LOCAL 10: Holiday Help, Park Ideas and Fall Finds
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Holiday assistance, Tuttle Park ideas and a November cosmetology class lead ten Hastings updates, with fall shopping, Sunday golf and local art.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Hastings, Minnesota
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A little planning connects the first three items in Tuesday’s LOCAL 10: arranging holiday assistance, sharing ideas for a neighborhood park and exploring a class that begins in November.
The rest of the list moves closer to everyday errands and interests, with fall baking, Sunday golf and a dragon made from found objects. Follow the source links for the organizations’ own announcements.
Top 3 today
1. Project Share holiday-assistance appointments can be scheduled now
Hastings Family Service’s Project Share intake scheduling is open through November 25, 2026, with appointments beginning October 21. The program is for families living in ISD 200 who are experiencing an emergency, crisis or hardship and have children high-school age or younger.
Call HFS at 651-437-7134 to schedule an intake appointment. The official scheduling information brings the eligibility and dates together for families looking ahead to the holiday season.
2. Share ideas for Tuttle Park at Wednesday’s community meeting
The City of Hastings invites residents and community members to Tuttle Park on Wednesday, October 14, at 5 p.m. The conversation focuses on potential improvements that could make the park more accessible, inclusive and useful for people of different ages and abilities.
Bring ideas about changes that would help you or your neighbors use the park. This is an opportunity to contribute to the conversation about a shared neighborhood space.
3. Hastings Beauty School promotes its November 2 cosmetology class
Hastings Beauty School is inviting inquiries about its November 2 cosmetology class in Hastings. Prospective students can use the school’s announcement to begin an enrollment inquiry.
Applicants must have a high-school diploma or GED. The school’s admissions information outlines its requirements and financial-aid options for applicants who qualify.
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Quick Hits
4. Hometown Dairy highlights Schaffer’s Poultry eggs
Hometown Dairy is highlighting Schaffer’s Poultry farm-fresh eggs as a shopping option for fall baking. Read the retailer’s product announcement when planning ingredients for a seasonal recipe.
5. United Heroes League welcomes James Hagens as an ambassador
United Heroes League announces James Hagens as its newest ambassador supporting its work with military families and children.
The Hastings-based organization’s ambassador announcement introduces the addition for community members and program supporters.
6. Hidden Greens plans Sunday golf and booya
Hidden Greens Golf Course announces golf and Wendy’s booya for Sunday, October 18.
Golf customers can use the course’s booking link to arrange a tee time for Sunday’s round.
7. Hometown Ace highlights locally made fishing tackle
Hometown Ace Hardware’s fall-fishing product update features ATF Tackle and Anderson Outdoors. The store describes the products as made by local fishermen, offering a lead for fishing customers interested in locally made options.
Read the store’s post to explore the featured products.
8. Rivertown Eye Care sets its fall frame event for October 23
Rivertown Eye Care’s fall frame event takes place Friday, October 23, from noon–4 p.m. at 1011 N. Frontage Road in Hastings. Eyewear shoppers can text 651-437-5469 to RSVP.
The advertised $150 discount applies to complete pairs from Matsuda, SALT, Bevel and Blake Kuwahara. It cannot be combined with insurance or other discounts.
9. Spiral Food Co-op advertises an October coffee discount for owners
Spiral Food Co-op is advertising $3 off per bag of Pachamama Coffee for co-op owners during October 2026.
Owners can read the offer when planning their next coffee purchase at the Hastings store.
10. Dale Lewis shares a found-metal dragon called “Puff”
Hastings artist Dale Lewis shares “Puff,” a dragon sculpture incorporating found objects and ball-bearing assemblies.
Local-art followers can take a closer look through the artist’s original post.
If You Only Click One
Start with Hastings Family Service’s official Project Share scheduling information. It brings eligibility and appointment dates together for families seeking holiday help and anyone sharing the resource with a neighbor.
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