LOCAL 10: School Supplies, Hastings Jobs and Sunday Plans
Local children play an energetic game of Gaga ball at Lion’s Park in Hastings, Minnesota, enjoying a sunny afternoon together. Photo by Ashley Media
School-supply assistance, two local job opportunities, fall registrations, Sunday breakfast and several useful ways to plan ahead lead HastingsNow’s Saturday LOCAL 10.
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Saturday, August 15 brings a mostly cloudy and humid day to Hastings, with a high near 83°F and scattered showers and thunderstorms becoming more likely after about 4 PM. Saturday night carries a higher storm chance near 64°F, so check today’s full Hastings Weather + On This Date companion before making outdoor plans.
Saturday’s list has a strong “take care of it now” theme.
Families can get ready for school-supply distribution, job seekers have two Hastings openings to consider, and fall registration is already underway for Community Education. Farther down, there are Sunday plans, back-to-school savings and a few dates worth putting on the radar.
Here are today’s 10 reviewed local updates.
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1. Hastings Family Service School-Supply Registration Remains Open Ahead of Pickup Week
Hastings Family Service is directing eligible families to register by phone for its School Supply Assistance Program. Distribution is scheduled by appointment from Monday, August 17 through Friday, August 21 for families who live in or attend school in ISD 200.
Families who may need assistance should review the School Supply Assistance information from Hastings Family Service and follow the organization’s registration instructions.
An August 12 post said spots remained at that time, but HastingsNow is not assuming a specific number of appointments remains available Saturday.
2. Hastings City Hall Administrative Assistant Applications Close Monday
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The City of Hastings is accepting applications for a City Hall Administrative Assistant through Monday, August 17 at 11:59 PM Central.
The regular part-time position works 32 hours per week, is benefits eligible and lists a pay range of $29.30–$36.64 per hour. Job seekers can review the requirements and apply through the City of Hastings official job listing.
The live listing uses the title City Hall Administrative Assistant; that is the current title applicants should look for.
3. Hastings Community Education Opens Fall 2026 Registration
Fall 2026 registration is now open through Hastings Community Education.
Residents can already browse available programs and register through the Hastings Community Education registration system before the printed fall catalog arrives.
Ages, prices, capacity and registration requirements vary by program, so check the individual class listing before making plans.
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4. 328 Grill Launches Sunday Breakfast August 16
328 Grill says breakfast begins Sunday, August 16 from 9–11 AM at 350 33rd Street West in Hastings.
The restaurant’s August 14 announcement is the current source for the special breakfast hours. See the 328 Grill breakfast announcement before heading over.
The announcement establishes the breakfast hours, but HastingsNow is not adding menu items or prices that were not included in the approved information.
5. Rivertown Eye Care Offers August Student Eyewear Discount
Rivertown Eye Care is offering 20% off a complete pair of glasses during August for qualifying students, educators and school-district employees.
The promotion requires a current school or district ID and cannot be combined with insurance or other discounts. Students age 12 and older who do not qualify for the practice’s Kids Package are among those covered by the promotion.
Read the current Rivertown Eye Care promotion details before purchasing.
6. Hometown Dairy Adds a Soft-Serve Punch Card
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Hometown Dairy has introduced a new punch card for soft-serve customers.
According to the Hastings business, customers can earn a free soft-serve item after purchasing 12 qualifying soft-serve items. Punches apply to individual orders, with no more than five punches per transaction.
See the current Hometown Dairy punch-card announcement for the offer as published. No expiration date was supplied in the approved information.
7. Hastings Hockey Sets October 9 Golf Scramble Date
Hastings Hockey Association has announced Friday, October 9 as the date for its 2026 Golf Scramble at Emerald Greens Golf Course in Hastings.
For now, treat it as a save-the-date and follow the Hastings Hockey Association’s current announcement.
The association’s older Golf Scramble webpage still shows 2025 information, so HastingsNow is not carrying forward last year’s check-in time, pricing or registration details.
8. Jan's School of Dance Opens Registration Ahead of September 8 Classes
Jan’s School of Dance says its 46th season begins Tuesday, September 8, and registration is underway for the 2026–27 season.
Families and prospective dancers can review the current fall-to-spring class information from Jan’s School of Dance for available age groups and class options.
Specific class availability can change, so confirm the desired class through the school before counting on an opening.
9. Animal Ark Joins Sunday's Subarus & Cold Brews Adoption Event
Animal Ark will bring adoptable dogs to Subarus & Cold Brews on Sunday, August 16 at Walser Subaru St. Paul, 740 Concord Street South in St. Paul.
The overall event runs 9 AM–1 PM, while Animal Ark’s adoptable dogs are scheduled to be there specifically from 10 AM–noon. The event is free, family- and pet-friendly and includes a rescue-supply donation drive.
Readers interested in attending can review the official Subarus & Cold Brews event information.
This one is in St. Paul, not Hastings, so factor the drive into Sunday plans.
10. Spiral Food Co-op Is Hiring Part-Time Cashiers
Spiral Food Co-op is hiring in Hastings.
Its current website lists openings for a part-time cashier and part-time front-end lead, both at 15–25+ hours per week. Applicants must be at least 16 and have open availability.
Job seekers can review the current openings through Spiral Food Co-op. The co-op’s recent social announcement specifically promoted the cashier position, while its website also lists the front-end lead opening.
If You Only Click One
If school supplies could help your household this year, start with Hastings Family Service’s School Supply Assistance page.
Distribution appointments begin Monday, August 17, making this the most time-sensitive broadly useful resource in today’s LOCAL 10.
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