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Here’s what’s worth your attention in Hastings, MN for Monday, January 26, 2026.
These picks focus on quick safety wins, upcoming community dates, and a few sign-ups you may want on your radar.
Details come straight from the original posts linked below.
Fastest Answers
Urgent today: Run a quick smoke/CO detector test and prep pets for the cold snap.
Plan the week: Save Feb 1 for the pancake breakfast; families can plan for Honors Ensemble starting Feb 3.
Deadlines & sign-ups: Watch deadlines for PHCA’s sign-up (“this Friday”), plus classes/camp info pages this week.
Uplift + conversation: Share a quick recovery shoutout for someone who could use encouragement today.
In this briefing:
A quick home safety check that takes minutes
Cold snap pet-prep supplies you can grab locally
Two February dates to save: Feb 1 and Feb 21
A youth music option that starts Feb 3
Where to find support, plus a simple community encouragement prompt
Animals
Even in cold weather, pet care routines don’t take a day off.
Hastings, MN — Jan 22 — Cold snap prep: outdoor cat houses and heated pet bowls
Highlights: Fluegel’s says they have outdoor cat houses, heated pet bowls, straw, and more.
Why it matters: A quick supply run can help outdoor pets stay safer in extreme cold.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/FluegelsHastings/posts/pfbid0axSBsRaYPGADHCW7bJYxLEaZqivWHceyU9HebTXtZLeAG1RKhayzjFzhqj5Jno4gl
Animal Ark, Hastings, MN — Jan 25 — Animal Ark points families to adoptable cats and kittens online
Highlights: Animal Ark shares an adoption update and links to their adoption page to view animals currently available.
Why it matters: If you’re thinking about adopting, it’s an easy place to start browsing.
Official details: https://animalarkmn.org/adopt/
Hastings, MN — Jan 24 — Town & Country Vet marks Change A Pet’s Life Day with adoption reminder
Highlights: Town & Country Veterinary Services shares an adoption reminder, noting many shelter pets are vaccinated and spayed or neutered.
Why it matters: It’s a simple nudge to consider adoption when you’re ready for a pet.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/reel/900904039136731/
Hastings, MN — Jan 24 — Fluegel’s has baby teddy bear hamsters ready for new homes
Highlights: Fluegel’s says they have 11 baby teddy bear hamsters available; quantities and timing are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: If your family is looking for a small pet, this is a quick local check.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/FluegelsHastings/posts/pfbid08ejyEKAr2hYvEY98Nkp4Cvzw42V74rHQB5CsFNPsgtW9AXjQcyaQrwxqJmwdwyRRl
Art & Entertainment
A little creativity can make the week feel lighter.
Hastings, MN — Feb 21 — Purse Bingo is set for Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Highlights: Purse Bingo is listed for February 21, 2026; time and full event details are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: It’s a save-the-date for a winter fundraiser-style night out.
Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT9DCIvDLeS
Hastings, MN — Jan 20 — Squeaky Wheel Pottery says wheel and handbuilding classes are open
Highlights: Wheel throwing and handbuilding classes are open now, but specific dates and times are not listed—check the class page.
Why it matters: It’s a low-pressure way to add a creative reset to your week.
Official details: https://squeakywheelpottery.com/classes
Hastings, MN — Jan 11 — Spiral Theater Camp shares tentative Summer 2026 info online
Highlights: Spiral says tentative Summer 2026 information is posted online, but specific dates and registration timing are not listed—check the site.
Why it matters: Parents can start mapping summer options earlier instead of scrambling later.
Official details: https://www.spiraltheatercamp.com/summer-2026
Hastings, MN — Jan 23 — Winter mini photo sessions in February are nearly sold out
Highlights: Kristen Calgaro Photography says February winter mini sessions are almost sold out and mentions promo code WINTER for 20% off; session dates and times are not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: If you want winter photos, it’s a reminder to book early.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/KristenCalgaroPhotography/posts/pfbid02uM6B88TN1uFdKCieCrXGzNvyoMvjs3PRvRgP7MJjMt8vHhoDd3nAenMsvNDfxuatl
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Beliefs
Shared traditions are often the easiest way to feel connected.
Mother Seton Hall, Hastings, MN — Feb 1 — Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast Sunday Feb 1, 8–noon
Highlights: Sunday, February 1, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at Mother Seton Hall; free-will offering supports Hastings Family Service and Total Life Care.
Why it matters: It’s an easy way to grab breakfast and support local services.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/seashastings/posts/pfbid02jQY4Yx2pC9ywoE6PN8xgkRTg1rRgm8MDR13uHq4waDSh5b8bsXbVHtA6oUV6yBz9l
Pine Harbor Christian Academy, Hastings, MN — Feb 3 — PHCA Honors Ensemble sign-up extended; Tuesdays Feb 3–June 2
Highlights: Program runs Tuesdays, Feb 3–June 2, 2:20–3:15 PM, with a $100 registration fee; deadline is listed as “this Friday”—check the official form.
Why it matters: Families get a clear option for midweek music and worship leadership.
Official details: https://forms.gle/ptLjA3yZBZW31uFt8
Benedictine Living Community at Regina, Hastings, MN — Jan 29 — Regina hosts an open house with tours and a blessing
Highlights: An open house at Benedictine Living Community at Regina is listed for January 29, 12:00–2:00 PM, including tours and a Mass at 1:00 PM; RSVP instructions are in the official post.
Why it matters: It’s a chance to see the renovated spaces and ask questions in person.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/seashastings/posts/pfbid0Jf7VkNEUFmzVuWen7RAWk69j43U91HGtS1qDmaiUN2Wppj3uKMTpg3WuVc6bG4yhl
Hastings, MN — Jan 12 — Free funeral preplanning sessions announced with Starkson Family Life
Highlights: Our Saviour’s says two free funeral preplanning sessions are available, but dates and times are not listed—check the event page.
Why it matters: Planning ahead can reduce stress for families later on.
Official details: https://starksonfamily.com/events
Latest
Small practical updates add up to a smoother day in town.
Hastings, MN — Jan 25 — Safety check: test smoke and CO detectors near your furnace
Highlights: Test your smoke and CO detectors—especially near your furnace—to reduce winter fire risk.
Why it matters: A working detector helps keep your home safer during heating season.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/reel/916954057683168/
Hastings, MN — Jan 25 — Support available for grief, stress, and anxiety after events
Highlights: Redefine Mental Health & Wellness says they offer therapy, medication management, and TMS support.
Why it matters: Knowing where to find help can make a hard week feel more manageable.
Official details: https://www.redefinemhw.com
Hastings, MN — Jan 26 — Recovery shoutouts: share a note for someone who needs it
Highlights: Rise Up Recovery MN invites people to write a shoutout or encouragement for someone in recovery.
Why it matters: Small public encouragement can help people feel less alone.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=61573104580050&story_fbid=pfbid0yzxcxnHJaW3eLj7KcFxZ4cZ3q3NJJAGbfaS2vV8o7wB4o4s9L5JxU2o3rP3vNKoWl
Hastings, MN — Jan 25 — Parent-child golf tournament details posted, but the event date isn’t listed
Highlights: Emerald Greens describes a two-person scramble with a 9:00 AM shotgun start and a $180 twosome fee, but the tournament date is not listed—check the official post.
Why it matters: You’ll want the date before planning around a tournament weekend.
Official details: https://www.facebook.com/EmeraldGreensGolf/posts/pfbid04uE2ichSwkNgaAi7sjBVCZTEsKrEByphQn3E6h9ePLiAgDxR9V3FzMwj9uXhTRVol
Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.
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LOCAL 10
Hastings, MN — Monday, January 26, 2026
Fastest Answers
Urgent today: Run a quick smoke/CO detector test and prep pets for the cold snap.
Plan the week: Save Feb 1 for the pancake breakfast; families can plan for Honors Ensemble starting Feb 3.
Deadlines & sign-ups: Watch deadlines for PHCA’s sign-up (“this Friday”), plus classes/camp info pages this week.
Uplift + conversation: Share a quick recovery shoutout for someone who could use encouragement today.
Safety check: test smoke and CO detectors near your furnace (Hastings, MN • Jan 25) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/reel/916954057683168/
Cold snap prep: outdoor cat houses and heated pet bowls (Hastings, MN • Jan 22) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/FluegelsHastings/posts/pfbid0axSBsRaYPGADHCW7bJYxLEaZqivWHceyU9HebTXtZLeAG1RKhayzjFzhqj5Jno4gl
Support available for grief, stress, and anxiety after events (Hastings, MN • Jan 25) — Official details: https://www.redefinemhw.com
Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast Sunday Feb 1, 8–noon (Mother Seton Hall, Hastings, MN • Feb 1) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/seashastings/posts/pfbid02jQY4Yx2pC9ywoE6PN8xgkRTg1rRgm8MDR13uHq4waDSh5b8bsXbVHtA6oUV6yBz9l
PHCA Honors Ensemble sign-up extended; Tuesdays Feb 3–June 2 (Pine Harbor Christian Academy, Hastings, MN • Feb 3) — Official details: https://forms.gle/ptLjA3yZBZW31uFt8
Purse Bingo is set for Saturday Feb 21, 2026 (Hastings, MN • Feb 21) — Official details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DT9DCIvDLeS
Squeaky Wheel Pottery says wheel and handbuilding classes are open (Hastings, MN • Jan 20) — Official details: https://squeakywheelpottery.com/classes
Spiral Theater Camp shares tentative Summer 2026 info online (Hastings, MN • Jan 11) — Official details: https://www.spiraltheatercamp.com/summer-2026
Animal Ark points families to adoptable cats and kittens online (Animal Ark, Hastings, MN • Jan 25) — Official details: https://animalarkmn.org/adopt/
Recovery shoutouts: share a note for someone who needs it (Hastings, MN • Jan 26) — Official details: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=61573104580050&story_fbid=pfbid0yzxcxnHJaW3eLj7KcFxZ4cZ3q3NJJAGbfaS2vV8o7wB4o4s9L5JxU2o3rP3vNKoWl
