The Pine Beetle Festival in Castor will be held on Saturday, November 4. Opening ceremonies begin at 9am and the parade rolls at 10am. All day fun including silent auction, pet parade, food, vendors, goat drop bingo, tethered hot air balloon rides and balloon glow.

Red River 4-H is selling sweet potatoes and pecans. Sweet potatoes come in 20 or 40 pounds. Pecan–1lb bags in plain, spicy roasted, roasted, sugared, praline crunch, milk chocolate, or dark chocolate. Also have chocolate almonds. Last day to order is November 6. Orders will be ready November 15. Call the 4-H office (932-4342) to order or see a 4-H member.

Castor High School will host a Cheer Clinic on Saturday, November 11 in the new gym. PreK-5th grade will participate from 8:30-11:30am. Cost is $30. Grades 6-8 will participate from 1-3pm with a cost of $40. Price includes shirt, pom poms, and snack. Contact the school for more information. 

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