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

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Saturday, December 5th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Living Nativity St. John’s Lutheran Church Join us at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 202 W. 8th St. Hastings on Saturday December 5, for our Living Nativity as we re-enact Christ’s birth. Free outdoor performances will be held on a continuous basis every 20 minutes beginning at 5:00 p.m. The last performance will be at 6:40 pm. Live cast and real animals including donkey, sheep and camel are part of the performance. We are taking precautions to assure a COVID-safe environment so all attending can enjoy a safe and enjoyable performance.

Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 1 PM CST – 3 PM CST Public · Hosted by Kristen Calgaro Photography Tickets www.calgarophoto.com/book-now Back this November by popular demand! Limited spots available and will fill up fast! These mini sessions are perfect for capturing that priceless Christmas card photo or for creating photo gifts for family!

Location: TBD – Hastings, MN (please refer to your booking email for exact location) Price:$175 – Outdoor session – 15 minutes – 10+ digital images – Printing rights Book your session by visiting: www.calgarophoto.com Tuesday, December 8th 5p.m. – 8p.m.

Chandlers Permit to Carry Course – 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, 2020 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