Senior briefs
Senior briefs for the week:
Hastings Tastings is March 1 
The 15th annual Hastings Tastings will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, March 1, in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church social hall, 2035 W. 15th St., and is a kick off to Minnesota Foodshare month.
RELATED CONTENTInterest sought for symphony on a barge
A concert on a barge along the Mississippi riverfront would be one of the highlighted performances if the American Wind Symphony plays in Hastings this year. Other featured performances could include chamber performances and a special patrons’ concert.
RELATED CONTENTKitui Bishop visits St. Paul Archdiocese this week
Bishop Anthony Muheria from the Diocese of Kitui, Kenya, will visit Archbishop John Nienstedt and parishes in the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocese this week, including St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
‘Fond Farewell’ seminar will be Feb. 22 at senior center
Two guest speakers will address the topics of advance directives and veterans’ planning for senior citizens this month.
RELATED CONTENTSeniors: Need help with your taxes? AARP Tax Aide will assist seniors
Need help with your 2010 taxes? As it has for many years, ARRP is offering free assistance to senior citizens in Hastings. Appointments can be scheduled beginning next week. Trained volunteers provide the assistance. Appointments will be available on two days a week through April 13.
Illustrated St. John's Bible, prints will be on display
View the Bible in a different, yet spiritual, manner. The Fine Arts Forum of Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 400 W. Ninth St., will host the St. John's Bible from Sunday, Feb. 21 to Monday, March 1.
February calendar of events
See what's going on in and around Hastings during the month of February.
RELATED CONTENTLotto winner: 'I couldn't believe my eyes'
Area news
The new year got off to a good start for a Red Wing man.
January calendar of events
See what's going on around Hastings during the month of January.
RELATED CONTENTHastings business integral on upcoming ‘Extreme Makeover’
Ty Pennington may be the host of the TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” but when it airs Jan. 3, one of the stars of the show will be Hastings’ own Jill Ragan Scully of Impressive Windows and Interiors.
RELATED CONTENTDucks Unlimited banquet is Dec. 19
There will be a Ducks Unlimited banquet from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at McArthur's in Miesville.
Outdoor ice rinks, hours listed
There are several options for free ice skating and hockey in the city of Hastings. The following is a breakdown of the hours and locations where public ice is available.
RELATED CONTENTSnowflake Days coming to downtown Hastings
Downtown Snowflake Days is a new event that’s aimed at getting people to the downtown area during the holiday shopping season, and to introduce people to some stores they may have never visited.
RELATED CONTENTDave Wood’s Book Report, Nov. 25, 2009
Years ago, my wife and I traveled to Assisi, Italy, for a few days in the town St. Francis made famous.
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