Hastings Briefing — Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 — Beliefs, Community, Health & Wellness, and the Latest
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Here’s your Hastings, MN briefing for Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. We prioritized items that help you plan today and the next 72 hours—especially deadlines and anything that prevents a wasted trip. Use the official links for the most up-to-date details.
Today & tonight: St Luke’s Feb 22 ashes note; St John’s online worship at 8 AM.
Deadlines & dates: Vote by Feb 24; Lenten soup & study starts Feb 25; SEAS preschool open house Feb 27.
Family & local life: Wedding Expo Mar 1 (12–3); Beauty School class starts Mar 2; adoption applications open.
Worth a click: Shop-local directory for Feb 22–28; Animal Ark adopt page.
In this briefing:
Service update: ashes included on Feb 22 at St Luke’s.
Online worship option at 8 AM today.
Shop-local week directory (Feb 22–28).
MN Bride voting deadline (Feb 24).
Midweek Lenten soup & study (Feb 25) and SEAS preschool open house (Feb 27).
Wedding Expo (Mar 1) and Beauty School class start (Mar 2).
Beliefs
A quiet moment—online or in person—can reset the whole day.
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-22] — [St Luke’s: Feb 22 service includes ashes after weather cancellation]
Highlights: Post says Ash Wednesday worship was cancelled; Sunday service on February 22 will include imposition of ashes (time not listed—check official post).
Why it matters: Helps you avoid showing up for a cancelled service and plan for Sunday.
Official details: https://stlukesmn.org/
[Online] — [2026-02-22] — [St John’s livestream worship is Sunday, Feb 22 at 8 AM]
Highlights: Online worship stream is scheduled for February 22 at 8 AM, starting the 'Exactly What I Need' worship series for Lent.
Why it matters: Gives residents an on-time option for worship without leaving home.
Official details: https://youtube.com/live/4HNsQa93q_g?feature=share
[St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Afton, MN] — [2026-02-25] — [Lenten soup and study series begins Feb 25 at 5:30]
Highlights: Series begins Wednesday, February 25, with Holy Eucharist at 5:30 followed by soup and a study on women leaders in the Bible (AM/PM not specified—check official details).
Why it matters: Useful if you’re planning a midweek Lenten service and learning option.
Official details: https://stmarysafton.org/lenten-soup-study-series-2026/
[Mother Seton Hall, Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-27] — [SEAS Preschool open house and book fair set for Feb 27]
Highlights: Open house and book fair are Friday, February 27, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, with a 10:00 AM tour and 11:30 AM story time at Mother Seton Hall.
Why it matters: Parents can plan a visit and avoid missing the open-house window.
Community
Small local choices add up, especially when schedules are tight.
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-02-22] — [Shop local week runs Feb 22–28 with Hastings listings]
Highlights: Shop-local push runs February 22–28 and links to a Hastings-area business directory for planning where to spend locally.
Why it matters: The directory makes it easier to pick local stops without wasted trips.
Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.org/list/
[Online] — [2026-02-24] — [Vote for MN Bride Best of 2026 through Feb 24]
Highlights: Voting for MN Bride Best of 2026 is open through Tuesday, February 24, with categories listed in the post.
Why it matters: Reminds you of a hard deadline if you want to vote.
Official details: https://mnbride.com/voting-open-best-minnesota-bride-2026
[Online] — [2026-02-21] — [Adoption applications open for adult ‘mama’ dogs seeking homes]
Highlights: Post highlights several adult dogs looking for homes and directs interested adopters to the adoption application (individual dog details not listed—check original post).
Why it matters: Provides the official application link if you’re ready to adopt.
Official details: https://www.eaziswayrescue.com/
[Online] — [2026-02-20] — [Free consultation offered on ‘shuttle diplomacy’ for amicable divorces]
Highlights: A free 30-minute consultation is offered and can be scheduled through the official calendaring tool (available times not listed here—check official details).
Why it matters: A direct scheduling link can save time if you’re seeking a consult.
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Health & Wellness
This week’s best plan is the one you’ll actually follow.
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-03-01] — [Wedding Expo and Fashion Show is March 1, 12–3]
Highlights: Wedding Expo & Fashion Show is Sunday, March 1, 12 PM–3 PM, and is listed as free to attend with vendors and a live fashion show (venue not listed—check official details).
Why it matters: Helps engaged couples plan a one-stop vendor visit for next weekend.
Official details: https://puresalonandspa.us/
[Hastings, MN] — [2026-03-02] — [Hastings Beauty School class starts March 2; applications encouraged]
Highlights: Next cosmetology and hair technician class starts March 2, and the post encourages applying to secure a spot.
Why it matters: Time-sensitive for anyone considering training and needing to apply.
Official details: https://www.hastingsbeautyschool.com/
[Hastings and Red Wing, MN] — [2026-03-04] — [The Everyday Herbalist lists March classes and gatherings in Hastings, Red Wing]
Highlights: Post lists multiple March wellness events, including March 4 (free) in Red Wing and March dates in Hastings with times and prices noted.
Why it matters: Gives a single place to note March wellness options and dates.
Official details: https://linktr.ee/theeverydayherbalistmn
[Online] — [2026-02-21] — [New post explains inflammation basics and invites habit changes]
Highlights: Post describes chronic inflammation and highlights diet, sleep, stress, and movement habits to consider (specific plan not listed—check official post).
Why it matters: A quick read can help you think through health habits for the week.
Latest
A couple quick updates can help you decide what to click next.
[Online] — [2026-02-21] — [Animal Ark shares adoption update and points readers to adopt]
Highlights: Animal Ark shared an adoption update and points readers to its adoption page for current adoptable pets.
Why it matters: Directs would-be adopters to official adopt listings in one click.
Official details: https://animalarkmn.org/adopt/
[Online] — [2026-02-19] — [Obituary notice shared for Gary Fox; check service details]
Highlights: A parish post shares an obituary link for Gary Fox (service details not listed here—check official notice).
Why it matters: Helps neighbors find official information and share it responsibly.
Official details: https://www.starksonfamily.com/obituaries/gary-fox-2026
“Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.”
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LOCAL 10
LOCAL 10 — Hastings, MN — Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
St Luke’s: Feb 22 service includes ashes after weather cancellation (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://stlukesmn.org/
St John’s livestream worship is Sunday, Feb 22 at 8 AM (Online • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://youtube.com/live/4HNsQa93q_g?feature=share
Shop local week runs Feb 22–28 with Hastings listings (Hastings, MN • 2026-02-22) — Official details: https://www.hastingsmn.org/list/
Vote for MN Bride Best of 2026 through Feb 24 (Online • 2026-02-24) — Official details: https://mnbride.com/voting-open-best-minnesota-bride-2026
Lenten soup and study series begins Feb 25 at 5:30 (St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Afton, MN • 2026-02-25) — Official details: https://stmarysafton.org/lenten-soup-study-series-2026/
Adoption applications open for adult ‘mama’ dogs seeking homes (Online • 2026-02-21) — Official details: https://www.eaziswayrescue.com/
SEAS Preschool open house and book fair set for Feb 27 (Mother Seton Hall, Hastings, MN • 2026-02-27) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/seashastings/posts/pfbid032dkSYdE6Yjh8XTq6ksqQyJzimzQ1QHCG4gtWoSguLPKejCsQd84bKWDnT5NCckbHl?__cft__[0]=AZbLe6PcOv3lDXZjn_I4g3MTcLcZUpejufyqwYTt46OnrCXaHgIR0okbm40BHifQtPYlBlaufXkl1qf0vJBCBfAmjfn8maBTPtKADW8mHxNpKhl-kD6fG6_EMWsJY2tmZU2yOuw7ok8tX9BXZ_iPxONQwinnLRCk5CsP3DNeTTNa5w&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
Wedding Expo and Fashion Show is March 1, 12–3 (Hastings, MN • 2026-03-01) — Official details: https://puresalonandspa.us/
Hastings Beauty School class starts March 2; applications encouraged (Hastings, MN • 2026-03-02) — Official details: https://www.hastingsbeautyschool.com/
Animal Ark shares adoption update and points readers to adopt (Online • 2026-02-21) — Official details: https://animalarkmn.org/adopt/
