| Feb 4 Business After Hours - 2/4/16 Members Only Event |
Save the Date
Merchants Bank to Host
Business After Hours
Thursday, February 4th, 2016
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Merchants Bank will be hosting a Business After Hours on Thursday, February 4th, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Business After Hours events are open to current Chamber members and it is a great way to connect and network with other Chamber members in an informal setting; so feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. There is no cost to attend.
More details to follow.
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| Date: |
February 4, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Merchants Bank
1525 Vermillion St
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 651-437-6775 |
| EMail: |
www.hastingsmn.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, February 4th, 2016
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Open to Chamber Members Only |
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| Feb 4 LeDuc History Book Group |
| Join the LeDuc History Book Group and delve into the details of a good book. Call Pleasant Hill Library or visit www.dakotacounty.us/library, each book discussion for monthly book titles. |
| Date: |
February 4, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
LeDuc Historic Estate, 1629 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
First Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 6 Connecting with the Wild--Know Gorilla |
| Join University of Minnesota researcher, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and PhD Tiffany Wolf for a presentation on what we've learned and are learning from gorillas and what can be done to protect them in the wild. This is a Hastings Reads event. |
| Date: |
February 6, 2016 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Location: |
Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, MN |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, February 6, 1 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 9 Chamber Coffee Connection 2/9/16 - For Chamber Members Only |
Chamber "Coffee Connection"
Tuesday, February 9th, 2016
Hosted by MidCountry Bank
7:30 a.m. - Networking
8:15 - 9:00 a.m. - Presentation - three topics that are top of mind for business owners - Cash Flow, People Management and Risk Management.
Coffee and rolls will be provided. This is a great opportunity to network with other businesses.
If your business would like to host a Coffee Connection, please contact the Chamber Office.
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| Date: |
February 9, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
MidCountry Bank
1320 South Frontage Road
Hastings, MN
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| Contact: |
Hastings Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau 651.437.6775 |
| EMail: |
info@hastingsmn.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, February 9th
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Event is for current Chamber Members
Free |
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| Feb 9 Lila Ammons: Voices of Influence |
| Discover the inspiration Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billy Holiday, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan and Ernestine Anderson brought to jazz signing through this exquisite performance by Lila Ammons. This is a Black History Month Program. |
| Date: |
February 9, 2016 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, MN |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, February 9, 2 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 9 - Feb 13 King & Queen of Hearts |
BreakAway Arts is sponsoring a week-long series of arts events including live music and free beer/wine tastings leading up to Valentine's Day! Click Here
Join us for any and all of these fun, entertaining and creative experiences! We will have artisan Valentine's gifts, gift baskets, flowers and more. Book classes early. Reserve your seat at our FREE Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament ($200 in prizes!). Check our website for complete details: www.BreakAwayArts.com
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| Date: |
February 9, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.breakawayarts.com/ |
| Location: |
BreakAway Arts
111 3rd Street East
Hastings MN |
| Contact: |
(651) 437-3779 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Feb. 9 - Feb 13
5-8 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Varies |
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| Feb 9 Friends of LeDuc & Historic Hastings Meeting |
| "Valentines: A Sentimental Journey" is the topic for the Friends of LeDuc meeting on February 9, 2016, 7 p.m. Maria Therres will tell Valentine Stories & share the vintage Valentines from her family. Guests will have the opportunity to make their own vintage Valentines & enjoy Valentine treats following the presentation. |
| Date: |
February 9, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dakotahistory.org |
| Location: |
LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Contact: |
Margaret Goderstad |
| EMail: |
bgoderstad@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 9, 2016, 7 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free & open to the public |
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| Feb 11 The Life of a Forensic Anthropologist |
| Learn how Dr. Sue Myster, a forensic anthropologist, analyzes bone to help solve mysteries. This is a Hastings Reads event. |
| Date: |
February 11, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, MN |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, February 11, 7 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 14 Valentine's Day Tea at the LeDuc Historic Estate |
| LeDuc Historic Estates a Valentine's Day High Tea on Sunday, February 14, 2016, 3:30 p.m. There will be samplings of various teas and foods such as homemade scones, tea sandwiches, and desserts. Reservations required for this $35 per person event. |
| Date: |
February 14, 2016 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dakotahistory.org |
| Location: |
LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Contact: |
Register through LeDuc or through Hastings Community Ed. - www.HastingsCommunityEd.com or 651-480-7670 |
| EMail: |
ajdeaver@yahoo.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, February 14
3:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$35 per person |
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| Feb 14 Valentine's Day Evening Concert with Tyler Burkum and Friends |
Looking for something to complete your Valentine's Day celebrations? Why not come to a great concert at the Hastings Arts Center.
A native of the Twin Cities, Tyler Burkum is a 2 time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter, has toured with Matt Kearney and formerly a member of the band Audio Adrenaline. Join Tyler and his friends for an evening of music with that special someone to celebrate Valentine's Day! Coffee and dessert provided. Purchase tickets at www.hastingsartscenter.org. Tickets WILL CALL and available at the door. Concert starts at 7:30pm, doors open at 7:00pm. |
| Date: |
February 14, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.hastingsartscenter.org |
| Location: |
Hastings Arts Center, 216 4th Street E, Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Contact: |
651-437-4320 |
| EMail: |
hastingsartscenter@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 14, 2016--7:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20 (includes dessert and coffee) |
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| Feb 19 31st Annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon |
| 31st Annual Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Luncheon on Friday, February 19th at 11:30am, at Brackett's Crossing Country Club in Lakeville. This year's speaker is Brittany Schneider, whose husband, Shawn Steven Schneider, was fatally shot while responding to a domestic violence call. Her speech is entitled "Black and Blue". |
| Date: |
February 19, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://360communities.org |
| Location: |
Brackett's Crossing Country Club
Lakeville, MN |
| Contact: |
Laurie Bolin
952-985-4004 |
| EMail: |
lbolin@360communities.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, February 19th
11:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30.00 |
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| Feb 19 Dynamic Structures Happy Hour Open House |
Come and beat the Winter Blues...
Happy Hour Open House |
| Date: |
February 19, 2016 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.dynamicstructurespc.com/aboutus.html |
| Location: |
Dynamic Structures, PC
204 Sibley St.
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
Dynamic Structures (651) 437-2400 |
| Date/Time Details: |
February, 19th, 2016
4:00 - 8:00 p.m. |
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| Feb 21 River Valley Band Concert- "An Anniversary Celebration---five years of building community through music" |
Come celebrate with the River Valley Community Band for their 5 year anniversary concert. Special performance by local singer and Hastings High School choir teacher, Kathleen Hanson.
$5 admission at the door
Kids 10 and under are free |
| Date: |
February 21, 2016 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings Arts Center, 216 4th Street E, Hastings, MN 55033 |
| EMail: |
hastingsartscenter@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
February 21, 2016-3:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$5 admission at the door--kids 10 and under are free |
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| Feb 22 Author Allen Eskens |
| Spend an evening with Allen Eskens, author of the award-winning The Life We Bury, a mystery novel which focuses on an unlikely connection between a Minnesota college student and a convicted felon. Eskens will sign and sell his book. This is a Hastings Reads event. |
| Date: |
February 22, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings Arts Center, 216 4th St. East, Hastings, |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, February 22, 6:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 24 The Onion Grille 5 Year Anniversary |
Kudo's to you! Join us Wednesday 2/24/2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in The Onion Grille's upstairs event space to celebrate our 5 year Anniversary. We will be serving complimentary Appetizers with a Cash Bar.
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| Date: |
February 24, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
100 Sibley Street
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
The Onion Grille - (651) 437-7577 |
| EMail: |
taprootllc@yahoo.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, February 24
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
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| Feb 25 Chamber Event |
| Please join us at Me & Julio's as we wish Joan good luck on her new adventure and thank her for all her hard work at the Chamber. |
| Date: |
February 25, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
Me & Julio's
350 33rd St W |
| Contact: |
Hastings Chamber of Commerce |
| EMail: |
staff@hastingsmn.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, February 25th
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
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| Feb 26 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: |
February 26, 2016 |
| Location: |
Carpenter St. Croix Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail
Hastings MN |
| Contact: |
(651) 437-4359 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Fourth Friday of the month
8 am-noon |
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| Feb 26 Family Fun Night |
| Member or not, you are invited to the Hastings YMCA for pizza and fun family activities with Hastings author Charlie Johnson and his dog. This is a Hastings Reads event. |
| Date: |
February 26, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
The Y in Hastings, 85 Pleasant Drive |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, February 26, 6 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Feb 27 - Feb 28 Masters of the Sky |
Come and learn about the fascinating world of raptors. Meet seven of the World Bird Sanctuary’s traveling avian ambassadors. Learn how owls hunt at night, why the Barn Owl is sometimes called the ghost owl and how falcons attain such astounding speed. See live hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures from around the globe up close and in free-flight.
Saturday, February 27, 2016 One hour programs begin at 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00
Sunday, February 28, 2016 One hour programs begin at 11:00, 1:00 & 3:00
Program fees are $10 per person or $7 for ‘Friends of CNC’. Please call 651-437-4359 early to RSVP. Each year, these programs consistently sell out!
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| Date: |
February 27, 2016 |
| 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 27 & 28, 2016. 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. |
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| Feb 28 Leap! Handbell Concert |
| Bells of the Bluffs handbell ensemble will perform unexpected and compelling music from around the world; joined by the St. Philip's Lutheran Church handbell group. |
| Date: |
February 28, 2016 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://bellsofthebluffs.org |
| Location: |
St. Philip's Lutheran Church
1401 15th Street West
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
Marilee Anderson, 651-808-4589
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| EMail: |
Bellsofthebluffs@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Feb. 28, 3:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free (goodwill offering) |
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| Feb 29 Fun With Math |
| Get your child on the road to reading with fun and engaging math activities in this early literacy workshop. Sponsored in part by ECFE. Registration is required and opens February 15. Caregivers and children ages 0-6. |
| Date: |
February 29, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, MN |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, February 29, 6-7 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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