| May 1 - May 8 Screen Free Week |
Join the Dakota County Historical Society and Leduc Historic Estate for Screen Free Week!
Put down your digital devices, turn off the TV and head over to the Leduc Historic Estate for a week full of events and activities for kids of all ages!
On May 1st, you can celebrate Minnesota History Day with Photography Day. For $20.00, you will get access to two presentation from professional photographers and the ability to move throughout the house to take pictures of the site and re-enactors in period-specific dress. Tea and scones will also be available. Doors will open at 10:00 a.m.
On May 3rd, step on the grounds for Picnic at the Leduc! Bocce and croquet set will be available to play with. You can even join the Writer's Group, if you want to test your hand. You can start arriving to the site at 5:00 p.m.
May 5th will host the Leduc Book Group and Stitch in Time. All needle-workers are invited to attend the stitching group. The book discussion will be "Mission at Nuremberg": An American Army Chaplain and the Trial of the Nazis," by Tim Townsend. The groups meet at 6:30 p.m.
On May 6th, you can stop by during the city-wide garage sale and pick up some great items. You can also visit the chickens, as they will have just arrived! This event starts at 10:00 a.m.
May 7th will be the Chicken and Bunny Scavenger Hunt throughout the grounds. The event is in honor of the chicken returning and will take place throughout the woods. The event starts at 2:00 p.m.
To cap off Screen Free Week, you are invited to the Annual Mother's Day Tea on May 8th. You will be able to taste Leduc's Dark Chocolate Ganache Drizzle served over fresh fruit! Food will be served at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $30.00 and includes tea and four courses. |
| Date: |
May 1, 2016 |
| Website: |
http://www.dakotahistory.org |
| Location: |
Leduc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Contact: |
Amy Deaver |
| EMail: |
amy.deaver@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 1st - 10:00 a.m.
May 3rd - 5:00 p.m.
May 5th - 6:30 p.m.
May 6th - 10:00 a.m.
May 7th - 2:00 p.m.
May 8th - 3:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Admission included in descriptions |
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| May 1 Hastings Concert Association 'Hank Thunander' |
The Hastings Concert Association Presents:
Hank Thunander: 4 Members
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Hastings Middle School Auditorium
1000 11th Street West
Hastings, MN
For more information contact Mary Rohr, (651) 437-8205 or Carrol Tammen (651) 437-9206.
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| Date: |
May 1, 2016 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings Middle School
1000 11th Street West
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
Mary Rohr, (651)437-8205; Carrol Tammen, (651)437-9206 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, May 1, 2016
2:00 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Hastings Concert Association Concert Series Admission by season ticket, some individual performance tickets available. |
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| May 5 Protect Your Online Privacy |
| From social media to search engines and email to online purchasing--modern life leaves digital footprints everywhere we go. Discover the tools and techniques you can use to protect your privacy, browse anonymously, and encrypt information. No prerequisites. Presented by the Twin Cities Media Alliance. Registration is required and opens April 21. |
| Date: |
May 5, 2016 |
| Time: |
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
| Location: |
Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library, 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, MN |
| EMail: |
pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 5, 10:15 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| May 5 5.5.16 Hastings Chamber Lunch & Learn Seminar |
Presented by:
Effective Networking -
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
Presented by Jill Ann Anderson
Thursday, May 5th, 2016
Dakota Pines Golf Course - 2015 Westview Drive
Registration and Networking 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch & Presentation 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Cost $15
"Only One Thing Stands Between You and Success. It Isn't Experience. It Isn't Talent."
Leadership expert Jill Ann Anderson says if you want to succeed, you must learn how to connect with people. And while it may seem like some people are just born with it, the fact is anyone can learn how to make every communication an opportunity for a powerful connection. In Everyone Communicates, Few Connect, Jill Ann shares the Five Principles and Five Practices to develop the crucial skill of connecting, including:
- Finding Common Ground
- Keeping Your Communication Simple
- Capturing People's Interest
- Inspiring People
- Staying Authentic in all Your Relationships
The ability to connect with others is a major determining factor in reaching your full potential. It's no secret! Connecting is a skill you can learn and apply in your personal, professional, and family relationships- and you can start now by attending this training!
Jill Ann Anderson is the founder and CEO of Jill Ann Anderson & Associates, a personal and professional development organization that helps people take action so they can live better and work better. Her radio show, The Empower Hour, is featured on myTalk 107.1.
Click here for more about this topic.
Please RSVP to Kris at Kris@HastingsMN.org or 651.437.6775.
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| Date: |
May 5, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.hastingsmn.org |
| Location: |
Dakota Pines Golf Course
2015 Westview Drive
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce 651.437.6775 |
| EMail: |
Kris@HastingsMN.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 5th
Registration & Networking 11:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Lunch and Presentation 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
$15 - Open to current Chamber members and their guests.
Registration requested |
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| May 5 2016 Hastings Hops and Grapes |
Hastings Hops and Grapes
Wine and beer tastings event for the Hastings Rotary Club
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| Date: |
May 5, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Hastings Country Inn
300 33rd St. W.
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
651-402-1238 |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday May 5th
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets are $25.00 |
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| May 5 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: |
May 5, 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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| May 6 - May 7 Hastings City Wide Garage Sale |
Hastings City Wide Garage Sale, Friday and Saturday, May 6th and 7th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Online registration at www.HastingsStarGazette.com by April 26. |
| Date: |
May 6, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
City Wide |
| Contact: |
1-888-425-2220
Submitted by J.Lightbourn at Star Gazette, 651-437-6153 |
| EMail: |
classifieds@rivertown.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 6th & 7th |
| Fees/Admission: |
$30 registration fee |
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| May 9 An Accordion Sampler |
| Build your bookmaking skills with decorative paper and book cloth tape. Create a hidden page, a pop-up, a pocket, and a copier book to tuck in the pocket. Presented by the Minnesota Center for the Book Arts. Registration is required and opens April 25. |
| Date: |
May 9, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 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: |
Monday, May 9, 6 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| May 12 Paul Imholte |
| Settle in to see and hear a great performance by Paul Imholte, the "musical stringman" and master of a variety of instruments including the hammered dulcimer, fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, cello, harmonica, jaw harp, auto harp, and spoons. Refreshments at 2 p.m. |
| Date: |
May 12, 2016 |
| Time: |
1:00 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: |
Thursday, May 12, 1 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| May 13 Customer Appreciation - Open House at Rother Machine, Inc. |
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| Date: |
May 13, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.rothermachine.com |
| Location: |
Rother Machine Inc.
700 Tenth Street East
Hastings, MN |
| Contact: |
Please RSVP to Brandee by April 29th - 651.437.2423 |
| EMail: |
bscudera@rothermachine.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, May 13th, 2016
11:00 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
None - RSVP's requested to Brandee at 651.437.2423 or email bscudera@rothermachine.com |
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| May 14 Rally the Family, A Fun Tennis Event for All Ages |
| With support from the United States Tennis Association and as part of its outreach initiative, Hastings Tennis Association will be hosting a free Rally the Family event from 9:30 to 12:00 at the Hastings High School tennis courts on May 14th. Absolutely no tennis experience is required and rackets will be available for those who do not have access to one. Rally the Family is ideal for families with kids ranging in age from 4 to 13. There will be many fun games played with the red tennis ball (the recommended ball for young and beginning players), healthy snacks and quality family time. This event will be held rain or shine. If raining, we will move into the high school gym. If you want to score points with your kids, register at www.hastingstennis.org. On the home page, there is a Rally the Family registration button. You can also find a flyer for this event on the website?s home page. If questions, call 651-270-5753. |
| Date: |
May 14, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.hastingstennis.org |
| Location: |
Hastings High School Courts, if raining HHS gym |
| Contact: |
Cell Contact: 651-270-5753
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| EMail: |
hastingstennis@comcast.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 14, 2016
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free but requires registration by May 7, 2016 at www.hastingstennis.org. Click on the Rally the Family registration button on the home page. |
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| May 14 Annie Fitzgerald, Live at the Hastings Arts Center |
A Minnesota native, Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald has been noted for her ability to empathize with the listener with her remarkable knack for writing songs that stick with you long after they’ve last played. Combining the most beloved attributes of fellow Folk-Americana Singer-Songwriters like Patty Griffin and Shawn Colvin, Fitzgerald’s guitar-based songs and performances are a constant paradox of the striking and the subtle. Already heralded as an artist to watch by the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame with just two records released to date, she is making her mark with a simple perspective and an irresistible style. After 10 years living in NYC, she and her family have relocated back to her roots to be close to family as they raise their young son. They’re enjoying their new-found sense of Minnesota space and freedom, and a new album is in the works. The gifted musicians Mark Keating (http://www.markkeatingmusic.com/) and Ben Woolman (http://benwoolman.net/) will be joining Annie for an evening of original songs and some favorite covers.
“A regular on the New York City Indie scene, Annie Fitzgerald is known in several major US cities as an entrancing performer with a voice that draws you, wraps its arms around you, and just won’t let go. Her songs tackle the little moments in life, drawing the significance of each out into the light in songs that flow like water.” –Wildy’s World |
| Date: |
May 14, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts.html |
| Location: |
216 4th Street E
Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Contact: |
651-437-4320
hastingsartscenter@gmail.com |
| EMail: |
hastingsartscenter@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 14, 2016
7:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20 online and at the door |
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| May 15 Apple Blossom Races |
Celebrate Spring with Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s Apple Blossom Races. The 5K uses all paved surfaces, walkers are welcome on the 5K only. The 10K uses some of the same route but breaks off and follows almost 4 miles of the Nature Center’s trail system overlooking the St. Croix River. Some of the trails are not paved. The hilly 1/2 Marathon follows some local roadways near the Nature Center and passes many of the area’s apple orchards that promise to be at or near full bloom.
Pre-registration closes at midnight on May 11th so we will be able to get info to FrontRunner in a timely manner. We highly recommend pre-registering online, you can do that on the following link: http://www.active.com/hastings-mn/running/distance-running-races/apple-blossom-races-2015
Clare@CarpenterNatureCenter.org .
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| Date: |
May 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.carpenternaturecenter.org |
| Location: |
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
12805 St. Croix Trail Hastings MN 55033
Office: 651-437-4359
The 5K, 10K, and 1/2 Marathon all start at 8:00 a.m. at St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, 3 miles north of the Nature Center on County Road 21. Arrive early, park and register at Carpenter Nature Center then enjoy a chauffeured ride to the starting line. Water, portable toilets, route maps, starting instructions and complimentary clothing check available at the start. All races finish in front of the Nature Center’s interpretive center. Water and split-timers will be plentiful on each course. The 2K Fun Run will start at the Nature Center at 11:15am or as soon as the last half marathon runner finishes.
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| Contact: |
651-437-4359 |
| EMail: |
Clare@CarpenterNatureCenter.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Sunday, May 15, 2016
8:00 a.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Fee for the 5K & 10K is $32 ($40 after May 11th.) For the 1/2 Marathon the fee is $42.00 ($50 after May 11th.) The first 600 registrants for 5K, 10K, or 1/2 Marathon are guaranteed a T-shirt on Race Day. Additional T-shirts will be available at a later date. 2K registration is free without T-shirt, $10.00 with a T-shirt.
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| May 15 The WolfGang-Live at the Hastings Arts Center |
THE WOLFGANG--Sunday, May 15, 2016, 3:00pm The WolfGang explores two masterpieces: Beethoven at the Beginning – Mozart in Miniature
With his Opus 1 trios Beethoven expands the piano trio from a polite musical form for genteel chambers to a dramatic and virtuosic tour de force of major proportions. This was a perfect way for Ludwig to launch his publishing career in 1795 at the age of 25. The WolfGang will play the genial, vivacious and virtuosic E flat Major Trio, Op.1, No.1, Beethoven’s first published work, paired with the premiere of a suite (overture, solo arias, and ensembles) from Mozart’s opera of 1785, Le Nozze di Figaro, transcribed for The WolfGang by Paul Jacobson. The overture from this beautiful opera is often heard as a “stand-alone” orchestral work, and now we can revel in the drama of the whole opera – in miniature. For more info on The WolfGang, visit www.thewolfgang.org
The WolfGang performs instrumental chamber music from the time of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, playing on musical instruments of the type that were used during Mozart’s life. The fortepiano is a replica of a Stein fortepiano. The violin, viola and cello are either from the 18th century or are carefully modeled after 18th century instruments. The flute and oboe are modern replicas of instruments made by some of the great woodwind makers of the late 18th century. A Twin-Cities based ensemble, The WolfGang has been performing, recording, and touring for over 16 years in a style that “fits” the Mozart era. We hope you will join us for an musical adventure very soon. |
| Date: |
May 15, 2016 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts.html |
| Location: |
216 4th Street E
Hastings, MN 55033 |
| Contact: |
651-437-4320
hastingsartscenter@gmail.com |
| EMail: |
hastingsartscenter@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 15, 2016
3:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Suggested $15 donation |
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| May 18 Chamber Lunch Mob - 5/18/16 |
New to the Hastings Chamber ~ Wednesday Lunch Mob. Join us for this new networking event.
A Lunch Mob is a flash mob, but instead of singing and dancing, we'll spontaneously network at an area restaurant over lunch, and have a great time while doing it. You won't know who will be there, but that's the half the fun! Bring your business cards and appetite and get to know your fellow Chamber members in a casual environment.
We'll tell you when in advance, but not where.
Save an hour (starting at 11:30 a.m.) on Wednesday, May 18th and watch for the location announcement by email and on Facebook. |
| Date: |
May 18, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.hastingsmn.org |
| Location: |
Will be announced the day before the event. |
| Contact: |
Hastings Chamber of Commerce - 651.437.6775 |
| EMail: |
staff@hastingsmn.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 18th
11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. |
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| May 20 All Saints Music Festival |
The All Saints Music Festival, hosted at the Little Log House Pioneer Village
(just south of Hastings, MN) is a collaborative party thrown by five Catholic parishes to promote our various ministries and to celebrate our rural heritage.
Featuring:
Hairball
Them Pesky Kids
Voltage
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| Date: |
May 20, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.allsaintsmusicfestival.com |
| Location: |
Little Log House Pioneer Village
21889 Michael Ave
Hastings MN |
| EMail: |
allsaintsmusicfestival@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, May 20, 2016
beginning at 6 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20 in advance, $25 at the gate
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| May 24 Hand Painted Tiles |
Paint original designs on ceramic tiles using alcohol inks. Learn what makes an interesting composition and how to combine bold colors to create impact. Presented by Eagan Art House. Registration is required and opens two weeks prior to the event. |
| Date: |
May 24, 2016 |
| Time: |
6:00 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: |
Monday, June 13
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| May 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: |
May 27, 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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| May 28 Armed Forces Appreciation and Memorial Day Concert |
The City of Hastings, Downtown Business Association and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-Hastings presents an Armed Forces Appreciation and Memorial Day Concert on Saturday, May 28th. Family and Children activities begin at 5:00 PM with a concert featuring the 451st United States Army Reserve Band, 88th Reserve Command at 7:00 PM at the River Walk, Veterans Memorial-Levee, Rotary Pavilion, 300 1st Street East.. This is a unique opportunity for the Hastings' community to show its support and salute the men and women of the Armed Forces Community including those currently serving, their families, veterans and our Gold Star families.
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| Date: |
May 28, 2016 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.beyondtheyellowribbon.org |
| Location: |
Hastings River Walk
Veterans Memorial-Levee
Rotary Pavilion
300 1st Street East |
| Contact: |
Dean W. Markuson, (651) 438-2208, deanrvnvet@aol.com |
| EMail: |
deanrvnvet@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, May 28, 2016
5:00 p.m. - Family activities
6:30 p.m. - Veterans Memorial Dedication
7:00 p.m. - Concert |
| Fees/Admission: |
Open to the Public - No Charge |
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| May 30 Community Memorial Day Observation |
| Lyle Russell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1210, Nelson Lucking American Legion Post 47, and their auxiliaries will again be sponsoring this year's Community Memorial Day Observances on Monday, May 30th, 2016. The observances will begin at 9 a.m. with a flag ceremony at the Minnesota Veterans Home, 1200 E. 18th Street, followed by a 10:00 a.m. program at Roadside Park approximately 20 minutes after the Roadside Park program short ceremonies will follow in sequence at Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery on West First Street and Ninninger Road and end at the Levee Veterans Memorial on Ramsey and First Streets. |
| Date: |
May 30, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http:/mn.gov/vfw or www.://mn.gov/mdva |
| Location: |
Hastings Veterans Home - 9:00 a.m.
Roadside Park - 10:00 a.m.
Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery
Hastings Riverwalk
Veterans Memorial-Levee |
| Contact: |
Lyle Russell VFW Post, (651) 437-8231 or
Dean W. Markuson, (651) 438-2208, deanrvnvet@aol.com |
| EMail: |
deanrvnvet@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Monday, May 30, 2016
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Open to the Public - No Charge |
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