s Open Swim on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pool is closed on Sunday. Open swim, Aqua Aerobics, and Lap Swim are $5 per person for each one. There is a $36-a-month Aqua and Lap Membership. A single summer swim pass is $100, while a family summer swim pass costs $250. For more information, call 218-281-1242.
DNR Hunter Safety Traning for ages 11 and older will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays beginning August 20. The classes will be held at the Crookston Gun Club. To register, contact Youth Activities Coordinator Steve Videen at 218-289-2115 or by email at stevevideen@yahoo.com
As Crookston Care and Share expand, its women’s dormitories need twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. To donate, call 218-281-2644.
The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.
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 for FREE from when you enroll until they turn five. Crookston Public School manages the program, and you can register at www.ImaginationLibrary.com.
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 or by calling 281-2644. The Donation Room is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Every Tuesday (except for Federal Holidays), The Crookston Public Library will host New Born Baby Talk from 9:30 am. to 11:00 a.m. This is for parents with babies 0-12 weeks old. A public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist will be available to answer questions about your newborn and provide support and information on your new journey of parenting.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month at 6:00 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 of every other month at 6:00 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.
The Crookston Public Library will have StoryTime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Golden Link serves noon lunch Monday through Friday. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 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 youth center’s availability 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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