Benedictine Living Community will do home-delivered meals today through Friday.
The Harvest Church in Crookston will hold Vacation Bible School for K through grade 5 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. today through Wednesday. The cost is free. For more information and to register, call 281-2264.
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.
The parking lot on W 2nd St (Old Waynes Hotel Parking Lot) will be closed from 9:00 a.m. today to 9:00 a.m. tomorrow in preparation for Downtown Tunes & Market this evening.
Discover the wonders of the night at the 2nd Annual Refuge Night Hike, hosted by Rydell National Wildlife Refuge and the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association. Tonight, starting at 9:15 p.m., participants will gather at the Refuge Visitor Center for a guided exploration of the illuminated trails. Led by knowledgeable guides, attendees will delve into the rich tapestry of nocturnal wildlife, from chirping crickets to haunting calls of birds and mammals. Weather permitting, there will be an opportunity for stargazing. No registration is required for this free event. For more information, contact Gregg Knutsen, Refuge Manager, at 218-686-4329 or gregg_knutsen@fws.gov. Don’t miss out on this captivating after-dark adventure.
“A Matter of Balance” classes will be held each Tuesday for 8 weeks, June 11-July 30, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Golden Link Center. The series is free, but class size is limited. For more information or to register, call RiverView Home Care at 281-9478.
The Golden Link Senior Center will have Pinocle & Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m., SAIL class at 2:30 p.m., and Deb’s Canasta at 6:00 p.m. today. There will also be a VFW meeting/auxiliary at 6:00 p.m. tonight.
The Crookston Eagles Club will host Dart League at 7:00 p.m. tonight.
On Wednesday, June 12, The Golden Link Senior Center will hold Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 pm. There will also be a board meeting at 9:00 a.m. and an American Legion meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Public Library invites children ages 5 through 10 to attend the Space Experiments and Science Lessons summer library experience featuring North Dakota’s Gateway to Science on Wednesday, June 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The Crookston Figure Skating Club Summer Fun Night for all CFSC figure skaters will be on June 12 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the turf at the Crookston Sports Center. Pizza and drinks will be available after the games.
Trinity WELCA is set to host its annual luncheon and bake sale, celebrating the flavorful vegetable, on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event offers a lunch featuring turkey salad, rhubarb sauce, and a selection of rhubarb desserts, all for $12. Carry-out will also be available for those unable to stay.
On Thursday, June 13, the Golden Link Senior Center will do foot care treatments from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. They will also have Smear at 1:00 p.m., a SAIL class at 2:30 p.m., an evening meal at 5:00 p.m., and then finally host a DAV meeting at 7:00 p.m.
There will be a Negotiations Committee Meeting with the Paraprofessional Union to be held at 2:30 p.m. on June 13 at the District Office Conference Room at CHS.
On Thursday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m., the Crookston Eagles Club will host Bar Bingo with a progressive jackpot while the kitchen serves baskets.
RiverView Health will offer a CPR class on Thursday, June 13, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the RiverView Home Care Building, 721 South Minnesota Street in Crookston. The 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 Crookston Veterans Council will hold a flag retirement program for Flag Day, June 14, at 12:45 p.m. Pie and coffee will be available.
The Crookston Eagles Club will host Bar Bingo with a $500 must-go jackpot on Friday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Donald (Sandy) Sanders died on August 27, 2023. A celebration of life is planned on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at his home on Tulaby Lake, 38018 Tulaby Lake Drive, Waubun, Mn.
Summer Art Classes start on June 15! Sponsored by Prairie Skyline Foundation with a grant from Crookston Area Community Foundation. 7 sessions for $50, Scholarships available. Classes are on Saturday mornings at the Cove and explore clay, painting, and jewelry. Class size is limited to 10. This first session is for ages 10 to 14. Call Kay at 218.289.1246 today to register!
The Crookston Eagles Club will host Bar Bingo with a $400 must-go jackpot on Saturday, June 15, at 2:00 p.m.
Widseth, Altru, and the Home Delivered Meals Board will do home delivered meals June 17 through June 21.
On Monday, June 17, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold a Lion’s Club meeting at 12:00 p.m., followed by a Sit, Stand, and Dance class and the Crookston Women’s Club meeting at 2:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, June 18, there will be a Finance Committee Meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 proposed budget. The meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. at the Conference Room Administrative Offices.
On Tuesday, June 18, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold Pinocle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL class at 2:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, June 19, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold Men’s cards at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and AARP’s Driver Safety Class from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The Norman County Fair will be June 19-22 in Ada. Check their website for events and times at www.NormanCountyFair.com
On Thursday, June 20, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold foot care treatments from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. There will also be a Smear at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL class at 2:30 p.m.
There will be a free magic show performed by Magic Bob at the Crookston Public Library on Thursday, June 20, at 2:00 p.m.
The University of Minnesota Crookston will host a Tour n Grill event on June 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tour n Grill will allow the school to give in-person tours during the summer when it is at its peak beauty. The in-person event will also enable prospective students and families to enjoy food and play outdoor games.
The Crookston Public Library will have a free outdoor concert featuring the Tucker’d Out band on Thursday, June 20, from 6:00 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.
Care and Share on June 21, organized by Polk County Public Health, promises to be an invaluable opportunity for the community to enhance their dental health through fluoride varnishing. Scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., attendees will have the chance to receive this quick and effective treatment, applied with a small brush, which aids in preventing new cavities and halting existing tooth decay. Providing protection for several months, this initiative underscores Care and Share’s commitment to promoting better dental care within the community.
The 1st Annual Adam’s Memorial Scramble and Shootout Fundraiser will be on Saturday, June 22, at Minakwa Golf Course. Registration at 8:00 a.m. is a 4-person scramble, $400 per team, lunch and swag bag included. It’s open to the public and there will be many non-golf game opportunities and fun for all. Sign up at GetKidsOudoorsmn.org
There will be a School Board Meeting on June 24 at the Crookston High School.
On Monday, June 24, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold a Lion’s Club lunch/meeting at 12:00 p.m. There will also be a Sit, Stand, & Dance class at 2:00 p.m.
Trinity W.E.L.C.A will do home-delivered meals from June 24 through June 28.
On Tuesday, June 25, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold Pinocle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL class at 2:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, June 26, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.
The Northwest Research and Outreach Center is hosting its first Bell Museum STEM One-Day Camp for grades 6 through 9 on Wednesday, June 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drop the children off at the Maintenance/Farm Operations building right before 10:00 a.m. and pickup at 4:00 p.m.
On Thursday, June 27, the Golden Link Senior Center will hold Smear at 1:00 p.m. and a SAIL class at 2:30 p.m.
The Wesley United Methodist Church will hold Summer Salad Luncheons on Thursdays, June 27, July 25, and August 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 701 Eickhof Blvd in Crookston. For $12.00, they offer a variety of salads, homemade desserts, and beverages for dine-in or take-out.
The Red Lake County Fair will be June 27-30 in Oklee. It will offer agricultural and educational events, various competitions, and fun for the whole family.
All Red Lake County seniors are invited to Senior Day at the fair on Friday, June 28, at noon at the Oklee Community Hall. There will be a free lunch, entertainment by the Woodpicks, Bingo games, and a $100 drawing to be held following Bingo. You must be present to win.
The University of Minnesota Crookston women’s basketball team is hosting remote camps July 8-10 at the Bloomington Jefferson High School Activity Center in Bloomington, Minn. The Golden Eagles will host a Youth Skills Camp for students going into grades 4-8 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Minnesota Crookston will host an Elite Camp for students going into grades 8-12 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. The camps will feature skills and drills, as well as competitions such as 1 on 1 and 5 on 5 will be conducted. The cost is $106 for registration, which includes a camp basketball and any awards won. Players must bring their own basketball sneakers and water and wear appropriate clothing for basketball. Water, Gatorade, and select snacks will be available for purchase. If you are interested in participating in the camp, please visit womensbasketball.
Register now to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy,” on his 5-Stop Soil Health Tour July 8-12. He will stop at Grygla, Crookston, Hawley, Johnson, and Canby. Each stop will feature demos, rainfall simulations, and soil health assessments. Hear real examples of farmers who successfully manage risk while building soil health and increasing their ROI. For more information on each location, visit https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/
The Northwest Research and Outreach Center’s Crop and Soils Day will be Wednesday, July 17, at their maintenance/farm operations building. Morning registration and CEU Signup will be at 7:30 a.m. Loading buses for the small grain tours will start at 8:00 a.m. A complimentary lunch will follow the morning tours. The afternoon Sugarbeet program tour registration and CEU signup will be at 12:15 p.m. Simultaneous tours will start at 12:45. For more information, call 218-281-8610 or email mbenoit@umn.edu
The Crookston Public Library will hold a free outdoor concert featuring the Gentlemen Dreadnought band on Thursday, July 18, 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.
Nite to Unite will be Tuesday, August 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the University of Minnesota Crookston campus.
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.
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Every Wednesday in June, Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor will have a fundraiser for the Fin & Fit Crookston. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., indulge in Happy Joe’s supper pizza buffet, and a portion of the proceeds will support Fin & Fit Crookston. Afterward, head over to the Crookston Community Pool for Open Swim from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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. 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 the Crookston Care and Share expands, its women’s dormitories are in need of twin bed frames, dressers, lamps, and end tables. 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.
The Crookston Care and Share is now accepting donations for 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 call 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.
Polk County Family Resource Center Spring activities are on the fourth Monday of the month from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Crookston Public Library. Plant flowers and veggies and take home your own mini pot. All supplies and snacks are provided.
Polk County Public Health and ECFE will host a Newborn Baby Talk event for parents with babies newborn to 12 weeks every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the Crookston Public Library. There will be 2-12 week sessions. January 9-March 26, and April 2-June 18. 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 journey of parenting. A facilitated discussion will cover feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. You can have your baby weighed too.
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 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.
