Week of September 16-22
Today Monday (September 16)
Crookston Women’s Club Meeting
Crookston Women’s Club will meet at 2:00 p.m. at the Golden Link today.
The Golden Link – Sit, Stand and Dance
The Golden Link will have Sit, Stand and Dance Class at 2:00 p.m. today.
Crookston Eagles Club – Burger Baskets
The Crookston Eagles The Crookston Eagles Club will serve $8 Burger Baskets this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Four Shillings Short – Around the World in 30 Instruments
Four Shillings Short will perform Around the World in 30 Instruments at the Crookston Public Library this evening from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The performance is for audiences of all ages.
Park Board Meeting Cancelled
The Park Board Meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
Special City Council Meeting
There will be a Special City Council Meeting on Monday, September 16, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers.
City Council Budget Workshop
Council Budget Workshop will be held this evening immediately following the Special City Council meeting at City Hall in the Council Chambers
This Week
United Valley Bank – Community Impact Month
Help United Valley Bank make a difference for kids at local schools during Community Impact Month. Bring in your snack donations now through September 30 to United Valley Bank. Some of the requested items include fruit snacks, sticks/crackers with cheese dip, frosted animal crackers, Rice Krispie bars, granola bars, cereal bars, Goldfish, Chee-its, Teddy Grahams, Ritz Bits, pudding cups, and applesauce pouches. United Valley Bank will match all of the donations!
Upcoming
Crookston Public Library – Baby Bounce
Join the Crookston Public Library for Baby Bounce on Tuesday, September 17, at 10:30 a.m. for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers.
Red Lake County Senior Picnic
Join fellow seniors at the Red Lake County Senior Picnic, which will be held on Tuesday, September 17, at the Brooks Community Center in Brooks, Minnesota. A delicious free lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Red Lake County Senior Picnic will be sponsored by the Red Lake County Committee on Aging.
Golden Link – Games and Classes
Castle Park Adventure
The Celebrate the Young Child Collaborative invites families with children from birth to 8 years old to an adventure at Castle Park on Tuesday, September 17, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a kids’ variety show with entertainer Misti Koop. A picnic dinner will be provided, and free transportation will be provided by T.H.E. Bus.
Crookston Eagles Club – Meetings
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Aerie and Auxiliary Meetings at 7:00 p.m. and a Driftbusters Snowmobile Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 17.
Golden Link – Games and Classes
The Golden Link will have Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Matter of Balance Class at 9:00 a.m., and Cribbage at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 18.
Golden Link – AARP Driver’s Safety Class
Golden Link – Foot Care
The Golden Link will have Foot Care from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19.
Crookston Public Library – Storytime
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 19, at 10:30 a.m.
Crookston Eagles Club – Bar Bingo
The Crookston Eagles Club will have a Bar BINGO Progressive Jackpot at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 19. The kitchen will be serving Baskets.
Crookston Eagles Club – Bar Bingo
Friday September 20, the Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO at 6:30 p.m. $500 must go! The kitchen will be serving Baskets.
Golden Link – Sit, Stand, and Dance Class
The Eagles Club will have Bar BINGO on Saturday, September 21, at 2:00 p.m. $400 must go!
Golden Link – Sit, Stand, and Dance Class
The Golden Link will hold a Sit, Stand, and dance Class on Monday, September 23, at 2:00 p.m.
Golden Link – Activities
The Golden Link will have Pinochle and Recycled Cards at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24.
Crookston Public Library – Reading by the Red Club
Join the Reading by the Red Club on Tuesday, September 24, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. for engaging conversation over tea and cookies at the Crookston Public Library. This month, they will be discussing “The Man Who Could Move Clouds” by Ingrid Rojas Contreras.
Crookston Public Library – Historian Travis Zimmerman
Join the Crookston Public Library on Tuesday, September 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a presentation with historian Travis Zimmerman on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Minnesota, including Ojibwe culture and American Indian contributions to history.
Golden Link – Activities
On Wednesday, September 25, the Golden Link will have Men’s Cards at 8:00 a.m., Matter of Balance at 9:00 a.m., Cribbage at 10:00 a.m., and Bridge at 12:30 p.m.
Crookston Public Library – A Journey to Becoming an Author
The Crookston Public Library will host A Journey to Becoming an Author with author Jess Lourey on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hear about Lourey’s journey to become an author, her experiences writing, and get the scoop on her latest book.
Crookston Public Library – Storytime
The Crookston Public Library will have Storytime on Thursday, September 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Golden Link – Activities
The Golden Link will have Smear at 1:00 p.m. and SAIL Class at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 26.
Crookston Figure Skating Club Meeting
There will be a meeting of the Crookston Figure Skating Club on Sunday, September 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Crookston Sports Center, on the Event Rink. Come and join us to meet the coaches, CFSC board and director. New and returning skaters and their families are welcome to attend and ask any questions you may have.
Golden Link – Sit, Stand & Dance Class
The Golden Link will have a Sit, Stand & Dance Class at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30.
Baby Talk – Crookston Public Library
Attend a class at the Crookston Public Library, at 110 N. Ash Street, on Tuesdays from October 1 to May 13th, except for Federal Holidays. The classes will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and will cover many topics, from feeding, attachment, sleep, development, family changes, and returning to work. There will be a public health nurse, parent educator, and lactation specialist available to answer questions and provide support and information on your new journey of parenting.
Crookston Public Library – Pokemon Event
Join fellow trainers at the Crookston Public Library on Friday, October 4, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. to trade and battle with Pokémon cards.
Crookston Community Theatre to perform “The Glass Menagerie”
Crookston Community Theatre (CCT) will perform “The Glass Menagerie” by Tennessee Williams this fall. The play will be performed on the Polk County Museum stage on October 10, 11, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. Seating will be limited at the museum, so get your tickets beforehand. For more information, go to www.crookstoncommunitytheatre.org or call 218-270-9511
Folk Mountain Gospel
Join us at Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 13, at 3:00 p.m. for a concert by Folk Mountain Gospel. Don and Donna Muhl will share the love of Jesus through song. All are welcome. A free-will offering will be received for Don and Donna’s travel expenses.
Recurring Events
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.
Fisher American Legion Wednesday Burger Nights
The Fisher American Legion will have Wednesday Burger Nights throughout September and October. There are various selections for On-Site or Take-Out Dining.
Twig and Branch Collection
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.
Crookston Community Pool Hours
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 Open Swim from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There’s Open Swim on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The pool is closed on Sunday. These hours are good through May 31, 2025. Open swim, Aqua Aerobics, and Lap Swim are $5 per person for each one. There is a $36-a-month Aqua and Lap Membership. For more information, call 218-281-1242.
Crookston Care and Share Donations
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.
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 Care and Share Donations
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.
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.
The Golden Link – Noon Lunch
The Golden Link serves noon lunch Monday through Friday. Diners are welcome between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Crookston Friends of the Library
The Crookston Friends of the Library meet on the third 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.