Around Town

Honk and wave at school staff at drive-by event Friday at football field

Friday, May 8, from 6:30-7 p.m., Holyoke School District staff will be lined up around the entire football field block. Community members, students and parents are invited to drive by, honk and wave.

Class of 2020 featured in keepsake edition

Look inside this week’s Enterprise for a keepsake edition honoring the Holyoke High School Class of 2020. It includes senior photos, bios, special memories, future plans and greetings from local businesses. The section is also available online in color at https://etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Holyoke1//Magazine337266/Full/index.aspx?II=337266.

Cruise the town while distancing

Holyoke Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a cruise night Saturday, May 9, from 6-8 p.m. Chamber director Holly Ferguson said the event is a way to celebrate community and its strength and perseverance through the pandemic.

Various restaurants are offering specials. An official cruise will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Phillips County Event Center parking lot. Holyoke Police Department will lead the cruise down Interocean Avenue, then past the nursing home and hospital.

While pegged as an event leading back into socializing, residents are reminded to stay in their cars and to follow the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

Vote for favorite mom photos this week

Visit The Holyoke Enterprise’s Facebook page to vote for your favorites in this year’s Mother’s Day photo contest. The photo with the most likes at the end of Mother’s Day, May 10, will be the winner of a $50 gift certificate to a Holyoke salon or restaurant of their choice.