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.
Wednesday May 26 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Veterans Park Athletic Complex Hastings Raiders Baseball Senior Night versus Park of Cottage Grove Come support a wonderful group of kids in their last regular season home game as a Raider for the graduating class of 2021. It is baseball, outside, close-up with affordable concessions and a great atmosphere.
Friday May 28 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.
Monday May 31 4:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
www.marchforthem.org Red Wing to Hastings The Sixth Annual March for them will take place on Memorial Day. Buses leave Hastings at 4:45 am so that marchers can leave Red Wing by 6:00 a.m for the 28-mile march back to Hastings along Highway 35 in Wisconsin. Veterans from all branches are honored with markers placed on the route. Anyone is welcome to join part or all of the walk. Registration is required. For more details visit www.marchforthem.org Monday May 31 10:00 a.m.
Memorial Day Celebration and Remembrance Rotary Pavilion at Levee Park – Hastings Riverfront The American Legion Nelson-Lucking Post 47, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lyle Russell Post 1210, and their Ladies Auxiliaries present a Memorial Day Celebration. The program will feature local musicians and speakers, including Guest Speaker Simone Hogan, Senior Director for Veterans Healthcare Affairs. Please note, ALL activities are being held at the Rotary Pavilion this year.
Monday May 31 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Veterans Park Athletic Complex Online play by play at www.hastingshawks.com The Hastings Hawks host the Rochester Royals for a Memorial Day Matchup. Bring a blanket, grab a late picnic lunch from concessions and watch America’s pastime while celebrating the lives of the brave men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.
Tuesday June 1 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
BINGO at the Legion – Every Tuesday night!
Wednesday June 2 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Veterans Park Athletic Complex Online play by play at www.hastingshawks.com Join the Hastings Hawks as they host the Eagan Bandits for an exhibition matchup under the lights! Come hungry and support the concessions stand that buys meat from Duff’s Meats 2 here in Hastings!
