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.

Thursday November 19th GIVE TO THE MAX DAY – ALL DAY EVENT Give to the Max Day 2020 is scheduled for Thursday, November 19! Plan to join www.GiveMN. org and thousands of Minnesota nonprofits and schools as we raise millions of dollars together for the organizations which make our communities stronger. Donate to Hastings based causes by browsing here https://www. givemn.org/search?kw=hastings Thursday November 19th 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Vue Beauty Salon Grand Opening Event 112 2nd St East Join us at Vue Beauty Studio Thursday November 19th from 4-8pm for a Grand Opening of our new studio expansion! We are so excited to show you our gorgeous space and tell you all about our new services we now offer!

Friday November 20th 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Youth Equestrian Club (Ages 4-17) Cornerstone on the Vermillion Step into the equestrian world enjoying sportsmanship and camaraderie with a variety of outstanding horses. Ride horses together every week in a heated complex. Discover a true partnership between yourself and the horse. No riding experience necessary.

Location: Cornerstone on the Vermillion Horse Complex, 4650 200th Street East, Hastings Fri | Nov 20-Dec 18 | 7:45-8:45 p.m. | 4 sessions | $210.00 | skip Nov 27 | YCYEC-F4 REGISTER HERE – district196. ce.eleyo.com/course/30104/youth-fall-2020/ youth-equestrian-club-ages-4-17 Thursday November 26th HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Happy Thanksgiving! Even with COVID, what are you thankful for? Friends, Family, Food, Shelter, Technology keeping us connected. Find something to celebrate, we will come out of this stronger!

Thursday November 26th 7:00 a.m. Gobble Gait Virtual Run The Gobble Gait Gathering may be cancelled for this year, but you can still run on your own or with your family and close friends. Visit www.gobblegait. com and shop their online store early to carry on the Gobble Gait tradition of helping Hastings Family Services.

Thursday, November 26, 2020 at 10 AM CST – 10 PM CST The Bar Draft House Open 10am to 10pm Serving a complimentary turkey dinner and all the fixings 12p ‘til gone. No reservations are necessary.

Friday November 27th 8:00 a.m. – Noon Bird banding Carpenter St. Croix 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.

Saturday November 28th All day Small Business Saturday. Get out and support local businesses and shop for holiday gifts at small businesses around Hastings!

Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 10 AM CST Animal Ark New Volunteer Orientation Animal Ark BECOME FAMILY to our Dogs and Cats! Sometimes the loving bond between Volunteers and the animals they visit grows so strong that they stay in touch after the animals find their Forever Homes. You’ll also meet some wonderful people who share your passion. Join us to learn more and bring a friend! ** Currently, due to Pandemic, volunteers are restricted to 18 and over. For more details, go to www.animalarkmn. org/volunteer