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] 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.

Thursday September 30 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Eagles Club – Every Thursday night!

Saturday Oct 2 7:30- 8:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W WW (Weight Watchers) Workshop – Every Saturday Check in in at 7:30, Meeting from 8-8:30.

Please enter through South side, door 11 October 3 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

TOPS group meeting Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Weigh in at 8:30, meeting at 9:00.

October 3 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Pancake and Sausage Breakfast St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Seton Hall.

Proceeds benefit TLC of Hastings, and Hastings Family Service $7.50 for 13 years and over, $4.00 for 5 -12 years, 4 years and under free.

Tuesday October 5 9:00- 10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W WW (Weight Watchers) Workshop- Every Tuesday Check in in at 9:00, Meeting from 9:3010:00.

Please enter through South side, door 11 Tuesday October 5 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

School Board Candidate Forum Hastings High School Auditorium Join us for a District 200 School Board Forum on Tuesday, October 5th at the Hastings High School auditorium co hosted by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Hastings Community TV. 6 candidates are competing for 3 spots on the School Board. The candidates are: Jessica Dressely, Scott Gergen, Tashina Miller, Mike Reis, Carrie Banaszewki Tate, Kelsey Waits.

We are accepting questions and topics of interest from the community. If you have a question for the candidates, please email it to [email protected] All questions and suggested topics must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 27th for a chance to be reviewed. This event will be broadcasted LIVE on Hastings Community TV’s Facebook page and on local CH. 16 Tuesday October 5 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Legion – Every Tuesday night!

Thursday October 7 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Eagles Club – Every Thursday night!

Thursday October 7 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Paws in the park Rivertown Dog Park, 851 10th St E.

Paws in the Park Thursday, October 7th 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Hastings Rivertown Dog Park Dog friendly booths games & giveaways Try an agility course Enjoy a free hot dog from Rivertown Lions Club (Donations welcome) Note: Picnic tables will be set up to eat outside the dog park. Strut your mutt – Costume Contest winner receives a prize basket!

October 7 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

LeDuc History Book Group LeDuc Estate 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.

Saturday Oct 9 7:30- 8:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W WW (Weight Watchers) Workshop – Every Saturday Check in in at 7:30, Meeting from 8-8:30.

Please enter through South side, door 11 Tuesday October 12 9:00- 10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W WW (Weight Watchers) Workshop- Every Tuesday Check in in at 9:00, Meeting from 9:3010:00.

Please enter through South side, door 11 Tuesday October 12 6:00- 8:00 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Library Get introduced to the hand spinning process and practice spinning your own yarn. Use wool roving as well as assorted other fibers as you learn to blend, draft, and spin your own mini-skein. Presented by Artistry. Registration required. Geared for adults.

Tuesday October 12 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Legion – Every Tuesday night!

Thursday October 14 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Eagles Club – Every Thursday night!

Saturday Oct 16 7:30- 8:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W WW (Weight Watchers) Workshop – Every Saturday Check in in at 7:30, Meeting from 8-8:30.

Please enter through South side, door 11 Tuesday October 19 9:00- 10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 2035 15th St. W WW (Weight Watchers) Workshop- Every Tuesday Check in in at 9:00, Meeting from 9:3010:00.

Please enter through South side, door 11 Friday October 22 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Bird Banding Carpenter Nature Center 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.