ENTERTAINMENT

Planning is under way for Rivertown Days July 18 to 21

The 2013 Rivertown Days button design is done, thanks to Dave Youngren and Natasha Hill. The planning has begun for the events and activities.

By Jane Lightbourn , May 17, 2013

Parent Child Archery is May 19

Spend time learning the sport of archery with a child in your life at Parent Child Archery, held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the archery shelter in Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve.

May 09, 2013

Beer Bash for MS will be held on June 1

The third annual Beer Bash for MS will be held June 1 at Dugarel’s Bar and Grill, 3475 Vermillion St. in Hastings. A spaghetti dinner will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the beer bash from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost is $15 for all you can drink.

May 09, 2013

Learn about D-Day

Dan Hartman, a military historian, will discuss “The Invasion of Normandy,” at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at the Senior Center.

May 09, 2013

Dance to the music

Dance to the music of David Allen from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Senior Center. The fee of $4 must be paid in advance. Light refreshments will be served.

May 09, 2013

Lead Like Jesus workshop is set

Bless Hastings in conjunction with Hastings Pastor Randy Strode and Lead Like Jesus Ministries will sponsor a Lead Like Jesus workshop, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 17, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at The Harbor, 11125 W. Pt. Douglas Drive.

May 09, 2013

Dedicated to tradition: Hastings woman makes fiddles by hand, just like her grandmother

Down in the Ozarks, Amanda Neuharth’s grandmother is practically a living legend. Violet Hensley, now 96 years old, has been nicknamed the “Whittling Fiddler,” the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks,” and the “Fiddle Maker,” and with good reason.

By Katrina Styx , May 03, 2013

Alzen family highlights Silver Teas program

Dakota County Library’s annual Silver Teas program is back, which means everything from bluegrass to ballads and steel drums to jazz sounds. Programs are scheduled for nine Dakota County Libraries in May, including Hastings.

May 02, 2013

Bless Hastings sponsors workshop at The Harbor

Bless Hastings, in conjunction with the Pastor Randy Strode and Lead Like Jesus Ministries, will sponsor a Lead Like Jesus workshop, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 17; and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at The Harbor, 11125 W. Pt. Douglas Drive.

May 02, 2013

SEAS tailgate sale is Saturday, June 1

For the third consecutive year, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church is offering the use of its parking lot for its annual tailgate sale. The event is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1. For a $15 fee interested people can rent two parking spaces in the church lot, 2035 W. 15th St., and sell their items.

May 02, 2013

Historic Walking Tour of Afton

The Afton Museum is holding a free historic walking tour of the village of Afton on Sunday, May 5. Meet at the Afton museum at 1:30 p.m. The tour will start 2 p.m. and end at the museum at 4 p.m. Historian Ken Martens will narrate the tour.

May 02, 2013

WWII Re-enactment event planned

Dakota City Heritage Village will hold its fourth annual Armed Forces Day World War II weekend on Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19. Saturday hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday hours will be 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The village is located at the fairgrounds in Farmington. The World War II Historical Re-enacting Society will have over 30 groups performing a WWII Living History weekend, according to organizers Jon Boorom and Ray Rygula.

May 02, 2013

Nick Clare run is Saturday in Hastings

In 2002, the Hastings community joined together to pay tribute to the life of Nick Clare. Clare, a Hastings native, was a senior at Montana State University in Bozeman when he lost his life in a car accident. Following his death, his family and friends organized the first annual Nick Clare Memorial Run. That initial run and those following it have been very successful in helping the Hastings community and high school. This Saturday, May 4, is the 12th annual Nick Clare Memorial Run, and proceeds from the event will go to support programs at the Hastings Area YMCA and the Nick Clare Scholarship.

By Katrina Styx , April 29, 2013

Hastings Rotary Club offers free fishing boat rides for seniors

Eventually, the boating season will come and the Hastings Rotary Club is preparing for it. As one of the host chapters for Let’s Go Fishing, it is getting ready for another season of fishing and boat rides for seniors along the St. Croix and Mississippi rivers. Last year, about 700 riders had the opportunity to enjoy the outings on the rivers, according to Chuck Egeberg, Let‘s Go Fishing coordinator for the Hastings Rotary Club. The rides are free.

April 25, 2013

Blood drive at Tilden Center on April 30

There will be a blood drive on Tuesday, April 30, from noon to 5 p.m. at Tilden Community Center, 310 River St. in Hastings.

April 25, 2013