NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The Decatur and Gravette Community Literacy Program is in need of volunteer tutors. Volunteers work two to three hours a week, and the program provides all training and materials. There is no need for tutors to speak any language other than English. For more information, call 787-8200.
Kindergarten Registration
Glenn Duffy Elementary School in Gravette will hold kindergarten registration Monday through Friday, April 23-27. Pre-K applications will also be available. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Thursday and Friday; and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. Parents with questions are encouraged to call the school at 787-4120.
Immunizations/Physicals
OCH Gravette Clinic is scheduling appointments for pre-K and kindergarten children to get immunizations and/or physicals. Times are: April 16, 17 and 19 - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and April 18 and 20 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the OCH Gravette Clinic at 787-5221 to schedule an appointment. Discounts are available. For details, call 344-6519 or e-mail mbradley@ ochonline.com.
Gravette Legion Post Meeting
The Gravette American Legion Post will meet on April 17, at 7 p.m., in the Gravette Civic Center. New members are needed.
Highfill Spring Cleanup
The City of Highfill will hold their spring cleanup Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15, on the back parking lot of the city hall, 15036 W. Hwy. 12 in Highfill. The cleanup is for Highfill residents only. Items that cannot be dumped include hazardous materials, combustible items, chemicals, tires, TVs, computer monitors, batteries, antifreeze, paints, medical waste, electronics, fluorescent lights, freon or any liquids. For more information, call 736-5711.
Decatur Spring Cleanup
Decatur residents canset out bulky waste for pickup along with their regular trash on April 19. Large or bulky household items such as Christmas trees, furniture and toys will be accepted. Items such as tires, paint, chemicals, computers and yard waste will not be picked up.
Gentry Yard Waste Pickup
A yard waste pickup is planned in the city of Gentry for April 16. Items to be picked up include normal organic yard and garden waste, including tree, shrub and brush trimmings and leaves, grass and other plant cuttings. All items must be bagged and placed curbside prior to the truck’s arrival. No unbagged items will be picked up. More information on the pickup is available at city hall.
Falling Springs Cemetery Cleanup
The Falling Springs Cemetery will hold its annual cleanup day on Saturday, April 14, at 9 a.m. Patrons of the cemetery are asked to bring tools and help. A board meeting will follow the cleanup.
Maysville Cemetery Cleanup
Cleanup will be held at Maysville Cemetery, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 21. All workers will be appreciated.
Daniels Cemetery Cleanup
Cleanup at Daniels Cemetery on North Mount Pleasant Road will be held Saturday, April 21, beginning at 1 p.m. All help will be appreciated on cleanup day. Please bring weed trimmers, rakes and bags for the leaves.
Sharp Eagle Scout Ceremony
Russell Sharp’s Eagle Scout ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Arvest Bank in Gravette, located at 506 First Ave., SW. Sharp started Cub Scouts more than 10 years ago and completed the final Eagle Scout project and achieved his Eagle Scout award shortly after his sixteenth birthday. Since so many people in the community have supported him in achieving this award, they arebeing invited to come and celebrate with him. Please RSVP by calling 787-6491.
Gravette Spring Cleanup
The city of Gravette will hold its annual spring cleanup day on Tuesday, May 1, only. Residential trash customers will be able to put out extra large items - primarily old furniture - for curbside pickup. The following items will not be accepted: liquids, hazardous waste, dirt, chemical products, oil filters, propane tanks, motor oils, oils, antifreeze, paints, batteries, tires, appliances with compressed air, florescent tubes, barrels, animals and toxic materials.
My Collection Exhibit
On May 5 the Gravette Historical Museum will host a special exhibit, entitled “My Collection,” that will provide an opportunity to view the many private collections in the community. The exhibit will be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission to the museum is free. The Bank of Gravett will be hosting a benefit luncheon on the museum grounds. A barbeque sandwich, chips and a drink may be purchased for $5, beginning at 11 a.m. All proceeds will benefit the museum. Exhibits will include buttons, cookbooks, old tools, Barbie dolls and cars. There is sure to be something of interest for everyone. For information about the exhibit or the Gravette Historical Museum contact Steve at 206-2491.
Gravette Holiness Revival
The Gravette Church of God (Holiness) will be in revival through April 15. The speaker will be Steve Dillon, pastor at the Church of God (Holiness) in St. Charles, Mo. Steve and his wife Mary served as missionaries in Belize for one term. The public is invited to attend the services each night at 7:30 and on Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. For information or transportation, call 787-7312.
Tired Iron of the Ozarks
Regular meetings of the Tired Iron of the Ozarks are held at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Tired Iron clubhouse located at the club’s show grounds on Taylor Orchard Road southwest of Gentry. The club’s 20th Annual Spring Show is set for April 20-22.
Christian Coffee House
Rebecca’s Beat in Gentry (on Rebecca Street, just off Gentry Blvd.) will again open at 7 p.m. on Saturday night for live music and discussion of various topics related to life and Christianity. All are welcome to come for coffee, fellowship, guidance and information. Library Gala Planned
Friends of the Gentry Library have announced plans for a gala event to benefit the Gentry Public Library. "Fiesta" will be the theme of the gala slated for April 21 at the Gentry High School/Middle School Cafeteria, beginning at 6 p.m. As in years past, the gala will include auctions, both silent and live, excellent food and entertainment. Individual tickets are available for $25, with sponsored tables seating eight for $300. The proceeds from the "Fiesta" gala will enable the Gentry Public Library to continue to meet the technology needs of the patrons in Gentry. Check out the Facebook page for the Gentry Public Library for more information as it becomes available. Contact the library at 736-2054 to purchase tickets and to donate auction items.
Gravette Kiwanis
The Gravette Kiwanis Club holds breakfast meetings at 7 a.m. each Friday at the cafeteria in Ozarks Community Hospital. Guests are welcome.
Convenience Center
Benton County Planning & Environmental and Benton County Solid Waste District provide a free service to the public for disposal of large bulky household items, appliances, electronics and metal.Hours of operation are every Saturday (except on holiday weekends) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Convenience Center is located at the Benton County Solid Waste District, 5702 Brookside Rd., Bentonville. Items and electronics accepted are furniture, mattresses, box springs, plastic toys, playground equipment, computers, printers, radios, telephones, televisions, VCRs, DVDs, appliances, microwaves, refrigerators, hot water heaters, air conditioners, grills, bicycles, swing sets, dishwashers, freezers, dehumidifiers and scrap metal. For more information, call 795-0751.
Rabies Clinics
The 2012 Benton County Rabies Clinic Week will be held April 21 to 28. Local veterinarians will offer the rabies vaccinations at reduced prices. A local schedule of locations follows:
◊April 21 - Country View Animal Care Center ($8.00), 8 to 10 a.m., at the Country View Animal Care Center in Gravette;
◊April 25 - Decatur Fire Station ($8.00), 4 to 5:30 p.m. by the Country View Animal Care Center;
◊April 23 - Hiwasse Fire Station ($8.00), 4 to 5:30 p.m. by the Country View Animal Care Center;
◊April 26 - Sulphur Springs Park ($8.00), 4 to 5:30 p.m. by the Country View Animal Care Center;
◊April 28 - Country View Animal Care Center ($8.00), 8 to 10 a.m., at the Country View Animal CareCenter in Gravette;
◊April 24 and 27 by appointment - Country View Animal Care Center, at 17624 West Highway 72, in Gravette ($8.00) - 787-6284;
◊April 21-28 by appointment - Gentry Veterinary Clinic, at 21499 West Highway 12, in Gentry ($7 for one-year and $15 for three-year vaccination) - 736-2354.
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 in Gravette.
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 from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month.
Men's Fellowship
First Baptist Church of Gentry has a monthly Men's Fellowship Gathering at 8 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month.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 at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. 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.
News, Pages 2 on 04/11/2012