LOCAL 10: Friday Deadlines, Live Music and August Plans
Downtown Hastings, MN during the Rivertown Days Car Show. Image by HastingsNow.com
Today’s reviewed list includes two July 31 deadlines, Friday performances, local hiring, August trail work and Hastings National Night Out.
Weather companion
Friday, July 31, brings a cool, rainy day to Hastings, with a high near 74°F, an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, northeast wind and rain lingering into the afternoon. Friday night trends drier near 60°F; see the full Hastings Weather + On This Date companion.
Friday’s LOCAL 10 begins with two decisions carrying a same-day deadline: a community donation opportunity and a concert-season price change.
The rest of the July 31 edition moves from Friday evening plans into August, with theater, recreation, trail construction, local job openings, history and a citywide community gathering.
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1. Hastings Family Service donation match ends Friday
Monetary donations made to Hastings Family Service through Friday, July 31, receive a proportionate match through the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge. The opportunity is open to residents and other donors supporting local food and emergency assistance.
Residents participating on the final day should donate through the official Hastings Family Service challenge page.
The available match will be divided proportionately among eligible donations. It is not a guaranteed dollar-for-dollar match.
2. Hastings Concert Association price increases Saturday
The Hastings Concert Association is advertising its season pass for $80 through Friday, July 31. The posted price increases to $130 after July 31.
Prospective passholders should review the association’s current season-pass announcement for purchasing information.
The announcement does not provide a precise July 31 cutoff time or confirm how many passes remain available, so buyers should rely on the association’s live purchasing information.
3. Life On A String plays Friday evening at Bogey’s
Life On A String is scheduled to perform acoustic Americana from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, July 31, at Bogey’s Pub at Emerald Greens, 14425 Goodwin Avenue in Hastings.
The performance is listed for the general public and live-music patrons. Readers can check Bogey’s official website for current venue information before heading out.
The listing does not state whether there is a cover charge, whether reservations are needed or whether the performance will be indoors or outdoors.
Quick Hits
4. Matilda closes with Friday and Saturday performances
Black Dirt Theater has two scheduled performances of Matilda the Musical remaining at the Hastings High School Performing Arts Center.
The final shows are scheduled for 7:00 PM Friday, July 31, and 2:00 PM Saturday, August 1. Theatergoers should use Black Dirt Theater’s official production and ticketing page to check current availability.
The page includes a generic 5:00 PM online-sales cutoff that does not logically fit Saturday’s 2:00 PM matinee, so the live ticketing system should determine whether tickets remain available.
5. New-team registration opens for Hastings co-ed volleyball
Co-Ed sand volleyball during Rivertown Days in downtown Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.com
Registration for new teams in Hastings Parks and Recreation’s Co-Ed Lower 6’s August–September volleyball league opens Friday, July 31.
Thursday matches begin August 20 at Pioneer Park, 801 15th Street West, with the first matches scheduled for 6:30 PM. Individuals without a team can use the City’s free-agent and substitute option through the Hastings athletics page.
The current City page does not list a fee for this specific league, so prospective players should not rely on an assumed registration price.
6. Carpenter Nature Center announces August trail construction
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center says its North Loop and Self Guided Trail will be under construction during August 2026.
Portions of the trails will close temporarily while other sections remain accessible. Visitors should follow posted instructions, stay outside active construction areas and check Carpenter Nature Center’s current information before choosing a route.
The announcement does not mean the entire nature center or trail system will be closed. Exact affected areas may change as work progresses.
7. Spiral Food Co-op lists two part-time positions
As of Thursday, July 30, Spiral Food Co-op’s official website listed openings for a part-time cashier and a part-time front-end lead at 1250 South Frontage Road in Hastings.
Each position is generally listed at 15–25 or more hours per week. Applicants must be at least 16 and have open availability.
Interested applicants should check Spiral Food Co-op’s official website for current employment information. The active titles are cashier and front-end lead—not two cashier positions, as an earlier feed description suggested.
8. Evolution Auto Service is hiring experienced technicians
Evolution Auto Service is recruiting experienced automotive technicians for its Hastings operation at 2550 Millard Avenue.
Applicants can review the opportunity and apply through the company’s official careers page. The current application includes technician work and other automotive-service areas of interest.
The posting does not publish compensation, scheduling, benefits or exact experience requirements.
9. Historical Society plans August program on Zebulon Pike
The Hastings Area Historical Society will meet at 7:00 PM Tuesday, August 11, at the Hastings Art Center.
Following the organization’s business meeting, Rick McGee is scheduled to present a program about Zebulon Pike and Pike’s expedition to Minnesota. The program is intended for the general public and people interested in local and regional history.
Readers can review the Historical Society’s official program announcement. Admission cost, parking information and accessibility details were not included.
10. Hastings National Night Out returns Tuesday at Lions Park
The City of Hastings will hold its main National Night Out gathering from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Tuesday, August 4, at Lions Park, 1043 Fifth Street West.
The public event includes free activities, a complimentary hot-dog dinner and opportunities to meet local public-safety personnel and community organizations. Residents can review the official Hastings National Night Out page for current information.
Separate neighborhood block parties may have different locations and schedules. The Lions Park time should not be applied to every National Night Out gathering in Hastings.
If You Only Click One
Visit the Hastings Family Service summer-challenge page.
Its July 31 deadline makes it today’s most time-sensitive public-service opportunity, and the official page explains how the proportionate donation match works.
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