Around Town

A Salute to Grain inserted this week

Look inside this edition of The Holyoke Enterprise for the annual section called A Salute to Grain. It’s got articles covering wheat, corn and more in addition to messages from local advertisers.

Spaghetti fundraiser set for Saturday

A spaghetti dinner that was postponed from a previous date is now set for Saturday, Feb. 26. Food will be served from 5-6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 519 S. Interocean, Holyoke. Donations will be accepted to raise funds for Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department’s new firehouse. There will also be live entertainment and treats for kids.

Elementary school to host book fair

Holyoke Elementary School’s annual book fair is set for next week. It will be open Monday-Thursday, Feb. 28-March 3, from 3:40-4:30 p.m. Kids can also visit the book fair before school Monday-Wednesday from 7:45-8:15 a.m. On Friday, March 4, it will also be open during parent-teacher conferences from 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Attendees should enter through the library doors. The book fair is located in Dani Brandt’s classroom. There’s an eWallet option to shop the book fair at school or online. Those who purchase something at the book fair will be entered into a book drawing. For more info, contact Kari Vasa at 970-854-3411 or vasaka@hcosd.org.

Free citizenship prep classes offered

Phillips County Family Education Services is offering free citizenship preparation classes Monday evenings at Phillips County Event Center. The first class and registration is Monday, Feb. 28, from 6-7 p.m. Child care is available. For more info, call 970-854-2595.