LOCAL 10: Resource Help, Fire Safety and Fall Plans
Autumn color frames a Hastings neighborhood in this LOCAL 10 edition, featuring resource help, fire safety and fall plans. Image adapted from a HastingsNow photograph using AI-assisted editing.
Resource help, home fire prevention, local coffee and fall plans for Hastings, Minnesota.
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 10 a.m. Central
Weather companion
Weather + On This Date by HastingsNow.com
Friday’s supplied forecast calls for a 50% chance of early rain, partly sunny skies and a high near 50°F, with north-northwest gusts up to 40 mph. A mostly clear night around 30°F and widespread frost follows; read Hastings Weather + On This Date for the companion forecast and history.
A useful Friday catch-up
A place to ask for help. A way to lend a hand. A few dates worth keeping before the calendar fills up.
For Friday, October 16, this LOCAL 10 brings together practical resources and local updates—from a no-appointment assistance day to a school visit exploring grooming careers. Start with what helps you, then pass a useful detail along.
Top 3 today
1. Resource help returns to Hastings Family Service October 21
Community members can visit Hastings Family Service’s resource drop-in on Wednesday, October 21, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., at 301 Second Street E. No appointment is needed.
The visit offers a chance to connect with Dakota County financial assistance and an on-site resource navigator. Bring your questions about assistance and next steps; attending does not establish eligibility for a particular benefit.
2. Rotary highlights fire safety with Fire Marshal Jamie Stevens
Hastings Area Rotary Club reports that Hastings Fire Marshal Jamie Stevens visited to discuss his work in the community, including school education, building inspections and home fire prevention.
The recap offers a look at the prevention work behind the job. For practical guidance to use at home, visit the U.S. Fire Administration’s fire-prevention resources, including information on safe device charging.
3. Geek Haven coffee beans available at Level Up locations
Geek Haven Coffee announces that its locally roasted coffee beans are available at all three Level Up locations.
For customers who want to bring the coffee home, the announcement offers a starting point for their next shopping stop. Follow the original post for the update from Geek Haven.
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Quick hits
4. Evolution Auto Service supports the Community Halloween Party
Evolution Auto Service is sponsoring Hastings’ Community Halloween Party, scheduled for Friday, October 30, from 6–8 p.m. in the lower-level commons and gym at Hastings High School. The City lists more than 30 activity stations, music, games and prizes.
The celebration is recommended for families with children 12 and younger, and youth must attend with an adult. The City’s event listing instructs attendees to bring a nonperishable food item for Hastings Family Service or make an on-site Youth Impact Council Scholarship donation.
5. Hastings Flower Co. shares Boss’s Day gift ideas
Boss’s Day falls on Friday, October 16, and Hastings Flower Co. is highlighting flowers, plants and gifts for the occasion.
If you are planning a thank-you for someone at work, the Hastings shop’s announcement offers a few ideas to explore.
6. Spiral Food Co-op advertises Fresh Deals through October 20
Spiral Food Co-op’s Fresh Deals run through Tuesday, October 20, while supplies last.
Hastings shoppers can open the original announcement to view the advertised products before making their grocery list.
7. Rio Grooming students explore careers at Pet Evolution
Students from Rio Grooming School in Hastings visited Pet Evolution in Woodbury for a behind-the-scenes store tour and an introduction to the pet-grooming industry.
Pet Evolution described the visit as a chance to help students explore potential careers. See Pet Evolution’s recap, shared by Rio Grooming, for a look at the students’ experience.
8. Hastings Family Service seeks food-rescue volunteers
Hastings Family Service is recruiting volunteers for weekly Monday or Friday shifts, 9–11 a.m., helping pick up rescued food.
Applicants must be at least 21, hold a valid driver’s license and auto insurance, and meet the physical requirements, including lifting up to 40 pounds. Read the food-rescue volunteer announcement, then visit HFS volunteer information to learn about getting involved.
9. Save November 14–15 for Santa photos
Rachel Marthaler Photography announces Santa photo sessions on November 14 and 15, 2026, at Hastings Golf Club.
Families interested in seasonal portraits can save those dates and follow the photographer for booking information. This announcement is a save-the-date, not confirmation that reservations are open.
10. Froth & Cork introduces pumpkin-pail iced mochas
Froth & Cork’s Iced White Pumpkin Mocha comes served in a pumpkin pail, with the promotion scheduled through Sunday, November 1, while supplies last.
The pail offer applies specifically to the Iced White Pumpkin Mocha. Coffee customers can see the seasonal drink in the shop’s original announcement.
If you only click one
Open Hastings Family Service’s October 21 resource drop-in details. Knowing where to ask for help without an appointment could be useful to you—or someone you know.
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