The Crookston High School Choir and Orchestra Departments present the 21st Annual Classic Noel on Monday, December 13. The silent auction will begin at 7:00 p.m. with all proceeds going to the Crookston choir and orchestra programs. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Those who purchased tickets for the original dinner and concert on December 5, may pick up their refund from the Crookston High School Office by December 17th. Concert admission is $4 for adults/$3 for students.
Cathedral, First Presbyterian, St. Paul’s Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran, and Harvest Churches in Crookston invite everyone to “Follow the Star” a community Drive-by Live Nativity Experience on Sunday, December 19, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. The journey will take 15-20 minutes so be sure to begin no later than 5:40 p.m. The experience will begin at Trinity Lutheran Church, and you’ll follow the star to the other churches. Following the experience refreshments and Christmas caroling will be held at the Harvest Church parking lot. An interactive map with scriptures and questions will be available on the Crookston Times, KROX, church websites and Facebook pages. Make sure to tune in to KROX radio to enjoy Christmas music along the journey.
RiverView Health in Crookston will offer a variety of vaccination clinics this week for COVID-19 and influenza. They will be on the following days. Tuesday, Dec. 14, from 9 am to 4:30 pm for people 12 and older. Thursday, Dec. 16, from 9 am to 3 pm for people 18 and older. And Thursday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 4:30 pm, a Pfizer Vaccination Clinic will be held for children ages 5-11 as well as an influenza vaccination clinic. A COVID vaccination and an influenza vaccination can be done at the same appointment. Walk-ins will not be accepted. To make an appointment, call 281.9595.
Crookston Boy Scout Troop 41 is offering their Holiday Fruit Basket Sale, now until Monday, December 20. A small basket is $20, Medium Basket $30, and a Large Basket is $40. To order you can call Chrysti at 218-289-1696. Baskets can be delivered in Crookston city limits, or picked up on Monday, December 20, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Bygland Lutheran Church in Fisher will be holding a Lutefisk and Meatball Dinner Bazaar and Bake Sale today from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is located 8 miles south of East Grand Forks on Highway 220. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12.
The Bells of Praise and the UMC Chamber Orchestra will present a concert tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church 510 North Broadway. All are welcome to attend.
The Crookston Early Family Childhood Education will be hosting a Special Focus Class, Monday December 13, “Daddy and Me” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Washington School. The class is for Dads and their children ages birth to five and will allow them to spend time with their child in the gymnasium for a night filled with activities and games. Registration is not required, for more information please call the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class on Monday, December 13, at 2:00 p.m., and Ken’s Study Group at 6:30 p.m.
The Crookston American Legion Auxiliary, Nels T Wold, Unit 20 will hold their December meeting at Happy Joes on Monday, December 13 at 5 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have Burger Night, Monday, December 13, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 1/3 pound burger and fries for $7. Toppings include cheese, ketchup, mustard, raw or fried onions and pickles. There will also be a Smear Tournament at 7:00 p.m.
Highland PTO will meet Monday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Highland School. Contact a PTO Officer if you want to attend via Zoom.
The Crookston School District will hold their “Truth in Taxation” hearing on Monday, December 13, at 6:00 p.m. inside the Crookston High School Choir/Orchestra room. The public is invited to attend.
The City of Crookston will hold their “Truth in Taxation” hearing on Monday, December 13, at 6:15 p.m. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. The public is invited to attend.
The Crookston City Council will meet on Monday, December 13, at 7:00 p.m. inside the City Hall Council Chambers. The Ways & Means Committee meeting scheduled to take place following City Council has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
Our Savior’s Lutheran School in Crookston is having a Holiday Fruit Basket Fundraiser. Buy a small basket with twelve pieces of fruit for $20, a medium with seventeen pieces of fruit and one summer sausage for $30 or a large with twenty-one pieces of fruit, one jelly and one pineapple for $40. Baskets will be ready for delivery or pickup starting on Sunday, December 19. To place your order, contact Noelle by phone, call or text at 218-280-2561. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, December 14th to guarantee availability.
The Golden Link will Pinochle on Tuesday, December 14, at 1:00 p.m., Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a VFW Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have a Legion & SAL Meeting on Tuesday, December 14, at 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, December 15, at 8:00 a.m., Crafters Corner at 9:00 a.m., and Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have their auxiliary holiday party at Wanda’s on Wednesday, December 15, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. They will have an auxiliary meeting following the party. There will also be Dart League at 7:00 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, December 15.
The Golden Link will have Smear on Thursday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m., and a DAV Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Eagles will have bingo on Thursday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. The kitchen will serve baskets.
The Golden Link will have Beginners Cribbage on Friday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m.
The Fertile Public Library will have a story time for preschoolers and caregivers Friday, December 17, at 10:30 a.m.
The Golden Link will be gift wrapping Toys for Tots again this year. All members are welcome to volunteer their time by going to the Golden Link on Friday, December 17, at 1:00 p.m. to help wrap toys for children in the community. The wrapping will take place in the community room with Christmas movies available to watch while you wrap. Hot cider and Christmas cookies will also be offered while you volunteer. If you have any questions, please contact the Golden Link at 218-281-3072.
The Crookston Eagles will have Bingo on Friday, December 17, at 6:30 p.m., with a $500 must go final blackout! The kitchen will serve baskets.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a movie night on Friday, December 17, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. for more information you can call 218-277-8774.
The Crookston Eagles will have bingo on Saturday, December 18, at 3:00 p.m. with a $400 must go final blackout!
Santa will be outside your Crookston Eagles Club at 105 South Broadway on Saturday, December 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. He will be giving out treats to all the kids on the nice list.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have a holiday portraits event on Sunday, December 19, from 1-4 p.m. for more information you can call 218-277-8774.
Santa Claus will be at Studio 110, located at 110 South Main in Crookston on Sunday, December 19 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come have your picture taken with Santa and enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, apple cider and candy canes. This event is free and open to the public.
Harvest Church in Crookston will have their Christmas Program in place of their regular Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, December 19.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class on Monday, December 20, at 2:00 p.m., and a Crookston Women’s Club at 2:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Pinochle on Tuesday, December 21, at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards, on Wednesday, December 22, at 8:00 a.m., Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge Group at 12:30 p.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, December 22.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will be hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 22, in memory of Cheryl Steinbrink. The event will be from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. To sign up to donate blood, contact Jenn at 218-368-6920.
Crookston High School, Cathedral and the Mount St. Benedict Alumni Scrimmages will be Thursday, December 23rd at the Crookston Sports Center. There will be only one odd versus even game this year. Game 1 with odd versus even will be 4:00 to 5:15 p.m. Game 2 will be Pirate Girls versus Pirate Girls Alumni at 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Game 3 will be Pirate Boys versus Pirate Alumni from 7:00 to 8:15 pm. Cost is $10, make check to Pirate Hockey at the door or mail to Steve Biermaier, P. O. Box 496, Crookston, MN. 56716. Register at the door or email steve.biermaierchiro@midconetwork.com . Proceeds go toward the CHS Pirate hockey team program. A social will be held at the Crookston Eagles from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. with The Johnny Holm Band playing.
The Crookston Eagles will have Jackpot Bingo with a $1000 final jackpot, meat raffles and horse races on Thursday, December 23 at 6:00. The Johnny Holm Band will play from 9:30-1:00.
The Crookston School District will have no school from December 23 through January 2 for Christmas break.
The Golden Link will be closed on Thursday, December 23, and Friday, December 24, in Observance of Christmas. They will offer Foot Care on Thursday, December 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Harvest Church in Crookston will have their Christmas Eve Service on Friday, December 24, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Brander Printing will be closed December 20-24 in Observance of Christmas.
The Fisher American Legion will be closed on Saturday, December 25, in observance of Christmas.
Harvest Church in Crookston will have no Sunday School or Nursery available on Sunday, December 26.
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand, and Dance Class on Monday, December 27, at 2:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Pinochle on Tuesday, December 28, at 1:00 p.m., Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., and a SAIL Exercise Class at 2:30 p.m.
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards on Wednesday, December 29, at 8:00 a.m., and Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 a.m.
The Fisher American Legion will have burger night on Wednesday, December 29.
The Golden Link will be closed on Thursday, December 30, and Friday, December 31, for New Years.
The Crookston Blue Line Club and Crookston Eagles will be hosting a Happy New Year 2022 Bash at the Crookston Eagles Club on Friday, December 31, at the Crookston Eagles Club. There will be social at 5:00 p.m., Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the Band “Four Wheel Drive” will perform live at 9:00 p.m. There will also be a Silent Auction, Raffles, Games, and Drawings. Dinner tickets are $30 each or $50 per couple, and can be purchased at the Crookston Eagles Club or Blue Line Club Office. Tickets are limited. All proceeds will go towards Crookston Youth Hockey. If you have any questions you can call Kristy at 218-470-0423.
The Crookston Driftbusters Snowmobile Club will be hosting a Snowmobile Safety Training field day for students ages 12 and older on Saturday, January 8, 2022. The first step is to complete the online portion of the class by going to www.snowmobilecourse.com. The field day will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Crookston Sports Center. Students must bring a parent or legal guardian to sign up, along with a helmet and warm clothes. For more information or to register, please call Mike Boucher at 218-280-3385.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
RiverView Health is holding virtual, monthly Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meetings the third Wednesday of every month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. The meetings are free and open to anyone with Type 2 diabetes and their family members. For more information on the support group, contact Laura Slaathaug, RD LD, at 218-281-9589.
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 permit’s, 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.
Altru Clinic in Crookston has the flu vaccine available. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all persons six months and older to receive the flu vaccine. Call 218.281.9100 to schedule your flu shot today.
Studio 110 in Downtown Crookston will have Open Studio Hours every Tuesday & Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Cost to attend is free, for more information you can call 218-277-8774.
The Crookston Public Library’s Books & Brews Book Club meet the fourth Tuesday of every 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 Golden Link is serving noon lunch Monday through Friday and Thursday evening dinner. The cost is $6. 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 p.m.
The Crookston Library Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:15.
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 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.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Unplug and Play” every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from now until December. The class is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free virtual class “Book it and Cook it” once a week, from now until December. The class will be pre-recorded each week and available for your convenience. The class is designed to show you the benefits of cooking with your children. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
The Crookston Early Childhood Family Education is hosting a free class “Pop in and Play” The 4th Saturday of the month from now until December. The class is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for ages birth to five at Washington School. The class allows parents and their children to play with equipment designed for young children in the gymnasium. Registration is not required, for more information please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.
