WESTSIDE — Gentry Online Parent Survey
The 2011 Gentry Parent Involvement Survey is available to take on-line. Just click the link found on the school Web page, www.gentrypioneers.com. Those who cannot access the survey on-line by computer, can call the principal’s office at their child’s school when school returns to session to find an alternate way to take the survey.
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Faith Bible Church Video Sessions
Faith Bible Church of Gravette will be presenting 13 video sessions of The Truth Project, a production of Focus on the Family. The sessions cover broad topics such as truth, philosophy and ethics, anthropology, theology, science, history and community involvement and are moderated by Del Tackett. Pastor Ed DeLapp will serve as the facilitator of these sessions which are approximately one hour in duration and will be followed by a brief discussion. The initial presentation will be at 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13. Additional sessions are scheduled for succeeding Sunday evenings, with the exception of the last Sunday of each month. The public is invited. Faith Bible Church is located on Highway 59, one mile south of Gravette. Contact DeLapp at 816-509-2886 for information.
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Spaghetti Dinner
On Sunday, Feb. 20, the Middle School Ambassadors and Students of the Month are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner at the Gravette Arvest Bank from 11:30 to 2 p.m. Everyone is invited! To-go meals will be prepared and ready for those who can’t stay. Lunch - for $5 - includes dessert and drink. Gift items willbe available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the New York City summer reward trip. For more information, contact Roger or Janna Sharp at 787-4193.
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Soul-mate Evening
The First Baptist Church of Gentry will be havingits monthly Men's Fellowship Gathering at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a special evening for the men to show their love and thankfulness for their soul mates. Each man is asked to bring a main dish or a side dish for dinner. Each man is asked to serve his soul mate. Guest couples are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Madden Waits at 736-5009.
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Men's Fellowship Gathering
First Baptist Church of Gentry has a monthly Men's Fellowship Gathering on the third Saturday of each month at 6 p.m. Each man is asked to bring a main dish or a side for dinner. All men are encouraged to come for the food and fellowship. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Madden Waits 736-5009.
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Vegetarian Potluck
Decatur Health Club's monthly vegetarian potluck is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, at theRed Building, 790 E. Roller Ave., Decatur. One doesn’t have to be a vegetarian to come; just bring a favorite vegetarian dish with a recipe on a card to share. Ann-Marie Scott, RN, will be the guest speaker, presenting "A Healthy Balance.” The community is invited to join the club for an afternoon of good food, new friends and vital information.
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Care and Share Closings
Care and Share in Gravette announced that when Gravette Public Schools are closed due to weather conditions, the Care and Share store will also be closed. Regular hours for Care and Share are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday of each week.
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Knitting, Crocheting Group
Busy Hands Knitting & Crochet Group will hold meetings in Decatur the second and fourth Thursday of each month, starting on Feb. 25. Men and women of all ages are invited - children under 13 need to be accompanied by an adult. The group is emphasizing making items for charities. Free lessons are available. For more information, call Sheri at 752-8555.
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Home-Schooled Program at Horses For Healing
Horses for Healing is offering an 8-week course on equine education to homeschooled children, ages 8 to 18. Classes begin on Monday, Feb. 21, and will meet each Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thecourse satisfies the home school curriculum animal science and physical education requirements and covers riding lessons, stable management, horsemanship, animal science, social skills and equine care. The cost is $50 per week for each child. All proceeds from the program will benefit the Horses for Healing Equine-Assisted Program for Northwest Arkansas children with special needs. Horses for Healing is located at 14673 Daniels Road in rural Bentonville (in the Highfill area). For more information, contact Karen at 795-0570 or karen @ horsesforhealingnwa .org.
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Riparian Project Planned
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership will be sponsoring tree planting from 9 a.m. until noonon Saturday, March 12, to plant 5,000 seedlings along creeks and 1,000 seedlings for the SWEPCO tree farm. For more information, call 238-4671 or e-mail [email protected].
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VFW Meetings
Decatur VFW Post 9834 meets on the first Tuesday of each month - at 7 p.m. New members and guests are welcome. The facility is three miles east of Decatur on Arkansas Highway 102, right on Tilly’s Hill Road, and the first building on the right.
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Gentry Fire Dues Due
Fire dues are due again for those living within the Gentry Fire District but outside the Gentry city limits. They can be paid at city hall.
Community, Pages 3 on 02/09/2011