From the Hastings Chamber of Commerce www.hastingsmn.org, various community minded websites and Facebook Events.

If you have an event you would like included in the Community Calendar section, please email [email protected] hastingsjournal.news. Events need to be submitted Friday before the first paper it would be in. We do our best to include at least two weeks of events.

PLEASE VERIFY THE EVENT HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.

EVENTS ARE PRINTED DAYS OR WEEKS IN ADVANCE.

Sunday, December 13 at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Public · Hosted by Miesville Fire Department Come see Santa and bring non-perishable food items or personal care items for Hastings Family Service and a toy for Toys for Tots. * Due to State COVID mandate, all visitors must remain in their vehicles.

Sunday, December 13 at 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Chandlers Permit to Carry Course – ONLINE – with a short live fire exercise to follow.

Cost: $90.00 – this includes your range fee for the day.

You do NOT need to have taken Hunter’s Safety or have any previous firearms training or experience to take this course, ALL are welcome. This course will allow you to apply for (or renew) your MN Permit to Carry, allowing you to carry in 27 states. With this class you can also apply for (or renew) your FL Non-resident Permit to Carry – adding 7 additional states to carry in for a total of 34!

Chandler’s will provide everything needed to complete this one-day course. This will include: all required paperwork and applications, eye/ear protection, a target, the use of a handgun and ammo at no additional cost to you. If you would like more information, please call Chandler’s Conceal & Carry at 612-787-2264 or register online at www.carrypermit. net Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Gone too soon support group 310 River St, Hastings, MN 55033-1117, United States Public · Hosted by Unfinished by Design A safe place for parents to gather to gain understanding and support as they navigate the winding road of loss and grief. Each session will include an educational component provided by a speaker or video, followed by small group discussions. There is no fee to attend. This group will be facilitated by Dick & Donna Mathiowetz who have worked in the arena of loss, grief, and resiliency for more than 25 years following the death of two teenage sons. Please contact Donna with questions. [email protected] com Saturday, December 19 at 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Recognition of the 34th MP Co Learn more at http:// www.btyr.org Honor the soldiers of the 34th MP Co that are deployed and have been Killed In Action (KIA) in 2009 and a recent tragic loss on Jul 16, 2020. Activities include: Patriotic songs, Honors, Testimonies, QOV presentation (USMC members, who are (“Always Faithful/Loyal”)) and tours. with COVID-19 current restriction limitations. SPECIAL NOTE: WILL BE CANCELLED IF CURRENT RESTRICTIONS ARE NOT LIGHTEN AND/OR LIFTED.

Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Hastings Marcus Theaters Drive up popcorn pick up! Marcus Theaters in Hastings is opening on Saturday, December 19th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to deliver movie theater popcorn right to your car. It looks as if it is going to be nice and easy to order too. Simply use your Marcus Theaters app to order or order online from your computer. You will prepay for the order, pull up and a Marcus Theater employee will bring it out to you! Here is the menu.

Party Popcorn, equal to four large popcorns – $20 Family Popcorn, equal to two large popcorns – $10 32-ounce ICEE – $6.50 With this being their first time doing this type of event, each popcorn purchase will include a free candy!

You can find links to both the mobile app and the ordering page at: https://www. marcustheatres.com/marcus- specials/food-beverage/ curbside-popcorn-at-hastings- cinemma or do a quick google search for “Marcus Theater Hastings” and the page should pop right up.

Thursday, December 24 MERRY CHRISTMAS

EVE! Various Organizations Various churches in and around Hastings are celebrating Christmas Eve virtually.

Crossroads Church @ 1:30 p.m. Register for service here: https://ccstpmn. infellowship.com/UserLogin/ Index?ReturnUrl=%2f-Forms%2f448637 Branchline Church @ 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Register and let us know you plan on coming through these addresses 3:30 https://forms.gle/ zvB5cv52evjevwCf6 5:30 https://forms.gle/eB9tSMdb-Pado4mK46 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton @ 5:00 p.m. https://www. seasparish.org/live Friday, December 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Sunday, December 27 at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m ADULT BIBLE STUDY SUNDAYS Hope Lutheran Church Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr The first topic will be Prayer. Search for the event on Facebook “Hope Lutheran Church” for further details.

Thursday, December 31 HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!

Friday, January 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Friday, January 1 beginning at 12:00 a.m.

Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Price: Free Get outdoors this winter to refresh your soul by joining Carpenter Nature Center’s Frosty 40 winter challenge. Research shows that even moderate exercise outdoors can improve your physical, mental and emotional health. Since CNC is turning 40 years old in 2021 we challenge you to walk, run, cross-country ski or snowshoe 40 miles in 40 days between January 1 and March 20, the first day of spring. Choose your own 40-day schedule, starting anytime between January 1 and February 8 to finish by March 20. Registration opens December 5th and Closes February 8th.

Share your pictures and comments how you are meeting the winter challenge on CNC’s Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #Frosty40. See where other participants are going and the fun activities people are finding to do to enjoy the winter weather.

For more information and registration forms head to https://carpenternaturecenter. org/…/annua…/frosty-forty/