HOMETOWN EVENTS

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Mt. Pleasant Kid’s Day

Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, located five miles east of Gravette on Highway 72, will hold Kid’s Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 16. Children, ages 3 through high school are invited to attend and join in the fun. There will be classes for all ages of children with Bible lessons, crafts, games, food and puppets. White House Puppet Ministries will perform at 1 p.m. The public is invited to the puppet show, a very inspiring presentation that will be enjoyed by all ages.

For more information, call 787-5958.

Gravette VBS

The Gravette United Methodist Church, First Christian Church and Church of Christ are holding a family event entitled, “Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a kid,” from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. July 18 to July 21. Families can step back in time and explore the town where Jesus grew up. The event will be held at the Gravette United Methodist Church. For more information, call Sheila Martin at 721-5320 or 644-9228.

Decatur First Baptist VBS

The Decatur First Baptist Church invites children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade to vacation Bible school themed, “The Big Apple Adventure,” from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., July 17-21.

For more information, call 752-3514.

Hiwasse First Baptist VBS

The Hiwasse First Baptist Church will be holding a Vacation Bible School program themed, “NYC Big Apple Adventure,” from 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., July 25 though July 29. The church is located at 13912 Arkansas Highway 72 in Hiwasse. For more information, call 787-5596.

Mason Valley VBS

The Mason Valley Baptist Church will be having a Vacation Bible School from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m, Sunday, July 10, through Friday, July 15. The theme is: “It all comes back to Jesus.” The church is located on Arkansas Highway 12 between Vaughn and Highfill. For more information, call 752-3933 or 855-9439.

Kids’ Crusade at Gravette AG

Gravette First Assembly of God will hold Kids’ Crusade, with the theme, “Inside Out, Upside Down, on Main Street,” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. nightly, July 18-21, for children, ages 3-12 years.

Free Quilt/Craft Class

A free class for area quilters/crafters will be held this Saturday, July 16, at 12:30 p.m. at the Gravette Church of Christ annex, 202 Irving St. S.W. Anyone interested is invited. Please bring projects in progress and a snack to share.

Story Hour Summer Reading

A story hour is held at the Gentry Public Library each Tuesday, from 11 a.m.

to 12 noon, through Aug. 2. Summer Reading is on Thursdays from 4 to 5 p.m. and continues through Aug. 4. Art classes continue at 2:30 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information, contact the Gentry Public Library at 736-2054.

Iva Jane Peek Library

The Iva Jane Peek Library in Decatur is holding a summer reading program for children ages 6 to 11 through July 28. To register or for more information, stop by the library or call 752-READ (7323).

Decatur Citywide Sale

Decatur will hold a citywide garage sale on July 29-31. Residents will not have to apply for permits or pay a permit fee during the weekend.

Gentry Breakfasts and Lunches

Gentry Intermediate School Cafeteria is serving free breakfasts and lunches for children 18 and under. Meals are available to all children regardless of age. The nutrition program is also available to adults - $1.75 for breakfast and $3 for lunch. The meal service will continue through July 31. Breakfast will be served between 8 and 9 a.m. each weekday morning, and lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Betty Harrington at 736-2666 or Tammy Snell at 736-2263.

Gravette Free Meals for Children

Gravette Schools is also hosting a free summer meals program for any child 18 or under from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Glenn Duffy Elementary School cafeteria in Gravette. The same service is also available at the Shiloh Kitchen in Sulphur Springs each weekday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funded as the “Seamless Summer Program,” the meals are available to any children whether or not they attend school in Gravette. It also applies to those 19 and older who meet the state definition of having a physical or mental disability. A child may receive his or her first meal each day at no charge. If a second meal is requested, it can be purchased at a rate of $2.25.Adults can purchase a meal for $3. For more information or to volunteer to assist at the program, contact food services director Jason Carter at 787-4115.

Decatur Swimming Pool

The Decatur Swimming Pool is open for the summer. Regular pool hours are from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The pool will stay open until 8 p.m. on Thursday for family night. Admission rates are $3 for adults and $2 for children. For more information about summer family passes, twoweek family passes and pool parties, call city hall at 752-3912.

Free Breakfasts, Lunches

The Boys and Girls Club of Gravette is participatingin the Summer Food Service Program and is offering free breakfasts and lunches to children at the Gravette Unit, 401 Charlotte Street, S.E. Breakfasts are served Monday through Friday, from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunches from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Children do not need to be a part of the Boys and Girls Club to receive the free meals each day.

Area Men’s Breakfast

The Decatur United Methodist Church has a men’s breakfast the second Saturday of each month, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Gallery Cafe in Decatur. All area men are invited to join the group for good food and Christian fellowship.

Emergency Help

Families in Gravette School District wishing to apply for emergency help with food or utilities may make application from 9 to 11 a.m., Tuesday through Friday, at the Main Street Care and Share store.

Mt. Zion Singing

Regular singing will be held at Mt. Zion Church at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month.

Singing Services

Monthly singing services at Falling Springs Church are held at 7 p.m., the first Friday of each month. The church is located northwest of Gentry and west of Decatur on Falling Springs Road.

Decatur Food Pantry

The Decatur United Methodist Church offers a food pantry program and a commodity food program for residents in Decatur on the first and third Thursday of every month, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Men's Fellowship

First Baptist Church of Gentry has a monthly Men's Fellowship Gathering on the third Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. All men are encouraged to come for the food and fellowship. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Madden Waits at 736-5009.

VFW Meetings

Decatur VFW Post 9834 meets on the first Tuesday of each month - at 7:30 p.m. New members and guests are welcome. The facility is threemiles east of Decatur on Arkansas Highway 102, right on Tilly’s Hill Road, and the first building on the right.

Gentry Senior Center

Gentry Senior Activity Center, at 121 East Main Street (just east of the Gentry Public Library) is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals and rides to the center and activities are available Monday through Friday by calling Jackie Bader, the center’s manager, at 736-0378. Van routes are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - Gentry, Highfill and Springtown; and Tuesday and Friday - Gentry and Decatur.

Gravette Senior Center

The Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center, at 1870 Limekiln Road, is open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Many activities are scheduled and lunch is served every weekday. For information on hot homedelivered meals for Gravette, Decatur and Sulphur Springs, frozen home-delivered meals for Maysville home-bound seniors or other services the center offers, call Mary Kay Kelley, director, at 787-5950.

Job Fair/Workshop

A job fair and workshop will be held at the Gravette Public Library Sept. 20 and 21. Classes will be held on resume writing and job interviews. Sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open and free to those from Gravette, Decatur, Gentry and Sulphur Springs. For more information, call the library at 787-6955.

Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show

On July 23 the American Legion Post 341 in Bella Vista veterans will host a spaghetti dinner, talent show and silent auction to raise money for their building fund. The event, from 4-8 p.m., will be held at Ambassadors for Christ Academy, 8579 West Ford Springs Road, off of County Road 40. Tickets are $20 a couple or $15 per person and available from any Post 341 member, or by calling 899-3267.

Community News, Pages 3 on 07/13/2011