Around Town

Recycle old paint in Holyoke on Monday
PaintCare — the non-profit stewardship organization that runs paint recycling programs across Colorado — is hosting free paint recycling events to make it easier to recycle unwanted leftover house paint. Drop-offs will be taken at Holyoke General Store Monday, July 17, from 2-6 p.m.

Accepted items include house paint, stains, primers, sealers and clear top coatings (varnish and shellac). Households may bring any amount of latex or oil-based paint to the events, but there are restrictions on oil-based paint for some businesses. Businesses with questions should visit paintcare.org/co or call PaintCare at 855-724-6809.

Sweet as Pie Summer Social is Sunday
Phillips County Historical Society is hosting its Sweet as Pie Summer Social with pie and ice cream this Sunday, July 16, from 1-4 p.m. at Phillips County Museum.

Athletic physicals start next week
Students in junior high and high school should take advantage of special time slots and discounted rates for athletic physicals. Stop by Family Practice Clinic between 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, or Monday, July 24. Makeup days are Monday, Aug. 21, and Monday, Oct. 9.

Forms have been mailed to students, and the fee is due at the time of the physical. Annual physicals are required for participation in most extra-curricular activities and athletics; however, all students are encouraged to complete the physical even if they are not participants.

Library showing rescheduled outdoor movie
“The Great Mouse Detective” will be shown on the Heginbotham Library lawn at dusk Friday, July 14. Concessions open at 8 p.m.