🍦 Goat Yoga & Grand Openings – We’re Back!

Good morning, Hastings!

After a hiatus, we’re back.

In today’s Scoop:

• Local comedy nights

• A local shop grand opening

• Yoga with goats

Let’s get into it.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Monday - May 12th

🖼️ "Angels and Things With Wings" Art Exhibit: View this unique collection at Hastings Arts Center through May 23. Gallery hours: Mon-Thurs 3-6pm, Fri 3-5pm.

🍺 Comedy Night at North 20 Brewing: Laugh your hops off at 7:00pm at North 20 Brewing in Rosemount, with comedians Trevor Anderson and Todd Skoda. Free admission!

Wednesday - May 14th

🍗 Fair Food Festival: Solem Concessions brings delicious fair food to the Fleet Farm Hastings parking lot from May 14-18. Bring the whole family for tasty treats!

🦅 Lunch & Learn with Carpenter Nature Center: Get an up-close look at raptors (11-11:30am) at The Confluence Hotel. Attendees receive 15% off lunch at Missi's after the event.

Thursday - May 15th

🌸 Petals & Paint Workshop: Join Rae of Sunshine Flower Co. and Alyssa Whetstone Art at The Meeting Point for a floral arrangement and watercolor painting workshop. Secure your spot.

Friday - May 16th

🎈 HFS 55th Anniversary Celebration: Hastings Family Service celebrates 55 years with a family-friendly picnic at Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park (4:30 pm - 7 pm). Enjoy face painting, a giant bounce slide, chalk art, bubbles, DJ music, and free picnic lunches while supplies last.

🎸 CROIX BOYS at Hastings Tavern: Enjoy a night of country and rock n' roll at Hastings Tavern at 7 pm.

Saturday - May 17th

🎨 HPAC Creative Space Grand Opening: Join Hastings Prescott Arts Council at their new creative space (213 Ramsey St, Hastings) for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on from 3-3:30pm and Grand Opening Party on May 17th (4-7pm) featuring food, live music, and artist demos.

⚾️ Hastings Hawks vs. Stewartville: Come see our Hawks take on Stewartville at Veteran’s Park at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $3.

Sunday - May 18th

🎯 Trailer Park Bingo: Join Hastings Public House (1 pm - 3 pm) for bingo, meat raffles, lunch, and fun while supporting the Cancer Center of Hastings.

🐐 Goat Yoga at The Hayloft: Unwind with adorable goats during this 60-minute experience (45 min yoga + 15 min cuddle session). Perfect for beginners! Secure your spot.

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