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River Valley Band Performance

Celebrating Community Bands

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Community Bands Poster

The River Valley Band will be presenting a concert entitled “Celebrating Community Bands” on Sunday March 5th at 1 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School Auditorium.

Now in its 12th season, the River Valley Band of Hastings continues to deliver entertaining band concert programs to local audiences. This year’s program will also feature special guest artist trumpeter John Huth, a local favorite. “Celebrating Community Bands” will provide the audience not only with a program by the River Valley Band but also by the Rosemount Community Band. Consisting of almost 60 fine musicians, the Rosemount Band will be bringing their own wonderful program for the enjoyment of the audience. Both bands will join on stage for a finale that isn’t seen often, a 110-piece concert band.

So, mark your calendar for Sunday March 5 for “Celebrating Community Bands.”

Hastings Middle School Auditorium
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033

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Blood Drive at HAC

It’s time to Give Blood!

The Hastings Arts Center will be the location for the Tuesday, January 17 Blood Drive from 1 to 7 p.m.

To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and search zip code: 55033 or sponsor code: HAC

“Come give Jan. 1-31 and automatically be entered for a chance to win an exciting trip for you and a guest to Super Bowl LVII in Phoenix! Includes travel, hotel, $500 gift card, pre-game activities and more! Terms apply; visit RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl”

Hastings Arts Center – Events Space
216 4th St. East
Hastings, MN 55033

Blood drive Jan 17th 2023

 

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HPAC Writers Group – Jan 2023

A new year to explore the creative writing process with the HPAC Writers Group!

DUE TO WEATHER THE MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM

The HPAC Writers Group will meet on Tuesday, January 3, 6:30 pm, at the Hastings Arts Center. The group will meet in the performance hall. There is a stairway at the back leading to the balcony.

The group meets every month, September through May, on the first Tuesday, at 6:30 pm. Contact Mike Kelly (mdpkelly@icloud.com) to be added to our mailing list and to receive the monthly agenda.

Hastings Arts Center
Performance Hall Balcony
216 E. 4th St.
Hastings MN 55033

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HPAC Writers Group – Dec

Come explore the creative writing process with the HPAC Writers Group!

This month’s meeting will be on Tuesday, 6 December at 6:30 p.m. at the Hastings Arts Center.

The group meets every month, September through May, on the first Tuesday, at 6:30 pm. Contact Mike Kelly (mdpkelly@icloud.com) to be added to our mailing list and to receive the monthly agenda.

Our topic this month is “Character”. It’s importance and how we, as writers, create and present characters.

Hastings Arts Center
Performance Hall Balcony
216 E. 4th St.
Hastings MN 55033

Also, the Hastings Arts Center is hosting a special event on Friday, December 9 at 7:00 pm, The Spoken Word & Holiday Sing-along. Come and enjoy readings from classic and original works and lots of music!

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River Valley Band Christmas Concert

You’re invited to a Christmas Concert!

The next River Valley Band concert will be the Band’s annual Christmas concert to be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday December 4th at the Hastings Middle School Auditorium.

The band will perform favorites such as Carol of the Bells, A Charlie Brown Christmas and other popular songs. This concert will also feature the Hastings Middle School “Spiral Singers” under the direction of vocal music teacher Cheryl Borgen who will bring their special holiday music to the program. They will bring musical joy with Winter Wonderland and Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.

The entire community is invited to this free concert. For more information, please check River Valley Band’s Facebook page.

Hastings Middle School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033

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River Valley Band Concert

Veterans Day Concert

Don’t miss today’s concert!

The River Valley Band will be performing a Veterans Day Concert on Sunday, November 6 at 1 p.m. at the Hastings High School Auditorium. The band will be performing a joint concert with the 204th Army Band from Fort Snelling, MN.

The River Valley Band of Hastings, under the direction of Thomas Maeck, retired Eagan High School Director of Bands, is kicking off its 12th concert season with a special Veterans Day Concert. To make it even more special for the audience, the band will be performing a joint concert with the 204th Army Band from Fort Snelling MN. Read More

Everyone is welcome and freewill donations will be accepted.

Hastings High School Auditorium
200 General Sieben Dr
Hastings, MN 55033

 

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HPAC Writers Group – Nov meeting

Come explore the creative writing process with the HPAC Writers Group!

Don’t miss the upcoming meeting on Tuesday, 1 November at 6:30 p.m.!

We have a special guest. Author, blogger, and poet Lisa Valentine will share her work, her process, and challenge us with some exercises.

The group meets every month, September through May, on the first Tuesday, at 6:30 pm. Contact Mike Kelly (mdpkelly@icloud.com) to be added to our mailing list and to receive the monthly agenda.

Join us for stimulation, inspiration, and a little hard work!

This month, we will meet at:

Hastings Arts Center
Performance Hall balcony
216 E. 4th St.
Hastings. MN 55033

 

SOD House Theater Performances

RARE: STORIES OF DIS-EASE TO BE PERFORMED IN PRESCOTT, WI

On Friday, October 14th at 7:30pm, Sod House Theater of Minneapolis will bring their production of RARE: Stories of Dis-ease to the Prescott High School Auditorium. The play is being performed to help bring a greater awareness and deeper understanding of the medical, economic, psychological, and social challenges facing people with rare diseases. Act 2 will be an interactive discussion of medical professionals and people who have been affected by a rare disease, giving a short presentation and answering questions from the audience. Tickets for the play are free, but the number of seats are limited so you must reserve your tickets online at https://www.sodhousetheater.org/rare All reserved tickets will be available at the will call desk.

RARE: STORIES OF DIS-EASE TO BE PERFORMED IN HASTINGS, MN

On Saturday, October 15th at 7:30pm, Sod House Theater of Minneapolis will bring their production of RARE: Stories of Dis-ease to the Hastings Arts Center. The play is being performed to help bring a greater awareness and deeper understanding of the medical, economic, psychological, and social challenges facing people with rare diseases. Act 2 will be an interactive discussion of medical professionals and people who have been affected by a rare disease, giving a short presentation and answering questions from the audience. Tickets for the play are free, but the number of seats are limited so you must reserve your tickets online at https://www.sodhousetheater.org/rare

Read press release at Home – Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council (hpaac.org)

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Arts & Crafts Fair – Rivertown Days

Find one of kind items from local artists

Don’t miss the last day of the Hastings Rivertown Days Arts & Crafts Fair!

Over 60+ vendors spread out in Jaycee Park located right on the Mississippi River. Enjoy arts, crafts, food trucks and fun at the 2022 show.

This is a FREE event. Buttons are not required to attend.

Rivertown Days Arts & Crafts Fair Hours:

Sunday, July 17th – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Jaycee Park
420 Lock & Dam Rd
Hastings MN 55033

For more information, visit the River Town Days website

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FOL Book Sale

SAVE the DATE!

The Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library are sponsoring a used book sale. There is a variety books which include Fiction and Nonfiction genres. CD’s, DVD’s, and puzzles are also available. The proceeds from the book sale support scholarships and library programs.

Book sale hours:

MEMBERS ONLY:
Thursday, March 3, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (You can become a member at the door)

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Friday, March 4th, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 5th, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

BAG SALE: Sunday, March 6th, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

We are accepting donations for our sale from Saturday, February 26 to March 3. Please bring your books (all genres including children’s), games, puzzles, CD’s, record albums and DVD’s to the library lobby and place in the collection bin.

Pleasant Hill Library
1490 S Frontage Rd,
Hastings, MN 55033