LOCAL 10: Hastings Weekend Plans, Jobs and Ways to Help
The Hastings Bridge spans the Mighty Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota, providing a striking connection between riverbanks and local neighborhoods. Photo by HastingsNow.com
Today’s reviewed local brief covers a major Hastings-area weekend event, employment opportunities, upcoming classes, open houses and two ways to support local families.
Saturday’s weather companion
Saturday, July 25, will be mostly sunny and dangerously hot, with a high near 94°F, heat-index values as high as 102°F and an Extreme Heat Warning beginning at noon. Read today’s full Hastings Weather + On This Date before making outdoor plans.
Saturday’s LOCAL 10 begins with one of the Hastings area’s largest summer gatherings, followed by two opportunities for residents thinking about work or a new career.
The rest of today’s reviewed list includes local hiring, a free county composting program, a fitness offer, two open houses and ways to help Hastings Family Service prepare for the coming school year.
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1. Little Log House Antique Power Show continues Saturday and Sunday
The Little Log House Antique Power Show continues Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM at 21889 Michael Avenue in rural Hastings.
Admission is cash-only. Daily admission is $12 for visitors 13 and older, a weekend pass is $24, and children 12 and younger are admitted free. Saturday’s official event schedule includes a tractor and truck pull at 4:00 PM.
Because the Extreme Heat Warning begins at noon, visitors should bring water, take cooling breaks and make use of the air-conditioned Village Hall, historic church or water-misting area when needed.
Review admission, accessibility and other visitor information on the Little Log House Antique Power Show website.
2. Hastings Community Education is hiring for school-age care
Hastings Community Education is accepting applications for its School-Age Care team, which supports children before and after the school day.
The district describes the openings as flexible, part-time opportunities that may work well for students, parents, retirees and others looking for hours that fit around the school day.
Interested applicants should review the current positions, qualifications, schedules and compensation through the district’s official Community Education employment page.
3. Hastings Beauty School’s next esthiology class begins August 17
Hastings Beauty School says its next four-month esthiology class begins Monday, August 17, 2026, and enrollment remains open.
The program advertises instruction in facials, skin care, waxing, makeup and lash services. Prospective students can view the school’s class announcement and contact Hastings Beauty School for tuition, licensing requirements, class schedules and remaining availability.
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4. Hastings Fleet Farm is directing job seekers to current openings
Fleet Farm’s Hastings location says it is hiring and is directing prospective applicants to its official careers website.
Job seekers should search the current listings for Hastings and review each position’s schedule, qualifications and application requirements before applying. Specific openings may change as positions are filled.
5. Hastings residents can join Dakota County’s free food-scraps program
The City of Hastings is directing residents to Dakota County’s free food-scraps drop-off program.
Dakota County households can register for the program to receive collection instructions, additional program information and free certified compostable bags.
The county’s program page also explains which food scraps and compostable materials are accepted and where participating households can deliver them.
6. Anytime Fitness Hastings advertises a $1 joining offer
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Anytime Fitness Hastings is advertising a limited-time opportunity to join for $1.
Prospective members should view the club’s original announcement and contact the Hastings location for the expiration date, ongoing dues, enrollment fees and complete membership terms.
The offer should not be interpreted to mean that the complete membership costs only $1.
7. Sunday open house planned at 1840 Wyndham Hill Drive
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The Lundby Team of Edina Realty plans an open house at 1840 Wyndham Hill Drive on Sunday, July 26, from 2:00–3:30 PM.
The active listing describes a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with 3,469 square feet and a current asking price of $524,900. Prospective buyers can view the approved property video and listing presentation before attending.
Real-estate prices, availability and open-house plans can change, so buyers should confirm the information before traveling.
8. Saturday open house scheduled at 711 Williams Drive
An open house is scheduled at 711 Williams Drive in Hastings on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM.
The active Edina Realty listing identifies the property as a five-bedroom, three-bathroom home. Prospective buyers can review the complete 711 Williams Drive listing before attending.
Open-house availability remains subject to change.
9. Hastings Family Service needs school supplies by August 11
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Hastings Family Service is accepting new school-supply donations through Tuesday, August 11, for students who attend or live within Hastings ISD 200.
Donations may be delivered to the HFS Donation Center Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM–4:00 PM or Saturday from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Supplies for middle- and high-school students are particularly useful. The current Hastings Family Service school-supply page lists requested backpacks, binders, calculators, folders, headphones and other classroom essentials.
10. July donations to Hastings Family Service can receive a proportional match
Monetary donations received by Hastings Family Service through Friday, July 31, can receive a proportional match through the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge.
The program can increase the value of local gifts supporting Hastings Family Service food programs. Residents can read the original Hastings Family Service announcement for details.
If you only click one
Start with the Little Log House Antique Power Show visitor information.
It is the most immediately useful planning link in today’s list, with the event’s weekend hours, cash-only admission prices, address and visitor policies gathered in one place.
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