LOCAL 10: School Supplies, Levee Park and Fall Updates
Fresh flowers on the florist truck outside of Hastings Flower Co. Image by Ashley Media.
New school-supply appointments, two Levee Park dates, local hiring, Raider livestreams, classes, recycling, school introductions and a thrift-store sale are among Tuesday’s useful Hastings updates.
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Tuesday, August 25, brings a warm, largely dry day with partly sunny skies, a high near 86°F and west-southwest winds of 5–10 mph. A 20% chance of a shower or thunderstorm appears early Tuesday evening before skies turn mostly clear and temperatures fall near 64°F; see Hastings, MN Weather + On This Date for the companion forecast.
Tuesday’s LOCAL 10 leans heavily toward useful next steps: a newly opened window for school supplies, something happening downtown tonight and several ways to plan ahead for the final stretch of August.
There are also opportunities for job seekers, local businesses, Raider fans, shoppers and residents looking for classes or an easy recycling option.
Here are today’s ten.
TOP 3 TODAY
1. Hastings Family Service adds August 27 school-supply appointments
Hastings Family Service has released additional School Supply Assistance appointments for Thursday, August 27, from 9:30–11:30 AM.
The program serves families living in ISD 200 or with students attending school in ISD 200. Appointments are first come, first served, and families should call Hastings Family Service to schedule rather than assuming space remains available.
The newly released window gives local families another opportunity to get ready for the school year after the program’s primary August distribution period.
Residents can also see the original Hastings Family Service update.
2. Comedy is tonight at Levee Park; final Music + Market follows Thursday
The City of Hastings Levee Park schedule has two notable dates left this week.
C. Willi Myles performs Comedy in the Park tonight, Tuesday, August 25, from 6:30–7:30 PM. The free show is recommended for teens and adults.
Then, on Thursday, August 27, from 6:00–8:30 PM, the season’s final Music + Market brings Sir Psycho, a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute, to Levee Park alongside the makers market and food trucks. The kids zone runs from 6:00–7:00 PM, and the Thursday event is open to all ages.
Both appeared in Monday’s LOCAL 10, but tonight’s comedy date makes the reminder especially timely.
3. Anytime Fitness seeks local-business contributions for Grand Reopening swag bags
Cortney Jansich owner of Anytime Fitness Hastings, MN at the newly remodeled space. Image by HastingsNow.com
Anytime Fitness Hastings is inviting Hastings-area businesses and organizations to contribute items for swag bags connected to its September 19 Grand Reopening.
The gym says possible contributions could include coupons, samples, gift cards, branded items or other small giveaways.
No contribution deadline or requested quantity was included in the announcement, so businesses interested in participating should connect directly with Anytime Fitness for the current details.
QUICK HITS
4. Raider Media Productions begins livestreaming Hastings athletics
Hastings Raiders Athletics says Raider Media Productions is beginning its livestream coverage with five live events this week.
The school’s official Raider Media Productions livestream page is the best place for families and fans to find upcoming broadcasts and viewing information.
One important distinction: creating the required Hudl account is free, but viewing the streams is not. The current Hastings Athletics page lists paid viewing options beginning at $7 for a single game.
5. Afton Apple Orchard is hiring for several fall positions
Sign directing you to Afton Apple Orchard in Hastings, MN. Image by HastingsNow.com
Afton Apple Orchard says it is looking to fill several positions as the fall season approaches, including tour guides, tractor drivers and corn-maze crew.
The listed openings are for applicants age 21 and older, with weekday and/or weekend schedules depending on the position. Interested job seekers are directed to stop by the orchard at 14421 90th St. S. in Hastings during business hours.
The announcement does not list pay or a closing date, so applicants should check directly with Afton Apple Orchard for current availability.
6. Spiral Yoga has four late-August classes on the calendar
Spiral Yoga’s current class update points to four opportunities in downtown Hastings before August ends.
The schedule includes Meditation & Breathwork at 4:00 PM Thursday, August 27; Restful Yin at 6:30 PM Thursday; Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath from 6:30–8:00 PM Friday, August 28; and Back-to-School Family Flow at 11:00 AM Sunday, August 30.
Adults are the audience for the adult classes, while Sunday’s offering is designed for families. The August 27 Meditation & Breathwork event listing provides additional information for that session.
Pricing, registration requirements and remaining space can vary by class, so check the individual offering before registering.
7. Rivertown Eye Care is collecting used contacts and packaging for recycling
Rivertown Eye Care says residents can bring used contact lenses, blister packs and foil packaging to its Hastings practice for recycling.
The collection is part of Bausch + Lomb’s ONE by ONE recycling program, operated with TerraCycle. The program accepts used contact lenses and contact-lens packaging from all brands at participating drop-off locations.
For Hastings residents who wear contacts, it offers a local destination for small materials that can otherwise be difficult to recycle.
Rivertown Eye Care’s cumulative claim about how much material it has collected locally is not included here because that figure was not independently verified.
8. Integrated Body Center simplifies its small-group class booking
Integrated Body Center pictured in downtown Hastings, MN during Rivertown Days 2026. Image by HastingsNow.com.
The Integrated Body Center says its small-group coaching schedule now has a single booking path.
Current offerings highlighted by the Hastings business include PEMF Yoga, PEMF Mat Pilates, The Breath Protocol, Strength in Motion, Raw Mobility and Strength Foundations.
Anyone interested in a class should use the original Integrated Body Center announcement to reach the current booking information. A booking URL captured in the RSS feed was incomplete, so it is not reproduced here.
9. Hastings Public Schools introduces new staff ahead of the school year
Hastings Public Schools continued its back-to-school introductions Monday with several profiles welcoming new members of the district team.
The August 24 introductions include Kelci Halvorson, Abby Flanders at McAuliffe Elementary and Mariah Vedders at Hastings Middle School.
For families watching the new school year take shape, the district’s introductions put names and faces to some of the people joining local schools.
10. Rivertown Treasures offers 30% off men’s and women’s clothing
Rivertown Treasures Thrift Store in downtown Hastings, MN. Image by Ashley Media.
Rivertown Treasures is promoting 30% off men’s and women’s clothing in its current sale announcement.
The Hastings thrift store is open to the public, and its proceeds support Hastings Family Service programs.
The original post describes the promotion using the relative phrase “all week long,” but because the original Facebook publication time could not be established independently, LOCAL 10 is not assigning a specific ending date to the sale. Check the current Rivertown Treasures post before making a special trip for the discount.
IF YOU ONLY CLICK ONE
Start with Hastings Family Service’s School Supply Assistance information.
The newly released August 27 appointments are the most time-sensitive direct-action item in today’s list, and families who need the program may benefit from checking availability sooner rather than later.
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