Gov. Pete Ricketts has issued new restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases increase. Hospitals must reserve 10% of beds, including ICU, for COVID patients. And they must continue to accept and cannot transfer those patients to create capacity for elective procedures. Bar and restaurant customers must stay seated with no more than eight per table. Indoor gatherings have been reduced to 50% capacity. Outdoor gatherings cannot exceed 10,000 and groups are limited to eight in any setting. The new restrictions take effect Wednesday.
According to the City of Hastings, following the latest guidelines from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the South Heartland District Health Department, they are going to temporarily closing certain city buildings to the public starting Monday, Oct. 19, in an effort to avoid potential exposures of COVID-19. This includes the Library and the Museum. Visit the City of Hastings website for more.
Join the Wildlife Safari Park staff near Ashland, as they celebrate Halloween a little differently this year. Go on a hayrack ride, enjoy Halloween-themed games and participate in a spooky safari hike! Great for families with children ages 3-12, but everyone is welcome. Treat bags for all!
When: October 24, 25 & 31, Noon to 4:00 pm
Cost: $5.00 per person (children under 2 free).
*Park admission is not included. A meal will not be served at this year’s event.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are limited so reservations are strongly recommended.
Tickets www.wildlifesafaripark.com/events
The Scarecrow Pumpkin Patch in St. Libory has been thriving so far this season with families coming from all over the state. They are seeing record attendance as people are looking for a way to get out and do something with their family. The patch has a ton of activities including pumpkin picking, train rides, a petting zoo and more. The Scarecrow Patch is opened until Nov. 1. Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Sundays their hours are from noon to 7:00 p.m.
Hastings Parks and Recreation announced plans for an inclusive playground for kids of all abilities that will be built in Crosier Park. The playground will be sensory rich, meaning there are a lot of colors, textures, and things to explore. Aimed at children 12 and under, there will be swings, musical elements and ramps to make sure everyone gets to play. The foundation felt this kind of playground would be a positive step for Hastings. After several conversations with families, they found there is a big demand for this kind of space. The city hopes it will be completed by the summer of 2022.