Around Town

4-H enrollment deadline is next week

The enrollment deadline for returning 4-H  members is next Wednesday, Feb. 1. Contact 4-H Agent Jessie Stewart at the Phillips County Extension office at 970-854-3616 or jessie.ann.stewart@colostate.edu for more information. 

Advertisers needed for grain section

High Plains News is preparing its annual “Salute to Grain” special section to inserted in The Holyoke Enterprise, The Imperial Republican and The Grant Tribune-Sentinel on Feb. 22. Any business interested in advertising should contact Emmy Brown at 970-854-2811 or ebrown@highplainsnews.co, or stop by the office at 130 N. Interocean Ave. by Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Pastor Al Smith’s book signing rescheduled

Due to last week’s snowstorm, Pastor Al Smith’s book signing has been rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at Inklings Bookstore in Holyoke. Smith is the pastor of Holyoke First Baptist Church, and his book corresponds in many ways with his column that often appears in the Enterprise.

Punxsutawney Phil to appear next week

Groundhog Day is next Thursday, Feb. 2. If Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, he predicts six more weeks of winter. If not, it means an early spring.

Celebrate Hot Tea Month!

January is National Hot Tea Month! Celebrate by finding a new favorite tea, making a delicious tea at home, trying to cook or bake with tea, learning more about tea history and culture or sharing a cup of tea with a friend!