LOCAL 10: Sunday Art, Apple Picking and Auction Deadline
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An artist reception, Afton Apple’s anniversary celebration and an evening auction deadline lead Sunday’s list, followed by community resources and opportunities for the week ahead.
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Sunday, September 13, 2026, brings a few reasons to head out around Hastings—and one deadline you can act on from home. Meet local artists, visit the orchard or explore Carpenter Nature Center’s online auction before bidding closes this evening.
Looking ahead, there are resource drop-ins, improv auditions and other ways to participate locally. Here are today’s ten reviewed updates, with links to the organizations sharing them. All times are Central.
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1. Carpenter Nature Center’s online auction closes Sunday evening
Carpenter Nature Center’s online fundraiser closes Sunday, September 13, at 7:30 PM. Bidding is open to everyone who registers, including people who are not attending the Autumn in the Valley Gala.
That makes this a deadline you can act on from home. Visit the official auction page for registration access and details; participating in the online auction does not include gala admission.
2. Meet Journey Church artists at Hastings Arts Center
Hastings Arts Center welcomes visitors to an artist reception Sunday, September 13, from 11 AM–1 PM, featuring artists from Journey Church.
The reception offers a chance to meet the people behind the work and explore the exhibition, which continues through October 10. The reception’s two-hour window is specific to Sunday, rather than a daily gallery schedule.
Find the exhibition and reception information on Hastings Arts Center’s gallery page.
3. Afton Apple’s anniversary weekend continues Sunday
Afton Apple Orchard’s September 12–13 anniversary celebration continues Sunday, with advertised hours of 10 AM–6 PM, fruit picking and a tractor display.
For families planning a visit, orchard admission is listed at $7 for ages 5 and older and $5 for ages 4 and younger. Picked fruit costs extra.
Read Afton Apple’s anniversary announcement for its admission information and celebration details.
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4. Dunn Brothers coffee promotion supports Rise Up Recovery
A caramel macchiato purchase can support a local organization during Recovery Month. Rise Up Recovery announces a September 13–26 fundraiser with Dunn Brothers in Hastings, with a portion of proceeds from the featured drink supporting its work.
Customers can read Rise Up Recovery’s fundraiser announcement. The announcement does not specify the donation amount or percentage.
5. HFS offers two resource drop-ins with different services
Hastings Family Service will host Community Resource Centers of Dakota County at 301 Second Street E., with no appointment needed:
Wednesday, September 16, 9 AM–noon: Dakota County Financial Assistance, legal services and an on-site resource navigator.
Monday, September 21, 1–4 PM: Dakota County Employment Assistance, legal services and an on-site resource navigator.
Choose the date that matches the help you’re seeking. HFS’s official drop-in listing explains which services are scheduled for each visit.
6. St. John’s resumes its fall Sunday worship schedule
St. John’s Lutheran Church announces the return of its fall schedule on Sunday, September 13, including a 10:30 AM worship service for worshippers and visitors.
For those planning their Sunday morning, the church’s announcement includes a linked service page.
7. Black Dirt Improv seeks performers for its new season
Black Dirt Theater is inviting adults ages 21 and older to audition for its 2026–27 improv season. Auditions are scheduled for Friday, September 18, 7–9 PM, and Sunday, September 20, noon–2 PM.
Prospective performers can review the audition notice, reserve a session and access the audition form. The notice names the BDT Improv Rehearsal Space but does not provide a street address, so begin with the sign-up process.
8. Bogey’s announces fall simulator-league sign-ups
Golfers interested in indoor league play have a local opportunity to explore. Bogey’s Pub and Golf Simulators announces that fall simulator-league sign-ups are open.
Start with Bogey’s league announcement. League dates, fees and remaining openings were not established in the reviewed information.
9. Animal Ark seeks a home together for Echo and Sage
Animal Ark is seeking foster, foster-to-adopt or adoptive interest for Echo and Sage, a bonded pair of dogs the shelter says must remain together.
Prospective caregivers can read Animal Ark’s appeal for Echo and Sage to learn about the pair and express interest. Placement is subject to shelter approval; the appeal does not guarantee immediate adoption or current availability.
10. Sliver King Games announces Cyberpunk prerelease event
Sliver King Games announces a Cyberpunk trading-card-game prerelease Sunday, September 20, at 1 PM, with a $35 entry fee.
The event is for players registering to participate. The store’s announcement directs players to reserve through Melee.gg; an event-specific registration link and remaining-seat count were not verified.
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Open Hastings Family Service’s resource drop-in schedule. It brings financial assistance, employment assistance, legal services and resource navigation into one useful listing—and makes clear which date to choose.
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