LOCAL 10 — Hastings, MN — Saturday, March 7th, 2026
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Here’s Saturday’s LOCAL 10 for Hastings, MN on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. This 10-item daily list is built to help you avoid wasted trips, catch deadlines, and spot the local details most likely to matter before the weekend moves on. Each pick below is meant to save time, reduce guesswork, and help you plan the next few days a little more calmly.
Today & tonight: Food-drive bags are out for Sunday pickup, and Calvary posts a Sunday 10am service.
Deadlines & dates: Gertens orders close April 2 at 10 PM, and Judith Rahmann's service is Tuesday, March 10.
Family & local life: Young Rembrandts, the Women's Tea, and HEP offer creative, social, and volunteer options.
Worth a click: Vehicle checks, shredding discounts, and full memorial details are linked below.
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In this briefing:
A Sunday food-drive pickup and weekday drop-off hours for Hastings Family Service.
A Sunday church option plus two obituary notices with service details residents can plan around.
A school fundraiser deadline, an environmental volunteer opening, and a local Women’s Tea date.
Spring-break activity ideas for kids from Hastings Community Education.
A couple of practical spring cleanup reminders from local businesses.
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LOCAL 10
#1 — Food drive bags go out for Sunday pickup around Hastings
Section: Non-profits
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-03-08
Highlights: Bag pickup is Sunday, March 8, and the HFS Donation Center also accepts labeled drop-offs Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm.
Why it matters: It gives families one simple weekend way to help stock the local food shelf.
Official details: https://hastingsfamilyservice.org/
#2 — Judith Ann Rahmann service is set for Tuesday morning
Section: Obituaries
Location: City Light Church, Northfield, MN
Date: 2026-03-10
Highlights: Funeral services are listed for 11 AM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at City Light Church in Northfield.
Why it matters: Area residents can plan ahead for a nearby service without hunting for details.
Official details: https://northfieldfuneral.com/obituaries/Judith-Ann-Rahmann?obId=47489708&source=fb0
#3 — Calvary shares its March 8 service plan for Hastings
Section: Latest
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-03-08
Highlights: Calvary lists a Sunday, March 8 service at 10am and says sermons can also be heard on its website.
Why it matters: It is a simple Sunday option for residents planning church time this weekend.
Official details: https://calvaryhastings.org/
#4 — Gertens spring fundraiser orders close April 2 at 10 PM
Section: Non-profits
Location: Online
Date: 2026-04-02
Highlights: Plant and plant-card orders stay open until 10 PM on April 2, and families are told to use Store ID 534 and select their last name for credit.
Why it matters: School families can plan spring orders before the fundraiser deadline sneaks up.
Official details: https://www.gertensfundraising.com/
#5 — HEP is seeking volunteers and a wetland team leader
Section: Non-profits
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: Date not listed
Highlights: HEP is seeking event helpers, grant idea volunteers, and a Hastings wetland team leader, and says the WHEP lead role includes a $2,000 stipend.
Why it matters: It is a practical way for residents to plug into local environmental work.
Official details: https://www.hepminnesota.org/
#6 — Sandra Kathleen Ahern memorial Mass is set for March 28
Section: Obituaries
Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-03-28
Highlights: A Memorial Mass is listed for 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Why it matters: Hastings families who want to attend have the key service details in one place.
Official details: https://www.starksonfamily.com/obituaries/sandra-ahern
#7 — Young Rembrandts cartoon workshop opens spring break spots for kids
Section: Non-profits
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: Date not listed
Highlights: This two-day spring break class is open to grades K-6, but specific dates and times are not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: It is a useful spring-break option for parents looking for kid activities.
Official details: https://tce.me/jfUNhs
#8 — Women's Tea at Confluence is scheduled for April 26
Section: Non-profits
Location: Confluence Hotel, Hastings, MN
Date: 2026-04-26
Highlights: TLC says the Generations of Grace Women's Tea is April 26 from 2pm to 4pm at the Confluence Hotel.
Why it matters: It gives residents a dated, local event option that is easy to plan around.
Official details: https://hastingsforlife.com/spring-tea/
#9 — Downtown Tire urges a spring vehicle check before breakdowns
Section: Professional Powerhouse
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: Date not listed
Highlights: Downtown Tire is encouraging drivers to book a seasonal vehicle inspection, but timing and pricing are not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Brand Neighbor: helpful if you want a spring car check before travel or errands ramp up.
Official details: https://www.downtowntireandauto.com
#10 — UPS Store spotlights a 25 percent shredding discount
Section: Professional Powerhouse
Location: Hastings, MN
Date: Date not listed
Highlights: The UPS Store says shredding is 25% off, but the offer window and full terms are not listed—check official post.
Why it matters: Brand Neighbor: useful for residents sorting old paperwork during spring cleanup.
Official details: https://locations.theupsstore.com/mn/hastings/1807-market-blvd
Each item links to official details; selections come from original posts and Soundbites.
