The Golden Link Senior Center will have Foot Care Appointments today, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. To make an appointment, you can call 218-281-3072. It will also have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime today, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Crookston Girls Hockey will have a Brat and Corn Fundraiser in the Parking Lot of B&E Meats today, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. They will be serving fresh, locally grown corn on the cob donated by John Seaver and delicious brats made at B&E Meats and donated by Brent Epema.
The Wesley United Methodist Church is having a Summer Salad Lunch today, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The lunches will have a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Diners are welcome to dine in or take out for $12.
PoP and PoP+ at the Farmers’ Market will be tonight, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Come and sign-up for free vouchers that may be used to purchase fresh produce from any of their Market Producers. This is made possible by generous donations from local sponsors Riverview Health, Anytime Fitness, Christian Brothers Ford, Crookston Valley Co-op, AgCountry Farm Credit Services, and Irishman’s Shanty in partnership with the Crookston Farmers’ Market, University of Minnesota Extension, Polk County Public Health, and Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).
The Crookston Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception will have a meeting for the Harvest Festival tonight, at 5:15 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bar BINGO tonight, at 6:30 p.m., the kitchen will not be open serving baskets.
The 40th annual Chautauqua and French-Canadian/Metis Festival will begin on Friday, August 26 at 6:30 p.m. and go to Sunday, August 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Old Crossing and Treaty Park near Huot on County Road 11. There will be French Festival food, silent auctions, music, and stories throughout the entire weekend. For more information on the Chautauqua and Festival, contact Virgil Benoit at 218-253-2270 or Jerry Amiot at 218-289-8889.
The Crookston Eagles will have a Bar BINGO $500 must-go final blackout on Friday, August 26, at 6:30 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have a Bar BINGO $400 must-go final blackout on Saturday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the American Federal Bank, United Valley Bank, and Noah Insurance Agency on the week of August 29 to September 2.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have a Lions Club Meeting and Lunch on Monday, August 29, at noon, and a Sit, Stand, & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m.
The Climax-Shelly School District will be accepting donations of gently used shoes or clothing for the Climax Shelly Back to School Night on Tuesday, August 30, to have a variety of shoes and clothing available for anyone who need them.
The Golden Link Senior Center will hold an educational class with two physical therapists about fall prevention and adjusting walkers and wheelchairs on Tuesday, August 30, at 10:00 a.m. Golden Link will also be offering free walkers and a variety of canes for the workshop. No reservations are required for this workshop.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards on Tuesday, August 30, at 1:00 p.m. with a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
There will be an Alcohol Anonymous meeting at the St. Paul Lutheran Church on Tuesday, August 30, at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, August 31, at 8:00 a.m. with Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Night on Wednesday, August 31.
The Highland School Supply Drive which helps students start school with the supplies they need is accepting donations. Please drop off supplies at Meet-the-Teacher Nights on Wednesday, August 31 & Thursday, September 1 at Highland Elementary School before classes start on Tuesday, September 6. Collection boxes will be available just inside the main entry doors. Examples of 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 at 218-281-5600
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 1, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
There will be no Crookston Home Delivered Meals delivered on Monday, September 5, in accordance to Labor Day.
All Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) branches and LINK sites will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day, with operation resuming Tuesday, September 6. This includes the Ada, Bagley, Climax, Crookston, Fertile, Fosston, Mahnomen, McIntosh, and Moorhead Public Libraries.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by V.F.W. and Auxiliary on the week of September 6-9.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting on Tuesday, September 6, at 8:00 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center.
The Crookston Public Library will have Spanish Storytime on Tuesday, September 6, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
The Highland School Supply Drive which helps students start school with the supplies they need is accepting donations. at Highland Elementary School before classes start on Tuesday, September 6. Collection boxes will be available just inside the main entry doors. Examples of 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 at 218-281-5600.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 8, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Gun Club will celebrate “Back to School” on Thursday, September 8, using their kid’s school supply shopping lists as targets.
RiverView Health is offering a CPR class on Thursday, September 8, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost is $50 for those needing certification and for those not needing certification the class is free. Due to Covid-19, class sizes are limited, no walk-ins will be allowed and face masks are required. To register, call 218-281-9405.
Our Savior’s Lutheran School will have a bake sale on Saturday, September 10, from 9:00 a.m. to noon as part of the King of Trails weekend. The sale will be set up on the front sidewalk in front of S. Broadway. Come check out their delicious cookies, rolls, breads, and more!
The Benedictine Living Community in Crookston is holding a Golf Glow Ball Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, September 10, at the Minakwa Golf Course. Registration is from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. with the Shotgun Start of the first nine holes at 4:00 p.m. Supper will be served along with raffle drawings, and awards. All proceeds go to the Benedictine Living Community. For more information or to register a team, call Cassie Rudie at 281-9713 or Tina Leach at 281-1774.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the American Legion on the week of September 12-16.
Polk County Public Health will have a family event known as Kids at Castle on Monday, September 12, in Castle Park from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The Red Lake County Committee on Aging invites all Red Lake County senior citizens (55 years and older) to their annual Fall Picnic. The picnic lunch will be held at the Oklee Hall on Tuesday, September 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There is no charge. Hope to see you there for fun, food, and fellowship!
The Loft Literary Center will have the first of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of The ABCs of Writing Children’s Books.
The Crookston Public Library will have STEM-sational Wednesday on Wednesday, September 14, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 15, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the University of Minnesota Crookston on the week of September 19-23.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting on Tuesday, September 20, at 9:30 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center.
The Crookston Area Chamber will have hold the Northern Occupational Safety & Health Organization’s 2022 Fall Safety Conference on Wednesday, September 21, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. with two speakers. The conference is free to local companies in Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, Crookston, and surrounding areas. To register for the conference, you can use to following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/236RZDC. To learn more about the conference, you can go to nosha.net.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 22, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Crookston Home Delivered Meals will be delivered by the First Community Credit Union, Ag Country Farm Credit Services, and the Matrons Club on the week of September 26-30.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners will have a meeting on Tuesday, September 27, at 8:00 a.m. in the Polk County Government Center.
The Crookston Public Library will have Reading By The Red on Tuesday, September 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Crookston Library River Room.
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 29, from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
The Wesley United Methodist Church is having a Summer Salad Lunch on Thursday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The lunches will have a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages. Diners are welcome to dine in or take out for $12.
The Loft Literary Center will have the second of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of Be Your Own Publisher.
Polk County Public Health will have a family event known as Kids at Castle on Monday, October 10, in Castle Park from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Gun Club will have an open night for ladies interested in coming out to the range to sight in their hunting rifles on Saturday, October 22.
Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will host a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15 in cooperation with the Minnesota DNR and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association on October 29 and 30. Youth must attend a mandatory orientation session that happens on Sunday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Loft Literary Center will have the third of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of Creative Writing Sampler.
Rydell National Wildlife Refuge will host a special Mentored Youth Deer Hunt for kids ages 12-15 in cooperation with the Minnesota DNR and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association on October 29 and 30.
RiverView Health will host a four-hour First Aid Class Thursday, November 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The cost of the class is $50. To register or for more info, call 281-9405.
The Loft Literary Center will have the final of four Virtual Writing Series Classes on Tuesday, November 15, at 7:00 p.m. with the theme of Turning Family Stories into a Memoir.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Prairie Skyline Foundation is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact Kay Hegge at 218-289-1246.
The Crookston Splash Pad at the Ray Ecklund Complex is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. through Labor Day.
The Crookston High School is opening its Weight Room for all High School students to use this summer. The Room will be open Monday through Friday for 9th-12th grade students from 6:00 to 7:15 a.m. or 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. and Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for 7th and 8th-grade students from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
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 into 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 a pickup.
Second booster doses of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available at Altru Clinic in Crookston for people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised. The second booster dose must be administered at least four months after the first booster. Adults who received Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) for their primary vaccine and booster dose at least four months ago may now receive a second booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna only. To schedule your COVID-19 booster dose in Altru Clinic in Crookston, please call 218.281.9100.
The Crookston Reds are looking for players and a field manager for the 2022 season. If interested, email crookstonreds@gmail.com or text 218-280-4481.
The Benedictine Living Community Auxiliary is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact President Diane Seddon at 218-280-6736.
The Crookston License Center is now offering the Class D written test for permits, new to state residents, and MN reinstatements. The test is available by appointment for a fee of $10.00. If you want to schedule an appointment, please call 218.281.5423 or email licensecenter@co.polk.mn.us.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet 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 own food and drinks. All are welcome.
The Crookston Public Library’s Reading by the Red Book Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the library at 6:30 p.m. They will discuss books and enjoy beverages.
The Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday. The cost is $7. Veterans’ meals are half price on the first Monday of the month. Call 281-3072 by 10:00 the day you plan to have lunch.
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.
Polk County Public Health is available to answer questions about COVID 19 and help obtain essential services such as groceries, medications, and other daily items at 281-3385. The phone is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For information on the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website, click here. For more information or to donate, call 218-277-0000.
The Golden Link is now renting rooms for parties. Free for members. Call 218-281-3072 for details.
