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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6TH
Hasting Masonic Lodge is hosting a All-You-Can-Eat. There will be pancakes, French toast, sausage, coffee, orange juice, milk and a Bake sale. On Sunday December 6th from 8am to noon at 2103 Vermillion St. If you donate a food item you will get your picture taken free with Santa. Adults $6.00 and ages under 12 is $4.00
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will be celebrating 25 years of God’s blessings on Sunday, December 6th. A special worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. with guest speakers Pastor Victor Fry and Pastor Robert Mundahl. Dinner will be served following the service. If you would like to attend, please RSVP with your name and the number attending by phone (651)437-7010 or email shepherdofthevalley@embarqmail.com. If you have any photos or recording that we could display for this occasion please send copies by mail or email. If you would like items returned please label clearly with your name and address.
YMCA Kids Night Out will be Sunday, December 6th from 2-6pm for ages 1-10 years. Drop you child(ren) off for an afternoon to yourself! The cost is $15 per child for YMCA members or $20 per child for non-YMCA members
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to attend one of several story times this week hosted by the Pleasant Hill Library. At 10:15 am on December 7th babies up to age 24 months are invited to a baby lap sit story time featuring choo choo trains. Babies will have a chance to sing songs, listen to rhymes and stories, and have a special playtime with friends.
December 8th at 10:30 am toddlers age 2 and 3 years old will have a chance to listen to fun stories, sing silly songs and join their friends in wiggly activities and share the joy of toys.
Also at 10:30 am on December 9th preschoolers ages 4,5 and 6 will continue the toy land theme with a story time designed just for them. In addition to listening to cool stories about toys, preschoolers will make a toy-themed craft. All story times are free, and no registration is required. New children are always welcome to stop by the library. For a full listing of activities for children, check the Children’s Program brochure, located in the Children’s Department of the library, or click on the library website at www.dakotacounty.us/library. For more information, call the Pleasant Hill Library at 651-438-0200.
The American Red Cross is asking everyone to roll up their sleeves this week and give from the heart, The American way, when the bloodmobile is in Farmington on Monday, December 7th from 1pm to 7pm at the St. Micheal’s Catholic Church 22120 Denmark Avenue Farmington. Everyday patients depend upon the generosity of American Volunteers to donate life-saving blood. This blood is used to help people survive an accident, surgery or disease. However, everyone has to do their part and donate on December 7th to keep enough blood on hand to meet all the needs. Call Marlene at 651-460-6083 today for an appointment.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH
King’s Place, in Miesville Minnesota will host its third annual Toys for Tots Drive on Tuesday December 8th. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys. It will from 11 till 8. Meet Santa and the U.S. Marine corps. Bring in a new unwrapped toy and receive a coupon for a free hamburger, chips, beverage and treat. For more information call Tammy Clemens at 651-528-2200.
Friends of LeDuc of Historic Hastings/Dakota County Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, December 8th at 7pm at the Estate. Come and see the elegantly decorated home for Victorian Holidays and learn about the event s for December. The new site manager, Jessica Brierbrauer, will be introduced so come and welcome her. Members and visitors are encouraged to attend.
Join your fellow parents, guardians, friends and neighbors at the 5th grade band concert, Tuesday, December 8th from 7p.m to 8 p.m. at Hastings Middle School located at 1000 W. 11th St.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
The Phoenix Theatre of Red Wing proudly presents “Little Women” a warm and tender classic, perfect for a family outing. Performances runs December 9-13, call (651) 388-8700 or visit: www.sheldontheatre.org for ticket information and show times.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH
Come to the Pleasant Hill Library. On Thursday, December 10th they will be hosting a Microsoft Excel workshop. Come in to learn about Microsoft excel. For more information call 651-438-0200.
Thursday, December 10th and Friday, December 11th Augustana’s Auxilliary will hold their annual Christmas Bake Sale in the front lobby of Augustana Health Care Center from 8:00 am to 4:00pm. This year’s sale will include a Christmas Decoration White Elephant Sale. Let us do your holiday baking for you! Augustana Health Care Center is located at 930 W. 16th Street, Hastings. Call 651-480-6313 for more information.
On December 10th through13th take a stroll down Sibley and second streets in beautiful downtown Hastings for their Snowflake Days. Enjoy singing and entertainment over four days in December. It’s Free family fun for everyone. Take the “Downtown Challenge” for a chance to win $200 in cash. Thursday and Friday from 5-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5p.m. Holiday music provided by AJ’s DJ’s. For more information call 651-592-6353
Prescott Public Library is inviting Teens to a t-shirt renovation workshop at the Prescott Library on Thursday, December 10, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Take an old t-shirt and transform it into a new t-shirt, a skirt, a backpack even a bracelet. Let your creativity guide your scissors as you construct your own Diva-Tee project.
Join your fellow friends, parents, neighbors and guardians at the 6th grade band concert at Hastings Middle School, Thursday, December 10th from 7pm-8pm
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH
Hidden Greens is having an open house on December 11th and 12th from 11am to 5pm. It will be held at the Hidden Greens Golf Course 12977-200th Street East. There’s new Nike golf clothing, jackets, shirts, hats, and many more! Plus a new addition, Callaway golf clubs for sale by Certified Callaway Club Fitter and golf pro, Mike Pine. Also they have gift cards, passbooks, lesson packages, and more! You can register to win a golf passbook, a $400 value. For more information call 651-437-3085
YMCA Youth Night will be Friday, December 11 from 6-9pm for 3-5th graders. There will be food, games, music and more! The cost is $3.00 for YMCA members and $5.00 for non-YMCA members. For more information please call 651-480-8887
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
Hasting Family Services is hosting Holiday Train in Hastings. It will be held Saturday, December 12 from 3:30pm –5pm at 121 Third Street East, Hastings, Minnesota 55033
St. Mathias Catholic Council of Women of Hampton will be holding their Holiday Luncheon on Saturday December 12th. The luncheon will be held in the Church basement, which is located at the corner of Highway 50 and County Road 47 in Hampton. The luncheon will be from 11 till 1 with German potato salad, ring sausage, sauerkraut, assorted salads, rolls and butter and assorted bars and cookies served with beverages. There will be a bake sale and drawing for door prizes.
On December 12th from 5:30 till 6:30 area residents will have the opportunity to see the magnificent light and music spectacular known as the Canadian Pacific Holiday. The CP Holiday Train will stop on West Point Douglas Road South. Entertainers will provide live holiday music from the train’s stage car from the east side of the train tracks. New this year culvers will be selling hamburgers for $2 each. Visit the Midwest Holiday train schedule at www.cpr.ca for more details.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
Come to the LeDuc Historic Estate for the Victorian Holiday Celebration the first two weekends in December. A special dinner will be held December 13th, for more information call 651-437-7055.
Knights of Columbus is presenting a Pancake Breakfast that includes: French Toast, pancakes, Firehouse Sausage, Coffee, juice, eggs and cereal and guess what its all you can eat. Its on Sunday December 13th from 8:30 till 11:30 at the St. Joseph Church social hall.
On December 10th through13th take a stroll down Sibley and second streets in beautiful downtown Hastings for their Snowflake Days. Enjoy singing and entertainment over four days. Its fun for the entire family. Take the “Downtown Challenge” for a chance to win $200 in cash. Thursday and Friday from 5-7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5p.m. For more information call 651-592-6353.
The Minnesota AMBER Alert Fundraiser is hosting “Santa Is Coming to Town” Sunday, December 13th at The Point Restaurant and Lounge from 10am-2pm. Santa will be giving gifts to all the good boys and girls. Pictures will be taken with him too! For more information call David Trejo at 612-701-5735
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
At 10:15 on December 14th at the Pleasant Hill Library babies up to age 24 months are invited to a baby lapsit story time featuring hats. Two popular stories will be featured Whats on my head and Blue Hat Green Hat. Babies will also have a chance to sing songs, listen to rhymes and stories and have special playtime with their friends.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
At 10:30 on December 15th at the Pleasant Hill Library toddlers age 2 and 3 years old will have a chance to listen to fun stories, sing silly songs, and join their friends in wiggly activities as they countdown the days to Christmas
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
This holiday season the Hastings Lions Club along with the North American Banking Company are teaming up to establish the Holiday of Hope to benefit the Hastings Family Service. So donate your toys now till December 16th and help those in need. For more information call Troy at 480-6243.
At 10:30 on December 16th at the Pleasant Hill Library preschoolers age 4, 5 and 6 years old will continue the countdown theme with a story time designed just for them. Preschoolers will be invited to make a special holiday craft, which they may take home with them.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17TH
Area teens are invited to the Pleasant Hill Library for an afternoon jam session of Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution. The jam session will run from 3 p.m. to 4:30p.m. on Thursday, December 17th. Teens may come and go. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call 651-438-0200.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
On December 18th from 9 till noon join the Carpenter Nature Center for a bird banding. This is your chance to see songbirds up close and to watch the experts band birds at the Carpenter Nature Center. Bird banding helps us learn how long the birds live, where they travel, when and where they migrated and many other interesting facts. Donations of bird seed or suet will be greatly appreciated in lieu of a program fee.
December 18th at 10:15 a.m. the Pleasant Hill Library and the Hastings Community Education ECFE Staff are hosting a holiday program called “Elves and the Shoemaker.” You have to be ages 3 to 5 to attend. The Morning will be filled with a variety of fun activities for children, including; stories and rhymes, art exploration activities, games, songs, finger-plays and take home craft projects. There’s a $2 charge per child for the event. People must register in person at the library front desk. For more information call 651-438-0200
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
Come to the YMCA for a community Christmas party on Saturday, December 19th from 5-7 p.m. Enjoy open swim, crafts, hot coca, cookies and a visit from Santa. Don’t forget your camera. This event is free and open to the community. Photo ID’s are required to enter the facility. Call 651-480-8887 for more information.
Hastings High School vocal concert hits the stage December 19th in two appearances 4 and 7 p.m. at the HHS auditorium.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20TH
The Church of St. Joseph in Miesvill will be hosting a Live Nativity on Sunday December 20th from 4:30 till 7. Come view the nativity scene complete with actors, live animals, narration of the story, and singing of Christmas carols. A light lunch will be served in the parish hall. A vocal concert performed by the Angelic Choristers will begin at 3 p.m. in the parish hall. Donations to Hasting Family Service food shelf will be accepted.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
On December 21st from 7 till 9 the Hastings Middle School will be performing their play.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
The City of Cottage Grove is having a photo contest. The requirements are you must be a resident of Cottage Grove. No more than 1 entry per category in a resident. Winners will be determined based on seven categories, which are Cottage Grove People, Cottage Grove Landmarks, Cottage Grove Nature, Cottage Grove Housing/Neighborhood, Cottage Grove Commercial/Retail, Cottage Grove Sports & Leisure, and Cottage Grove Black/White photographs. The First prize in each category receives $50 and the photos will be featured in the Cottage Grove Reports, the City website and other various City publications. The photographs should be 5” by 7” or larger and mounted on a matte backing. All photos entries become the property of the City of Cottage Grove. The deadline is December 31st at 4:30 pm and all photos must have a completed entry form attached to it. You can mail or drop off entries to: Cottage Grove Photo Contest, City of Cottage Grove, 7516 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2ND
Knittin’ in the Stacks, at your Prescott Public Library every Saturday in January from 11:30 a.m to 1pm. January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD
Registration for Winter Skating lessons is now open. Classes start Sunday January 3rd at the Hudson Civic Arena. For more information check out the web-site HudsonSkateSchool.com or email Skate School Director, Ann Harschultz at HudsonSkateSchool@comcast.net
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH
The Hastings Concert Association presents the Celtic duo Men Of Worth. Come enjoy Celtic music, and funny stories with Donnie MacDonald, and Jamie Keigher, as they perform traditional Celtic music and tell funny stories. The concert will be at the Middle School Auditorium, on Saturday, January 16th at 3:00 p.m. For ticket prices and more information call Donna Lindahl at (651) 480-6302, or log on to www.menofworth.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church has been collecting art from their mission trips to Tanzania. The artwork which includes: paintings, baskets, woodcarvings, jewelry, fabrics and other pieces of art created in Tanzania will be on display January 23-24 and January 30-31.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH
On Friday January 29th from 7 till 9 p.m. Enjoy the winter night under the light of the moon with a relaxing snowshoe hike at the Carpenter Nature Center. After ward warm up by the fire and enjoy some fresh popcorn and hot apple cider. Snow shoes provided or bring your own. Call 651-437-4359 for reservations. Program fee is $7 or $5 for Friends of CNC.
FEBRUARY 2010
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
On Saturday February 20th from 10 till 4 Learn to paint from internationally renown artist Charlene Buescher. This class is for people with no previous drawing or painting experience and can be a great activity to do with your child or grandchild with a memorable painting to take home at the end of the day. If you are experienced, her techniques will be new; so you will be challenged and gain valuable tools to improve your skills. Contact Charlene at charleneart@yahoo.com if you have questions. Call ahead to get the equipment list or arrange to borrow supplies for an additional $23. Program fee is $45 per person or $42 for Friends of CNC and a bag lunch is required.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
On Monday February 22 from 7p.m.-8:30p.m. Go to St. Philip’s Lutheran Church and Shun the Sugar. They will have Dr. Jennie Orr off Family practice Medicine and she will teach you how to eat healthy, stay fit and avoid diabetes complications. For more information contact Regina at 651-480-6890 or 651-480-4244.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH
On Friday February 26th from 7 till 9 p.m. Enjoy the winter night under the light of the moon with a relaxing snowshoe hike at the Carpenter Nature Center. After ward warm up by the fire and enjoy some fresh popcorn and hot apple cider. Snow shoes provided or bring your own. Call 651-437-4359 for reservations. Program fee is $7 or $5 for Friends of CNC.
MARCH 2010
SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH
The St. Louis World Bird Sanctuary will be presenting Owls on Sunday March 7th from 1 till 2. Meet the World Bird Sanctuary’s founding director Walter C. Crawford, Jr. and several exotic owl species while learning the importance of their existence. Come and see owls from all over the world. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 437-4359 for reservations. Program fee is $8 or $5 for Friends of CNC.
TUESDAY, MARCH 16TH
The Hastings Concert Association presents Everything Fitz, a family band that features high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing. The concert will be on Tuesday, March 16th, at the Middle School Auditorium, at 7:00p.m. For ticket prices, or more information call Donna Lindahl, at (651) 480-6302, or log on to www.everythingfitz.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST
From 1 till 3 Sunday March 21st welcome the coming of spring by joining the CNC staff in the tradition of making maple syrup. Hike to the “sugarbush” to tap maple trees, witness the process of turning sap into syrup and sample the finished product. Call 437-4359 to make your reservation. Program fee is $5 or $3 for Friends of CNC and children under 10.
SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH
On Sunday March 28th from 1 till 3 join the Carpenter Nature Center’s Horticulturist for a session on pruning apple trees. Winter and early spring is the best time for pruning fruit trees so bundle up to walk through the orchard to see examples of properly pruned trees. Call 437-4359 by March 23rd to make your reservation. Program fee is $20 or $15 for Friends of CNC and includes apple tree pruning manual.
SUNDAY, APRIL 11TH
The Hastings Concert Association presents Home Free. Come enjoy the a capella singing of Home Free on Sunday, April 11th, at the Middle School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. For ticket prices and more information call Donna Lindahl at (651) 480-6302, or log on to www.thehomefreegroup.com.
TILL FURTHER NOTICE:
NWS PEACE program is seeking caring families in your area to host high school students from various countries for the 2010 school year. The students are 15-18 years old. They will begin to arrive in January and spend 5-10 months with a caring family while attending a local high school. They speak English. All they require is a bed an some food to eat. For more information call 1-866-846-3977 or visit their website at www.nw-services.com.
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