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.

Friday September 17 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Freedom Flight Calvary Christian Church, 907 15th St W, Hastings Sept 17, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, was established in 1979 through a proclamation signed by President Jimmy Carter. Since then, each subsequent president has issued an annual proclamation commemorating the third Friday in September as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. https://dpaamil. sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaFamWebPosters Freedom Flight POW/MIA Hot Air Balloon Tethering Community Event, Freedom Flight is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that flies hot air balloons to support the Prisoner of War / Missing in Action issues. They are privately funded by random donors, like you. They are all volunteers! Their volunteers manage all aspects of our operation. Everything from the pilots, the crew, the artwork, the website, the events are all developed by volunteers. Free flights, but voluntary donations, are collected to “Continue the Mission”: Sep 17, Saturday September 18th, 7:30- 8:30 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 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 Saturday September 18 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Bike with a Ranger Levee Park Experience the 10-mile loop on a bicycle ride, guided by a park ranger. Bring your bike & helmet. Begin & end at Levee Park. A partnership with National Park Service. Recommended for teens & adults Cost: FREE Registration Required www.hastingsmn.gov or 651-480-6182 Tuesday September 21st 9:00- 10:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton 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 September 21 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Legion – Every Tuesday night!

Thursday September 23 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Eagles Club – Every Thursday night!

Friday September 24 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.

Tuesday September 28 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

BINGO at the Legion – Every Tuesday night!

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

BINGO at the Eagles Club – Every Thursday night!