Events for March 2015
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Feb 13 - Mar 1    Black Dirt Theater presents "Barefoot in the Park" - Dinner Theater at The Onion Grille
Neil Simon's newlywed love-story "Barefoot in the Park" is presented as Dinner Theater at The Onion Grille in Hastings by Black Dirt Theater.

Fri, Feb 13 - 5:30pm
Sat, Feb 14 - 5:30pm
Sun, Feb 15 - 12:30pm* (matinee / lunch)
Thu, Feb 19 - 5:30pm
Fri, Feb 20 - 5:30pm
Sat, Feb 21 - 5:30pm
Sun, Feb 22 - 12:30pm (matinee / lunch)
Thu, Feb 26 - 5:30pm
Fri, Feb 27 - 5:30pm
Sat, Feb 28 - 5:30pm
Sun, Mar 1 - 12:30pm (matinee / lunch)

Evening Dinner Seating at 5:30, Show at 7:00
Matinee Lunch Seating at 12:30, Show at 2:00

All performances handicap accessible (elevator to second floor) - *ASL for February 15th show.

TICKETS:
PHONE: 1-800-838-3006
ONLINE: www.BlackDirtTheater.com,
YMCA: 85 Pleasant Drive, Hastings 

“Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park” is presented through special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by D.P.S.I.
Date: February 13, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.BlackDirtTheater.com
Location: The Onion Grille - 100 Sibley Street, Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: blackdirttheater@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: February 13
Fees/Admission: $26 - $52
Feb 28 - Mar 1    Masters of the Sky

What can we do to protect raptors and their habitat?  Come find out at Masters of the Sky, where you will be able to view live raptors from around the globe up close.  Meet Olaf, the miniscule Saw-Whet Owl.  Watch as an American Kestrel swoops above your head, be awed by the beauty of a White Hawk and fascinated by the natural history of these wonderful birds.

For more information please visit: www.carpenternaturecenter.org

 

 

 

 

 

Date: February 28, 2015
Website: http://www.carpenternaturecenter.org
Location: Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Tr S
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-437-4359
EMail: Jennifer@carpenternaturecenter.org
Date/Time Details: Feb 28 & March 1, 2015.  Programs are one hour long and begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.  
Fees/Admission: Ticket prices are $10 per person or $7 for ‘Friends of CNC’. 
Reservations Required.
To RSVP please call 651-437-4359.
Space is limited. 
Mar 3    Hastings Tastings
Join Hastings Family Service for the 20th Annual Hastings Tastings! Its an evening full of delicious food, silent auction baskets, raffles, cash bar, entertainment, and more! Local restaurants will serve you menu specialty items while you peruse the baskets. It really is the social event of the season! Visit www.hastingsfamilyservice.org for a list of participating restaurants. All event proceeds are matched during MN FoodShare Month. So join HFS to support the food shelf at Hastings Tastings. **If you have a silent auction you are willing to donate, please contact Kelsey at HFS.
Date: March 3, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsfamilyservice.org
Location: SEAS Church: 2035 W 15th St, Hastings MN
Contact: Kelsey Matula 651-437-7134
EMail: kelseymatula@hastingsfamilyservice.org
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, March 3 | 5:30-8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Tickets are just $35 and help feed a family of five for a week. Available at: Cub, Coborn's, the Y, Hastings Family Service and online at www.hastingsfamilyservice.org Get them early, the price goes up to $40 the day of the event.
Mar 6    Moonlight Snowshoe Hike

Enjoy a winter night under the moonlight with a relaxing snowshoe hike at Carpenter Nature Center.  Afterward, warm up by the fire and enjoy some fresh popcorn and hot apple cider.  Snowshoes provided or bring your own.  Dress appropriately for the weather.   

Date: March 6, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.carpenternaturecenter.org
Location:
Carpenter St. Croix Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: (651) 437-4359
Date/Time Details:
Friday, March 6, 7 - 9 p.m.
Fees/Admission:
Program fee is $10.00 per person or $7.00 for "Friends of the CNC".
RSVP required at 651-437-4359.
Mar 8    2015 Hastings Wedding Gala
The Hastings Wedding Gala will be held on Sunday, March 8th, 2015 at River Oaks Golf Course.
Date: March 8, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsweddinggala.com
Location: River Oaks Golf Course
11099 South Highway 61
Cottage Grove, MN
Contact: 651-437-8302
Date/Time Details: Sunday, March 8th
Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $6
Mar 9    Crochet Flowers
Area adults may learn the basic stitches of crochet and make a handful of cheery flowers.  Stitch a pin to the back and wear your spring blossoms on the town.  This event is presented by the Textile Center.  There is no cost for the program, but registration is required.  To register, call the library at 651-438-0200 or visit the library website at wwww.dakotacounty.us/library.

Registration opens February 23.
Date: March 9, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 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: Monday, March 9th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Mar 11 - Mar 16    MOVING SALE
Gifts Galore is having a moving sale from March 11th - 16th.  Discounts vary.  We are moving to our new location 207 E 2nd St on 4/1/15, kiddy corner across the street.
 
Date: March 11, 2015
Website: http://gifts galore hastings.com
Location: Gifts Galore
218 East 2nd st
EMail: eastend0101@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Sale runs 3/11 to 3/16
Mar 11    ConnectU
In partnership with Twin Cities Business Peer Network, Hamline invites you to Connect U-- a networking event for anyone interested in learning more about Marketing. Enjoy light hors d-oeuvres, network with your peers, and discuss the importance of re-branding. We will be asking questions such as: what is branding and why you should be thinking about it? Does your business need re-branding? What about your personal brand?
Date: March 11, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://connect-u.eventbrite.com/
Location: 1600 Utica Ave, Saint Louis Park, MN
Contact: Hamline School of Business
EMail: hsb@hamline.edu
Date/Time Details: March 11, 2015. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Mar 12    Microsoft Publisher
Create signs, business cards, greeting cards and more using Microsoft Publisher.  Students should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word.  There is no charge for the class, but registration is required.  To register, call the library at 651-438-0200 or visit the library website at www.dakotacounty.us/library.

Registration opens February 26.
Date: March 12, 2015
Time: 10:15 AM - 12:15 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: Thursday, March 12th
10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Mar 13    Resume Rescue
Creating an effective resume is more important than ever during tough economic times.  Learn how to use a resume to show a potential employer your value.  Topics covered include formatting, styles, common mistakes, dos and dont's, and more.  This class is taught by the Dakota County Workforce staff.  There is no charge for the class, but registration is required.  To register, call the library at 651-438-0200 or visit the library website at www.dakotacounty.us/library

Registration opens February 27th.
Date: March 13, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 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: Friday, March 13th
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Mar 21    Embracing Seasonality Through Spices
"Spring Is Sprung ...Or Almost."  Winter is long in Minnesota. In this course participants will play with seeds and sprouts, hopefully encouraging the budding of plants to come earlier. Sponsored by LeDuc Historic Estate, Hastings Spiral Co-op & Mindful Motion Pilates and Fitness.
Date: March 21, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.dakotahistory.org
Location: LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN
Contact: Amy Deaver, Site Manager
EMail: ajdeaver@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: March 21, 2015
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $20 per person.
Registration required.
Mar 21    MN AMBER Alert Fundraiser - Meat Raffle
Meat packs will be $1 per chance with the exception of Hams being $2 per chance. No limit on number of tickets one can buy. Good opportunity for a chance to get your ham in time for Easter.
Date: March 21, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.mnamberrun.org
Location: Philander's Grill & Bar
1000 US Hwy 10
Prescott, WI
Contact: Minnesota AMBER Alert Fundraiser P.O. Box 84 Hastings, MN 55033 Facebook - Minnesota Amber Alert Fundraiser
EMail: elena@mnamberrun.org
Fees/Admission: No fees to attend
Mar 21    Wings & Brew Fest
Wings & Brew Fest is back for another great event on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino! 45 craft brewers will be sampling their brews, 10 area restaurants will have delicious wings for you to try and many vendors with craft beer gear and related products will be there!
Wings & Brew Fest will feature a 99 Bottles of Beer Raffle supporting Gillette Children's Hospital, commemorative posters, t-shirts and mugs by Red Wing Stoneware. Sample the brews and wings and vote for the People's Choice Best Brew and Best Wings. Join us for Wings & Brew Fest 2015. Tickets go on sale Monday, December 1, 2014 on www.wingsandbrewfest.com and will be $37 in advance and $50 at the door. Only 1,500 tickets are available, so get yours early! Wings & Brew Fest 2015, you don't want to miss this unique and fun event!
Date: March 21, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.wingsandbrewfest.com
Location: Treasure Island Resort & Casino 5734 Sturgeon Lake Road Welch, MN 55089
Contact: Alison Peters
EMail: apeters@q-mediagroup.com
Date/Time Details: March 21, 2015 - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $37 in advance/ $50 at door
Mar 22    Steve Clarke and the Working Stiffs - Hastings Concert Association
The Working Stiffs swing hard and hot, jammin' and jivin' their way into your dancing shoes.  Their jump blues and jazz bill, with some rockability thrown in for good measure, complimented by Steve's golden saxophone, is a favorite with the dancers.
Date: March 22, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Hastings Middle School
Contact: Mary Rohr, 651-437-8205; Carrol Tammen, 651-437-9206
Date/Time Details: Sunday, March 22
3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $20.00 for individual concert tickets
Mar 24    Green Mill for Good Give-Back Event
Support United Way of Hastings at Green Mill for Good Give-Back Event on March 24.  Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, From open to close!  20% of the bill supports United Way of Hastings Junior Board of Directors in raising funds for high school scholarships.  Get coupon at www.unitedwayofhastings.org.
Date: March 24, 2015
Website: http://www.unitedwayofhastings.org
Location: Hastings Green Mill
909 Vermillion St.
Hastings
EMail: amy@unitedwayofhastings.org
Mar 27    Bird Banding
Have you ever wondered what bird banding is all about?  Bird Banding records can help us learn how long birds live, where they travel, when and where they migrate and many other interesting facts.  Carpenter Nature Center has been banding birds for over 30 years.  On the fourth Friday of the month bird banding is open to the public. 
There is no program fee, but donations of Bird Seed and Suet are greatly appreciated.
RSVP appreciated.
 
Date: March 27, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.carpenternaturecenter.com
Location: Carpenter St. Croix Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail
Hastings MN
Contact: (651) 437-4359
Date/Time Details: Fourth Friday of the month.
 
Mar 28    Hastings Rivertown Lions Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Rivertown Lions Club annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Saturday, March 28, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., McAuliffe Elementary School, 1601 12th St. W. Breakfast, children's drawings and games, visits with the Easter Bunny, adult raffle.
Date: March 28, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: McAuliffe Elementary School
1601 12th St. W.
Hastings
Contact: Jane Lightbourn, club member 651-319-4503, or 437-8764
EMail: jlightbourn@hastingsstargazette.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, March 28th
8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Fees/Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for children -- 2 and younger eat free. Tickets at door
Mar 30    Artist Guillermo Cuellar
Meet and explore the interesting life and pottery of Guillermo Cuellar, a local potter featured in the "Minnesota Potters Sharing the Fire" documentary.
Date: March 30, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 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: Monday, March 30th
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free