Local 10: Thursday, June 25th
Gray morning, bright evening, and plenty to know around Hastings today. ☁️➡️☀️
Hastings starts Thursday with a soft gray morning, but the day is expected to brighten into a mostly sunny, comfortable June afternoon with a high near 76°F. In other words: good errand weather, good Levee Park weather, and very good “maybe we should actually leave the house tonight” weather.
Here are ten useful local updates Hastings residents may be glad they did not miss today — from Music + Market and e-bike safety to Rivertown Days planning, school board information, volunteer opportunities, strawberry picking, local food, and Fourth of July ordering.
Today in Hastings in 10 Seconds
Clouds should gradually give way to a brighter, comfortable Thursday, with light north wind and no precipitation mentioned in the provided forecast. The big same-day draw is Music + Market at Levee Park from 6 to 8:30 p.m., but today’s Local 10 also has several “plan ahead before you forget” items: Rivertown Days, school board filings, volunteer opportunities, Sand Slam registration, and Fourth of July bakery ordering.
Top 3 Today
1. Music + Market brings a Taylor Swift tribute night to Levee Park
Source: City of Hastings Government
Levee Park is the place to be Thursday evening. The City of Hastings shared that Music + Market runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on June 25, with Taylor’s Version — A Tribute to Taylor Swift, makers market vendors, food trucks, and free kids zone activities from Hastings Community Education.
Admission is free, and downtown parking is available. If the morning starts gray, this is a pretty good reason to let the day end with music by the river.
Why it matters: Same-day, free, family-friendly, downtown, and easy to act on.
Plan your evening: Read the original update →
2. Hastings reminds families to review e-bike and scooter rules
Source: City of Hastings Government
The City of Hastings is reminding residents to tune in for more information about e-bike and e-scooter safety from Sergeant Nelson with the Hastings Police Department.
It is a timely summer note for parents, grandparents, kids, riders, and drivers as more people are out on streets, trails, and sidewalks. Hastings has enough moving parts in the summer without everyone guessing the rules at the same time.
Why it matters: Practical safety information can help families and riders avoid confusion before problems happen.
Follow the update: Read the original update →
3. Build your Rivertown Days itinerary before the weekend rush
Source: Rivertown Days
Rivertown Days is getting closer, and the official schedule is the best place to start planning.
Whether your family is looking for music, vendors, kids activities, sports, food, or classic summer festival wandering, this is the moment to look ahead instead of trying to build a plan from the passenger seat on the way there.
Why it matters: Rivertown Days is one of Hastings’ biggest community weekends, and the schedule helps residents decide what to catch, where to be, and when to show up.
Start planning: View the official Rivertown Days schedule →
Seven Quick Hits
4. Three ISD 200 School Board seats are up for election
Source: Hastings Public Schools
Hastings Public Schools shared that three ISD 200 School Board seats will be on the November ballot. Residents interested in school board service can review the district’s update for candidate information and next steps.
Action cue: Learn what is required before filing.
Read more: Read the original update →
5. Sand Slam registration is closing soon for Rivertown Days volleyball
Source: Rivertown Days
Rivertown Days Sand Slam volleyball registration is closing soon, so teams should not wait too long to get organized. This is one of those summer items where “we should do that” becomes “oops” very quickly.
Action cue: Register your team.
Sign up: View Sand Slam registration →
6. Rivertown Days Community Champion challenge invites local teams to volunteer
Source: Hastings Chamber
The Hastings Chamber is pointing businesses, groups, and organizations toward the Rivertown Days Community Champion challenge. It is a good way for local teams to show up together, volunteer, and be part of the weekend beyond just attending.
Action cue: Gather a team and volunteer.
Get involved: View Rivertown Days volunteer opportunities →
7. ASL night at Spiral Brewery invites locals to practice and connect
Source: Shannon Zywiec / Spiral Brewery
A local ASL night at Spiral Brewery is being shared as a welcoming chance to practice, learn, and connect. The post references “tomorrow night” from June 25, so confirm the latest details before heading over.
Action cue: Check the source and plan for Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. if confirmed.
Read more: Read the original update →
8. Strawberry picking opens Thursday morning at Afton Apple Orchard
Source: Afton Apple Orchard
Afton Apple Orchard shared that strawberry picking is available Thursday, June 25, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. Since this window is short, check the latest status before making the drive.
Action cue: Check availability before heading out.
Check status: View Afton Apple Orchard’s ordering/status page →
9. 328 Grill’s Burger of the Week supports restaurant workers in need
Source: 328 Grill
328 Grill shared a Burger of the Week with a cause: supporting restaurant workers in need. It is a local food update with a little extra neighborly purpose baked in.
Action cue: Check the featured burger and support the cause.
Read more: View the 328 Grill update →
10. Mothr Bakery opens Fourth of July ordering
Source: Mothr Bakery
Mothr Bakery has opened Fourth of July ordering, which is exactly the kind of thing future-you may appreciate present-you handling now.
Holiday food planning always seems early until suddenly it is not.
Action cue: Order ahead for the holiday.
Place an order: View Mothr Bakery ordering →
If You Only Click One
Click the Music + Market at Levee Park update if you are deciding what to do Thursday evening. It is free, family-friendly, downtown, and happening today — which makes it the clearest “use this now” item in the June 25 LOCAL 10.
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