September
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Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

2
South Central Nebraska Children's Chorale auditions for students in grades 4-8 for the 2010-2011 season. Returning members audition Aug. 31. New members audition Sept. 2, 7 and 9. All auditions from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fuhr Hall of Music at Hastings College. Call 461-7448.

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Oregon Trail Rodeo 7 p.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave. Call 402-462-3247 or visit www.adamscountyfairgrounds.com.

Family Friday, “Toy Story 3” Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

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Oregon Trail Rodeo 7 p.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave. Call 402-462-3247 or visit www.adamscountyfairgrounds.com.

“Toy Story 3” Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 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.

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Oregon Trail Rodeo 7 p.m., Adams County Fairgrounds, 947 S. Baltimore Ave 5. K and 10K run/walk at Adams County Fairgrounds. Registration for race at 8 a.m. 10 K starts at 8:30 a.m. and 5 K at 9 a.m. Early registration deadline Aug. 27. Registrations taken up until race time. Call 402-462-3247 or visit www.adamscountyfairgrounds.com.

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South Central Nebraska Children's Chorale auditions for students in grades 4-8 for the 2010-2011 season. Returning members audition Aug. 31. New members audition Sept. 2, 7 and 9. All auditions from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fuhr Hall of Music at Hastings College. Call 461-7448.

Kindergarten Boot Camp at Children's Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. For youth ages 4-5. Class meets Tuesday-Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m. for four weeks. Pre-registration required. See www.cmocn.org or call 402-463-3300.

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Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

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South Central Nebraska Children's Chorale auditions for students in grades 4-8 for the 2010-2011 season. Returning members audition Aug. 31. New members audition Sept. 2, 7 and 9. All auditions from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Fuhr Hall of Music at Hastings College. Call 461-7448.

Toddler Time at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10:30 a.m. for children younger than 3. Children must be accompanied by a lap. Call 461-2346.

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“Toy Story 3” Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

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“Toy Story 3” Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

Preschool Play Day “I Spy with My Little Eye” at Hastings Museum, 10 a.m. 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

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“Toy Story 3” Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

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Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

17
The Barn Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch served at the Barnyard Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3045 S. Marian Road. Call 463-6922 or visit www.barncandles.com.

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The Barn Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch served at the Barnyard Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3045 S. Marian Road. Call 463-6922 or visit www.barncandles.com.

Sachtleben Observatory, 9 p.m., three miles south of U.S. Highway 6 on Wabash Ave. Call 402-462-7378.

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The Barn Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch served at the Barnyard Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., live entertainment featuring the Franz Family at 2 p.m., 3045 S. Marian Road. Call 463-6922 or visit www.barncandles.com.

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B.O.W.S (Becoming Outstanding Women Someday) 3:30-5 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For girls in grades K-2. Call 402-462-8821. RSVP by Sept. 17.

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Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

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Toddler Time at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10:30 a.m. for children younger than 3. Children must be accompanied by a lap. Call 461-2346.

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The Barn Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch served at the Barnyard Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3045 S. Marian Road. Call 463-6922 or visit www.barncandles.com.

Out & About “Map Your Own Adventure” at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call 800-508-4629.

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The Barn Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch served at the Barnyard Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 3045 S. Marian Road. Call 463-6922 or visit www.barncandles.com.

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The Barn Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., lunch served at the Barnyard Cafe from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., live entertainment featuring the Franz Family at 2 p.m., 3045 S. Marian Road. Call 463-6922 or visit www.barncandles.com.

NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition at Duncan Field, 1 p.m. for youth ages 8-15. Call 461-2324 or visit www.cityofhastings.org/parks.

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G.I.F.T (Girls Investigating Fun Times) 3:30-5 p.m. at YWCA of Adams County, 604 N. St. Joseph Ave. For girls in grades 3-5. Call 402-462-8821. RSVP by Sept. 24.

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Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

October
1
Family Friday, Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

2
Sachtleben Observatory, 8:30 p.m., three miles south of U.S. Highway 6 on Wabash Ave. Call 402-462-7378.

3
Prairie Loft Harvest Celebration, 1-6 p.m., featuring farmer's market, hayrack rides, farm animals, tours, food and more, at Prairie Loft, 2 1/2 miles west on Second Avenue, 1/4 mile south on Highland, 1/2 mile west on DLD Road. Visit www.prarieloft.org or call 402-463-0565.

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“Straight Up!: Helicopters in Action” Lied Super Screen Theater at Hastings Museum, through Oct. 31, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

Kindergarten Boot Camp at Children's Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St. For youth ages 4-5. Class meets Tuesday-Thursday, 12:30-3 p.m. for four weeks. Pre-registration required. See www.cmocn.org or call 402-463-3300.

6
Pumpkin painting at the Hastings police station, 317 S. Burlington Ave., 7-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 461-2324. Registration deadline Oct. 5.

Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

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Fire Safety Day at Children's Museum of Central Nebraska, 3001 W. 12th St., 10 a.m. to noon, with fire truck, smoke trailer and fireman obstacle course. See www.cmocn.org or call 402-463-3300.

Hastings College's Melody Round-Up Homecoming Parade, downtown Hastings, 10 a.m.

Preschool Play Day “Teddy Bear Tea” at Hastings Museum 1330 N. Burlington Ave.10 a.m. Call 800-508-4629.

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State high school softball tournament at Bill Smith Softball Complex. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:50 a.m. Opening round games begin at 10 a.m., through Oct. 15. See www.nsaahome.org.

Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

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State high school softball tournament at Bill Smith Softball Complex. Games begin at 10 a.m., through Oct. 15. See www.nsaahome.org.

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State high school softball tournament at Bill Smith Softball Complex. Games begin at 12:30 p.m., through Oct. 15. See www.nsaahome.org.

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Sachtleben Observatory, 8:30 p.m., three miles south of U.S. Highway 6 on Wabash Ave. Call 402-462-7378.

Solar Observing, 11 a.m. to noon, final one of year, Hastings Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1330 N. Burlington Ave. Call 800-508-4629.

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Preschool story hour at Hastings Public Library, 517 W. Fourth St. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. for children ages 3-6. Call 461-2346.

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