McCOOK - While it can be hard to categorize some of the non-profit organizations involved in the Southwest Nebraska Big Give, many of them have a specific focus on young and older community members. And all of them are seeking donations during the Big Give on Thursday, Nov. 7.

With less than a month until the 2024 Southwest Nebraska Big Give, organizers would like to introduce all the organizations which are part of the one day of giving. But with more than 40 nonprofi ts, the groups have been loosely divided into groups, somewhat based on the projects they are working on or people they are serving. By the Big Give on Thursday, Nov. 7, all of the organizations will be covered, starting with the non-profits which are working toward a specific project and/or entity.

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Many area communities have plans for Halloween celebrations in the upcoming week. There are some ongoing events as well as some on or before Halloween.

Eager hunters will take to the fields Oct. 26 for Nebraska’s pheasant season opener.

Come out and enjoy a night of Trunk or Treat Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Education Center Parking Lot. Attendance is Free! Stop by to grab some candy and see the different designs put together by the students and campus clubs at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis. This event is open to everyone.

McCook Community College’s annual Trunk or Treat event is set for Oct. 31 on the east side of McMillen Hall on campus from 4-6 p.m.

McCook Community College and the Red Cross will have the fall blood drive on campus Nov. 1 from 10 a.m.4 p.m.

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Thursday, Oct. 24: Chili, cole slaw, mixed fruit, cinnamon roll.