LOCAL 10: Hastings School Supplies, Jobs and August Sign-Ups
Hastings, Minnesota City Hall in July 2026, pictured on a sunny summer afternoon. Photo by Ashley Media.
Today’s Hastings list includes school-supply assistance, local hiring, upcoming classes, trail improvements, fruit pickup and fall youth enrollment.
Weather companion
Tuesday, July 28, brings mostly sunny and calm weather to Hastings, with a high near 88°F. Tonight is expected to remain mostly clear, with a low near 66°F; find the complete forecast and historical features in Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date.
Tuesday’s LOCAL 10 is especially useful for residents making plans for August.
Families can prepare for the upcoming school year, adults can explore local classes and job seekers will find several current opportunities. There are also timely updates for nature-center visitors, local shoppers and customers picking up summer fruit.
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1. Hastings Family Service school-supply registration opens August 3
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Families living within ISD 200—or whose children attend an ISD 200 school—may begin registering for free school supplies on Monday, August 3.
A parent or legal guardian must call Hastings Family Service to register. Distribution appointments will then be scheduled for August 17–21.
The Hastings Family Service school-supply assistance page explains eligibility and the registration process. The official page confirms the August 3 opening date but does not provide a specific opening time.
2. Four-week pottery-wheel intensive begins August 3
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Squeaky Wheel Pottery is promoting an eight-session pottery-wheel intensive running from August 3–26.
Classes are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00 PM. The course is described as suitable for both beginners and returning pottery students.
Interested participants should review the studio’s post or contact Squeaky Wheel before making plans. Current openings, pricing and age requirements have not been independently confirmed.
3. Crème de la Crème seeks a seasonal team member
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Hastings ice-cream business Crème de la Crème is seeking a seasonal employee age 16 or older.
The position includes Monday, Thursday and weekend shifts. The business is looking for someone who can provide helpful customer service, remain dependable and keep the workspace organized.
Pay and total weekly hours were not included in the hiring post. Prospective applicants should contact the business for current application details.
Quick Hits
4. Carpenter Nature Center begins monthlong trail-repaving work
Concrete work has begun on portions of the Self-Guided and North Loop trails at Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center.
The project began July 27 and is expected to continue in stages for approximately one month. The nature center plans to keep portions of the trail system accessible while work progresses.
Visitors should be prepared for changing access conditions. No daily closure schedule or section-by-section trail map has been established.
5. Afton Apple Orchard offers Tuesday fruit pickup while the farm remains closed
Customers who previously ordered Michigan blueberries or cherries may pick them up at Afton Apple Orchard from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Tuesday, July 28.
Pickup is at 14421 90th Street South in Hastings. The retail store will be available, but the remainder of the farm remains closed.
A limited amount of additional fruit may be available, but customers should not assume blueberries or tart cherries will remain in stock.
6. Rivertown Treasures enters final week of Christmas in July discounts
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Rivertown Treasures Thrift Store is offering 75% off Christmas-in-July merchandise, toys, games and stuffed animals during the promotion’s final week.
The store is open from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Saturday.
Available merchandise will change as items are purchased.
7. Spader Group is recruiting an account manager
Spader Group says it is adding an account manager to its team.
The company’s post directs interested applicants to the careers section of its website. Qualifications, compensation and location requirements were not established in the available information, so applicants should review the current listing before applying.
8. Teri’s Kidz Fit opens fall enrollment to new participants August 3
Current Teri’s Kidz Fit members have priority access to fall enrollment this week. Open enrollment for new and returning families begins Monday, August 3.
Classes are expected to begin in September. Families can review the announcement from Teri’s Kidz Fit and contact the program for the appropriate class options.
Specific ages, schedules, prices and remaining capacity were not included in the available post.
9. Hastings Community Education is hiring for School-Age Care
Hastings Community Education is recruiting part-time employees to work with children before and after school.
The district describes the opportunity as offering flexible hours. Qualified applicants can review current openings, position requirements and application instructions through the official ISD 200 employment portal.
Applicants should confirm the currently listed position, schedule and qualifications before submitting an application.
10. Hastings Beauty School promotes August esthiology class
Hastings Beauty School says its next esthiology class begins Monday, August 17.
The four-month program is described as covering skincare, facials, waxing, makeup and lash services. Prospective students should contact the school for enrollment requirements and current availability.
Tuition, financial-aid information, licensing eligibility and remaining class capacity were not independently established.
If you only click one
Start with the Hastings Family Service school-supply assistance page.
It provides the most broadly useful and time-sensitive information in today’s list, including eligibility and the August registration process for families preparing for the new school year.
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