Good afternoon, folks! It's your very local town crier here, ready to spin the tales of our beloved Hastings. You're probably wondering, 'What's the deal with all the happenings around town?' Well, let's take a delightful stroll through the local top 10, shall we?

First up, St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish is doing something heartwarming with their Food 4 Kids program. They're identifying students who need a bit of a hand over the weekend with meals, because, let's face it, you can't do long division on an empty stomach! They're doing more than their share, helping every public school in the area - now that's love.

Then we have Caffeinated Rooster, our local coffee whisperers, who have planned a week that's busier than a Manhattan deli at lunchtime. From Wine Down Wednesday to the weekend's Rivertown Days, their calendar is stuffed like a Thanksgiving turkey.

Then we have My Current Obsessions Company - or as I like to call them, our local purveyors of sparkle, spice, and everything nice. They're just dying to dazzle you at Rivertown Days. They've got flashy crystals and $10 tarot readings. Ten bucks? That's cheaper than my usual therapist and probably just as accurate!

And folks, if you've ever dreamed of saving cats from trees or being on the front lines of emergency care, then the City of Hastings Government is looking for you. They need some brave souls to join their team of firefighter/paramedics. It's like being Superman, but with a paycheck.

Our culinary wizards at Mindful Fork Catering have partnered up with Belle Ame Vineyard for some enticing events. They're bringing food, wine, and good vibes - because no one wants to pair a bottle of Pinot Noir with a microwave dinner.

The Hastings Raider Baseball team, our very own Legion Post 47, has seized the #3 Seed for the Sub State 6 playoffs. Who needs the Major Leagues when we have talent like this right in our backyard?

Over in Dakota County 4-H, they're hosting an event all about our fluttery friends, the Monarchs. A perfect day out for all our young David Attenboroughs in the making.

For those looking to bust a move, Hastings Dance Team Club is opening their Fall Season Registration. Their rhythm and grace is a testament to the artistic pulse of the town.

Nicole's Nu Wave Hair Design is getting a technological makeover, so the online booking system is going on a little vacation. But don't worry, you can still get your 'do done - just give them a ring.

And last, but not least, Nathan Griner Music is planning a show at The Beanery Cafe & Roastery that's set to be as electric as his hair. You know how in coffee commercials the music always sounds better? Well, this is the live, 4D experience.

So there you have it folks, our top ten. From feeding kids to saving lives, selling crystals to hitting homeruns, hosting caterpillars to live music. We're doing it all here in Hastings. But remember, just like with socks in the dryer, you need to keep checking back, because there's always something new, exciting, and just a little bit surprising going on around here!

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