LOCAL 10: Park Comedy, Resource Drop-Ins and Local Music
Hastings Dairy Store celebrates their one-year anniversary with a week of customer appreciation events and special offers. Photo by HastingsNow.com
From tonight’s Levee Park comedy to community resources, a Halloween save-the-date and local music news, here are ten updates for Hastings readers.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 10 a.m. Central
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Increasing sunshine and a high near 70°F are ahead for Hastings, with west-northwest winds gusting to 25 mph. Tonight turns mostly clear with a low around 46°F; read the September 15 Weather + On This Date for your weather-and-history companion.
A riverfront evening and a practical Wednesday stop lead today’s LOCAL 10. For Tuesday, September 15, we’re looking at plans you can act on now and a few dates worth keeping for later.
There’s also a way to reconnect with music, a local hiring notice and small conveniences for your next coffee or dinner order. Here’s the reviewed rundown, with original sources linked throughout.
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1. Levee Park hosts comedy tonight and storytime Wednesday
James Wedgwood brings comic ventriloquism to Levee Park’s Rotary Pavilion on Tuesday, September 15, from 6:30–7:30 p.m. The free City of Hastings event is open to the public and recommended for teens and adults.
For younger listeners, free storytime follows Wednesday, September 16, from 10–10:45 a.m. Stories, songs, activities and crafts are geared toward children ages 7 and younger.
Choose the outing that fits your household using the City’s Levee Park schedule, or read the original City announcement.
2. HFS offers community resource drop-ins September 16 and 21
Residents looking for help connecting with local resources can visit Hastings Family Service at 301 Second Street E. on Wednesday, September 16, from 9 a.m.–noon, or Monday, September 21, from 1–4 p.m. No appointment is required.
The Community Resource Centers of Dakota County sessions connect visitors with financial assistance, legal services and an on-site resource navigator. They offer a place to begin asking questions and finding connections; participation does not guarantee assistance or eligibility.
See the official resource drop-in details or HFS’s original announcement.
3. Crème De La Crème announces October 29 Halloween party
A little farther out on the calendar, Crème De La Crème invites customers and families to Scoops & Spooks on Thursday, October 29, from 4–6 p.m. at its Hastings shop.
The Halloween party announcement lists a sundae bar, costume contest, games and a photo booth. Admission and sundae pricing are not specified, so this is a save-the-date rather than a promise of free treats.
Read the shop’s Scoops & Spooks announcement.
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4. Wren + Wilde celebrates a debut on The Current
Wren + Wilde says its song “Caverns” was featured among the top five debuts on The Current’s Local Show. The band shares the recognition in its original announcement.
For listeners looking ahead, the band also announces an October 7 album-release show at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Show time, ticket prices and age eligibility are not established in the approved information.
5. River Valley Band invites prospective musicians to get in touch
Thinking about making music with other people again? River Valley Band identifies September 15 as its first rehearsal and invites people interested in joining to message the ensemble.
Start with the band’s membership invitation to ask about joining. This is an invitation to inquire about membership, not a public concert or a confirmed walk-in rehearsal.
6. Hastings Bierstube advertises job openings
Hastings Bierstube is advertising hiring across positions and invites interested applicants to stop in or message the business.
The hiring announcement does not list pay, schedules, qualifications or a closing date. Those are useful questions to bring to an application conversation.
7. Hometown Dairy’s appreciation week includes daily gift-card drawings
Hometown Dairy is marking its first year in business with Customer Appreciation Week, September 14–20. The store announces daily gift-card drawings during that stretch.
Visitors can read the daily drawing announcement and the anniversary-week post. Drawing terms are not included in the supplied announcement text.
8. 2nd Street Depot promotes delivery ordering
For a meal at home, 2nd Street Depot Bar & Grill advertises delivery of burgers, appetizers and other menu items.
The restaurant’s delivery announcement points customers toward ordering. Delivery boundaries, fees, minimum orders and hours are not specified in the announcement.
9. Benedictine Regina recognizes its assisted-living community
Benedictine Living Community–Regina shares an Assisted Living Week message recognizing the residents, families and associates who contribute to community life.
Read Regina’s recognition message for its acknowledgment of those connections. The post is a community tribute, not an invitation to a public event.
10. Geek Haven Coffee advertises a bring-your-own-cup discount
A small savings for your coffee stop: Geek Haven Coffee says customers who bring their own mug or cup receive 25 cents off their order.
See the bring-your-own-cup announcement. The post does not specify an end date or whether the discount combines with other offers.
If you only click one
Open Hastings Family Service’s official resource drop-in page. It puts two upcoming, no-appointment opportunities to connect with financial assistance, legal services and a resource navigator in one place—a practical link for yourself or someone you know.
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