LOCAL 10: School Supplies, Free Events and Hastings Jobs
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School-supply help opens today, three free City events arrive this week, and several Hastings employers are looking for applicants.
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Monday, August 3, brings sunny, warm and breezy weather to Hastings, with a high near 86°F and a mild night near 67°F as clouds increase. Before planning errands or outdoor events, read today’s Hastings, Minnesota Weather + On This Date.
Monday’s LOCAL 10 is built around practical next steps: register for school-supply help, make a donation before the deadline, plan several free community events and review local job openings.
A few opportunities happen today or Tuesday, while others give families and job seekers time to plan for later in August.
Top 3 Today
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1. School-supply assistance registration opens today
Hastings Family Service opens school-supply assistance registration Monday, August 3, for families who live in or attend school in ISD 200. Families seeking assistance should call Hastings Family Service to register.
Residents, businesses and organizations may also donate new school supplies at 301 Second Street E. in Hastings. Donations should arrive by Tuesday, August 11; review the official school-supply donation information before contributing.
The Amazon wishlist address included in the original feed was incomplete, so HastingsNow recommends using the two official Hastings Family Service pages above.
2. SEAS used-uniform and school garage sale runs this afternoon
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School’s used-uniform and school garage sale runs Monday, August 3, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the school.
The sale is useful for SEAS families looking for school-specific uniforms and for public bargain shoppers interested in furniture, sports equipment, kitchen supplies and other school items. See the original SEAS sale announcement for the first-party details.
Only the 4–7 p.m. sale period is confirmed. Available items and quantities may change during the afternoon.
3. Three free City events are scheduled Tuesday through Thursday
Check out Music + Market on the scenic banks of the Mississippi River in Historic Hastings, Minnesota. Photo courtesy of HastingsNow.com
The City of Hastings events calendar lists three free community activities this week.
Tuesday, August 4: National Night Out runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lions Park.
Wednesday, August 5: Rec, Art and Police runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Lions Park.
Thursday, August 6: Music + Market runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Levee Park.
The activities are intended for the general public, including families and residents of all ages. Because they are outdoors, check the official City page before leaving for any weather-related change or cancellation.
Quick Hits
4. Tuesday plant fundraiser will support Hastings Family Service
A perennial plant fundraiser connected with the final season of KDWA’s “In the Garden” radio show will take place Tuesday, August 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hastings Family Service, 301 Second Street E.
Visitors may make cash or check donations in exchange for plants, with proceeds benefiting Hastings Family Service. Review the original fundraiser announcement before attending.
Specific plant varieties, quantities and suggested donation amounts were not announced.
5. Children’s vaccination clinic is scheduled for August 17
Dakota County Public Health will hold a vaccination clinic for eligible children Monday, August 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Hastings Family Service, 301 Second Street E.
The notice describes eligibility for children who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover vaccines, along with additional provisions for qualifying public-program participants and American Indian or Alaska Native children. Parents and legal guardians can review the Hastings Family Service August calendar and the original clinic notice.
Vaccine availability and appointment procedures were not itemized on the calendar. Families should review the source or contact Hastings Family Service before attending.
6. Emerald Greens lists three Hastings job openings
Emerald Greens Golf Course is accepting applications for a year-round server or bartender, an irrigation specialist and a mower operator.
Local applicants can review the available positions and application route on the official Emerald Greens employment page.
Pay, schedules, qualification requirements and application deadlines were not included in the announcement.
7. Evolution Auto seeks experienced automotive technicians
Evolution Auto Service is hiring experienced automotive technicians at its Hastings location at 2550 Millard Avenue.
Qualified applicants can review the company’s employment categories and submit information through the official Evolution Auto careers page.
The announcement did not state compensation, schedules or an application deadline.
8. Jan’s dance registration continues ahead of August 24 open house
Registration is underway for Jan’s School of Dance’s 2026–27 season, with limited availability reported in several programs. Families can begin with the official Jan’s School of Dance website and review the studio’s registration announcement.
The studio will also hold its Back to Dance Bash on Monday, August 24. An open house runs from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by community activities from 5:30 to 8 p.m. See the event announcement and RSVP information.
Class availability may change, so families should confirm current openings directly with the studio.
9. Hastings Bierstube is hiring servers and bartenders
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Hastings Bierstube is accepting applications for servers and bartenders. Interested applicants are instructed to stop at the restaurant or message the business.
Job seekers can review the original hiring announcement and visit the official Bierstube website for current business information.
Pay, shifts, minimum qualifications and a closing date were not provided.
10. Celebrate Recovery meets Sunday evenings in Hastings
Rise Up Recovery MN says Celebrate Recovery meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m. at 507 Vermillion Street in Hastings. The next meeting following this edition is Sunday, August 9.
The organization describes Celebrate Recovery as a Christian, faith-based peer-recovery program for adults addressing hurts, habits and addictions. Readers can visit the official Rise Up Recovery website or review the original meeting announcement.
Registration, cost, age policies, childcare and accessibility arrangements were not stated.
If You Only Click One
Start with the official Hastings Family Service School Supply Assistance page. Registration opens today, and the page gives ISD 200 families the clearest verified starting point for receiving help before the school year.
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