LOCAL 10: School Supplies, Blood Drive and Hastings Weekend Plans
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School-supply help, a free movie night, Friday blood donations, outdoor yoga, Raiders updates, live music, family classes and a local job opening are among today’s useful Hastings updates.
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Thursday, August 13, looks cooler and a little showery around Hastings, with a 30% chance of showers mainly before 2 p.m. and a high near 82°F. The night turns partly cloudy near 65°F, so check the full Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date for Thursday, August 13 as you make plans.
Thursday’s LOCAL 10 starts with a few things where timing matters: school-supply appointments are still being scheduled, an upcoming free family movie has a date, and Hastings has a Friday blood drive.
Farther down, there are weekend plans, Raiders resources, September ECFE registration and a Hastings job opening worth knowing about.
Here are 10 useful local updates for Thursday, August 13.
1. Hastings Family Service still has school-supply appointments available
Hastings Family Service said Wednesday, August 12, that spots remained available for its School Supply Assistance Program. Distribution appointments are scheduled for August 17–21.
The program is for families who live in ISD 200 or have children attending school in ISD 200. Families interested in participating should contact Hastings Family Service to register.
Because availability can change, the important detail here is the current action: families who still need school-supply assistance should reach out rather than assume appointments remain open.
HFS also posted the current school-supply availability update on Facebook.
2. United Heroes League plans a free August 21 movie night
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United Heroes League will host a free screening of Hoppers on Friday, August 21, at 7:00 p.m. at 2800 Ravenna Trail in Hastings.
The event is open to the public and families. Guests can bring a chair or blanket, and bleacher seating will also be available.
For the complete event information, visit the United Heroes League movie-night page. You can also see the organization’s movie-night Reel.
3. Branchline Church hosts a Red Cross blood drive Friday
Branchline Church is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, August 14, from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. in Hastings.
Prospective donors can use the American Red Cross scheduling page to look for an appointment. Donor eligibility is determined by the American Red Cross.
Appointment availability can change, but the August 14 drive, location and scheduled hours are confirmed on Branchline Church’s current events page.
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4. Spiral Yoga has two outdoor practices Sunday
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Spiral Yoga lists two outdoor practices for Sunday, August 16.
Yoga in the BKYD at The Confluence begins at 9:00 a.m. and is offered free with the checkout code provided by Spiral Yoga. A second practice takes place at Carpenter Nature Center at 1:00 p.m. for $10, with advance registration.
Check the Spiral Yoga schedule for current availability. The organization’s original event post also contains the event-specific information.
5. August 14–22 dealership fundraiser will support Hastings Raiders Athletics
Hastings Raiders Athletics says participating Hastings Ford and Hastings Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge dealerships will generate donations for the HHS athletic department from test drives and vehicle sales between August 14 and August 22.
The Raiders Athletics announcement has the fundraiser details. A related Hastings Girls Hockey post identifies Hastings Ford, 3625 Vermillion Street, as the tent-sale site.
Specific times for the additional special-event activities were not established, so check the first-party updates for the latest schedule.
6. Nick Fox plays Friday night at Bogey’s Pub
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Nick Fox is scheduled to perform at Bogey’s Pub and Golf Simulators on Friday, August 14.
Friday live music runs from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Bogey’s Pub at Emerald Greens, 14425 Goodwin Avenue.
Readers can check the current Bogey’s schedule or see the first-party event post.
7. Here’s how to watch Raiders sports live on Hudl
Hastings Athletics is directing Raider families and fans to its official livestream system through Raider Media Productions.
The district says more than 100 regular-season events are expected to be streamed across the three sports seasons. Start with the Hastings Athletics livestream page, which directs viewers to the school’s official Hudl page.
Broadcast availability and production level can vary by event, so check the individual listing before game time.
8. Hastings ECFE registration is open for September classes
Hastings Community Education is promoting September Early Childhood Family Education classes for babies, young children and the adults caring for them.
ECFE opportunities combine play and learning for children with connection and parent education for caregivers. Parents, grandparents, foster parents and other caregivers can use the official Hastings ECFE page to see current classes and registration options.
Individual schedules and remaining space vary, so the live registration page is the best place to start. Community Education also shared the ECFE announcement on Instagram.
9. Music + Market is Thursday, with Movies in the Park Friday
The City of Hastings Levee Park schedule has two evenings of activities ahead.
Music + Market runs Thursday, August 13, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. at Levee Park, featuring Indigo Moon, the Makers Market, food trucks and a kids’ zone.
Then on Friday, August 14, Movies in the Park begins with activities at 7:30 p.m., followed by Super Mario Galaxy at 8:30 p.m. The requested admission is a non-perishable food donation. Both events are for all ages.
For current details, use the official City of Hastings event schedule or see the City’s original event post.
10. The Busted Nut is hiring a bartender/server
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The Busted Nut Bar & Grill says it is accepting applications for a bartender/server position in Hastings.
Applicants must be 18 or older and able to work some weeknights and weekends. Previous experience is a plus, but the business says it is willing to train.
No application deadline was included, so prospective applicants should use the first-party hiring post for the current opportunity.
If You Only Click One
For the widest immediate usefulness today, use the City of Hastings Levee Park event schedule.
It covers both Thursday’s Music + Market and Friday’s Movies in the Park directly from the responsible City source, making it the most useful single planning link for the next two evenings.
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