Events for February 2018
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Feb 1    State of the City

State of the City with Mayor Paul Hicks

Join us as Mayor Hicks recaps 2017 and gives insight into what to expect for the upcoming year!
A delicious lunch will be served at The Onion Grille for $15.00. Seats will also be available for those not interested in eating lunch.

Date: Thursday, Feb. 1st
Time:  11:30 a.m. - registration and social 
            12:00 p.m. - Lunch and presentation
Location: The Onion Grill

Date: February 1, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://hastingsmn.org
Location: The Onion Grill
100 Sibley St, Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
EMail: staff@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details:

Thursday, Feb. 1st
11:30 a.m. - registration and social
12:00 p.m. - lunch and presentation

Fees/Admission: $15.00
Feb 1    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 1, 2018
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
Feb 1    LeDuc Group Book Discussion
Join the LeDuc book group for a discussion of The Song Poet, by Kao Kalia Yang.  All are welcome!
Date: February 1, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: The LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 1
6:30 to 7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 1    Harry Potter Book Night
Join us for an evening of fun with the fantastic beasts of Harry Potter.  Test your Harry Potter trivia knowledge.  Make troll's boogies and take a closer look into a werewolf's eyes with Mad Science of Minnesota.  Registration is required and opens two weeks prior to the program.  Ages 8-18
Date: February 1, 2018
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 1
7 to 8 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 3    Greencard Voices
Hear a panel discussion of immigrants telling their life stories.  A diverse group will share their stories and answer any questions you may have.  Appropriate for all ages. This is a Hastings Reads event. 
Date: February 3, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road
Hastings, MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Feb. 3
11 am to 12;30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 3    Roe Family Singers return to Hastings Arts Center
The Roe Family Singers are a Good-Time, Old-Time Hillbilly band from the tiny community of Kirkwood Hollow, MN. Led by wife & husband Kim Roe (Best Female Vocalist, City Pages/Village Voice) and Quillan Roe (Accident Clearinghouse), the band marries old-time sounds from barn-dances, fiddle pulls, and county fairs with the rock & roll passion of youth.
-Featuring banjo, autoharp, guitar, and Appalachian clogging, the band and family of fans have been regularly filling Minneapolis’ 331 Club every Monday night since 2005. They've shared the stage with Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Mike Seeger, Del McCoury, the Grascals, and Jim Kweskin & Geoff Muldaur. In 2011 the band was awarded the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians; they won the title of “World's Best Jug Band” twice, in 2010 & 2012 at the annual Battle of the Jug Bands; and, in 2012, won the Minnesota Duet Contest at the MN State Fair.
-The Roe Family Singers mix original music and contemporary takes on old-time, traditional, and gospel tunes into one roiling & rollicking river of fresh yet familiar American music.

We are so excited for their return to our stage! If the Super Bowl isn't for you, consider escaping to Hastings for the weekend and come enjoy this concert while you visit!
Date: February 3, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts--events.html
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: February 3, 2018
7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Adult prices:
$15 online, $20 at the door
*Season Pass Subscribers may use one of the punches for this concert.

Kids 0-6 are free attending with adults.
One kid 7-17 are free with one paid adult.
Additional kids or students attending solo are $10 at the door ONLY.
Feb 3 - Feb 4    The Busted Nut - Live Music - Bruce Burniece
Come join The Busted Nut Bar & Grill for Live Music by Bruce Burniece!
Date: February 3, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.thebustednut.com
Location: The Busted Nut Bar & Grill
118 2nd St. E.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-438-6887
EMail: thebustednut@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, February 3, 2018
Feb 4    The BIG GAME Breakfast at The Onion Grille
Join us SUNDAY
from 8am-Noon for "A Tailgate Breakfast Buffet" only $10.00!

We'll be serving up Eggs, Sausage, Bacon,
Cajun Potatoes and Pastries.
Let's not forget the Tailgate food, Wings, Meatballs, Chips & Dip, Cheese and Crackers.
Beginning at 10am specials on Buzzy Mary's and Tappers!
Kick off your Football Sunday at The Onion Grille!
Reservations are suggested. It's easy, just give us a call
@ 651-437-7577 and we'll save you a seat!

 
Date: February 4, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.theoniongrille.com
Location: The Onion Grille
100 Sibley St, Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651.437.7557
Date/Time Details: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
10 a.m. - Specials on Buzzy Mary's & Tappers
Feb 5    "Forever in our Hearts" Free Painting Event
Join us at Caturia, Smidt, & Starkson Funeral Home for a night of fun, laughs, and remembrance. Create a special paining in honor of your loved one this Valentine's Day. Event is open to the public. RSVP by February 1st to reserve your spot. Limited to FIRST 30 people.
Date: February 5, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmnfuneral.com
Location: Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home
207 7th St. E.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-437-9419
Date/Time Details: Monday, February 5, 2018
6:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
RSVP by February 1st to reserve your spot. Advanced registration is required to assist us in preparations. Please call 651-437-9419 to make a reservation as there is limited seating.
Feb 5    Pleasant Hill Book Group
Held the first Monday of each month.
Date: February 5, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library,1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Held the first Monday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free.
Feb 6    Hiring Event
PeopleReady is hosting a Hiring Event onsite in our office from 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday! Stop in and apply and we will match you with some of the areas premier companies. We offer short term, on demand, and long term/temp to hire positions. Weekly pay and daily pay depending on the position. Let us help you jump start your career! 
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website: http://www.peopleready.com
Location: PeopleReady
312 Vermillion St
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: PeopleReady Hastings
EMail: 3416-br@peopleready.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday's
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Fees/Admission: NO fees
Feb 6    Tourism Board Meeting
This ten member committee utilizes the funds received through the local lodging tax to draw visitors to the Hastings area. Member of the Tourism Board are appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors.
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Hastings Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau 314 Vermillion St., Suite 100 Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Kristy Barse 651-437-6775
EMail: kristy@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: 9-5-17 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Feb 6    OPEN GALLERY HOURS at the Hastings Arts Center
Make it an outing to the Hastings Arts Center every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m..-.1:00 p.m. to enjoy free coffee (sometimes treats!) and view our current gallery exhibits. New exhibits are up every 4-6 weeks. AND on selected Tuesdays in September, October, March, April and May, you can hear a FREE Coffee Concert starting at 10:30 a.m. Check out our website for further details. hastingsartscenter.org

Featured Artists on Exhibit:
September-Adult Student Oil Painting Class
October 6-31 "Seeds of Change" by photographer Mike Hazard
November/December- "Backstage", Andrew Hill, photographer
January/February-"What We Hide", Ellie Leonardsmith, photographer
February/March-Beth Bacon, oil painter
March/April-Hastings Middle and High School Student Art
May-TBD
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsartscenter.org
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St East
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 6    Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Groundbreaking
Come join Caturia, Smidt & Starkson Funeral Home & Crematory for the Groundbreaking of their new building on Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  Groundbreaking will take place at 10:30 a.m.
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.caturia-smidtfh.com
Location: 3075 Vermillion St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-437-9419
EMail: caturiasmidtfh@earthlink.net
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.
Groundbreaking at 10:30 a.m.
Feb 6    Ladies Night at the Health Solutions Center
The Health Solutions Center is having another Ladies Night on February 6th from 6:00-8:00pm. We will be having 15 raffles that will be drawn every 15 minutes plus WINE.

There will be 15 vendors starting with Arbonne, DoTerra Essential Oil, Juice Plus, Life thru Fitness, LipSense, Lo Lo Lettering, Mary Kay, Mary & Martha, Millner Family Chiropractic, Norwex, Now & Zen w/ Bren, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi Jewelry, Perfectly Polished, and Wayhouse Naturals. Come check out what these ladies have to offer and enjoy a night out!
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.yourhscenter.com
Location: Health Solutions Center
117 3rd St. West
Hastings, MN
Contact: Dr. Scott Millner
EMail: millnerchiro@hotmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 6th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 6    Ballroom Dance Classes-Winter Session
The fun continues on Tuesday nights (except for Jan 16 which has been moved to Wednesday Jan 17) with Ballroom Dance Classes in January and February 2018.
Join instructor Paris Becker as she teaches you new dances each week.

No partner necessary, drop in anytime. Classes begin at the basic steps and are catered to ALL skill levels.

Dates of the winter classes and what dances will be taught:
January 9th, 2018: Waltz & Rumba
January 17th, 2018 (Wednesday): Tango & Samba
January 23rd, 2018: Foxtrot & Cha cha
January 30th, 2018: Viennese Waltz & Salsa
February 6th, 2018: West Coast Swing & Night Club 2-Step


And a special lesson plus social dance event on
February 13th, 2018. (See special pricing)
Single Swing & Variety Dance Party
 
Date: February 6, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://www.hastingsartscenter.org/ballroom-dance.html
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: January 9th, 2018 - February 13, 2018
7:00-8:30pm
(February 13th will end around 9:00pm)
Fees/Admission: $10 per person per class

February 13th includes a dance lesson followed by a social dance.
Special pricing for the evening: $13 for singles and $25 for couples
 
Feb 8    History Movie Night at Hastings Middle School
Middle schoolers, join your classmates for a movie about four Sudanese refugees learning to adjust to the United States.  Rated PG-13.  This is a Hastings Reads Program.
Date: February 8, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: HMS Auditorium
1000 West 11th Street
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 8
6:30 to 8 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 8    Refuees 101
Learn who are refugees and how they end up coming to Minnesota.  Find out how they use their skills and talents to survive and thrive once they are here. This is a Hastings Reads event. 
Date: February 8, 2018
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, Feb. 8
7 to 8 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 9    Family Fun Night
Member or not, bring your elementary school age children to the Hastings YMCA for pizza and fun family activities related to the book, Their Great Gifts, by Jon Coy.  This is a Hastings Reads event. 
Date: February 9, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Hastings YMCA
85 Pleasant Drive
Hastings MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Friday, Feb. 9
6 to 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 10 - Feb 11    The Busted Nut - Live Music - The LowLees
Come join The Busted Nut Bar & Grill for Live Music by The LowLees!
Date: February 10, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.thebustednut.com
Location: The Busted Nut Bar & Grill
118 2nd St. E.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-438-6887
EMail: thebustednut@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, February 10, 2018
Feb 11    "From the Heart" Valentines Concert
FROM THE HEART, a quartet with Martha Mathewson on piano, Dana Mathewson on woodwinds, Melissa O’Neill, soprano and Tom Witry, baritone, performs classics straight from the heart of the Great American Songbook and from stage and screen.  You know which ones we mean… those timeless tunes that every person of ‘a certain age’ sang along with on the radio, those favorite pieces that were playing when they fell in love, the songs the big band played when they danced with their favorite partner…. FROM THE HEART brings these classics to life in fresh and tasteful style.

"From the Heart" will bring a special Valentine's Day performance to our stage! Whether or not you are of 'a certain age' this concert is for you! Why not make it part of your Valentine's Day celebration. Following lunch come to a great concert right in your own backyard!  Plus, there will be dessert!
Date: February 11, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: https://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts--events.html
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: February 11, 2018
3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Adult prices:
$15 online, $20 at the door
*Season Pass Subscribers may use one of the punches for this concert.

Kids 0-6 are free attending with adults.
One kid 7-17 are free with one paid adult.
Additional kids or students attending solo are $10 at the door ONLY.
Feb 12    iLAB:Intro to 3D Printing
Learn the basics of how 3D printers work and how to get started 3D printing in the iLAB.  Discover ways to create your own 3D designs using CAD tools for beginners.  Registration is required.  Geared for ages 12 and older. 
Date: February 12, 2018
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road
Hastings MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Monday, Feb. 12
4 to 4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 12    "The Art of Loving Those We Lose" Valentine's Paint & Sip Event
We know that losing a loved one can be tough, especially around Valentine’s Day. Honor your loved one and let us take care of you this year. We have a special treat in store for you. Come join us for an evening of food, conversation and a fun art project that you’ll take home with you that honors your loved one and helps keep their memory alive, all while you continue to take care of yourself and continue the healing process.

We will be painting with Hastings’ own, David Youngren, who owns Arts Aloft, LLC. David will guide us on a 2-hour painting journey. You don’t have to be a “self-professed” artist to come. David will help you each step of the way. How does art heal? It is often a welcomed distraction and physical outlet for our emotions. Scientific studies tell us that art heals by changing a person's physiology and attitude. The body's physiology changes from one of stress to one of deep relaxation, from one of fear to one of creativity and inspiration. We know that art can be therapy, promote healing and just allow us to get out and connect with others.

We will also have local speaker and author, Donna Mathiowetz with us. Donna will share her thoughts and ideas to help those who want to continue to honor their loved ones who are no longer here. The best way we can do that is to love ourselves, others and those who are gone from our sight by living fully in their place. You will come away with some ideas that you can put into use in your life!

This is a private event held at The Onion Grille in Hastings. You must be registered to attend. Space is limited to 30 people. Light appetizers and dessert provided, along with non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar for cocktails, beer and wine will be available. (The kitchen at The Onion will NOT be open for full dinner service.) 

We hope you will join us for this very special evening! Be sure to share this with your friends and family.
 
Date: February 12, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://bit.ly/2klwN3H
Location:

The Onion Grille
100 Sibley Street
Hastings, MN 55033

Contact: Melissa Stevens, Community Outreach Director
EMail: melissa@wisefamilyfh.com
Date/Time Details:

Monday, February 12, 2018

5:00 pm Refreshments, Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm Special Message shared by Donna Mathiowetz
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Painting Angels with David Youngren

 

Fees/Admission: A nominal fee of $30 per person covers your food and materials for the evening.  If for any reason, this causes hardship, please reach out to Wise Family Funeral & Cremation Services, and we will assist you to the best of our ability.
Feb 12    iLAB: Intro to 3D Printing 2.12.18
Learn the basics of how 3D printers work and how to get started 3D printing in the iLAB.  Discover ways to create your own 3D designs using CAD tools for beginners.  Registration is required.  Geared for ages 12 and older. 
Date: February 12, 2018
Time: 6:30 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, Feb. 12
6:30 to 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 13    Hiring Event
PeopleReady is hosting a Hiring Event onsite in our office from 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday! Stop in and apply and we will match you with some of the areas premier companies. We offer short term, on demand, and long term/temp to hire positions. Weekly pay and daily pay depending on the position. Let us help you jump start your career! 
Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website: http://www.peopleready.com
Location: PeopleReady
312 Vermillion St
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: PeopleReady Hastings
EMail: 3416-br@peopleready.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday's
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Fees/Admission: NO fees
Feb 13    OPEN GALLERY HOURS at the Hastings Arts Center
Make it an outing to the Hastings Arts Center every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m..-.1:00 p.m. to enjoy free coffee (sometimes treats!) and view our current gallery exhibits. New exhibits are up every 4-6 weeks. AND on selected Tuesdays in September, October, March, April and May, you can hear a FREE Coffee Concert starting at 10:30 a.m. Check out our website for further details. hastingsartscenter.org

Featured Artists on Exhibit:
September-Adult Student Oil Painting Class
October 6-31 "Seeds of Change" by photographer Mike Hazard
November/December- "Backstage", Andrew Hill, photographer
January/February-"What We Hide", Ellie Leonardsmith, photographer
February/March-Beth Bacon, oil painter
March/April-Hastings Middle and High School Student Art
May-TBD
Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsartscenter.org
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St East
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 13    MnDOT - Hwy 316 Improvements Project
Join us for a public open house to learn about and provide input on potential improvements on Hwy 316 from the north junction of Hwy 61 to just south of Tuttle Dr. in Hastings. Project team members from MnDOT and the City of Hastings will be available to answer questions.
 
When:              
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
5-7 p.m. 
A short presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m.
 
Where:              
Crossroads Church (located next to Coborn’s)
225 33rd St. W
Hastings, MN 55033
 
Bring your kids!
We encourage you to bring your kids to this event. There will be refreshments, coloring activities, and a play area to keep them busy during the open house and presentation.  
 
Can’t make it?
If you can’t make it to the open house, visit the project website and share your feedback on the comment map: mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy316.  
 
About the evaluation
The pavement all along Highway 316 is deteriorating and needs a routine repair to obtain its intended service life. It is anticipated to be replaced in 2021. MnDOT is evaluating other corridor improvements between the north junction of Hwy 61 and just south of Tuttle Drive that could be made at the same time to help with safety and traffic flow for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. The project team is gathering community input to assess how this corridor is used and to prioritize area needs and potential solutions.
 
This evaluation will make recommendations on:
•       Improved safety for all users
•       Speed reduction measures 
•       Improving ways to access the highway
•       Street access and crossings
•       Pedestrian and bicycle facilities and connections
 
Spread the word
Forward this email to family, friends, and others who live in or travel through the Hastings area. 
Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/hwy316
Location:
Crossroads Church (located next to Coborn’s)
225 33rd St. W
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Molly Kline, Project Manager 651-234-7723
EMail: molly.kline@state.mn.us
Date/Time Details:
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
5-7 p.m. 
A short presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 13    Ballroom Dance Classes-Winter Session
The fun continues on Tuesday nights (except for Jan 16 which has been moved to Wednesday Jan 17) with Ballroom Dance Classes in January and February 2018.
Join instructor Paris Becker as she teaches you new dances each week.

No partner necessary, drop in anytime. Classes begin at the basic steps and are catered to ALL skill levels.

Dates of the winter classes and what dances will be taught:
January 9th, 2018: Waltz & Rumba
January 17th, 2018 (Wednesday): Tango & Samba
January 23rd, 2018: Foxtrot & Cha cha
January 30th, 2018: Viennese Waltz & Salsa
February 6th, 2018: West Coast Swing & Night Club 2-Step


And a special lesson plus social dance event on
February 13th, 2018. (See special pricing)
Single Swing & Variety Dance Party
 
Date: February 13, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://www.hastingsartscenter.org/ballroom-dance.html
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: January 9th, 2018 - February 13, 2018
7:00-8:30pm
(February 13th will end around 9:00pm)
Fees/Admission: $10 per person per class

February 13th includes a dance lesson followed by a social dance.
Special pricing for the evening: $13 for singles and $25 for couples
 
Feb 14    Popcorn and a Movie
Enjoy a drama set in Missouri about four Sudanese refugees learning to adjust to their new home in the United States.  Rated PG-13.  This is a Hastings Reads event. 
Date: February 14, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Tilden Community Center
310 River Street
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 14
1 pm
Feb 14    United Way of Hastings Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Join the United Way of Hastings for an open house to celebrate their new location! Enjoy a tour of their new office space and social hour! Ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m.
Date: February 14, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.unitedwayofhastings.org
Location: 113 2nd St. E., Suite 102
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-438-3337
EMail: mari@unitedwayofhastings.org
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
3:30 Ribbon Cutting
Feb 15    Ambassador Visits 2/15/18
The Ambassadors serve as the welcoming arm of the Chamber. The Ambassadors visit new businesses and members and host Business After Hours and other social events.
Date: February 15, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmn.org
Location: Meet at the Chamber Office
Contact: 651-437-6775
EMail: kris@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: 2.15.18 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Feb 15    Ambassador Committee Lunch Meeting 2.15.18
Hastings Chamber Ambassador lunch meeting.  Meeting is for current Chamber Ambassadors only.
Date: February 15, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmn.org
Location: Hastings Chamber
Chamber Board Room
314 Vermillion St., Ste 100
 
Contact: Hastings Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
EMail: kris@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 15th
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Meeting for Chamber Ambassadors only
Feb 15    Evening Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with stories and activities to develop early literacy skills for kids and families.  Siblings welcome.
Date: February 15, 2018
Time: 6:30 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: Thursday, Feb. 15
6:30 to 7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 15    Teen Skate Night
3rd Annual After-Hours Skate Night Music - request your favorite song Bring your own Ice Skates Hot Chocolate Games FREE!
Date: February 15, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmn.gov
Location: Pioneer Park
801 15th St. W.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Paige Marschall Bigler 651-480-6182
EMail: pmarschall@hastingsmn.gov
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 15, 2018
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 16 - Feb 17    The Busted Nut - Live Music - The Coxmen
Come join The Busted Nut for Live Music by The Coxmen!
Date: February 16, 2018
Time: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Website: http://www.thebustednut.com
Location: The Busted Nut Bar & Grill
118 2nd St. E.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-438-6887
EMail: thebustednut@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: Friday, February 16, 2018
Feb 17    Waggin' Tales
Bring your kids into the library to read to a certified therapy dog.  It's not only fun, it helps develop reading skills and fluency.  Ages 5 to 10.
Date: February 17, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road
Hastings, MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Feb. 17
11 am to Noon
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 17    Valentine's Tea at LeDuc
Join the Leduc Historic Estate and your loved one(s) for this special Valentine's Day Tea! Celebrate this special holiday with a three course meal that includes a variety of teas paired with your food. Live music will fill the house as you enjoy the food and learning about the history of Valentine's Day. Costumed reenactors will complete the afternoon!

A tour of the house will be included after the final course. Seating is limited, so call 651-438-8480 today to reserve your spot!
Date: February 17, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Website: https://www.dakotahistory.org/events/559-feb-17-valentine-s-tea-at-leduc
Location: LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-438-8480
Date/Time Details: Saturday, February 17, 2018 3:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Fees/RSVP: $40 per person ($35 for members); call 651-438-8480.
Feb 20    Hiring Event
PeopleReady is hosting a Hiring Event onsite in our office from 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday! Stop in and apply and we will match you with some of the areas premier companies. We offer short term, on demand, and long term/temp to hire positions. Weekly pay and daily pay depending on the position. Let us help you jump start your career! 
Date: February 20, 2018
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website: http://www.peopleready.com
Location: PeopleReady
312 Vermillion St
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: PeopleReady Hastings
EMail: 3416-br@peopleready.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday's
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Fees/Admission: NO fees
Feb 20    Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors is made up of business leaders from the Hastings area. They are responsible for the government and policy-making of the Chamber. www.hastingsmn.org/board-of-directors-staff
Date: February 20, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: The Chamber Office
Contact: Kristy Barse 651-437-6775
EMail: kristy@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: 9-19-17 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Feb 20    OPEN GALLERY HOURS at the Hastings Arts Center
Make it an outing to the Hastings Arts Center every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m..-.1:00 p.m. to enjoy free coffee (sometimes treats!) and view our current gallery exhibits. New exhibits are up every 4-6 weeks. AND on selected Tuesdays in September, October, March, April and May, you can hear a FREE Coffee Concert starting at 10:30 a.m. Check out our website for further details. hastingsartscenter.org

Featured Artists on Exhibit:
September-Adult Student Oil Painting Class
October 6-31 "Seeds of Change" by photographer Mike Hazard
November/December- "Backstage", Andrew Hill, photographer
January/February-"What We Hide", Ellie Leonardsmith, photographer
February/March-Beth Bacon, oil painter
March/April-Hastings Middle and High School Student Art
May-TBD
Date: February 20, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsartscenter.org
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St East
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 20    Hastings Reads Main Event
Spend an evening with Kao Kalia Yang, author of The Song Poet: A memoir of My Father, a powerful memoir of a Hmong song poet who sacrificed his gift for his children's future in America. This is a Hastings Reads event.
Date: February 20, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Hastings Art Center
216 4th Street East
Hastings, MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Feb. 20
6:30 to 8 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 21    Chamber Lunch Mob 2.21.18
Chamber members are invited to meet for lunch on the third Wednesday of each month. It's a great opportunity for networking so bring your business cards! The first 10 member to arrive will receive $2.00 off of their meal and there will be a drawing for a free lunch on the Chamber.
Date: February 21, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmn.org
Location: Carbone's
1290 North Frontage Road
Hastings, MN
Contact: Hastings Chamber Office
EMail: kris@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: The third Wednesday of each month 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Cost of lunch
Feb 22    REM River Bluffs
Are you looking for a rewarding career?
REM River Bluffs is Hiring Caregivers

Stop by Dunn Brothers Coffee for on the spot interviews
Requirements
  • Must pass background check
  • Valid driver’s license/acceptable record
Date: February 22, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Dunn Brothers Coffee
919 Vermillion St Ste 140
Hastings, MN 55033
 
Contact: stephanie welch, recruiter 952-852-9617
EMail: chris.bonnema@thementornetwork.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Feb 22    Pleasant Hill Library Improvement Project Open House
The Pleasant Hill Library is being remodeled.  See schematic designs and images, learn about the services during the remodel, and get your questions answered at the Open House. 
Date: February 22, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1440 South Frontage Road
Hastings MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 22
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 23    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 23, 2018
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
Feb 23    Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library Book Sale
Discover great deals on gently used material and help support your local library. 
Date: February 23, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Dakota County Pleasant Hill Library
1490 South Frontage Road
Hastings, MN
EMail: pleasanthill.library@co.dakota.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Friday, Feb. 23
10 am to 4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 23    Duo-B: Violin/Cello Classical Sensation
Unique in the classical music world due to its dedication to works for violin and cello ensemble, Duo-B is quickly earning praise for their passionate musical commitment, creative style, and original programming.  Founded in 2009, violinist Hirono Sugimoto Borter and cellist Philip Lawrence Borter met at the Hochschule für Musik-Freiburg (Germany) and have since dedicated their performing careers to promoting the wealth of music for violin, cello duo.  As winners of the prestigious Eastman Concerto Competition, they have performed across three continents including landmark performances in Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theater, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Universität der Künste in Berlin, and Minatomirai Hall in Yokohama, Japan.

Since its inception, Duo-B has championed a diverse and broad repertoire representing music from a great variety of genres and cultures.  In addition to performing rarely heard masterpieces and lesser-known works, a great emphasis is placed on the communicative power and remarkable intimacy found only in the string duo.  In 2011, they gave their first concert tour in the United States, performing extensively in the Southeast and are now found frequently performing across the US and Japan. 
 
Date: February 23, 2018
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: https://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts--events.html
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St E
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: February 23, 2018
7:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Adult prices:
$15 online, $20 at the door
*Season Pass Subscribers may use one of the punches for this concert.

Kids 0-6 are free attending with adults.
One kid 7-17 are free with one paid adult.
Additional kids or students attending solo are $10 at the door ONLY.
Feb 24    Fiends of the Pleasant Hill Library Book Sale
Discover great deals on gently used materials and help support you local library. 
Date: February 24, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:30 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 24
10 am to 4:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 24 - Feb 25    Masters of the Sky - Carpenter Nature Center
The World Bird Sanctuary staff from St. Louis, Missouri, will be coming to CNC to present a captivating program about birds of prey. Visitors will learn about raptors from around the world. Experience live hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures up close and in free-flight. The presenters will introduce methods to help protect raptors and their habitats.
Date: February 24, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://carpenternaturecenter.org/event/masters-of-the-sky-4/
Location: 12805 St. Croix Trail S. Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-437-4359
Date/Time Details: Saturday and Sunday February 24 & 25, 2018
11:00 a.m. • 1:00 p.m.• 3:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Event Fee: $10.00 or $7.00 for “Friends of CNC.” RSVP and non-refundable payment required.
Feb 24    BuildingBridgesin Hastings - Our Black History
Learn more about Hastings Black history, its impact and events. Performances by a Readers' Theater and BlackOut Improv Group. Music & Refreshments
Date: February 24, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Hastings Senior High School
Contact: Rich Manke, Lakeside Cemetery Administrator
EMail: rmanke55@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 2/24/2018, 2 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE, but donations will be accepted.
Feb 24 - Feb 25    The Busted Nut - Live Music - Wade & Ella
Come join The Busted Nut Bar & Grill for Live Music by Wade & Ella!
Date: February 24, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Website: http://www.thebustednut.com
Location: The Busted Nut Bar & Grill
118 2nd St. E.
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: 651-438-6887
EMail: thebustednut@comcast.net
Date/Time Details: Saturday, February 24, 2018
Feb 25    Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library Book Sale
Discover great deals on gently used  materials and help support your local library. 
Date: February 25, 2018
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: Sunday, Feb. 25
1 to 3 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 25    Winter Warmup: Concert with Bells of the Bluffs
Bring a little heat to your winter routine with Bells of the Bluffs Handbell Ensemble. Musical selections ranging from swing and ballads to marches and rock will melt your definition of handbell music

Bells of the Bluffs handbell ensemble is devoted to sharing our passion for handbells with people of all ages. Our 14 ringers come from communities throughout east-central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We provide performance, workshop and audience participation experiences to help spread the joy of handbells. Since Bells of the Bluffs was founded in 2013, we have been building our skills as individuals and an ensemble with a broad range of music and helping other expand their ringing abilities and appreciation for handbell music.
Date: February 25, 2018
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Website: http://bellsofthebluffs.org
Location: First Presbyterian Church
602 Vermillion Street
Hastings
Contact: Marilee Anderson 651-808-4589
EMail: Bellsofthebluffs@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, Feb. 25th
2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Freewill donation
Feb 26    The Real Paranormal
Join us for a special evening with the Dakota County Paranormal Society as they talk about how a real team investigates the paranormal. They’ll show you their specialized equipment and describe how it’s used on their investigations. They will also present some of the evidence that they’ve gathered on their investigations. There will be time for Q&A following the presentation. You won’t want to miss this!  Interested in the paranormal?  Come learn how a real team investigates hauntings and paranormal activity. Dakota County Paranormal Society would like to show you how they do it.

Tilden Community Center
310 River Street
Hastings, MN  55033

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Date: February 26, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.HastingsCommunityEd.com
Location: Tilden Community Center
310 River Street
Hastings, MN  50533
Contact: Zena Stefani
EMail: lknutson@hastings.k12.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Monday, February 26, 2018
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $15.00 - each
Feb 27    Hiring Event
PeopleReady is hosting a Hiring Event onsite in our office from 9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. every Tuesday! Stop in and apply and we will match you with some of the areas premier companies. We offer short term, on demand, and long term/temp to hire positions. Weekly pay and daily pay depending on the position. Let us help you jump start your career! 
Date: February 27, 2018
Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Website: http://www.peopleready.com
Location: PeopleReady
312 Vermillion St
Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: PeopleReady Hastings
EMail: 3416-br@peopleready.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday's
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
Fees/Admission: NO fees
Feb 27    OPEN GALLERY HOURS at the Hastings Arts Center
Make it an outing to the Hastings Arts Center every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m..-.1:00 p.m. to enjoy free coffee (sometimes treats!) and view our current gallery exhibits. New exhibits are up every 4-6 weeks. AND on selected Tuesdays in September, October, March, April and May, you can hear a FREE Coffee Concert starting at 10:30 a.m. Check out our website for further details. hastingsartscenter.org

Featured Artists on Exhibit:
September-Adult Student Oil Painting Class
October 6-31 "Seeds of Change" by photographer Mike Hazard
November/December- "Backstage", Andrew Hill, photographer
January/February-"What We Hide", Ellie Leonardsmith, photographer
February/March-Beth Bacon, oil painter
March/April-Hastings Middle and High School Student Art
May-TBD
Date: February 27, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsartscenter.org
Location: Hastings Arts Center
216 4th St East
Hastings, MN 55033
EMail: hastingsartscenter@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 28    Business Advocacy Meeting
Promotes local business development. Assists businesses with issues pertinent to them. Provides referrals to other agencies and resources.
Date: February 28, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.hastingsmn.org
Location: Hastings Chamber of Commerce 314 Vermillion St., Suite 100 Hastings, MN 55033
Contact: Kristy Barse 651-437-6775
EMail: kristy@hastingsmn.org
Date/Time Details: 8-30-17 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.