Activity Guide FALL - WINTER 2020-2021 - Winter at Heartwell Park - City of Hastings

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Activity Guide FALL - WINTER 2020-2021 - Winter at Heartwell Park - City of Hastings
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                                       402.461.2324
                           cityofhastings.org/parks
Winter at Heartwell Park             2015 W. 3rd St.
Activity Guide FALL - WINTER 2020-2021 - Winter at Heartwell Park - City of Hastings
Special Activities
PUMPKIN PAINTING & CARVING HALLOWEEN LIGHTS CONTEST                                                                                SANTA’S CALLING!
Community Center • 2015 W. 3rd St.                              Entries due by Fri, Oct. 16                                        Community Center • 2015 W. 3rd St.
Tues, Oct. 13 • 6:30 - 8 pm                                     Facebook Judging Oct. 19-31                                        Tues, Dec. 8 & Thurs, Dec. 10 • 6-7 pm • FREE
Painting: Ages 3-10 | $7                                        Show off your Halloween decorating skills and compete to win       Hastings Parks and Recreation will be offering FREE calls
Carving: Ages 11 and up | $9                                    $50 chamber buck prize. Must be within city limits. Registration   from Santa on Tuesday and
Fall is in the air and Halloween is near! Give                  forms due by October 16 and videos for Facebook judging will       Thursday in December. Limited
your pumpkin some personality with Parks                        be taken October 17 & 18. Limited to first 20 homes.               to first 20 people per session.
and Rec! Paint and carve a unique design or a silly face. You                                                                      Forms available at the
bring the excitement, we’ll bring pumpkins and supplies.        SNOW SCULPTURE CONTEST                                             Parks & Rec Department or
Register by Fri, Oct. 9                                         Entries Submitted between                                          cityofhastings.org/parks.
                                                                The First Snow & Late March                                        Register by Fri, Dec. 4
                                                                Hastings Parks and Recreation is looking for the best snow
                          SON                                   sculptures in town! To enter, take a photo of your sculpture
                                                                and mail it to the Hastings Parks & Rec Department or email
                                                                                                                                   CANDY CANE HUNT
DATE NIGHT                                                      it to rfossum@
                                                                                                                                   Chautauqua Park • 3rd & Woodlawn
                                                                                                                                   Sat, Dec. 5 • 2 pm • FREE
City Auditorium | 400 N. Hastings                               cityofhastings.org.
Thurs, Oct. 22 • 6-8 pm                                                                                                            It is rumored that Santa will be leaving candy canes
                                                                Include the name of                                                around Chautauqua Park. Kids up to 10 years old
Hey boys! Grab your mom and come play
                                                                the participant(s),                                                can join us for this FREE event! Be sure to come at
carnival games, eat pizza, and have a                           address, and phone                                                 2 pm as the hunt will startat that time. Please bring
spook-tacular time! Do you have the best                        number. Prizes will be                                             your own bag to put the candy canes in. Candy canes will be limited.
costume in Hastings? Come dressed                               awarded to the Most
in Halloween costumes and win prizes.                           Creative Sculpture
Each couple/participant                                         and The Biggest
 receives special treats and                                    Sculpture. Winners
a souvenir photo.                                               will be announced
$30 a couple • $10 per additional son                           the first week of April.
Register by Fri, Oct. 9

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Activity Guide FALL - WINTER 2020-2021 - Winter at Heartwell Park - City of Hastings
DADDY/DAUGHTER
                                                                                                                               DATE NIGHT
                                                                                                                               Hastings City Auditorium • 400 N. Hastings Ave.
                                                                                                                               Fri, Feb. 5, 2021 • 6:15 - 8:30 pm
                                                                                                                               Parents can go out on a date anytime but how often
LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAY                                                                                                           does Dad get to go on a date with his little girl? Hastings
DECORATING CONTEST                                                                                                             Parks and Recreation will provide everything needed
Photo Entries due Mon, Dec. 7                                                                                                  for a perfect evening with your daughter. The event will
Video Entries due Tues, Dec. 8
                                                                VIRTUAL CALL OF DUTY DUOS                                      include a catered dinner, dancing, fun activities, and
                                                                Begins Mon, Dec. 28, 2020
Facebook Judging Dec. 10 - 21                                                                                                  prizes. Uncles or grandpas may escort if Dad is unable
                                                                Join us for an online tournament! Grab a friend and compete
Show off your Christmas light decorating skills this year and                                                                  to attend. Attire for the event is semi-formal. Get your
                                                                against other Hastings gamers! This tournament will go on
compete to win $50 chamber buck prize. Must be within city                                                                     photo taken to put in your homemade picture frame too!
                                                                a weekly basis. Round one will be Dec. 28 - Jan. 3. You have
limits. Registration forms are due by December 3 and videos                                                                    $35 a couple • $15 per additional daughter
                                                                7 days to get your games in and report the outcome. The
for Facebook judging will be taken on December 4 & 5. Judging                                                                  Register by Fri, Jan. 29, 2021
                                                                best 2 out of 3 games will advance in a single elimination
is open to the community this year and will take place on
                                                                tournament. Prizes given to 1st place team!
Facebook. Limited to first 20 homes. Visit Facebook.com/
HastingsParksRecreation for details.                            $20/team | Sign up by Sun, Dec. 20                             DAUGHTER MAKEOVER
                                                                                                                               Location TBD
                                                                                                                               Fri, Feb. 5, 2021 • 3:30 - 4 pm or 4 - 4:30 pm

                                                      YOU GIVE YOUR                                                            Going to the Daddy/Daughter Date Night?
                                                                                                                               Daughters can get their

                                                       FAMILY 100%                                                             hair and nails done
                                                                                                                               before their big
                                                                                                                               night for $12.
                                                                AND SO DO WE!                                                  Limit 15 girls per
                                                                                                                               session. Sign up
                                                            From a splash in the pool to kicking your first                    at HPRD office by
                                                      soccer goal, your kids will learn new skills and make                    Friday
                                                               new friends in a safe and fun environment!
                                                                                                                               Jan. 29, 2021.

                                                          LEARN MORE AT HASTINGSYMCA.NET

                                                                          www.cityofhastings.org/parks
Activity Guide FALL - WINTER 2020-2021 - Winter at Heartwell Park - City of Hastings
Meet                                                                               Adult Activities
                                   ROBERT                                                                                 CITYWIDE GARAGE SALES
                                                                                                                          City Auditorium • 400 N. Hastings Ave.
                                   FOSSUM                                                                                 Sat, Nov. 7 • 9 am - 2 pm
                                   Recreation                                                                             Don’t miss the big savings!
                                   Program Coordinator
                                                                                                                          Shop more than 50 tables of
                                     Robert (Bobby) was born in
                                                                                                                          household items,
                                     Arizona and grew up in Oberlin,
                                                                                                                          jewelry, clothing, sporting
                                     KS. He received his degree from
                                                                                                                          goods, furniture, antiques,
                                     Fort Hays State University. In
                                                                                                                          tools, and much,
2009, Bobby spent a year in Montrose, CO as a head lifeguard and
                                                                                                                          much more!
swim instructor for the Montrose Recreation District. In 2015,
                                                                                                                          Sellers Fee: $20 per table
he accepted a position as the Executive Director of the Colby
                                                                                                                          Limit 2 tables
Recreation Department and Supervisor of the Colby Community
Building and Colby Aquatic Park. Bobby has spent a good
                                                                                                                          MERRY MARKET
portion of his days in Northwest Kansas. He has officiated high
school basketball and football for 16 years and has worked state
                                                                        Lifetime commitment                               ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
championship games in both sports. In his spare time, Bobby            “I think the thing I love most about               City Auditorium • 400 N. Hastings Ave.
is an avid Kansas State Wildcat fan, enjoys golfing, and being          being a nurse is we’re with people                Sat, Nov. 21 • 9 am - 4 pm
                                                                        during some of the happiest times                 Get a jump on your Christmas shopping with holiday
social. Robert is excited to join the Hastings Parks and Recreation
                                                                        in their lives, some of the scariest times        items created by local crafters. Free admission,
Department and is looking to become a member of NeRPA.                  and some of the saddest times. And I              concession, and up to 30 booths of goodies!
                                                                        like being able to make a difference.”            Vendor Fees: $35 per booth
                                                                       — Regina Anderson, RN
                   Adams County Convention & Visitors Bureau             Cardiopulmonary Services
                                                                                                                          $10 for additional table
                       proudly serving Adams County and                  Manager
                        the community of Hastings with:
                                                                       Your care.
                              ~ Event & Convention Support
                              ~ Grant Administration                     Our inspiration.
                              ~ Tourism Promotion
                                                                                                    www.marylanning.org
      VisitHastingsNebraska.com | 402.461.2370
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Sports
32ND ANNUAL FALL PEPSI                                                    CO-ED SNOWBALL
VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT                                                     SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Hastings High School | 18th & Burlington                                  Smith Softball Complex
Co-Ed A&B • Sat, Oct. 24 • 9 am                                           Sat, Jan. 9, 2021 • 9 am
Women’s A&B • Sun, Oct. 25 • 9 am                                         Calling all die-hard softball players! Sign your team up now
This is a 6 vs. 6 pool play tournament followed by a single               for our Annual Co-Ed Snowball Softball Tournament. This
elimination tournament. Each team is guaranteed four                      double elimination tournament will be held at the Smith
matches with a limit of eight teams per division. Teams                   Softball Complex. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd    BASKETBALL SKILLS
will be assigned to officiate matches. Awards given to                    place teams. This tournament will take place snow or shine.    COMPETITION
1st & 2nd place teams in the gold and silver brackets.                    Fee: $125 per team • Register by Thu. Dec. 31, 2020            Community Center | 2015 W. 3rd St.
Fee: $90 per team • Register by Fri, Oct. 16                                                                                             Sun, Feb. 21 • 1:30 pm • FREE
                                                                                                                                         Test your basketball skills just like the
                                                                                                                                         Pros! Compete in a basketball handling
                                                                                                                                         obstacle course and shoot your best
                                                                                                                                         in the Free Throw contest!
                                                                                                                                         Sign up by Feb. 18
K-2 YOUTH BASKETBALL                                                                                                                     Girls Grades: 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8
Hastings Middle School/Community Center                                                                                                  Boys Grades: 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8
Sat, Jan. 9, 2021 • 9 am
This is a recreational league only. It is designed to teach basketball,
develop fundamentals, encourage participation, and provide
an enjoyable experience for participants. Parks & Rec staff will          PICKLE BALL LEAGUE
conduct team placement based on schools prior to deadline. There
will be two weeks of practices with the first games starting in
                                                                          Leagues: Mondays & Thursdays | Nov. 2 - Dec. 17
                                                                          Play in our singles and doubles Leagues! We will keep             Follow us
                                                                          statistics, schedule your games and have observers rank
January. All practices and games will be at the Hastings Middle
                                                                          you and put you in a division!
                                                                                                                                                 HastingsParksRecreation
School gym and Community Center.
                                                                          Fee: $10 per person • Register by: Oct. 30
Divisions: Kindergarten Coed, 1-2 Grade Girls & 1-2 Grade Boys.                                                                                  @HastingsRec18
Early Bird Fee: $35 • Fee: $45 • Register by Fri, Dec. 11
                                                                                    www.cityofhastings.org/parks                                                        Fall/Winter 2019-2020
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Registration
                                                                                                                                             Thank you, Hastings Public School District,
                                                                                                                                             Adams Central School District,
                                                                                                                                             Hastings YMCA, Hastings College, and the
                                                                                                                                             Elks Country Club for providing facilities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION                                              INSURANCE
                                                                                                                                            Thank You!
 • Please note pre-registration dates and deadlines.               The City of Hastings Parks and Recreation Department
 • Phone and fax entries will not be accepted.                     does not carry medical or accident insurance for program
                                                                   participants. Please read and understand the waiver and
 • Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
                                                                   release of liability information on the registration form. All                  WEATHER UPDATES
 • Program fees are required with registration to                  adults, parents, or legal guardians must sign this form.                        Call the Weather Hotline for information on
   guarantee placement.                                                                                                                            cancellations due to inclement weather.
 • You will be notified if your activity is filled, canceled, or
                                                                   PHOTO DISCLAIMER                                                                402.462.7109
                                                                   Registrants and participants of Parks and Recreation
   changed. Be aware of our weather cancellation policies.
                                                                   activities permit the taking of photos and videos of                            STAY CONNECTED
 • No refunds after the first scheduled class. Special medical     themselves and their children for use in future publications.                   Receive email notices about Parks & Rec
   circumstances will be taken into consideration.
 •Programs are subject to change.
                                                                   YOUR IDEAS!                                                                     programs. Addresses are not visible to the
                                                                                                                                                   public. To sign up call: 402.461.2324 or
                                                                   We are always looking for new programs and instructors.
Registrations can be done online, mailed or delivered to the                                                                                       email: rmartin@cityofhastings.org or
                                                                   If you have ideas to share please call 402.261.2324.
Parks and Recreation Office, 2015 West 3rd.                                                                                                                rfossum@cityofHastings.org

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE                                                                                                                             PARKS & REC OFFICE HOURS
                                                                           CONTACT INFORMATION
1. GO ONLINE to cityofhastings.org/parks                                   Parks & Recreation Staff                                                Monday-Friday, 8 am - Noon & 1 - 5 pm
Click the blue“Register Online” button then Click Create Account           Jeff Hassenstab, CPRP                         Facilities
                                                                           Director of Parks & Recreation
2. CREATE AN ACCOUNT by using your Facebook or Google                      jhassenstab@cityofhastings.org
                                                                                                                         Parks & Recreation Office              Duncan Field
                                                                                                                         Community Center                       601 E. South St.
account to login or creating a new account. We only access                                                               2015 W. 3rd St. | 402.461.2324
                                                                           Terry Brown - Parks Superintendent                                                   Hastings City Auditorium
your name and email for login purposes. Enter information                  tbrown@cityofhastings.org                     Aquacourt Family Aquatic Center        400 N. Hastings Ave. | 402.461.2322
about yourself and add family members that participate in                                                                2200 W. 3rd St. | 402.463.1061         Parkview Cemetery
                                                                           Ryan Martin - Recreation Superintendent
recreation activities.                                                     rmartin@cityofhastings.org                    Smith Softball Complex                 1246. N. Elm Ave. | 402.461.2300
                                                                                                                         3900 Osborne Dr. East | 402.462.7100
3. SAVE & CLOSE, then begin registering for your activities.               Robert Fossum - Recreation Coordinator
                                                                           rfossum@cityofhastings.org
                     After Hours Drop Box                                  Joyce Mangers - Administrative Assistant II              HastingsParksRecreation
                      After hours, registrations can be                    jmangers@cityofhastings.org
                                                                                                                                    @HastingsRec18
                      dropped in the green mailbox in
                        front of the Community Center                      John Brown - Cemetery Superintendent
                          Building at 2015 West 3rd St.                    parkviewcem@cityofhastings.org
Activity Guide FALL - WINTER 2020-2021 - Winter at Heartwell Park - City of Hastings
Hastings Parks and Recreation Department is a public service entity charged with providing parks and recreation programs
and facilities to all citizens of and visitors to Hastings, Nebraska. We maintain twenty parks and facilities throughout the city.
                                                                                                                                                       SEASONAL JOBS
                                                                                                                                                       Apply online at www.cityofhastings.org, or pick
We are proud of our many great parks and facilities. We continue to strive to improve and expand our facilities and programs.                          up an application at the Parks and Recreation Office
Please contact us if you have any suggestions or comments that will help improve our offerings. Enjoy the benefits of quality parks                    or Hastings Utilities at 1228 N. Denver. All employees
and recreation facilities and programs in Hastings.                                                                                                    must be 15 years or older. Hiring begins in January.

          Facility Reservations
                                                                                                                                                       Open Positions:
                                                                                                                                                         • Basketball Referees        • Aquacourt Staff
                                                                                                                                                         • Softball Umpires               Concessions
                                                                                                                                                         • Softball                       Admissions
 HASTINGS CITY AUDITORIUM                                          RATES Call 402.461.2324 for more information.                                           Scorekeepers                   Lifeguards
The Event Center for South Central Nebraska                        5 Points Bank Pavilion:.......................... $35/day                               Gatekeepers
                                                                                                                                                                                          Facility Attendants
Centrally located in the heart of Hastings, and surrounded by      Chautauqua Pavilion:....................................... $75/day                   • Recreation Intern
                                                                                                                                                                                          Assistant Manager
wide streets and plenty of parking, the Hastings City Auditorium                                                                                         • Parks Maintenance
                                                                   Downtown Park Rental:.................................. $50/day                         Staff (Age 18+)
is close and convenient.
Originally built in 1924, the Auditorium has been completely       Picnic Shelter Rental:....................................... $35/day
restored and renovated. This addition of modern amenities to the
craftsmanship of the past makes the Auditorium the perfect place
                                                                   Brickyard Park Amphitheater:                                                        LAKE HASTINGS BOAT PERMITS
                                                                   School/Free concerts................................................. $250/day      can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Office during
for stage productions, conventions, seminars, receptions, trade
                                                                   Non-commercial....................................................... $350/day      business hours. All motorized boats and jet skis must
shows, and much more. The Auditorium can seat 1700, with 800
                                                                   Commercial ............................................................. $400/day   properly display a current boat permit decal. Failure to do
on the 99’ x 114’ main floor and 900 in the balcony.
                                                                                                                                                       so may result in a fine. Adams County residents qualify for
                                                                   Hastings City Auditorium:
                                                                                                                                                       resident permit rates.
                                                                   Non Commercial | 8 am - 12 am
                                                                   Sunday - Thursday...................................................$350/day*       Resident Annual Permit: $35
                                                                   Friday - Saturday .....................................................$500/day*    Non-Resident Annual Permit: $150
                                                                   Commercial | 8 am - 12 am                                                           Resident Only Daily Permit: $7
                                                                    Sunday - Saturday..................................................$600/day*
                                                                                              * Extra hours before 8:00am: $50.00/hour                 ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIPS
                                                                                                         * Deposit to secure date: $100.00              • Smith Softball Complex banners,
                                                                                                                                                          and activity guide spots
                                                                                          * Cleaning deposit if alcohol served : $200.00
                                                                                                                                                        • Athletic and recreational program sponsorships
                                                                                                                                                        • Special events, and more
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                                               We are always on the hunt for new programs and instructors. Have you
                                               heard of any new trends, sports, or kids activities? We’d love to hear
                                               from you. To share your thoughts with us please call 402.261.2324.
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