Around town

Area churches plan for Hurricane Harvey aid
    Once it’s determined whether financial contributions or supplies are needed, a collection will be started by local churches to aid Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey. For more information, contact Pastor Jeremiah Krieger at 970-854-2452 or pastor@holyokefbc.com, or Pastor Gary Rahe at 970-854-2615.
    
Early copy requested this week
    Due to the Labor Day holiday, The Holyoke Enterprise office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4. Any copy for news or advertising that can be submitted by Friday, Sept. 1, would be much appreciated.
    
School gets day off Monday
    Students and teachers in Holyoke School District will not have class Monday, Sept. 4, because of Labor Day.
    
3 candidates file for school board seats
    Incumbent Pat Wiebers, Trampas Hutches and Sue Razo have filed nomination petitions as candidates for the three open seats on the Holyoke Re-1J Board of Education, according to election official Brenda Krueger. The deadline to file a nomination petition to be a candidate for the Nov. 7 election is Friday, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m. at the Re-1J administration office.
    
Homecoming parade entries due Sept. 11
    The 2017 HHS “Imagine the Dragons” homecoming parade is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. Entry forms must be submitted by Monday, Sept. 11, and can be picked up and dropped off at the HHS office or emailed to powellan@hcosd.org. Include the name of the organization, sponsors and a brief description and comments for the announcer.