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2024

MARCH

March 19:

Coffee With a Cop: The Hastings Police Department and Froth & Cork invite neighbors to join the police for coffee and conversation on Tuesday March 19th, from 10am-Noon, to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know one another. Froth & Cork is located at 110 4th St. E., across from City Hall. Watch for additional Coffee with a Cop events around town.

March 20:

Coffee and Conversation: The Hastings School Board recently created a community collaboration committee. The goal of the committee is to engage with the community. This first event on Wednesday March 20th, at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall, will kick off with an update of current events and initiatives followed by an opportunity to engage with the superintendent and school board members. Mark your calendars. The goal of the committee is to offer quarterly opportunities.

Dakota County Geologic Atlas: An introduction to the newly updated Dakota County Geologic Atlas will be taking place on March 20th from 10am to noon at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley, room L139. This meeting is open to all, and will consist of two 45-minute presentations by Minnesota Geological Survey geologists, one describing the glacial geology and one describing the bedrock geology, and time for questions. Coffee and refreshments will be available for attendees as well. Dakota County's geologic atlas was first completed in 1990, and has recently been updated in 2023.

March 21:

Senior Center Drive-By Meal: The Hastings Senior Center March Drive-By meal will be back on Thursday, March 21st from 11:45am-12:15pm! The menu for this month is Goulash, vegetables, roll and dessert. Meal provided by Ptaceks IGA. Cost is $8 for Senior Center members, and $10 for non-members! Send your payment to the Hastings Senior Center at 310 River Street in Hastings, or stop in to pay. For more, please call 651-480-7689.

March 26:

Petite Concert: Join the Pleasant Hill Library of Hastings on Tuesday March 26th, from 10:30-11am, for a fun filled musical experience. Youths will engage with well known classical music selections through clapping, dancing and singing. Presented by Petite Concerts. Geared for youth ages birth and older. See the Pleasant Hill Library Website under events for more!

March 27:

Easter Sugar Cookies: Come learn how to decorate fancy sugar cookies with Hastings Community Education, on Wednesday, March 27th, from 6:30-8:30pm at the Tilden Community Center. Each student will decorate 10 cookies to take home and enjoy. Be prepared the day of class to pay an additional food fee of $12 directly to the instructor. Class is open to ages 12 and up. Learn more at the Hastings Community Ed website!

Job Skills For Teens: Looking for a job? Discover ways to stand out from the crowd and show potential employers your value. Get tips on preparing a resume, how to talk with potential employers and learn about the upcoming Dakota County Teen Job Fair. Presented by Dakota County CareerForce Center. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 14 and older. This will take place at the Pleasant Hill Library of Hastings on Wednesday, March 27th, from 5:30-7pm. See the Pleasant Hill Library Website under events for more!

March 28:

Coding Club: Meet people who code professionally or competitively, participate in coding challenges, and work on bigger coding projects. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12 and up. This will take place at the Pleasant Hill Library of Hastings on Thursday, March 28th, from 2:30-4:30pm. See the Pleasant Hill Library Website under events for more!

March 29:

CNC Bird Banding: See birds up-close and watch the experts band birds at Carpenter Nature Center, on Friday, March 29th, from 8:30am-Noon. Banding runs continuously, so come and go as you please. Donations of bird seed and suet are appreciated in lieu of a program fee. All banding, marking, and sampling is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey's BBL. Call 651-437-4359 with questions.

APRIL

April 2:

Athletic Equipment Swap: On Tuesday, April 2nd, from 6-8pm at the Rambling River Center in Farmington, bring your gently used and clean athletic gear you no longer want, to our swap event, and bring home items that are new to you! No item donation is necessary to shop the swap; take or bring as much as you want! Please ensure that any items you bring are in fair condition, clean, and usable. Event staff reserve the right to refuse any items. If you can't make the swap but have items you would like to donate pre-event, please contact Violet Penman at 612-268-9097.

April 3:

College, Career Fair: There will be a college, career, and job fair at the Hastings High School, on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5-7:30pm. Over 100 colleges, businesses, and organizations will be on hand to answer any questions, and to distribute materials. Students of Hastings High School, and other area schools are encouraged to attend.

April 4:

Prescott Comedy Cabaret: The Prescott Flying P Football Club will host a super-funny fundraiser, as Comedian Steve Gillespie will perform at the Old Ptacek's Event Center, at 1449 Orrin Road, in Prescott, on Thursday, April 4th. Doors will open at 5:00pm, with the show at 7:00. A grilled chicken and pork loin dinner will be included with every ticket. Cost is $50 per person, or $500 for a whole table, which includes dinner and the show. For tickets, text to 952-994-2161 with your name, Venmo to @FlyingPFootball or by Check. You can also find more information on the Old Ptacek's Facebook.

April 13:

Kids Cupcakes: Let's get creative and decorate cupcakes that are too cute to eat! On Saturday, April 13th, join Hastings Community Education from 10-11:30am, to start baking! Everyone will leave with 6 delicious cupcakes decorated with frosting, candy, and sprinkles to resemble springtime. All supplies are provided and include a cupcake carrier to take cupcakes home. (Gluten, nuts, and other ingredients will be used during this class). For more information, please see the Hastings Community Education website.

April 17:

Crash Course in Recycling: Recycling doesn't have to be confusing. This crash course on Wednesday, April 17th, from 7-8pm at City Hall, explains where our recycling goes, and why it works. Learn tips and tricks to recycle right and have your questions answered by an industry professional.

April 21:

Slowpitch Softball Registration: Teams have until April 21st to get their Men's Tuesday night Slowpitch Softball Teams registered with the City of Hastings for the 2024 Summer Season. Find more information at the City of Hastings website under Athletics, or call 651-480-6181, to learn more.

April 22:

Kids Self Defense: Safety is about the situation, self-awareness and self-defense. Learn the fundamentals, effective responses to practical situations and experience hands-on exercises. This class through Hastings Community Ed, on Monday, April 22nd, from 6-8pm, at Kennedy Elementary School, includes discussion on boundaries, saying NO, de-escalation and the importance of taking care of ourselves. We will learn the most critical elements to keep us safe and practice self-awareness. We will also punch, kick, block, yell and more. Build a strong foundation for strength and confidence. This is a Youth-focused course, with a minimum age of 8 years old. Parents are welcome to watch. For more, please see the Hastings Community Education website.

April 24:

Crash Course in Organics: Organics drop-offs and composting have become increasingly trendy, but what are they? Learn more about how composting works, how it benefits our community, and how you can easily do your part in this crash course, on Wednesday, April 24th, from 7-8pm at City Hall. Attendees will have the chance to win a kitchen counter top bin to collect food scraps.

ONGOING

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.

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:

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.

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 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.

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.

 

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