Good morning, Abilene.

The zoo will celebrate Día de los Muertos with live mariachi, folklórico dancing, a Catrina contest and parade on Nov.

1-2 from 6 to 9 p.m., with animal encounters at 6 p.m., a jaguar keeper chat at 6:15 p.m., ofrenda registration that includes one adult general admission, and members free; food + adult beverages available.

Dental providers in Abilene say chocolate is a safer Halloween candy than sticky treats because it melts, and they urge residents during National Dental Hygiene Month to brush twice daily, floss every day, avoid caramel and taffy that can dislodge sealants, and keep six-month checkups.

Hendrick Regional Blood Center is asking O-negative donors to help replenish its emergency supply and will give the first 10 O-negative whole-blood donors a $25 United gift card.

The center at 1701 Pine St. is open Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon this week; donations of all types are welcome and all donors receive a T-shirt.

Abilene man Buddy Napier said he was diagnosed with male breast cancer (stage two) after finding a lump, underwent six months of chemotherapy and surgery, and is now sharing his story to urge men to check body changes and seek medical care.