On Sunday, December 19, 5:00-6:00 pm, Crookston Cathedral, First Presbyterian Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trinity Church and Harvest Church invite everyone to "follow the stars" in the community Driving the scene of the nativity experience. The journey will take 15-20 minutes, so be sure to start the experience before 5:40pm. It will start from the Trinity Church and you will follow the stars to other churches. After the experience, refreshments and Christmas carols will be held in the parking lot of the Harvest Church. Interactive maps with scriptures and questions will be available on Crookston Times, KROX, church websites and Facebook pages. Be sure to listen to the KROX radio and enjoy Christmas music on the go.

RiverView Health in Crookston will offer various COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics this week. They will be in the coming days. Wednesday, December 15th, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for people 12 years and older. Thursday, December 16, 9 am to 3 pm, for people 18 years and older. From 3pm to 4:30pm on Thursday, December 16, Pfizer vaccination clinics and influenza vaccination clinics will be opened for children aged 5-11. COVID vaccination and influenza vaccination can be performed at the same appointment time. Walk-in is not accepted. To make an appointment, please call 281.9595. 

Crookston Boy Scout Troop 41 will offer their holiday fruit basket sale from now until Monday, December 20. The small basket is 20 US dollars, the medium basket is 30 US dollars, and the large basket is 40 US dollars. To order, you can call Chrysti at 218-289-1696. The basket can be delivered within the city of Crookston, or it can be picked up at Trinity Church on Monday, December 20th from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Crookston is holding a festive fruit basket fundraiser. A small basket with 12 fruits for 20 USD, a medium basket with 17 fruits and a summer sausage for 30 USD, or 21 fruits, a jelly and a for 40 USD Big basket of pineapples. The basket will be delivered or picked up on Sunday, December 19. To place an order, please contact Noelle 218-280-2561 by phone, phone or text message. Orders must be placed before Tuesday, December 14 to guarantee supply.

Golden Link will pick up the cards at 1:00 pm Pinochle today, at 1:00 pm, the SAIL practice session at 2:30 pm, and the VFW meeting at 6:00 pm

Fisher American Legion will hold the Legion & SAL meeting at 7:00 pm tonight

Golden Link will provide Men’s Cards at 8:00 am on Wednesday, December 15th, Crafters Corner at 9:00 am, and Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 am

Crookston Eagles will hold an auxiliary holiday party at Wanda Hotel on December 15th (Wednesday) from 6:00-7:00 pm. After the party, they will hold an auxiliary meeting. There is also the Darts League at 7:00 p.m.

Fisher American Legion will host Hamburg Night on Wednesday, December 15.

Golden Link will conduct Smear, 2:30 PM SAIL practice session and 7:00 PM DAV meeting on Thursday, December 16th at 1:00 PM

Crookston Eagles will play bingo on Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 pm. The kitchen will provide basket service.

Golden Link will host a beginner card game at 10:00 am on Friday, December 17th

The Fertile Public Library will host a story session for preschoolers and caregivers on Friday, December 17th at 10:30 am

This year, Golden Link will once again become a gift-wrapped toy for Tots. All members are welcome to participate voluntarily and go to Golden Link at 1pm on Friday, December 17th to help children in the community pack toys. The packaging will take place in the community room, and you can watch the Christmas movie while packaging. When you volunteer, hot cider and Christmas cookies will also be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Golden Link at 218-281-3072.

The Crookston Eagles will play a bingo game on Friday, December 17th at 6:30 pm, and you must pay $500 for the last power outage! Baskets will be provided in the kitchen.

Studio 110 in downtown Crookston will host a movie night from 8:00-10:00 pm on Friday, December 17. For more information, please call 218-277-8774.

The Crookston Eagles will play a bingo game on Saturday, December 18th at 3:00 pm, and the last power outage must pay $400!

Santa will be outside your Crookston Eagles Club at 105 South Broadway from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Saturday, December 18th. He will distribute gifts to all the children on the good list.

Studio 110 in downtown Crookston will host a holiday portrait on Sunday, December 19th from 1pm to 4pm. For more information, please call 218-277-8774.

Santa Claus will appear at Studio 110 at 110 South Crookston Avenue on Sunday, December 19th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Come take a photo with Santa Claus and enjoy cookies, hot cocoa, cider and sweets. This event is free and open to the public.

The Harvest Church in Crookston will hold their Christmas program on Sunday, December 19, to replace their regular Sunday worship.

Golden Link will open sitting, standing and dancing classes on Monday, December 20th at 2:00 pm, and Crookston Women’s Club at 2:00 pm

The Crookston Parks & Recreation Committee will meet in City Hall on Monday, December 20th at 4:45 pm.

The Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority will hold a meeting at Valley Technology Park on Tuesday, December 21st at 7 am.

Golden Link will host Pinochle on Tuesday, December 21st at 1:00 pm, and SAIL practice classes at 2:30 pm

The Crookston Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, December 21st at 7pm in the City Hall Assembly Hall.

Golden Link will provide men’s cards at 8:00 am on Wednesday, December 22, experienced cards at 10:00 am, and bridge decks at 12:30 pm

Fisher American Legion will host Hamburg Night on Wednesday, December 22nd.

The Trinity Church in Crookston will host a blood donation event on Wednesday, December 22, in memory of Cheryl Steinbrink. The event will be held from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm at Sanyuede Church. To register for blood donation, please call Jenn at 218-368-6920.

The melee between Crookston High School, Cathedral and Mount Saint Benedict will be held at Crookston Sports Center on Thursday, December 23rd. This year there will be only one single and double match. The first game will be played in odd and even numbers from 4:00 to 5:15 pm. The second game will be played from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm The Pirate Girl vs. Pirate Girl Alumni Tournament. The third game will be at 7 pm From 00 to 8 pm, the Pirate Boys and Pirate Alumni competition will be held at 15 pm. The fee is $10, please send a check to Pirate Hockey at the door or mail it to Steve Biermaier, PO Box 496, Crookston, MN. 56716. Register at the door or send an email to steve.biermaierchiro@midconetwork.com. The proceeds will be used for the CHS Pirates Hockey Team program. A social event will be held at the Crookston Eagles from 9:00 to 1:00 pm, with the Johnny Holm Band playing.

The Crookston Eagles will hold a jackpot bingo game at 6:00 on Thursday, December 23, and provide a final jackpot of $1,000, a meat draw and horse racing. The Johnny Holm band will perform from 9:30-1:00.

Crookston School District will be closed during the Christmas holidays from December 23 to January 2.

Golden Link will be closed on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 to celebrate Christmas. They will provide foot care from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 23

Harvest Church in Crookston will hold a Christmas Eve service on Friday, December 24th at 6:00 pm

Brander Printing will be closed from December 20th to 24th to celebrate Christmas.

Fisher American Legion will be closed on Saturday, December 25th to celebrate Christmas.

On Sunday, December 26, Harvest Church in Crookston will have no Sunday school or nursery.

Golden Link will hold sitting, standing and dancing classes on Monday, December 27th at 2:00 pm

Golden Link will host Pinochle at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 28, recycle cards at 1:00 pm, and SAIL practice classes at 2:30 pm

Golden Link will provide men's cards at 8:00 am and Experienced Cribbage at 10:00 am on December 29 (Wednesday)

Fisher American Legion will host Hamburg Night on Wednesday, December 29th.

Golden Link will be closed for the New Year on Thursday, December 30 and Friday, December 31.

The Crookston Blue Line Club and the Crookston Eagles will host the 2022 Happy New Year Bash at the Crookston Eagles on Friday, December 31st. A social event will be held at 5:00 pm, a dinner party will be held at 6:00 pm, and the "four-wheel drive" band will perform live at 9:00 pm. In addition, silent auctions, sweepstakes, games and sweepstakes will be held. Dinner tickets are $30 per pair or $50 per couple, and can be purchased at Crookston Eagle Club or Blue Line Club offices. Tickets are limited. All proceeds will be used for Crookston Youth Hockey. If you have any questions, you can contact Kristy at 218-470-0423.

Fertile Public Library will provide story time for preschoolers and caregivers at 10:30 am on Friday, January 7

The Crookston Driftbusters Snowmobile Club will host a snowmobile safety training day for students 12 years and older on Saturday, January 8, 2022. The first step is to complete the online portion of the course by visiting www.snowmobilecourse.com. The game day will begin at the Crookston Sports Center at 8:00 am. Students must bring their parents or legal guardians to register, as well as helmets and warm clothes. For more information or registration, please contact Mike Boucher at 218-280-3385.

RiverView Health will hold a virtual monthly type 2 diabetes support group meeting on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. These meetings are free and open to anyone with type 2 diabetes and their family members. For more information on the support group, please contact Laura Slaathaug of RD LD at 218-281-9589.

The Benedictine Living Community Support Organization is looking for new members. For those interested in joining, you can contact President Diane Seddon at 218-280-6736.

The Crookston Licensing Centre now offers Level D written tests for NSW residents and MN renewal licenses. The test can be done by appointment and costs $10.00. If you want to make an appointment, please call 218.281.5423 or send an email to licensecenter@co.polk.mn.us.

Flu vaccines are available at Altru Clinic in Crookston. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all people six months and older get the flu vaccine. Call 218.281.9100 immediately to arrange your flu vaccination. 

Studio 110 in downtown Crookston will be open every Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm. Participation is free. For more information, you can call 218-277-8774.

The Books & Brews Book Club of the Crookston Public Library meets at Drafts Sports Bar and Grill at 6:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month. They will discuss books and enjoy drinks. Appetizers are provided by the Friends of the Crookston Public Library; participants are responsible for food and beverage costs. Everyone is welcome. 

Golden Link offers lunch at noon from Monday to Friday and dinner on Thursday evening. The cost is $6. The meal for veterans is half price on the first Monday of each month. Call 281-3072 before 10:00 on the day you plan to eat lunch. 

The Crookston Friends of the Library meets at 7pm on the third Monday of every month

The Crookston Library Committee meets at 5:15 on the first Wednesday of every month. 

The Cove Youth Center in Crookston is open from Monday to Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Students and parents should call 218-470-0149 in advance to check the availability of the youth center. 

The Polk County Department of Public Health can call 281-3385 ​​to answer questions about COVID 19 and help access basic services such as groceries, medications, and other daily necessities. Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm, staff will answer the phone

For information about the Care and Share New Hope Food Shelf website, click here. For more information or donations, please call 218-277-0000.

Golden Link is now renting out rooms for parties. Membership is free. For details, please call 218-281-3072.

From now to December, Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will hold free courses "Plug and Play" on the first and third Monday of each month. Classes for children aged 5 to 5 at Washington School are 5:30-6:30 in the afternoon. No registration is required. For more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

From now to December, Crookston Early Childhood Family Education holds a free virtual course "Book it and Cook it" once a week. Lessons are pre-recorded every week for your convenience. This course aims to show you the benefits of cooking with your children. No registration is required. For more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.

From now to December, Crookston Early Childhood Family Education will hold a free course "Pop in and Play" on the 4th Saturday of every month. Classes for children under the age of 5 at Washington School are 10:30-11:30 in the morning. This course allows parents and their children to use equipment specifically designed for young children in the gym. No registration is required. For more information, please contact the Community Education Office at 218-281-5078.