The University of Minnesota Crookston will hold its 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 4, at 11:00 a.m. in Lysaker Gymnasium. A pre-event reception will be held in the Sargeant Student Center beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The ‘Mommy and Me and Tea’ event scheduled for today has been canceled.
Today, the 247th Financial Management Support Detachment
(FMSD) will hold a departure ceremony for Soldiers deploying to the Middle East. Media members are invited to attend the departure ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Donaldson Company, 1400 W 94th St, Bloomington, Minn., 55431. Media can RSVP to Army Capt. Will Hermanson at 651-435-3180 or william.t.hermanson.mil@army.mil.
The Crookston Eagles Club will have Bar Bingo today starting at 2 pm. This will include a $400 must-go jackpot.
Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will have 2 worship services on Sunday, May 5, and one at 1st Presbyterian Church. Trinity will have regular worship at 9:00 a.m. followed by J.A.M. at 10:10 a.m., there will also be an 11:00 a.m. Confirmation Worship Service. There will still be the regular 10:45 a.m. worship service at 1st Presbyterian Church.
There will be an Honor Flight Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge at 112 West Robert in downtown Crookston. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, waffles, sausage and fruit. Gluten-free will be available. It’s a free-will offering, and proceeds will go to Honor Flight Grand Forks/Fargo.
Our Savior’s Lutheran School is holding an online auction fundraiser this spring. Bidding will run from Sunday, May 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday, May 12, ending at 6:00 p.m.
Beginning Monday, May 6, City Hall will be working summer hours from
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Crookston Eagles Club will serve $8 Burger Baskets on Monday, May 6, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Following this, at 7:00 p.m., they will host a Smear Tournament.
The Crookston Eagles Club will host the Aerie meeting as well as the Auxiliary meeting on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 p.m.
The Crookston Continuing Education Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 8. All Continuing Education paperwork for re-licensure can be submitted to the Crookston District Office.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church School will present the musical A Not So Terrible Parable, the mysterious whodunit about the good Samaritan, on Wednesday, May 8, at 1:30 and 7:00 p.m.
The Golden Link will have a Meal and Historical Tour of Crookston on May 9. Meet at the Crookston Library at 11:15 a.m. for a ride on THE BUS to the Golden Link and enjoy a $5 sloppy joe basket meal and then take a historical tour of Crookston, returning by 1:00 p.m. Register for the meal by calling 281-3072.
A Senior Resource Fair will be held at the Crookston Public Library on Thursday, May 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Discover the many resources for area seniors and browse over 15 vendors who will share how their organization can enhance your life. A representative from D & D Thomforde Garden Center will demonstrate how to create container gardens. The finished container gardens will be given away as door prizes at the close of the Senior Resource Fair.
Cathedral School in Crookston will have their Spring Program, “The Agape League,” on Thursday, May 9 at 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm in the church (702 Summit Ave). This is a superhero musical about the fruit of the spirit! All are welcome to attend! After the program, there will be treats in the Dining Room.
RiverView Health will be offering a CPR class on Thursday, May 9, 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 Eagles Club will host Bar Bingo with a progressive jackpot at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. The kitchen will also serve baskets.
The Crookston Eagles Club will host Bar Bingo with a $500 must-go jackpot at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10. The kitchen will also serve baskets.
The Crookston Eagles Club will host Bar Bingo with a $400 must-go jackpot at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.
There will be a free car seat checkup on Monday, May 13, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. at Tri-Valley Head Start located at 1407 Erskine Street in Crookston. A certified child passenger safety technician will check your seats for correct installation. It’s a free event, and no appointment is needed.
Washington School School Readiness and ECFE families, along with Washington staff and families, will celebrate together at a fun End of the Year Picnic on Monday, May 13, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Washington School. This event offers great food and family fun. In the event of rain, activities will be held inside.
Attention Business Owners & Crookston High School Students! Crookston Public Schools and the City of Crookston are hosting a Student Job Fair on Wednesday, May 15, from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm. This event is an opportunity for students to learn about job/career opportunities in Crookston, as well as an opportunity for Crookston business owners to talk with Crookston High School students about their open positions. Businesses sign up by emailing kdevier@crookston.mn.us
United Valley Bank in Crookston invites everyone in for Kay Waller’s Retirement Open House on Friday, May 17, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as she is retiring after 25 years.
The Gala for Girls, for girls in grades K-6, will be Friday, May 17, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Crookston Inn. Bring your dad, grandpa, uncle, or adult male role model. The event includes a professional picture, a social and sit-down dinner, a special gift, and an evening of dancing. Registration will be open until filled; pre-registration is required. The cost to attend is $45 per couple ($15 for each additional girl). Registration forms are available at https://www.co.polk.mn.us/191/Public-Health or at Polk County Public Health, 816 Marin Ave, Crookston, MN 218-281-3385.
Join Alluma for Alluma Night on Tuesday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. at the Northland Community and Technical College in East Grand Forks. This free community event will be a family-friendly space to connect and experience different ways to heal, cope, and care for your mental health. Transportation will be available from Crookston via T.H.E. Bus. For more details, visit allumacares.org/allumanight
Crookston native Tim Madigan, a New York Times author, playwright, and journalist, will present the theatrical play “I’m Proud of You” and his personal connection with TV icon Fred Rogers on Thursday, June 27, at L’ Homme Dieu Theatre in Alexandria. Bus transportation will be provided free courtesy of Crookston Community Theatre. Tickets for the play are $35 and are limited to 30. Registration deadline is June 1. Contact the Golden Link at 218-281-3072 or Scott Kleven at 218-329-0496.
The Harvest Church in Crookston will have their Vacation Bible School June 10-12 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for K through grade 5. The cost is free. For more information and to register, call 281-2264.
The Mark Olsonawski Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, June 6, in Hallock at Two Rivers Golf Course, and the UMC Teambacker Golf Classic on Friday, June 14, at Minakwa Golf Course in Crookston. UMC Teambackers host both tournaments and raise funds for Golden Eagle Athletics. To learn more or register a team, use these links: https://z.umn.edu/olsonawski24 and https://z.umn.edu/umcgolf24.
The Trinity Lutheran Church in Crookston will host a Rhubarb Festival on Thursday, June 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
CONTINUING ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 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 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. There’s Open Swim on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Party Rental Black from 2:00 to 6:00 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. 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 May 7. 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.
