Here are three things to know for Friday, July 23:
1. Dixie Youth Baseball state tournament: Leinwand Park, Elizabethtown. Today, 6:30 p.m., Elizabethtown vs. Fairmont. Winner will play West Robeson on Saturday for the Division 1 championship. In the Division 2 tournament, Burgaw will play South Columbus at 6:30 p.m. with the winner receiving a spot in the World Series.
2. Rabies Clinics for dogs and cats: Saturday, $7 per animal (cash only). 12:30-1 p.m., Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital; 1:30-2 p.m., Garland Town Hall; 2:20-2:50 p.m., 701/210 Crossroad Tienda Dona Mary, Garland; 3:10-3:40 p.m., Long’s Store, Harrells; 4-4:30 p.m., Kelly Store. Information: Elizabethtown Veterinary Hospital, 910-862-3000.
3. Absentee ballot request form for November’s municipal elections is available by clicking here. Elections for Bladen’s municipalities are scheduled Nov. 2.
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