Events for July 2014
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Jun 4 - Jul 10    LEAN Organization Series
LEAN principles aren't new. For over 29 years, LEAN has been changing business and industry to eliminate waste and increase efficiency. It enables organizations to become customer focused, value-based and resource efficient. Applying LEAN principles for the purpose of streamlining processes leads to greater efficiency and customer satisfaction. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Office and administrative professionals from all industry sectors, including education, government, healthcare, business, financial and service organizations. LEAN Organization Series Training Schedule: Four day series offered by the University of Wisconsin-Stout; attend any single day or the full series. JUNE 4 & 5 and July 9 & 10 ? UW-Stout campus Session 1: LEAN Basics Session 2: Value Stream/Process Mapping ? the Most Critical LEAN Tool Session 3: Dealing with Challenging Teams and Change Readiness Session 4: LEAN Processes Need a LEAN Management System
Date: June 4, 2014
Website: http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/lean/adminlean/LEAN-Organization-Series.cfm
Location: University of Wisconsin-Stout 302 10th Ave. Menomonie, WI 54751
Contact: Terese Wentworth, 715-232-5483
EMail: wentwortht@uwstout.edu
Date/Time Details: JUNE 4 & 5 and July 9 & 10 All Day Event
Fees/Admission: See Website URL
Jul 7 - Jul 10    Serving the LeDucs - Summer Camp
"Serving the LeDucs" is the theme of the summer camp at the LeDuc Historic Estate for students ages 13-16 years of age. Students will learn what it took to be a servant in days gone by. At the end of the week, students will serve a meal to costumed re-enactors. There's a correct way to clean and a correct way to behave in the 1860s for a servant. There may be a popcorn and movie night included.
Date: July 7, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.dakotahistory.org
Location: LeDuc Historic Estate 1629 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Amy Deaver
EMail: ajdeaver@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: July 7, 9 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $99 per student - Register through Hastings Community Ed @ www.hastingscommunityed.com or by calling 651-437-7055
Jul 9    Hastings Concert Association Summer Concerts "Ron Haugen"
Hastings Concert Association presents
Summer Concerts
Five Sundays
of August 2014

August 10:
Ron Haugen - Guitar

Homemade pie and ice cream will be served during the concerts.

 
Date: July 9, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: LeDuc Historical Estate Grounds
1629 Vermillion (Hwy 61), Hastings


 
Date/Time Details: August 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Jul 12 - Jul 13    Gun Show July 12th & 13th, 2014
Gun Show
Saturday, July 12th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 13th, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Date: July 12, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Hastings Armory - Minnesota National Guard
3050 Hwy 316 S
Hastings, MN
Contact: Crocodile Productions - 763-754-7140
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 12th, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 13th, 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
$5 and free to military and law enforcement with ID
Jul 12    Author Ruth Willius at the LeDuc Historic Estate
Author Ruth Willius will read from her children's book,"Go Daisy, GROW!" on Saturday, July 12, 2014, 2-4 p.m. at the LeDuc Historic Estate. This is in conjunction with the Art in the Garden Tour which is sponsored by Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council. Admission is free for children but adults & seniors will be admitted by purchasing a ticket for the tour or by purchasing a ticket for a guided tour at the LeDuc Historic Estate.
Date: July 12, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.dakotahistory.org
Location: 1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Amy Deaver
EMail: ajdeaver@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Juy 12, 2014
2-4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free for children Art in the Garden Tour rates - $10 in advance, $12 after July 5
Jul 12    Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise Ins
Classic Car Show in Historic Downtown Hastings, every other Saturday night beginning May 30 through October 3,  2015. 
August 22 - "History of Cars", featuring cars from 1900-1970, all original or restored to original.
Date: July 12, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtownhastingsmn.com/
Location: Historic Downtown Hastings on the banks of the Mississippi River
Contact: Tony Berens (651)491-1563; Kevin Hoeschen (651) 437-4400, 651-303-2792
Jul 13 - Jul 19    EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week
Caring Hands Massage & Spa is teaming up with MIndfulMotion Pilates & Fitness to offer a nation-wide massage and wellness Open House Event! Come join us for Pilates and Fitness Class demos, massage specials, tours, refreshments, and fun for everyone!
Date: July 13, 2014
Website: http://creatingreality.com
Location: Caring Hands Massage & Spa
Contact: Caring Hands Massage & Spa, 651 480-8344 MindfulMotion Pilates & Fitness, 651 318-9168
EMail: yourmindfulmotion@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: July 13-19, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day
Fees/Admission: Free
Jul 13    Tea & New Pearl Buttons at the LeDuc Historic Estate
A High Tea and a concert by the New Pearl Buttons are being offered at the LeDuc Historic Estate on Sunday, July 13. The tea begins at 5:00 p.m. and the concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Separate reservations need to be made for each event by calling 651-437-7055. The New Pearl Buttons will play songs composed by William LeDuc and of special interest is the latest discovered piece "I am Coming Home to Thee."
Date: July 13, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.dakotahistory.org
Location: LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Amy Deaver, Site Manager
EMail: ajdeaver@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, July 13
Tea at 5:00 p.m.
Concert at 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $15 for tea alone $15 for concert alone, but $12 for members of Dakota County Historical Society
Jul 17    Hastings Gal Pal Soiree

Gather your girlfriends and join us in Hastings on the Third Thursday of each month beginning July 17th for an afternoon and evening of fun -
The Hastings Gal Pal Soiree! 

Starting at 3 PM participating businesses offer discount and treats.  Click here to view this month's deals.   
 
On July 17 start your afternoon at Meloy Park Florist, 1210 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN.  Get your map and coupons, follow the pink balloons around town and hit the charms of this small town.  Any purchases that day earn a swag bag and also tickets for a drawing to be held at the finale with entertainment, door prizes and deals on appetizers and drinks from 8 PM on.
 
Date: July 17, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Start at Meloy Park Florist
1210 Vermillion St.
Follow map and pink balloons
Contact: Hastings Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - 651-437-6775
EMail: info@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 17th
3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Jul 17    Rivertown Days GLOW Run
8K GLOW Run 8:30 p.m. - 2K GLOW Walk/Run 7:30 p.m. ~ GLOW & GO RAIN OR SHINE

All benefits from the Hastings River Run will go to benefit United Way and YMCA in Hastings.

All events begin and end at the Hastings Area YMCA located at 85 Pleasant Drive, Hastings, MN.

Pre-registration ends July 7th.  Click here for more details and the registration form. 

Awards presentation will begin at 9:15 p.m.  There will be awards presented to the top 2 male and female finishers in each category for the 8K race, and to the overall winners.  Awards will be given to all kids who participate in the 2K event.

For more information call YMCA (651) 480-8887 or United Way of Hastings (651) 438-3337.
Date: July 17, 2014
Time: 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://hastingsareaymca.org
Location: YMCA in Hastings
85 Pleasant Drive
Hastings, MN
Contact: YMCA 651-480-8887 or United Way of Hastings 651-438-3337
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 17, 2014
2K GLOW Walk/Run 7:30 p.m.
8K GLOW Run 8:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: See registration form for fee's
Jul 18 - Jul 20    2014 Hastings Rivertown Days
Save the dates, more details to follow.
Date: July 18, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmn.org
Contact: Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - 651-437-6775
EMail: info@hastingsmn.org
Jul 21    St. Croix Valley Scramble
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
is partnering with Afton Alps Golf Course
to host the 6th annual
St. Croix Valley Scramble
on Monday, July 21, 2014.


Check-In and box lunch 11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m. Shot Gun Start
18 Hole Best Ball Scramble

 

The purpose of the St. Croix Scramble is to raise money to help Carpenter Nature Center continue providing the quality environmental education programming that teachers, students and families rely on.
For 33 years Carpenter Nature Center has been connecting our community and our children with the natural world on its 725 acres of protected prairie, woodland and river front.
Date: July 21, 2014
Location: Afton Alps Golf Course
Contact: Jennifer Vieth, 651-437-4359
EMail: Jennifer@CarpenterNatureCenter.org
Date/Time Details:
Monday, July 21
 
Fees/Admission: $90 person/$360 foursome
Golf fee includes:
Green Fees, Carts, Box Lunch, Dinner and Donation.
Jul 25 - Jul 27    Little Log House Antique Power Show
Resorted Pioneer Village and Antique Power Show, show hours 8 a.m. - 5  p.m..  Music, antiques, flea market & crafts.  Living History Demonstrations.  Pancake Breakfast (7 - 9 a.m.) Parade (11 a.m.)
Date: July 25, 2014
Website: http://www.littleloghouseshow.com
Location:

Little Log House
21889 Michael Ave
Hastings, MN 55033

Contact: 651-437-2693
Date/Time Details:

July 25-27, 2014

Fees/Admission: $10.00 Adults, $20.00 Weekend Pass, (12 & under Free)
Food & refreshments available.
Jul 26 - Jul 27    Flea Market
Flea Market at the intersection of Hwy. 61 and Hwy. 10. Jewelry, small furniture, home decor, garden items, some guy stuff. Reasonable prices. We are looking for vendors too!
Date: July 26, 2014
Location: Hwy 61 and Hwy 10 in Hastings. Formerly known as "Peddlers' Point"!
Contact: Contact Steve at 612/201-4217.
EMail: nielsen.steve13@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: July 26 - 27th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jul 26    Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise Ins
Classic Car Show in Historic Downtown Hastings, every other Saturday night beginning May 30 through October 3,  2015. 
August 22 - "History of Cars", featuring cars from 1900-1970, all original or restored to original.
Date: July 26, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtownhastingsmn.com/
Location: Historic Downtown Hastings on the banks of the Mississippi River
Contact: Tony Berens (651)491-1563; Kevin Hoeschen (651) 437-4400, 651-303-2792
Jul 28 - Jul 31    LeDuc Coloring Book Project Summer Camp
Students will tell the story of a great house and its family by creating a coloring book to be featured in the LeDuc gift shop. Participants will learn the story of the LeDucs, the house, the Civil War, and will participate in creating a great coloring book. For students 15-18 years of age.
Date: July 28, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.dakotahistory.org
Location: LeDuc Historic Estate 1629 Vermillion Street Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Amy Deaver
EMail: ajdeaver@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: July 28, 9 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $75 per student - Register through Hastings Community Ed @ www.hastingscommunityed.com or by calling 651-437-7055 Registration # 58563A