Fun night set at First Baptist
First Baptist Church, 1000 E. Johnson St., Holyoke, is hosting a family fun night Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be yard games, a prize drawing and root beer floats.
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The 1978-1979 Holyoke school year began Monday, Aug. 28, with a complete staff and an elementary enrollment of 398 and a high school enrollment of 199, for a total of 597 students, which is 33 students less than the 1977-1978 school year. — The Holyoke Enterprise File Photo
Peekin' into the Past
Five Years Ago
Aug. 17, 2017
Dance instructor Alma Nydia Nuñez Montes mesmerizes the audience with a dance called El Polvorete that represents the Mexican state of Jalisco. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Junior high and high school dancers perform Las Alazanas/La Negra, which highlights the culture of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Pictured from left are Alma Alejandre, Michell Trejo, Fatima Castillo, Andrea Marquez, Vianey Jimenez and Vanessa Zapata. The folkloric dance recital was part of Phillips County Family Education Services’ 30th anniversary celebration Aug. 3 at the JR/SR high school auditorium. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Valentina Gonzalez dances to Sones de Ixtapa, a dance from Chiapas, Mexico. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Phillips County Family Education Services executive director Linda Jelden, at right, and Cecilia Marquez share about the 30-year history of the nonprofit. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Husband and wife dance instructors Alma Nydia Nuñez Montes and Ivan Olivas Castillo perform a folkloric dance from Chihuahua, Mexico. — Darci Rodriguez | The Holyoke Enterprise
Dancing our hearts out
Since Phillips County Family Education Services began 30 years ago, the heart of the organization has been to provide a service that motivates and prepares family members of all ages to acquire the
Phillips County Arts Council is bringing Backtrack Vocals to Holyoke on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. — Courtesy Photo
How Sweet It Is! A Heart-Warming Tribute to James Taylor will perform Wednesday, Sept. 21. — Courtesy Photo
The Patsy Cline Project will take the stage Feb. 28, 2023. — Courtesy Photo
String Fling will be part of the 2022-23 concert series. — Courtesy Photo
Arts council announces 2022-23 concert series
Phillips County Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2022-23 concert series. Concerts will be held at the Heginbotham Auditorium at Holyoke High School.