April 1
— Media arts and photography show “CMYK: Keeping Your Mind Creative,” at Phelps Building, Central Community College- Hastings. Gallery open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays. Through April 7. Call 402-461-2475.
— Graham Gallery presents paintings by Michael Neary, through April 10, 617 W. Second St. Call 402-463-2555 or visit www.graham-gallery.com.
— Community computer class: PowerPoint 2007 basic, Central Community College-Hastings, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Platte Building Room 121. Pre-registration required. Call 402-461-2429.
— “Fly Me to the Moon” Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, through June 5, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— “Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure” Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, through June 5, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— “Hurricane on the Bayou” Lied Super Screen Theatre at Hastings Museum, through Oct. 5, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— “Stars” J.M. McDonald Planetarium at Hastings Museum, through June 5, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Hastings Public Schools Student Art Show at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Through May 4. Call 800-508-4629.
— Longfellow bird mobiles on display at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Through April 19. Call 800-508-4629.
— Hastings College hosting E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues simulcast, featuring NPR London correspondent Rob Gifford "China Road: Ajourney into the future of a rising power," 7 p.m. in Wilson Center, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-461-7367.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 2
— Family Friday at Hastings Museum, 5:30 p.m. featuring "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel," 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Reservations required. Call 800-508-4629.
— Live entertainment: Lifetime Karaoke at Bullseye's Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St., call 402-463-9022.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
April 3
— Solar Observing, 11 a.m. to noon, Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Sachtleben Observatory, 9 p.m., three miles south of U.S. Highway 6 on Wabash Ave. Call 402-462-7378.
— Live entertainment: Mike Nicolen at Bullseye's Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St., call 402-463-9022.
April 4
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
April 5
— Happening elsewhere: Full swing golf class at Indianhead Golf Course, sponsored by Central Community College-Grand Island, 6-7:30 p.m. Class held April 5, 12, 19 and 26 and May 5, 12, 19 and 26. Call 308-398-7445.
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April 6
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Short game golf class at Indianhead Golf Course, sponsored by Central Community College-Grand Island, 6-7:30 p.m. Class held April 6, 13, 20 and 27 and May 3, 10, 17 and 24. Call 308-398-7445.
April 7
— Class: Learn the play the piano the simply music way, Central Community College-Hastings, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Also meets April 14. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2431 or E-mail srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Story hour at Hastings Public Library, for children ages 3-6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-2346.
— Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., 114 E. Third St.
— Happening elsewhere: Women's only golf class at Indianhead Golf Course, sponsored by Central Community College-Grand Island, 6-7:30 p.m. Class held April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 4, 11, 18 and 25. Call 308-398-7445.
— Happening elsewhere: Dance classes- Shall We Waltz and Jump, Jive and Wail at Liedercrantz Hall in Grand Island, 401 W. First St. Waltz class beginst at 7 p.m. and Jump, Jive and Wail begins at 8:15 p.m. Call 308-398-7445.
April 8
— Program: J. Sterling Morton, Founder of Arbor Day, featuring present living history re-enactor Darrel Draper, presented by Friends of the Hastings Public Library and the Nebraska Humanities Council, 8 p.m., City Auditorium, 400 N. Hastings Ave. Call 402-461-2346.
— Singer, songwriter Carrie Newcomer to perform at 4:45 p.m. at Heartwell Park as part of Hastings College Student organized Heartwell Park Project and clean-up. Project is from 3-6 p.m. featuring live entertainment, food, refreshments and appearance by college president Phil Dudley and Ron Chesbrough, vice president for student affairs. For information about the project, call 402-461-7770. Newcomer will also perform at the college's Perkins Auditorium in Fuhr Hall at 7:30 p.m., concert is open to the public. 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Toddler Time at Hastings Public Library, for children younger than 3, 10:30 a.m., 517 W. Fourth St. Each child must be accompanied by a lap. Call 402-461-2346.
— GIFT (Girls Investing in Fun Times) "How does your garden grow?" for girls in grades 3-5, 3:30-5 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. Pre-register by April 6. Call 462-8821.
— YWCA of Adams County summer program open house "Passport to Adventure," 5:30-6:30 p.m., 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. for ages 3-15. Call 462-8821.
— Community computer class: Word 2007 basic, Central Community College-Hastings, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Platte Building Room 121. Pre-registration required. Call 402-461-2429.
— Class: Digital Camera basic SLR, Central Community College-Hastings, 5:30-7 p.m. Class meets Thursdays through April 22. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2431 or E-mail srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Class: Digital Camera advanced SLR, Central Community College-Hastings, 7:30-9 p.m. Class meets Thursdays through April 22. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2431 or E-mail srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Kindergarten round-up at Alcott Elementary, 313 N. Cedar Ave. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call 461-7580.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
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April 9
— "Guys and Dolls" presented by Hastings High Theatre Department, 7:30 p.m. at Hastings senior high auditorium, 1100 W. 14th St. Call 461-7550.
— 35mm film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" 7:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Planetarium show at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, 7 p.m. Call 308-293-5776.
April 10
— The Listening Room presents Sweet Talk Radio and Scott Taylor, 7:30 p.m., Listening Room at the Knights of Pythias Hall, 106 N. Denver Ave. Visit www.thelisteningroom.org.
— "Guys and Dolls" presented by Hastings High Theatre Department, shows at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Hastings senior high auditorium, 1100 W. 14th St. Call 461-7550.
— Preschool Playday “Wagons Ho!,” 10 a.m. Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— CAS Antique Market, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. Call 402-462-3247.
— American Legion Rider memorial for 1st. Lt. Kevin Gaspers and Sgt. Wayne Cornell. Riders will gather at American Legion Park south of the Quality Hotel, 2205 Osborne Drive, at 1 p.m. then leave at 1:30 p.m. to Parkview Cemetary for memorial.
— KAM Raceway Playday, 8 a.m., run your cars before racing starts. Drive east of Hastings on U.S. Highway 6 to CCC entrance, then south to second turn on left and go 3/4 mile east. E-mail: dw42901@gtmc.net.
— Power Drive Electric Cars- High school race, Motorsport Park Hastings, Highway 6 and Showboat Boulevard, spectators welcome. Visit www.racemph.com.
— Live entertainment: One Horse Town at Bullseye's Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St., call 402-463-9022.
— 35mm film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" 7:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Happening elsewhere: "Baby Needs Shoes" trio vocal performance, 7 p.m. at Wood River Rural High School Performing Art Center. Last performance of the Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts and Entertainment Series.
April 11
— Week of the Young Child, celebrations at Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, various activities featuring visit from Peter Rabbit, 3001 W. 12th St. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— CAS Antique Market, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. Call 402-462-3247.
— Swine sale, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. Call 402-462-3247.
— Shooting sports banquet, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. Call 402-462-3247.
— Hastings College band performance, 3 p.m. at Masonic Center, 411 N. Hastings Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Hastings College student recital: D. Kerr, tenor, 7:30 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— 35mm film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel" 4:30 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
April 12
— Week of the Young Child, celebrations at Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, various activities featuring visit from Peter Rabbit, 3001 W. 12th St. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— Graham Gallery presents ceramics by Katrina Florel, through April 30, 617 W. Second St. Call 402-463-2555 or visit www.graham-gallery.com.
— Hastings College guest recital: Jazz Festival, at French Memorial Chapel, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Adams Central junior high band concert, 7:30 p.m. at Adams Central auditorium, 1090 Adams Central Ave. Call 463-3285.
— Cooking class: Seafood grill/fish boil, Central Community College-Hastings, 6-9 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2431 or E-mail srinker@cccneb.edu.
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April 13
— Week of the Young Child, celebrations at Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, various activities featuring visit from Peter Rabbit, 3001 W. 12th St. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— Eat and Peek at Hastings Museum, noon, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Sleepy Time Story Hour at Hastings Public Library, to celebrate National Library Week and the Week of the Young Child, 7 p.m. Children can wear pajamas and bring their teddy bear. For children 7 years and younger, 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-2346.
— Hastings College guest recital: Jazz Festival, concert at 7:30 p.m. at French Memorial Chapel, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Hastings College student recital Tom Lesiak, 7:30 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Class: Quilting/Sewing UFO workshop, Central Community College-Hastings, 7-9 p.m. Class meets Tuesdays through April 27. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2431 or E-mail srinker@cccneb.edu.
— MPH Karting Open track and racing, 3-7 p.m., Motorsport Park Hastings, Highway 6 and Showboat Boulevard, spectators welcome. Visit www.racemph.com.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 14
— Week of the Young Child, celebrations at Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, various activities featuring visit from Peter Rabbit, 3001 W. 12th St. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— Story hour at Hastings Public Library, for children ages 3-6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-2346.
— Celebrate National Library Week with the first annual National Bookmobile Day, 3:30-5:30 p.m. bookmobile open house, 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-2346.
— Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., 114 E. Third St.
April 15
— Raptor Recovery at Hastings Museum, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Week of the Young Child, celebrations at Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, various activities featuring visit from Peter Rabbit, 3001 W. 12th St. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— Young Minds-Our Future symposium, Hastings College's French Memorial Chapel, 7 p.m. featuring author/lecturer/consultant Jane Healy. Call 402-461-5020.
— Community computer class: PowerPoint 2007 advanced, Central Community College-Hastings, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Platte Building Room 121. Pre-registration required. Call 402-461-2429.
— Adams Central senior high band concert, 8 p.m. at Adams Central auditorium, 1090 Adams Central Ave. Call 463-3285.
— Morton Elementary first grade music program, 7 p.m., 731 N. Baltimore Ave. Call 461-7545.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 16
— Week of the Young Child, celebrations at Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, various activities featuring visit from Peter Rabbit, 3001 W. 12th St. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— Children's Ark at Good Samaritan Society- Hastings Village celebrates Week of the Young Child with at Star Reader Celebration, 9:30 a.m., 926 East E St. Call 463-3181.
— Hastings College student music hour, 10 a.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Young Minds-Our Future program, Hastings City Auditorium,8 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring author/lecturer/consultant Jane Healy. Pre-registration required by April 2. Call 402-461-5020.
— 35mm film "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" 7:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Observing at Seven Hills Observatory in Kearney, 9 p.m. Call 308-293-5776 or visit www.7hillsobs.org.
April 17
— Week of the Young Child, petting zoo featuring spring baby animals courtesy of the Lincoln School Rural Ranchers. at Children's Museum of Central Nebraska, 10:30 a.m., 3001 W. 12th St. Suite 18. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— YWCA Tribute! to Women, First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 501 N. Burlington Ave., noon to 2 p.m. Call 462-8821.
— YMCA Healthy Kids Day, 1-3 p.m., 1220 W. 18th St., open to all children, featuring booths and activities for children and guardians. Call 463-3139.
— Hastings Symphony Orchestra Home Tour of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Roberson's home, 4901 Osborne Drive W., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets available at Wells Fargo Bank and Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce.
— Hau Kola sculpture dedication at Hastings Museum, 2 p.m., special member-only event with artist Herb Mignery, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Husker Hobo Llama Show, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. Call 402-462-3247.
— Baseball clinic for youth ages 9-14 at the Smith Softball Complex field 8, sponsored by Hastings City Parks and Recreation Department. Ages 9-11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 12-14 from 1-4 p.m. Registration deadline April 15. Call 402-461-2324 or visit www.cityofhastings.org/parks.
— Artist reception at Graham Gallery: Katrina Florel, 7-9 p.m., 617 W. Second St. Call 402-463-2555 or visit www.graham-gallery.com.
— Sachtleben Observatory, 9 p.m., three miles south of U.S. Highway 6 on Wabash Ave. Call 402-462-7378.
— Solar Observing, 11 a.m. to noon, Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— South Central Taekwondo regional championships, 8:30 a.m. at Central Community College-Hastings Dawson Building. Call 402-463-2262.
— Pepsi Spring Spike coed volleyball tournament sponsored by Hastings Parks and Recreation Department, 9 a.m. at Hastings High School. Tournament party following conclusion of tournament at Murphy's Wagon Wheel. Registration deadline April 2. Call 402-461-2325.
— Live entertainment: Lifetime Karaoke at Bullseye's Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St., call 402-463-9022.
— 35mm film "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" 7:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) Free Tomorrow motorcycle club show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stortz Auction in Smith Center, Kan. Call 785-686-4047.Motorcycle show and swap meet also at Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave., 8 a.m.
— OK Kids Day at Lovewell Reservoir in Jewell County, Kan. Includes clinics on fish species, fishing techniques, cleaning and cooking fish as well as prizes for kids. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the state park office, activities begin at 9 a.m. Activities conclude at 2 p.m. Vehicle permits required for entry to the park.
— Happening elsewhere: 5K fun run/walk at University of Nebraska-Kearney Foster Field hosted by Loper Programming and Activities Council. Registration and information at www.unk.edu/fun5k or call 308-865-8523.
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April 18
— Hastings Symphony Orchestra concert “Chamber Secrets,” 3 p.m. Masonic Center auditorium, 411 N. Hastings Ave. E-mail hso@hastingssymphony.com.
— Pepsi Spring Spike women's volleyball tournament sponsored by Hastings Parks and Recreation Department, 9 a.m. at Hastings High School. Tournament party following conclusion of tournament at Murphy's Wagon Wheel. Registration deadline April 2. Call 402-461-2325.
— Hastings College student recital saxophone quartet, 7:30 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— 35mm film "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" 4:30 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— ABATE (American Bikers Aiming Toward Education) motorcycle show and swap meet at Adams County Fairgrounds, 8 a.m., 947 S. Baltimore Ave.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Meet the candidates for the May 11 primary election. Candidates Rebekah Davis (Congress), Janet Stewart (Secretary of State), Annette Dubas (State Senator), Jane Kleeb and other candidates available for conversation, 1-3 p.m. Prepared remarks at 2:30 p.m. at 1405 Koenig Street, the community room in Grand Island. Parking in back lot. Call 308-754-4454 or 308-381-6092.
April 19
— Project Recycled Runway in French Memorial Chapel, part of Hastings College's Eath Week events, 7 p.m., 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 619-846-9164.
April 20
— Hastings College student recital S. Molli, soprano, 7:30 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— MPH Karting Open track and racing, 3-7 p.m., Motorsport Park Hastings, Highway 6 and Showboat Boulevard, spectators welcome. Visit www.racemph.com.
— Longfellow Elementary spring music program "Magnificent Music Machine" 7 p.m. grades K-6, at Hastings High School auditorium, 1100 W. 14th St. Call 461-7584.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Bunco fundraiser hosted by Ministry of Mothers Sharing in Grand Island, 6:30 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Church, 4110 Cannon Road (west of Menard's). Open to all women. Call 308-370-2433.
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April 21
— Story hour at Hastings Public Library, for children ages 3-6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-2346.
— One Campus, One Community luncheon at Hastings College to honor students' commitment to service in the community, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hazelrigg Student Union rooms A and B, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-461-7770.
— Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., 114 E. Third St.
April 22
— Earth Day open house at Prairie Loft Center for Outdoor and Agricultural Learning, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 1/2 miles west on Second Avenue, 1/4 miles south on Highland, 1/2 mile west on DLD Road. Call 463-0565 or visit www.prairieloft.org.
— Hastings College Pro-Rege Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Lochland Country Club. Call 402-463-2402.
— Hastings College hosts "Nebraska on the Great Plains" symposium featuring speakers, authors and students from UNK, HC and UNL. 1-5 p.m., Hazelrigg Student Union room C, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-461-7758.
— Taste of Home Cooking School, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. Call 402-462-3247.
— Empty Bowl soup supper to benefit The Open Table, 6-8 p.m. at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 501 N. Burlington Ave. Call 402-463-1644 or 679-0642.
— Girl's Night Out at Earl May Nursery and Garden Center, 2220 N. Kansas Ave., 4-8 p.m. featuring country catering, seminars on container and organic gardening, special products and more. Call 462-6576.
— Toddler Time at Hastings Public Library, for children younger than 3, 10:30 a.m., 517 W. Fourth St. Each child must be accompanied by a lap. Call 402-461-2346.
— Community computer class: Word 2007 intermediate, Central Community College-Hastings, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Platte Building Room 121. Pre-registration required. Call 402-461-2429.
— Invention Convention, see inventions created by students from all over Nebraska, in downtown Hastings. All day event beginning at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Educational Service Unit No. 9. Call 463-5611.
— Watson Elementary all-school music program, 7 p.m. at Hastings High School auditorium, 1100 W. 14th St. Call 461-7593.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Kellie Pickler in Concert at University of Nebraska at Kearney, also featuring performances by Ashton Jackson and Megan Mullins, at the UNK Health and Sports Center, 7 p.m. Call 308-865-8523.
April 23
— “Rumors,” 8 p.m. at Hastings Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village, 515 S. Fourth Ave. Call 402-463-1500.
— Candidate forum for candidates from District 3 and District 5 running for County Supervisor, sponsored by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters, at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. 11:45 a.m. Call 462-8821.
— Free movie night "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Theif" for youth in grades 6-12 in Adams, Clay, Nuckolls and Webster County, BBQ at Highland Park at 5:30 p.m. movie to follow at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Sponsored by ASAAP. Call 402-463-0524.
— 35mm film "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" 7:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Hastings College student recital Jennifer Riley, soprano, 3 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Area Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention quarterly coalition breakfast at Garden Cafe, 2205 Osborne Drive East, 8:30-10 a.m. RSVP by calling 402-463-0524.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
April 24
— “Rumors,” 8 p.m. at Hastings Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village, 515 S. Fourth Ave. Call 402-463-1500.
— Celebrate history at Hastings College with historical reenactment, educational walk, storytelling and tree planting, 9-11 a.m. Open to public. Sponsored by Hastings College, Adams County Historical Society and Hastings Parks and Recreation. Start at University Avenue on the college campus. Call 402-469-9833.
— City-wide ping pong tournament to benefit the Hastings TeamMates mentoring program, registration at 8:30 a.m., play begins at 9 a.m. at the Hastings Middle School, 201 N. Marian Road. Three divisions to compete in, singles and doubles in each division. Registration deadline, April 16. Call 402-461-7520.
— Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run competition for youth ages 7-12 at Smith Softball Complex field 5, 10 a.m. to noon. Parents must sign up child and sign a waiver. Call 402-461-2324.
— Downtown "Spring Fling" to celebrate Earth Day. Locations downtown to recycle several items including paper, cardboard, aluminum cans, computers and more. Participating businesses will also offer specials, activities and demonstrations. 9 a.m. Event includes a swap meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City parking lot at Third and Denver, downtown cleanup beginning at 7 a.m. (meet at Jacobi's Carpet One), and the Hastings Police Department will be performing bicycle safety checks and licensing at Showcase from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
— South Central Children's Chorale Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Hastings College's French Memorial Chapel, 710 N. Turner Ave. open to the public.
— Kenesaw High School dinner theater production "Cafe Murder" 7 p.m. inside the school's old gymnasium. Call 402-752-3215.
— Live entertainment: Goodtime Karaoke at Bullseye's Sports Bar and Grille, 2017 W. Second St., call 402-463-9022.
— Hastings College student recital: Phi Mu Alpha Senfonia recital, 3 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— 35mm film "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" 7:15 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Simulcast of Beth Moore's message to women "So Long, Insecurity," at Lakeside Community Church, 700 W. 22nd St. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. Simulcast 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration deadline April 18. Call 402-463-6776.
— MPH Full Throttle Driving School 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Motorsport Park Hastings, Highway 6 and Showboat Boulevard, spectators welcome. Visit www.racemph.com.
— MPH open track cars/karts, 3-6 p.m., Motorsport Park Hastings, Highway 6 and Showboat Boulevard, spectators welcome. Visit www.racemph.com.
— Happening elsewhere: Open house Naval Sea Cadet Corps: Lincoln squadron, for students 10-18 who have in interest in the Sea, the Navy or other military services. Voluntary youth organization with no commitment to future military service. 1-3 p.m. at Camp Ashland. See www.seacadets.org or e-mail kimjoko@yahoo.com.
April 25
— “Rumors,” 2:30 p.m. at Hastings Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village, 515 S. Fourth Ave. Call 402-463-1500.
— Lake Hastings disc golf tournament, 10 a.m. at Lake Hastings disc golf course, four different divisions. Call 402-461-2324.
— Game Show Extravaganza for Teens at Hastings Public Library, for youth in grades 6-12, 2 p.m. 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-2346.
— Spring Spiritual Renewel at Good Samaritan Society- Hastings Village, 7 p.m. at All Saints Chapel featuring the men's gospel quartet from Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene. 5:30-6 p.m. coffee and cookeis at Hoeger Hall. Free and open to the public. Call 402-460-3217.
— Hastings College student recital M. Lambelet, baritone, 3 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— 35mm film "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" 4:30 p.m. at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.
— Hastings College student recital wind ensemble and chamber winds, 7:30 p.m. at French Memorial Chapel, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Bingo at the VFW, 2 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
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April 26
— Hastings College Academic Showcase keynote speaker Children and Nature Network co-founder Cheryl Charles, 7 p.m. French Memorial Chapel. Call 402-461-7417.
— Spring Spiritual Renewel at Good Samaritan Society- Hastings Village, 7 p.m. at All Saints Chapel featuring the Chorus of the Plains. Free and open to the public. Call 402-460-3217.
— Hastings College student music hour, 10 a.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
—— Happening elsewhere: Fundraiser for Naval Sea Cadet Corps, 5:30-8 p.m. at the HuHot Mongolian Grill in Lincoln. See www.seacadets.org or e-mail kimjoko@yahoo.com.
April 27
— Kindergarten Boot Camp begins, children 4-5 years, four week session meets Tuesday-Thursday 12:30-3 p.m. Children’s Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. Suite 18. Call 402-463-3300 or visit www.cmocn.org.
— BOWS (Becoming Outstanding Women Someday) "How does your garden grow?" for girls in grades K-2, 3:30-5 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. Pre-register by April 23. Call 462-8821.
— Class: “Dance the Night Away” wedding dances, Central Community College-Hastings, 7-8 p.m. Class meets Tuesdays through May 18. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2431 or E-mail srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Class: “Dance the Night Away" wedding dances from 7-8 p.m. and triple 2 step from 8:15-9:15 p.m. Class meets Tuesdays through May 18. Central Community College-Hastings. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2431 or E-mail srinker@cccneb.edu.
— Hastings College student recital bell choir concert, 7:30 p.m. at Perkins Auditorium, 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Hastings College Academic Showcase, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., campus-wide. Special 10 a.m. sermon by Student Sermon Contest winner Cindy Eschliman at French Memorial Chapel. 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Seminar: "Failure Is Not An Option" hosted by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and Associated Staffing Incorporated, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bernardo's Steakhouse and Lounge, 1109 S. Baltimore Ave. This is the second of four seminars in the series. Call 461-8400.
— MPH Karting Open track and racing, 3-7 p.m., Motorsport Park Hastings, Highway 6 and Showboat Boulevard, spectators welcome. Visit www.racemph.com.
— Hastings High School Madrigal/Chamber concert, 7:30 p.m. Call 461-7550.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 28
— Hastings College student sermon contest worship service, 10 a.m. French Memorial Chapel. Call 402-461-7417.
— Story hour at Hastings Public Library, for children ages 3-6, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-2346.
— Bingo at the Knights of Columbus, 7 p.m., 114 E. Third St.
April 29
— Day of Caring for Those Who Care, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., caregiver resource fair, information sessions, appreciation luncheon, Hastings City Auditorium, 400 N. Hastings Ave. Call 402-463-8124 or 402-463-4565 ext. 301.
— Hastings College Department of Theatre presents “The Tragedy of Tragedies, or, the Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great,” Scott Studio Theatre, 8 p.m. 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— Cornhusker State Trap Shoot at the Nebraska Trapshooting Association grounds on U.S. Highway 281 three miles south of Interstate 80. Junior high shooters April 29, high school shooters April 30 and May 1.
— Hastings Community Foundation annual gathering at Lochland Country Club, community invited to attend, featuring speaker Michael Yanney, 5 p.m. Call 402-462-5152.
— Hastings Public Access appreciation celebration, 1-5 p.m. at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. Call 402-461-8411.
— Hastings Alumni Athletes of the Special Olympics rally-jamboree, 7-9 p.m. at Hastings College's Lynn Farrell Arena, featuring motivational speaker Ron "Gus" Gustafson at 8 p.m. Call 402-469-4996.
— Community computer class: Excel 2007 basic, Central Community College-Hastings, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Platte Building Room 121. Pre-registration required. Call 402-461-2429.
— Night of Bands concert at Adams Central auditorium, 7:30 p.m., 1090 Adams Central Ave. Call 463-3285.
— Hawthorne Elementary third grade music program, 7 p.m. 2200 W. Ninth St. Call 461-7540.
— Bingo at the Eagles Club, 7 p.m., 107 N. Denver Ave.
April 30
— Hastings Symphony Orchestra concert “Confections of the Heart,” 7 p.m. Masonic Center auditorium, 411 N. Hastings Ave. E-mail hso@hastingssymphony.com.
— Hastings College Department of Theatre presents “The Tragedy of Tragedies, or, the Life and Death of Tom Thumb the Great,” Scott Studio Theatre, 8 p.m. 710 N. Turner Ave. Call 402-463-2402.
— “Rumors,” 8 p.m. at Hastings Community Theatre at Good Samaritan Village, 515 S. Fourth Ave. Call 402-463-1500.
— Candidate forum for candidates running for District 4 Public Service Commissioner, sponsored by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters, at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. 11:45 a.m. Call 462-8821.
— American Legion Baseball banquet, Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore. Call 402-462-3247.
— Cornhusker State Trap Shoot at the Nebraska Trapshooting Association grounds on U.S. Highway 281 three miles south of Interstate 80. High school shooters April 30 and May 1.
— KAM Raceway 8 p.m., drive east of Hastings on U.S. Highway 6 to CCC entrance, then south to second turn on left and go 3/4 mile east. E-mail: dw42901@gtmc.net.
— Adams Central elementary track meet, 1:30 p.m., Call 463-3285.
— Bingo at the VFW, 7 p.m., 1053 S. Wabash Ave.
— Happening elsewhere: Czech Genealogy Spring Meeting "They Came to the Heartland," featuring 10 lecture sessions, exhibits and research opportunities. At the Univeristy of Nebraska downtown campus Union. Through May 1. Information and registration materials at www.cgsi.org or E-mail sise1001@umn.edu.
— Happening elsewhere: Regional Global Student Entrepreneur Awards contest in Omaha, sponsored by the Nebraska Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, 7:30 a.m. at the offices of McGrath North Attorneys, 1601 Dodge Street, free and open to public, but reservations are required. Call 553-0373.
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