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Chocolate Affair is Sunday

Chocolate lovers are invited to Phillips County Historical Society’s annual Chocolate Affair on Sunday, Feb. 13, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Phillips County Museum in Holyoke. Delightful desserts will be served on antique china.

Clinic makes COVID-19 recommendations

Family Practice of Holyoke recently gave some reminders about COVID-19. The clinic will test patients who have symptoms but recommends isolating for four to five days from the onset of symptoms before testing to ensure accuracy. The clinic will not test those who are asymptomatic. It is recommended to not test before returning to work after an initial positive test result because it’s possible to test positive for up to 90 days. The clinic recommends that each patient isolates for 10 days after the onset of symptoms.

The clinic is accepting walk-in appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m. for age 18+. Kids age 5-18 can get the vaccine Fridays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Melissa Memorial Hospital hosts vaccinations Fridays from 8-11 a.m.

Weather spotter classes offered in March

Anyone interested in joining the Phillips County weather spotter team is encouraged to attend one of three training sessions that are free and open to the public. Classes will be Tuesday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Haxtun Fire Hall and Thursday, March 31, at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at Phillips County Event Center in Holyoke.

It’s recommended to renew weather spotter certifications at least every two years.

To reserve a spot in one of the classes, email broc.pelle@phillipscounty.co or call 970-571-3203.