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DECEMBER
December 7:
Rudolph's Ranger Ride: Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. at House of Coates. Please bring a nonperishable food item or personal care item to registration. Engines fire at 11 a.m. with a photo stop at 11:15. Locations include Lucky's Round Up from 12-1, Trophy House and Dan's in New Trier from 1:30-3:30 and Stein Haus and Duff's in Vermillion at 4:00. Food and Drink specials will be available at the New Trier and Vermillion locations. Any form of transportation is accepatble. Any questions, please contact either Deb at 651-353-9615 or Pam at 651-210-6644
December 7:
St. John's Live Nativity: St John's Lutheran Church is holding a live nativity on Saturday December 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The performances run every 20 minutes starting at 5 until 6:40 and run about 20 minutes. Free refreshments served inside the church throughout the evening. Real animals, live actors. Everyone is welcome. 202 W 8th Street , Hastings, MN 55033.
December 7:
Christmas Market: THe Christmas Market, hosted by Douglas 4H and the Miesville Fire Department is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Santa from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be food and beverages, a bake sale, reindeer, fire safety activities, Hastings Family Service, fire pits, King's Place Toys for Tots and United Way of Hastings. Please consider donating unwrapped new toys, perishably food and personal care items and/or a monetary gift.
December 7:
Pleasant Hill Library Book Signing: Forensic Psychologist & True Crime author Frank F. Weber will be speaking at Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Frank will speak about his forensic work and the writing of true crime mysteries. Frank’s newest book, Scandal of Vandals, will be available at the event. Scandal of Vandals is based on a Minnesota mystery that was once touted as “the crime of the century.” A prominent Twin Cities attorney was accused of hiring a hitman to kill his wife. Frank will share information related to the case and give a live demonstration of a lie detector test (volunteer a friend). Frank will be at Pleasant Hill Library signing books and answering individual questions before and after the event. Pleasant Hill Library is located at: 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, Minnesota, 55033.
Frank F. Weber is a forensic psychologist specializing in homicide, sexual assault and domestic abuse cases. He uses his unique understanding of how predators think, knowledge of victim trauma, and expert testimony in writing his true crime thrillers. Frank has been interviewed on investigative shows and profiled cold case homicides. His novels have earned numerous awards. Frank is the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Achievement Award from MN Psychological Association and received the President’s Award from the MN Correctional Association for his forensic work.
December 14:
Cookie Sale and Basket Drawing: December 14th, 2024 9:00am to 11:00 am. Come and do your holiday baking the easy way. The United Church of Christ of Prescott will be hosting their annual cookie sale. We have a great selection of cookies and baked goods. We are also having a basket drawing with many themed baskets. Basket drawing will be held at 11:00 am. You do not need to be present to win. 206 Locust St N Prescott WI
December 15:
Brunch With Santa: From 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. $24.95 for adults, $14.95 for ages 4-12. Reservations are required. For groups of 10 more please call. Located at Hastings Public House. More information Here
December 16:
Community Blood Drive: Our Saviour's Lutheran is hosting a blood drive at the fellowship hall, 400 W Ninth Street in Hastings from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December 20:
Belwin Conservancy Events: The Belwin Conservancy in Afton is holding multiple events, including the Winter Solstice Bonfire, which is scheduled for Friday, December 20th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Lucy Winton Bell Athletic Fields. The cost is $10, $20, or $35 per car on a sliding scale. Join them for an annual Winter Solstice Bonfire, including the Roaring Bonfire, Guided Night Hikes, Live Music, and a prairie labyrinth. Cookies and hot cider will be available inside a warming tent.
They will also be holding the Pentimento Helen Allison Savannah Gallery through November 17th. The gallery hours are Thursday, Friday, and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
For details and registration, contact the Belwin Conservancy in Afton at 1553 Stagecoach Trail South, or call 651-436-3255.
ONGOING
Police Lights Toy Drive: To help give back to the community, the Hastings Police Department has joined with the Dakota County Sheriff's Office, the United Way of Hastings and Dakota County Social Services to start the Police Lights of Christmas Toy Drive! This toy drive will benefit families right here in Dakota County this Holiday Season.
Donate to the toy drive in person or online until end of day Friday, Dec. 6.
Stop by one of 6 drop off locations! (M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Sheriff’s Office Lobby 1580 HWY 55, Hastings
Northern Service Center 1 Mendota Road, West St. Paul
Western Service Center 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley
Hastings Police Department Lobby 150 3rd Street East, Hastings
Hastings City Hall Lobby 101 4th Street East, Hastings
United Way of Hastings 113 2nd Street East Suite 102, Hastings (Hours may vary)
Merchants Bank 10 Days of Giving: We hope you can join us to support our 10 Days of Giving food drive to benefit Hastings Family Service. Please consider donating to help Hastings Family Service continue their important work. While our official campaign runs from December 1-10, we will accept donations now through the end of the campaign.
You can make a monetary or item donation by:
Dropping off a donation or mailing a check to Merchants Bank in Hastings, 1525 Vermillion Street.
Please make checks payable to "10 Days of Giving".
If you have any questions, contact Jeff Carter, your 10 Days of Giving Coordinator:
(651) 438-7301
jacarter@merchantsbank.com
We wish you a warm holiday season and thank you for your support!
American Legion Chicken: The Prescott American Legion is serving all you can order chicken from 4:30-8 p.m. with take out orders until 7:00. First Saturday of every month from October 5, 2024-May 3, 2025.
Storytime In The Park: Enjoy big book stories, as well as games, snacks, songs and giveaways. This partnership with Pleasant Hill Library is recommended for ages 7 and under. The cost is free. Dates are June 26, July 17, August 21 and September 18 from 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Music In The Park: Every Thursday from June 6 to September 5 (with the exception of July 4) experience live music on the Riverfront at Levee Park. All ages are welcome.
Prescott Music In The Park: The 4th Thursday of the Month from May 23 thru September 26 at Freedom Park Ampitheater. Event is free and is family friendly. Taking place rain or shine.
Open Skating: Open Skating is back at the Hastings Civic Arena, and the next sessions will be from 1-2:30pm, on every Wednesday, 10-11:30am on Friday, and another on Sunday from 4:15-5:45pm. No sticks are to be used at Open Skate. Cost is only $5 per session. See the City Of Hastings website under arena, and click Arena Master schedule for a complete list of dates throughout the skating season! There are also freestyle and stick & puck options on the schedule, as well.
Hastings Adult Pickleball: Get your friends together and play pickleball! This time frame is open to players at the 1.0-3.0 skill level. This will be open play so people will rotate in. Registration for each Saturday time slot will open Mondays at noon online. Please consider using the rating scale below to determine your skill level. Bring your own paddle! Refunds will not be given if your schedule changes. Check out the Hastings Community Ed website for a list of dates and times!
Prescott Library Teen Advisory Board: Join the Prescott Library Teen Advisory Board today! Be part of a group of young adults who help the library brainstorm new ideas, run programs, give input on books and more. Contact the library at 715-262-5555 today to sign up! Teen Advisory Board meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 pm.
Prescott Library College Prep: Are you a student? A parent? Want to know how to prepare for college or career school? Get checklists with the steps you can take to help your (or your child's) chances of getting into-and being able to afford-the school of your choice. Find the checklist today, at the Prescott Public Library website.
Dakota County Government Jobs: Jobs are available within Dakota County Government services, as the County is looking for help in the following areas: Engineering Technician (Traffic), Library Shelving Assistant (Apple Valley), Program Associate in Employment and Economic Assistance, Public Assistance Program Eligibility Specialist, and a Risk Safety Specialist. If you have questions, please contact Dakota County Employee Relations at 651-438-4435 or jobs@co.dakota.mn.us.
10 Category Book Challenge: Another fun challenge at the Prescott Public Library is ready for area readers! 10 to Try is a challenge that asks you to read a book in each of 10 categories and share your favorite discoveries with the library and your fellow readers. Broaden your reading horizons! Can you complete the challenge? To find out more, and to register, check out the Prescott Public Library website.
Reading "Coast To Coast": Read your way from coast to coast! Take your imagination on a journey across the country, starting in Los Angeles and ending in New York City. Log your reading and earn badges as you "travel" to new states along the way! Check out this fun reading program, at the Prescott Public Library. See the Prescott Public Library Website, under programs, or call 715-262-5555 for more information!
HFS Volunteer Openings: Hastings Family Service has immediate openings for volunteers! While many shifts are 3.5 hours once per week, there are also options for shorter, more-flexible shifts; short-term substitutes; and Saturday shifts. If you or someone you know are interested, please reach out to Volunteer Coordinator Maria at 651-437-7134 or mariaslavik@hastingsfamilyservice.org for additional information.
Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities: The Prescott Food Pantry is looking for volunteers to "Help Us To Help Those in Need". The Pantry is getting busy, and their construction project is coming along as scheduled. As this time, the Pantry is looking for delivery unloaders, shelf stockers, custodians, outside and inside maintenance, kitchen help, delivery drivers, and product pick-up drivers. Contact Director Pete French, at 715-262-4143 for more information.
Senior Center Pickleball: The Hastings Senior Center hosts Pickleball at Tilden Community Center every day of the work week, Monday-Friday. Pickleball takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-8:50am, and 3-5:30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30am-5:30pm, and Fridays from 7:30am-Noon, and again from 3:00-5:30pm. If the gym is needed for any other program, advanced notice will be given for changes in times. It is suggested you coordinate your times so you have others to play with. Your flexibility is appreciated. For more, see the Hastings Senior Center Website.
In The Gallery: The annual event that features art from Hastings Public Schools students is back. The event, which starts March 25th, runs through April 25th at the Hastings Arts Center from 5-7 PM Mondays through Thursdays and 3-5 PM on Fridays. The open house is scheduled for March 25th where a meet and greet with the artists will occur. There will also be live music, snacks, and many more.
Mondays:
Rise Up Recovery Morning Art Group: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to a Monday Morning Art Group, starting at 10 AM. This is a free group, with supplies provided, and no experience necessary. Come for art and uplifting conversation every week.
Rise Up Recovery Chosen Bible Study: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to a Bible Study session at 6:30 PM on Monday evenings, based on the popular series, "The Chosen". Participants watch an episode of the series, and discuss the material using companion study materials. This is a free session.
Mondays And Wednesdays:
Prescott Public Library Yoga: Yoga is a great way to relieve stress, increase flexibility and strengthen your body. Follow our instructor, Erica, as she takes you through different poses and stretches to help you in your daily life. Join them on Monday for mat class, and Wednesday for chair class, with each beginning at 9am. For more, see the Prescott Public Library website, under programs.
Tuesdays:
SMART Recovery: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to SMART Recovery, at 6:30 PM, on Tuesdays. Meeting discussions focus on how to apply SMART tools for change to help anyone lead a productive and connected life.
Wednesdays:
The Chosen: Rise Up Recovery's Bible Study, at 10:30 a.m.
Jesus Calling: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to Jesus Calling, at 6 PM on Wednesday evenings. Participants will read through and discuss the "Jesus Calling" devotional for the day.
Pure Men: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites men to Pure Men, at 7:15 PM on Wednesdays. This is a men's group for those seeking freedom from sexual addiction and want to live a life of chastity.
Co Dependents Anonymous: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, holds this event that supports a fellowship of people who's common purpose is to develop healthy relationships.
Joy Lutheran Wednesday Evening Service: Joy Lutheran Church will be offering another opportunity for worship each week - Wednesdays at 6:30 pm. Come for supper between 5:15 and 6:30, stay for worship at 6:30. Confirmation students will join the worship at 6:30 as the first part of their evening and then go to their small groups from 7:15 to 8:00. There will also be a small group for adults and activities for younger kids too. This will be a full worship service, with contemporary music, message, communion, prayers. Join us if you can't make it on Sundays or even if you can.
1st and 3rd Wednesday:
Senior Center Quilters: The Hastings Senior Center is hosting quilters on the first and third Wednesday, each month, from 9am-3pm, at the Tilden Community Center. Bring your project and machine. Irons and ironing boards are provided. Call Carol Wilder with any questions at 651-437-4390.
Thursdays:
Rise Up Recovery M.O.R.E: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, holds this event that will encourage building a stable lifestyle that supports your sobriety!
Rise Up Recovery Thrive: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to Thrive, at 6:30 PM on Thursdays. Thrive is a family support group for those with family members who struggle with substance abuse.
Thursdays:
Intro to Drawing: The Hastings Arts Center will be holding an Intro to Drawing Class hosted by Jeremy Haney of JDH Fine Art. This will be a 6 week course that begins on April 11. Beginner artists will explore the basics of drawing and sketching with emphasis placed on the understanding of the tools and exercises to see the three dimensional world in a two dimensional lens. The event runs from 3:30-5:30 PM and is open to ages 14 and older. Cost is $90 per student and the class is capped at 8 individuals. More information, including how to pay the fee and how to get supplies, is available on the Hastings Arts Center website.
Third Sunday of the Month (May-October): The Hastings Historic Car Shows are back, and has confirmed dates for 2024, set for the third Sunday of every month from May 19 through October 13 from 11 AM-4 PM. Gates will open at 10 AM.
Last Thursday of the Month:
Rise Up Recovery Donation Time: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, is asking for assistance from the public to gather needed items to provide assistance to those in need, and have set up a donation time on the last Thursday of each month to gather personal care items, and cleaning products. Donations will be accepted during regular business hours. Learn more on the Rise Up Recovery website.
Fridays:
Rise Up Recovery 5:30 AM Bible Study: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites men to a 5:30 AM Bible Study every Friday. Join other godly men at an ungodly hour for encouragement and grounding in the word.
All Recovery: Rise Up Recovery, at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings, invites the community to All Recovery, which welcomes all who struggle with addiction, are affected by addiction, or who support the recovery lifestyle. This group meets at 10 AM on Fridays.
H.O.P.E Group: Rise Up Recovery and Hope for the Brave are teaming up to provide support and encouragement for women trying to break out of a cycle of domestic violence. A H.O.P.E (Healing Others through Peace and Empowerment) Group will begin meeting at Rise Up Recovery, 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings at 6 PM on Fridays. If you have questions or are interested in joining the group, please email Amber Davies of Rise Up Recovery at Amber.Davies@RiseUpRecoveryMN.com or Jennifer Flaherty of Hope For The Brave, at Jennifer@HopeForBrave.org.
