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Bulletin Board

Week of June 2 – 8

Today, Tuesday, June 3

Home-Delivered Meals

Home-Delivered meals will be provided by Crookston Schools from June 2 through 6.

Alluma Night at Northland Community and Technical College

Alluma Night will take place today, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks. This is a free community event and is a family-friendly space to connect and experience different ways to heal, cope, and care for your mental health.  There will be a mental health expo and resources, interactive stations, community connection, food trucks, meditation, yoga, and giveaways.

Crookston Pickleball Club Family Event

The Crookston Pickleball Club will host a free fun family event where you can learn the basics of pickleball this evening at Schuster Park Pickleball Courts. Session 1 is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Session 2 is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This event is recommended for ages five plus. Paddles are available to borrow or bring your own.  Registration is required, and spots are limited. To register, go to:  https://formurl.com/to/crookstonpickleball

Crookston Eagles Club

The Crookston Eagles Club will hold Aerie and Auxiliary Meetings at 7:00 p.m. this evening.

This Week

Adopt-a-Basket 2025

Adopt-a-Basket 2025 is available now in Crookston.  The Downtown Crookston Development Partnership will be taking orders through June 6, 2025.  The baskets are $65 each or $125 for two baskets.  This includes flowers, materials, and maintenance of the baskets. For more information, email downtowncrookston@gmail.com or call 218-280-2854.

American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold Unit 20 Meeting

The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold Unit 20 will hold their June meeting on Wednesday, June 4, at 1:00 p.m. in the community room at the Golden Link Senior Center.

Sounds of the Prairie Chamber Music Festival

The “Sounds of the Prairie Chamber Music Festival” will present a concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 501 N. Broadway, Wednesday, June 4, at 7:00 p.m. This ensemble from the Greater Grand Forks Symphony will present a professional program of classical music. Enjoy compositions from Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, and more. There will be a free-will offering and the ensemble will also be performing at the Summit Apartments third-floor dining room at 1:00 that same afternoon, June 4.

Erskine’s 69th Annual Water Carnival

Erskine’s 69th Annual Water Carnival will be June 6, 7 and 8.  There will be street dances, Wojo’s Rodeo, golf  and bag tournaments, flea market, craft show, bicycle giveaways,  fireworks, parade, bingo, 5K walk/run,  classic car, tractor and bike show, kids tractor pull and many other events.  For more information visit erskinemn.org or Erskine Commercial Club on Facebook.

Crookston Eagles Club

On Thursday, June 5, the Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO, Progressive Jackpot at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will be serving baskets.

Crookston Eagles Club

The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO at 6:30 p.m on Friday, June 6. $500 must go!

Crookston Eagles Club

On Saturday, June 7, there will be a Graduation Reception at the Crookston Eagles Club at 1:00 p.m. THere will be Bar BINGO at 2:00 p.m. $400 must go!

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Polk County Environmental Services is once again holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection events. The first collection event will be held at the Fertile Fairgrounds on Friday, June 6 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. The second collection will be at the East Shore Beach Area of Maple Lake off County Highway 10 on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.

Upcoming

Harvest Church – True North Vacation Bible School

Harvest Church in Crookston will have their True North Vacation Bible School June 9 through 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  For more information, call Karissa at 612-251-2150.

Crookston Park Board Meeting

The Crookston Park Board will meet on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall in the Conference Room

Wild About Reading Summer Reading Program-Crookston Public Library

Wild About Reading Summer Reading Program at the Crookston Public Library will hold their first event, Red River Zoomobile, on Wednesday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m. Attendees will learn facts about different zoo animals and will get to interact with animals from the zoo. This program is geared towards children ages five to ten years of age.

Crookston Public Library – Free Concert

The Crookston Public Library invites the community to a free outdoor concert on June 12, at 6:00 p.m. The Fargo Spelemannslag Hardanger Fiddler will take the stage and share the wonderful music of handmade instruments. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair.
 

Birds and Beyond at the Crookston Public Library

The Crookston Public Library will have a Birds and Beyond program for K through 5th grade on Wednesday, June 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Get up close and personal with the habitats and various species of birds native to our area. This program is offered in partnership with Rydell Wildlife Refuge.

Golden Link – Mosaic Class

The Golden Link will have a Mosaic Class, with Elizabeth Rockstad, on Tuesday, June 24, at 10:00 a.m. The class is limited to 15 participants. Please call to reserve a spot at 218-281-3072.

Dazzling Dave – Crookston Public Library

Join the Crookston Public Library for a showcase of yo-yo tricks with national yo-yo master Dazzling Dave on Wednesday, June 25 from 2:00 to 2:45 p.m.

Downtown Crookston Tunes – Bad BadHats

The Downtown Crookston Development Partnership invites you to Downtown Crookston Tunes Thursday, June 26 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of food, local vendors and the nationally touring Minnesota band Bad Bad Hats live on stage at 5:00 p.m.  The rain site will be the Crookston Eagles Club.
 

Wesley United Methodist Church – Summer Salad Luncheons

Wesley United Methodist Church will host their Summer Salad Luncheons on Thursdays, June 26, July 24 and August 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $12. They offer a variety of salads, homemade desserts and beverages. Dine in or take out.

Benedictine Living Community

Benedictine Living Community invites you to join them for a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. at The Golden Link Senior Center. You will be served a free meal of sloppy Joes, baked beans, potato chips, cookie and milk, followed by a short presentation about the services offered at Benedictine Living  Community Crookston

Crookson Community Theatre

The Crookston Community Theatre will present a Variety and One-Act Match Point by Frank Gilroy on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 510 North Broadway in Crookston. Admission is $15 for CCT Members, $17 pre-show and $20 at the door. Purchase online at crookstoncommunitytheatre.com or call 218-270-9511. Refreshments will be served after the show.

Crookston Public Library – Free Concert

The Crookston Public Library invites the community to a free concert on July 10, at 6:00 p.m.  Polka and Rock Musicians The Meat Rabbits will be performing. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair..

Scholarships

West Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District – Scholarship

The West Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a $1,000 college scholarship for a degree in Agricultural Science or Natural Resource Science. ​To be eligible, applicants must be West Polk County residents, attending high schools within West Polk County, and graduating in the spring of 2025. Applications can be found on their website at https://www.westpolkswcd.org/environmental-education.html. The Deadline to apply is August 25, 2025.

Recurring Events

Twig and Branch Collection in Crookston

Twig and Branch Collection in Crookston is on the second and fourth Mondays of each month through October. Branches must be cut into four-foot lengths, bundled, and placed on the curb. Twigs may be in boxes or bags. Individuals removing their diseased elm trees should call City Hall to schedule a pickup. Leaves, grass, and other compostable material must be in the clear City of Crookston Bags, and they will be collected on your regular garbage collection day. Twig and Branch Collection: Twig and Branch Collection will be held on the second and fourth

Flu Shots Available at RiverView Health Clinics

Flu Shots are available now at RiverView Health at its Crookston, Fertile, and Red Lake Falls Clinics during regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Call the clinic of your choice to schedule your visit.

Burger Nights at the Fisher American Legion

The American Legion in Fisher will have Burger Night on Wednesdays in March and April. There are various selections for on-site dining or take-out.

Golden Link Daily events/happenings/classes

MONDAYS –
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-Sit, Stand or Dance Class is held every Monday at 2:00 p.m.

TUESDAYS –
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-Recycled cards start at 1:00 p.m every Tuesday
-Pinochle is at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays
-SAIL class is held every Tuesday at 2:30 p.m

WEDNESDAYS
-Men’s Cards is at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesdays
-Cribbage is every Wednesday starting at 10:00 a.m.
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-AARP Driver’s Safety Training is held on the third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm.-5:00 p.m.

THURSDAYS
-Foot care clinics are provided the second and third Thursdays of the month from 8:30- a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Call ahead for an appointment. 1-218-281-3072.
-The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
-Smear is played at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays
-SAIL class is held Thursdays at 2:30 p.m

FRIDAYS
The Golden Link serves noon lunch. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol Meeting

The Crookston Squadron Civil Air Patrol meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Call 218-281-3954 for more information.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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 ImaginationLibrary.com.

Crookston Public Library – New Born Baby Talk

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.

Crookston Public Library – Books & Brews Book Club Meeting

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.

Crookston Public Library – Reading by the Red Book Club

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.

Crookston Public Library – Storytime

The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Crookston Friends of the Library

The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the first Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Crookston Library Board Meeting

The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15 p.m.

The Cove Youth Center Hours

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.

Crookston Care and Share Center’s Donation and New Hope Food Shelf Hours

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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