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Family fun day features slip and slide kickball

A family fun day hosted by First Christian Church and Fellowship of Christian Athletes is set for Sunday, July 24, at 1 p.m. at Holyoke City Park. Activities include slip and slide kickball, volleyball and wiffle ball, and hot dogs, chips and water will be provided.

Car races are Saturday

Another round of car racing is set for Saturday, July 23, at Phillips County Raceway at the fairgrounds in Holyoke. The action starts at 6 p.m. and includes modifieds, stock cars, sport mods, hobby stocks, sport compacts and outlaw classics. For more information, visit www.bstracing.com.

988 is new suicide and crisis lifeline

Beginning July 16, the three-digit dialing code 988 is now active across the U.S. to route callers to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. When people call, text or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support and connect them to resources if necessary. The previous Lifeline phone number (800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. For more info, visit 988lifeline.org.

Walk-in hunting access applications due

Haxtun Conservation District is accepting walk-in hunting access applications for dove and deer seasons until Friday, July 22. Pheasant season applications can be taken until Sept. 23. For more info, contact 970-854-2812, ext. 3, or haxtuncd@gmail.com.