Events for October 2014
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Sep 17 - Nov 18    ExporTech
Program Details: ExporTech was designed specifically for manufacturers that need innovative ways to grow, and see international sales as part of the answer. The program provides executive leaders with a systematic approach for entering or expanding in global markets. It is the only national export assistance program that offers a structured, yet customizable process that guides companies through every aspect of export growth. Target Audience: Company Executives including CEO, Owner, VP/Director of International Sales, VP/Director of Sales and Marketing This program is being hosted by University of Wisconsin-Stout?s Professional Education Programs & Services and UW-Stout Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center (MOC). http://www.uwstout.edu/moc/about/index.cfm
Date: September 17, 2014
Website: http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/exportech/index.cfm
Location: Menomonie, Wisconsin 54751
Contact: Joni Geroux, 715-232-5270
EMail: gerouxj@uwstout.edu
Date/Time Details: September 17
October 13
November 18
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: See Website URL
Oct 1    Winter Parking Lot & Sidewalk Maintenane Workshop
De-icing Workshop for snow and ice removal contractors, property managers, facilities, parks, cities & schools.
Attend this free workshop and learn sensible salting practices to save money, protect lakes and rivers, and keep parking lots and sidewalks safe.  Receive a "Winter Parking Lot and Sidewalk Maintenance" manual and a certificate for professional development hours (PDH) credit.  Attendees have an opportunity to attain MPCA Level 1 Certification in Snow and Ice Control Best Practices.  Lunch Provided.

Training topics include:
  • Application rates and materials
  • Weather conditions and storing materials
  • Environmental effects
  • New maintenance methods
  • Calibration
  • Keeping surfaces safe
  • Selection of materials
  • Policy
Date: October 1, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Dakota County Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave, Room L139
Apple Valley MN
Contact: 952-891-7000
EMail: water@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 1, 2014
9 a.m - 2 p.m.
Pre-registration is required by September 22.
Oct 1 - Oct 2    7th Annual Manufacturing Advantage Conference
Program Details: This multiple day event provides a forum for manufacturers and industry experts to collaborate on the issues, opportunities and best practices in the market today and into the next generation. Participants will participate in a variety of learning experiences and exposed to resources in the areas of customer-focused innovation, workforce, process improvement, sustainability and global engagement. This program is being hosted by University of Wisconsin-Stout's Professional Education Programs & Services and Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center (SMOC).
Date: October 1, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/mfg/index.cfm
Location: Memorial Student Center, 302 10th Ave. E., Menomonie, WI 54751
Contact: Professional Education Programs and Services 715-232-2793
EMail: profed@uwstout.edu
Date/Time Details: October 1 & 2, 2014 (Conference schedule with exact times will be posted soon on the program website)
Fees/Admission: See Website URL
Oct 2    LeDuc Book Group
A book group for local history lovers.  Meets the first Thursdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic LeDuc Estate.  This is a partnership between the Pleasant Hill Library and the Dakota Historical Society.  The book group will be discussing Will to Murder, by Gail Feichtinger.  Books are available for check out at the Pleasant Hill Library.
Date: October 2, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: LeDuc Historic Estate
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 2, 2014
6:30 p.m
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 2    Down Town Tire & Auto Celebrates 40 Years!



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Date: October 2, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.downtowntireandauto.com/
Location: DownTown Tire & Auto
320 Vermillion St.
Contact: 651-437-6400
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 2nd
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
 
Fees/Admission: Open to the public
Oct 4    Helping Kids Succeed--The Hastings Way
Join this community-wide initiative to learn how to use the Helping Kids Succeed--The Hastings Way workbook to measure the supports your youth has in their community and to chart their progress toward achievement, health and well-being.
Date: October 4, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 4th
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 4 - Oct 5    Saint Croix Valley Apple Fest
Area apple orchards celebrate the apple harvest along the bluffs of the St. Croix River. Enjoy apple picking, hayrides through the pumpkin patch, games, face painting, cider apple pressing demonstrations, corn mazes, farm animals, children's play area, musical entertainment and an outdoor market. For more information call (651) 651-436-8385 or 651-437-7126 or visit www.aftonapple.com and www.fischerscroixfarmorchard.com
Date: October 4, 2014
Location: Area orchards in the St. Croix Valley.
Date/Time Details: October 4-5, 2014
October 11-12, 2014
 
Oct 4    Minnesota Raptor Presentation
Learn about Minnesota's raptors including the majestic bald eagle in this presentation from The Raptor Center.  Before or after, go on a StoryWalk and read Minnesota's Hidden Alphabet by Joe Rossi and David LaRochelle.
Date: October 4, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road
Hastings, MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 4th, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 6    Pleasant Hill Library Book Group
Pleasant Hill Library Book Group.  Meets the first Mondays of each month.  The book selection for October is Mudbound, by Hillary Jordan.  Books are available for check out at the Pleasant Hill Library.
Date: October 6, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 6
6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 7    Fire Prevention Open House - 10/7/14
Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11, and the Hastings Fire Department will host its annual Open House on Tuesday, October 7, at 7:00 p.m.  This year's Fire Prevention Week theme is "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Test Yours Every Month!"  According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half.  A large number of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. when most people are asleep.  Working home smoke alarms can alert occupants before fire spreads; giving enough time to get out.

This year's event will include demonstrations and displays from the Hastings Fire Department, Hastings Police Department, and other public safety agencies.  See a fire extinguisher demonstration, climb in an ambulance and a fire truck, take a peek at our ladder truck, try the smoke house demonstrations, and enjoy refreshments.
Date: October 7, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Hastings Fire Department
115 5th Street West
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 7
7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 10    Hastings State Hospital 3rd Annual Cemetery Dedication Ceremony
Remembering with Dignity, From numbers... to names...

Friday, October 10th, 2014
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Walk in from Thomas Dr. & Tuttle Dr.
Drive in from past 31st St. & Megan Dr

Contact Halle O'Falvey 651-641-0297
rwd@selfadvocacy.org
Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Walk in from Thomas Dr. & Tuttle Dr.
Drive in from past 31st St. & Megan Dr
 
Contact: Halle O'Falvey 651-641-00297
EMail: rwd@selfadvocacy.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, Octobe 10th
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Open to the public
Oct 10    Third Annual Gallery Gala
Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council presents its Third Annual Gallery Gala at St. Elizabeth Ann Parish Hall on Friday, October 10, 2014, 6:30 p.m. There will be food, entertainment, silent & live auction and this year's Art Heroes, Lin & Kathy Warren from Hastings and Tom Blanck & Linda Bjorklund from Hastings will be honored. Information will be coming as to where to purchase the $75 per person tickets. Check www.hpaac.org for further information. Proceeds for HPAAC and Rotary's Riverplace Pavillion.
Date: October 10, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.hpaac.org
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Parish Hall 2035 W. 15th Street Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Diane Saed or John Fox
EMail: dianefaridsaed@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: October 10, 2014, 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $75 per person
Oct 11    Star Wars Reads Day
The Pleasant Hill Library will host a Star Wars Reads Day.  Come in costume and enjoy storytelling, games and crafts.  Meet costumed volunteers from the 501st Legion.
Date: October 11, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 11th
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 11 - Oct 12    Saint Croix Valley Apple Fest
Area apple orchards celebrate the apple harvest along the bluffs of the St. Croix River. Enjoy apple picking, hayrides through the pumpkin patch, games, face painting, cider apple pressing demonstrations, corn mazes, farm animals, children's play area, musical entertainment and an outdoor market. For more information call (651) 651-436-8385 or 651-437-7126 or visit www.aftonapple.com and www.fischerscroixfarmorchard.com
Date: October 11, 2014
Location: Area orchards in the St. Croix Valley.
Date/Time Details: October 4-5, 2014
October 11-12, 2014
 
Oct 11    Craft Show October 11th, 2014
Craft Show
Saturday, October 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Hastings Armory - Minnesota National Guard
3050 Hwy 316 S
Hastings, MN
Contact: Mary Lee Olson - 651-438-3815
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
Free
Oct 11    Grave Truths at Lakeside Cemetery
Intrigue, gossip & humor will be highlighted when "More Grave Truths - Spirits Walk" returns to Lakeside Cemetery on October 11, 2014. The colorful life of Dr. Adams, along with other prominent residents will be explored. Spirits will be talking from their grave sites.
Date: October 11, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Cemetery
920 Nininger Rd.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Amy Deaver
EMail: ajdeaver@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: 10/11/14 - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $8 for seniors, $7 for seniors, $5 for children. Reservations required. Call 651-437-7055.
Oct 12    Author Damian Fowler
Meet Damian Fowler, author of Falling Through the Clouds, the story of the deadly 2003 plane crash in the Minnesota northwoods and the legal and insurance battles that Toby Pearson and his family endured.
Date: October 12, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Sunday, October 12th
2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 13    Macrame Jewelry Making
Discover the basic knots you can use to make jewelry from decorative cords and fibers.  Leave with something to wear that is bold and modern or retro-cool.  This event is presented by the Textile Center.  Adults.  Registration begins September 29.
Date: October 13, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 13th, 6 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 13    Careers in Energy Open House
Join us at Dakota Electric Association on Monday, October 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. to learn more about Careers in Energy.

Did you know -
    * Good pay and meaningful work exists in the energy
      industry
    * Energy companies are projecting 30-50% of it's
      workforce will be eligible to retire in the next 10 years
      and many of these positions have starting salaries of
      $45,000 - $60,000 a year.

Representatives will be available at the open house to provide information about energy careers and their education requirements.

For more information, visit the Minnesota Energy Consortium's "Get into Energy" Facebook page at http://on.fb.me/1uRcw2G.  If you "like" this page you will be entered to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet or a $75 Amason gift card.  Drawing will be held on Oct. 31.

Dakota Electric will have a drawing for two $250 college scholarships for qualifying students that attend the open house.  Information about the event can be found on the Event Calendar www.dakotaelectric.com o watch for updates by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
 
Date: October 13, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.dakotaelectric.com
Location: Dakota Electric Association
4300 220th St. W.
Farmington, MN  55024
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 13th
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 14    Hope Glen Farm - Joint Business After Hours - Chamber Members Only 10/14/14
Be ready to do some networking.  Hope Glen Farm is hosting a Joint Business After Hours on Tuesday, October 14th, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Prescott Area Chamber of Commerce, Woodbury Chamber of Commerce, Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Date: October 14, 2014
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Website: http;//www.hopeglenfarm.com
Location: Hope Glen Farm
10276 E Pt Douglas Rd S 
Cottage Grove, MN
Contact: Paula Bushilla - 612.202.2886
EMail: hopeglenfarm@aol.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 14th
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Event for Chamber Members Only
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar will be available
Oct 16    Hastings Gal Pal Soiree

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

Starting at 4 PM participating businesses offer discount and treats.     
 
Get your map and coupons, follow the signs around town and hit the charms of this small town.  Any purchases that day earn a shopping bag and also tickets for a drawing to be held at the finale with food & drink specials, entertainment & door prizes from 8 PM on.
 
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmn.org/chambernews.html
Location: Start at any participating business, pick up your map.
Look for the pink scarves and Gal Pal signs!
Contact: Hastings Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau - 651-437-6775
EMail: info@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 16
4:00 - 8:00 PM
Entertainment, food & Drink specials beginning at 8 PM
Oct 16    Eyenique Vision and Mind & Body Connections First Annual Breast Cancer Awarenesg
EYENIQUE VISION AND MIND & BODY CONNECTIONS
ARE HOSTING OUR FIRST ANNUAL
BREAST CANCER 
AWARENESS LADIES NIGHT OUT 

 
THURSDAY, 
OCTOBER 16th
4-8 PM
 
This event is being held to raise awareness for breast cancer. Any donations and 10% of sales are going to the Susan G. Komen foundation to help fight, and hopefully one day find a cure for this horrible disease that takes so many of our loved ones from us.
 
LIVE MUSIC FEATURING OZZY HARRIS
REFRESHMENTS
SILENT AUCTION
RAFFLE 
For Custom Jewelry Piece by Brenda B Designs 
DRAWINGS FOR DOOR PRIZES
 
Come and join us for an afternoon of fun, togetherness and support.
Date: October 16, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Eyenique Vision
1110 Highway 55, Suite 102
Hastings MN
Contact: (651) 480 4733
EMail: gpurzitza@eyeniquevision.com
Date/Time Details: 4-8 PM
Oct 17    Caring Hands Open House
Come check out the new services Caring Hands is adding, microcurrent therapy and non-surgical facial rejuvenation, Thai massage and foot reflexology, lymphatic drainage services, craniosacral work and medical massage.

Tour the facility, watch demonstrations, win door prizes and enjoy healthy snacks.  The public will also get to meet the new therapists.

For more about Caring Hands, go to http://creatingreality.com.
Date: October 17, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://creatingreality.com/
Location: Caring Hands
427 Vermillion St.
Contact: (651) 480-8244
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 17th
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free - Open to the public
Oct 17    A Scotch Night at the LeDuc Historic Estate
Scotch Tasting, History of Scotch, Music by Sherry & Don Ladig, Andrew Fox.
Date: October 17, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 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: 11/17/14 - 7-9 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $25 per person. Reservations required. Call 651-437-7055
Oct 19    Third Sunday Series: Music & Author Visit at the LeDuc Historic Estate
Features an Irish theme. Essayist & poet, James Silas Rogers will do readings and the band, Mischief, will play several numbers
Date: October 19, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 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: 11/19/14 - 5-7 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $20 per person - Reservations Required. Call 651-437-7055
Oct 20    Credit 411
Separate credit report and credit score fact from fiction.  Hear straight forward advice to boost your credit score and improve your credit health.  Free credit reports will be available for those who are interested.  Presented by the Neighborhood Development Alliance.  Adults.  Registration is required.  Registration begins Ocotber 6th.
Date: October 20, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 20th at 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 22    Celebrating Manufactures' Week @ Alexis Bailly Vineyard - Chamber Members & Guests Welcome
 
 
 
Hors d’oeuvres sponsored by:
 

 

In recognition of
Manufacturers’ Week
You are cordially invited to a reception
 
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
at
Alexis Bailly Vineyard
18200 Kirby Avenue, Hastings
 
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
 
Presentation of Certificates at 6:00 p.m.
Each manufacturer will receive a signed certificate.
 
Please RSVP by 3:00, Wednesday, October 22nd
651-437-6775

This event is open to Chamber Members and their Guest


 
Date: October 22, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Alexis Bailly Vineyard
18200 Kirby Avenue
Hastings, MN
Contact: Hastings Chamber of Commerce - 651-437-6775
EMail: info@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 22, 2014
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Open to Chamber Members and their Guest
Oct 23    E-Book Basics for Tablets
This class will give you a basic understanding of the materials available from Dakota County Library for electronic book readers.  You will receive instruction on searching and downloading from OverDrive as well as basic information on transferring e-books to hand-held reading devices.  Prerequisit:  Computer basics or equivalent experience.  Adults.  Registration required.  Registration begins October 9th.
Date: October 23, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23rd, 10:15 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 23    E-Book Basics for Kindle
This class will give you a basic understanding of the materials available from Dakota County Library for electronic book readers.  You will receive instruction on searching and downloading from OverDrive as well as basic information on transferring e-books to hand-held reading devices.  Prerequisite:  Computer Basics or equivalent experience. Registration required.  Registration begins 10/9/14.
Date: October 23, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23rd, 11 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 23    E-Books for Nook
This class will give you a basic understanding of the materials available from Dakota County Library for electonic book readers. You will receive instruction on searching and downloading from OverDrive as well as basic information on transferring e-books to hand-held reading devices. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.  Adults.  Registration required.  Registration begins 10/9/14.
Date: October 23, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23rd, 11:45 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 23    Spaghetti Dinner - Park Ridge of Hastings
Park Ridge of Hastings is hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, October 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner with your family and friends for $5.  Serving spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread and dessert. 

If you have questions, please call 651-480-6300.
Date: October 23, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Park Ridge of Hastings
901 West 16th St.
Hastings, MN
Contact: 651-480-6300
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23rd
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5
Oct 24    Interviewing Skills
Learn how to be more confident along with strategies to make you stand out from the crowd.  Topics covered include types of interviews, common interview questions, and major blunders to avoid.  Taught by the Dakota County WorkForce Center staff.  Adults.  Registration required.  Registration begins 10/10/14.
Date: October 24, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 24th, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 24    2014 Community Halloween Party
Over 1,300 people attended this family-friendly event last year.  Wear your best costume and join the fun.  There will be food, games, prizes and candy for all.

This event is a partnership between Hastings Parks & Recreation, Community Education and the YMCA.
Date: October 24, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Hastings High School Commons
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 24th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Non-perishable food item for Hastings Family Service or cash donation for the YFPC Scholarship Fund.
Oct 25    Dakota County Paranormal Society
This professional paranormal team will share photos and sound recordings of some of their most exciting investigations.
Date: October 25, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 25    Leaf for Lupus
JUMP in the Leaves for a Good Cause! Hidden Greens Golf Course has hundreds of trees which produce enough collected leaves to create 12-foot high piles to jump in! So, come out and jump in the piles and partake in the other family activities too! $5 Admission Jump in giant leaf piles Hayride through the woods Face Painting Cookie decorating Staged photo booth (bring your own camera) Silent auction Concession stand Weather permitting; parent supervision required. Visit the LEAF for LUPUS website (www.leafforlupus.com) for an updated list of silent auction items and more event information. 100 percent of proceeds from admission, concession stand sales, and silent auction items benefit the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota.
Date: October 25, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.leafforlupus.com
Location: Hidden Greens Golf Course
12977 200th St E
Hastings MN, 55033
Contact: www.leafforlupus.com leafforlupus@gmail.com
EMail: kristiekbauer@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 25
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Fees/Admission: $5
Oct 25    Harvest Haunting at the LeDuc Historic Estate
There will be ghosts & goblins, haunted tours of the LeDuc Historice Estate, scary walk in the LeDuc woods, readings from Poe, spooky story telling, & a funny spoof on seance. Children are invited (accompanied by parents) to wear Halloween costumes and will be treated to s'mores & freshly squeezed apple juice.
Date: October 25, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://dakotahistory.org
Location: LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Amy Deaver
EMail: ajdeaver@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, 10/25/14
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $5 per person. Reservations required. When reserving, indicate which half hour you prefer to be a part of the action.
Oct 26    Regina Hospital Auxiliary's Bazaar 10/26/2014
Games, auctions, drawings, live entertainment and refreshments highlight Regina Hospital Auxiliary's annual fall bazaar which will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 26th in the chapel lobby at the Regina Hospital and Senior Living, 1175 Nininger Road, Hastings.

Prizes donated by local businesses for the grand prize raffle drawing and silent auction include several $200 cash prizes and $100 cash prizes, a bangle bracelet, Minnesota Wild tickets, two motel stays, a black onyx pendant, golf rounds, gift certificates and other items. 

Grand raffle drawing tickets are $1 each and are available from auxiliary members or at the Regina gift shop and Country Store at Regina Hospital, at all auxiliary events or the day of the bazaar. The drawings will be held at the bazaar at 3:30 p.m.  Winners need not be present to win.

Five other raffles are also being held in conjunction with the bazaar.  They include a Samsung Smart LED 32-inch TV dontated by Karus Anderson construction; a painting, "Bluff View of Hastings by Andy Evensen, donated by the Regina Auziliary; an NHC new Your Rangers autographed Jersey donated by Hastings native Derek Stepan; a wooden rocking horse made and donated by Joe Brochman; a 5-foot by 6-foot "Lap 'n Nap Quilt" made and donated by Kathy Horsch.

Tickets for these five raffles are $2 each or three for $5 and are available at the Gift Shop and Country Store at the Regina Hospital and at all auxiliary events including the day of the bazaar.  The drawing for these raffles will also be at 3:30 p.m., the day of the bazaar.

The auxiliary will use all proceeds from teh bazaar for projects to benefit residents and patients at Regina Hospital and Senior Living.
Date: October 26, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Chapel Lobby
Regina Hospital & Senior Living
1175 Nininger Road
Hastings
Date/Time Details: Sunday, October 26th
11:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Oct 27    Author Michael Norman Presents "Haunted America"
Author Michael Norman shares spine-tingling ghost stories to get you ready for Halloween night.
Date: October 27, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 27 - Oct 28    ISO Internal Auditor Training
Program Details: Internal auditors are vital to a successful management system. Good internal auditing provides the necessary insight on how well the system is performing for you. The course will provide a detailed review of the ISO standard requirements and the proof that should be available to the auditor. Target Audience: Our internal auditor course is designed to help a range of people, from ISO novices to those experienced in auditing or managing the systems.
Date: October 27, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.uwstout.edu/profed/iso
Location: University of Wisconsin-Stout, Memorial Student Center, 302 10th Ave., Menomonie, WI 54751
Contact: Joni Geroux, 715-232-5270
EMail: gerouxj@uwstout.edu
Date/Time Details: Program Dates: October 27 & 28, 2014 Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: See Website URL
Oct 29    Microsoft PowerPoint for Building Job Skills
PowerPoint creates dynamic slideshows that communicate information to an audience.  Learn how to format slide text, add images and select transitions for your presentation.  Prerequisite:  Ability to use the keyboard and mouse.  Presented by the Science Museum of Minnesota Computer Education Center.  Adults.  Registration required.  Registration begins 10/15/14
Date: October 29, 2014
Website: http://www.dakotacounty.us/library
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road
Hastings
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 29th
6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 30    Welch Village Ski Area Job Fair 2014
Welch Village Ski Area Job Fair will be held on Thursday, October 30th, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Main Chalet, Lower Level.

Positions Available:
Full-time seasonal -
    - Lift Operator Manager and Assistant Managers
    - Rental Shop Assistant Managers
Part-time & some full-time seasonal -
    - Lift Operators
    - Snowmakers
    - Ticketing, Cashier & Office
    - Rental & Tune Shop
    - Retail Shop
    - Food & Beverage
    - Ski and Snowboarding Instructors
    - Janitorial Staff

Go to www.welchvillage.com or call 651-258-4567 ext. 123 for more information.
 
Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.welchvillage.com
Location: Welch Village Ski Area
Main Chalet, Lower Level
26685 Co Rd. 7 Blvd
Welch, MN
Contact: 651-258-4567
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 30th
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Oct 30 - Oct 31    Special Tours at the LeDuc Historic Estate
Special Candlelight Tours on October 30 & 31, 2014, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. each day. Family friendly tour and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Guided tours at 6:00, 7:00, & 8:00 p.m. There will be a bit of the macabre (but not too scary).Special treats will be offered & guests will have an opportunity to enter the LeDuc house through the magnificent front doors of this Gothic Revival house.
Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 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: October 30 and 31
6:00 -9:00 p.m. each day
Fees/Admission: Reservations suggested for groups of over 5 people. FREE for members of DCHS & Children 5 or younger; $6 for Adults; $5 for Seniors (60+) & Military Personnel; $3 for Student (6-17 Years of Age).
Oct 30    Hastings High School College Fair
HHS College Fair- This year HHS has teamed up with the National Association of College Admission Counselors to bring you more than 100 Colleges, Technical Schools, Trade Schools and Military representatives. This FREE event will take place on October 30th from 6pm-8pm. For more information and a list of schools, check out the Career Center tab on the schools website! http://hs.hastings.k12.mn.us/Career_Center.html College Fair workshops- We will have three 1hr workshops available during the College Fair. The Financial Aid workshop will be presented by Colleen Hansen from Minnesota State University, Mankato. The College Planning workshop will be presented by Mark Meydam from the University of Wisconsin- River Falls. The Hastings counselors will be providing a workshop on Family Connections, our college and career planning site.
Date: October 30, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://hs.hastings.k12.mn.us/Career_Center.html
Location: Hastings High School commons area
Contact: For more information contact Lynn Colving, Career Center Specialist. 651-480-7499 or visit our web site
EMail: lcolvin@hastings.k12.mn.us
Date/Time Details: October 30th, 6pm-8pm
Fees/Admission: Free