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School to host art show this weekend

Artwork by junior high and high school students will be on display at Holyoke JR/SR High School on Friday, May 6, from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m.-noon and Sunday, May 8, from 2-5 p.m.

Preschool supper, program is May 12

“Up, Up and Away” is the theme of the 2022 Dragon’s Wagon Preschool program. A spaghetti supper is planned for Thursday, May 12, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Phillips County Event Center, followed by a program at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchase at the door or in advance from preschool parents. A fundraising auction will be on Facebook from May 12-17.

National Day of Prayer is Thursday

A National Day of Prayer event will be held Thursday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church in Holyoke. Local leaders and pastors will pray for the seven pillars of the nation: family, education, business, government, church, military and media. All are invited to the event, and refreshments will be served following the program.

National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance designated by U.S. Congress on the first Thursday of May when people are asked to turn to God in prayer and meditation. Each year since 1957, the U.S. president has signed a proclamation encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. This year’s theme is Colossians 2:6-7, “Exalt the Lord who has established us.”

This is National Sun Awareness Week

In honor of National Sun Awareness Week, Family Practice of Holyoke is offering free skin checks to patients from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, May 6. No appointment is needed.