🌱 Can Holtville’s Vikings bounce back at home against Palo Verde Valley?

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In today's newsletter:

• Can Holtville’s Vikings bounce back at home against Palo Verde Valley?
• How a Holtville ag leader just stood out on the statewide stage

Also on today's calendar: SHS Bands and Orchestras present "Sounds of the Season.".

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 46 degrees.
• Friday: Very warm with hazy sun, temps: high: 79, low: 49.
• Saturday: Hazy sun and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Soccer Game Preview: Palo Verde Valley vs. Holtville (maxpreps.com) — Holtville High’s boys soccer team hosts Palo Verde Valley on Friday at 6 p.m., looking to extend a long unbeaten streak in the series despite a rough 1-6 start. The Vikings are coming off a 5-0 loss to Imperial, while Palo Verde Valley also failed to score in its last outing, setting up a motivated matchup for both sides.
   

• Young farmers and ranchers urged to be industry's voice (dailydemocrat.com) — A young professional from Holtville, John Tamayo, was recognized as a finalist in a statewide Young Farmers & Ranchers discussion contest, earning a $1,000 award. The Anaheim conference highlighted emerging agricultural leaders, advocacy training, and major service projects across California, underscoring opportunities for Imperial County and Holtville residents interested in farming and ranching careers.
   

📸 Around Holtville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holtville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Felt Christmas Ornament with Madame Michelle
  455 W State St, El Centro
  10:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• SHS Bands and Orchestras present "Sounds of the Season."
  Southwest High School , 2001 Ocotillo Dr , El Centro
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• PIT Committee Meeting
  desert trails , 225 Wake Ave , El Centro
  3:30 pm
• Women's Burn Survivor Support Group
  Burn Institute , 612 S J St #3 , Imperial
  6:30 pm
• Mixed Media with Bob
  455 W State St , El Centro
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Kids Painting with Caro
  455 W State St , El Centro
  8:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• All In-Person (and Zoom) Burn Survivor Meetings
  UCSD Regional Burn Center , 200 W. Arbor Dr. 8th floor conference room , San Diego
  6:30 pm

Friday February 27

• California Mid Winter Fair
  Imperial Valley Expo , 200 E 2nd St , Imperial
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in El Centro. Apply here.
• Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in El Centro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holtville here.

🗞 Nearby News

El Centro

• El Centro Library Director Carla Mason appointed to Cal Cities Policy Committee (ivpressonline.com)
• El Centro PD receives traffic safety grant (ivpressonline.com)
• El Centro police alert locals of stolen jeeps (kyma.com)

Calexico

• Calexico hosts Christmas Parade (ivpressonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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