Around Town

‘Fall back’ this weekend
    Don’t forget that daylight saving time officially ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, Nov. 4.
    
Return ballots by 7 p.m. Tuesday
    General election ballots must be in the hands of the Phillips County clerk and recorder no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m.-noon; and Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Phillips County Court House. There’s also a 24-hour drop box across the street from the east parking lot.

Donate blood next Thursday
    Holyoke is hosting a Red Cross blood drive Thursday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Visit redcrossblood.org/donate to schedule an appointment.
    
Dodgeball looking for teams, spectators
    Holyoke High School’s National Honor Society is hosting its 10th annual dodgeball tournament Friday, Nov. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at HHS. Teams of 6-10 people who are age 12 and up should register by 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. Forms are available from Stefan Betley at HHS. Awards up for grabs include the winning team, the best-dressed team and the best team entrance.
    
Cattledog series ends this weekend
    V- Cattledog Series will host a competition at the Phillips County Pavilion Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 3-4, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For questions, call Brian Biesemeier, 970-774-7517.
    
Students get day off Monday
    Students in the Holyoke School District will not have class Monday, Nov. 5, due to an inservice.