HOMETOWN EVENTS

Gentry Kindergarten Registration

Enrollment for kindergarten 2013-14 has begun at Gentry Primary School on Pioneer Lane in Gentry. The age requirement is to be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2013. Enrollment packets are in the school office.

Rabies Vaccinations

Country View Animal Care of Gravette will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for cats and dogs from 4 to 5:30 p.m., April 24, in the parking lot of the Decatur City Hall. For more information, call 752-3912. Gentry Veterinary Clinic is offering rabies vaccinations by appointment at $5 off the regular price.

Pancake Supper

Gentry Lions Club will hold its annual pancake supper from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 25, at the Gentry High School-Middle School cafeteria. Tickets for the event are $6 for adults and $3 for children.

Area Quilt Class

The regular monthly quilt class at Gravette Church of Christ will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the church annex, 202 Irving Street S.W. Instruction will be given on a quilt block and there will be a show and tell time. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Bring completed quilts or projects in progress and a snack to share.

Native American Culture Program

A program on Artistry in Native American Culture will be given at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Southwest City (Mo.) Cultural Arts Center. The free program will feature Shawna and Roger Cain from the University of Arkansas and will explain their role as “tradition keepers” and various Cherokee practices and traditions, including the Cherokee Booger Dance, Booger Masks, outfits and history of the tradition. Other areas to be discussed will be cultural plants, dyes and basketry. Seating is limited to 75. For more information, call Joyce Morris, 417-762-3191.

Kindergarten/Pre-kindergarten Registration

Glenn Duffy Elementary School in Gravette will be holding kindergarten and pre-kindergarten registration. Applications will be available at school and online through Friday, April 19, with times as follows: Thursday and Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parents with questions are encouraged to call the school at 787-4120. Ozarks Community Hospital's Gravette Clinic is scheduling appointments for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten children to get immunizations and/or physicals. Times are as follows: April 18 - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and April 17 and 19 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the OCH Gravette Clinic at 787-5221 to schedule. Discounts are available. For details call 344-6519 or e-mail [email protected].

Pee Wee Cheerleader Sign-ups

A sign-up for Gravette pee wee cheerleaders will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11, in the hospitality room at the Arvest Bank in Gravette. Any girl entering pre-K through sixth grade next year is eligible. Another sign-up will be held June 8 at the same time and location. Anyone with questions may call Maria Holloway, 936-0687.

GSAC BBQ Chicken Dinner

Gentry Senior Activity Center is having a barbecued chicken dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday,April 26. Tickets are a donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children. All donations go towards the Senior Meal Program. For more information, call 736-0378.

Chili Supper/Pie Auction

Highfill Fire Department will hold a chili supper from 4 to 8 p.m., with a pie auction at 6 p.m., on Saturday, April 20, at the Highfill Fire Station, to assist Don King with medical expenses. King is a Highfill firefighter and former police officer and is currently employed by Benton County Central Communications. For more information or to donate, call Blake Webb at 644-7704 or Heather Holland at 619-8020.

Falling Springs Cemetery Cleanup

The Falling Springs Cemetery will hold its annual cleanup day on Saturday, April 20, at 9 a.m. Patrons of the cemetery are asked to bring tools and come help. A board meeting will follow the cleanup.

Daniel Cemetery Cleanup

Work day at Daniel Cemetery, between Gravette and Hiwasse, will be held Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. Persons interested in cemetery maintenance should bring tools (weedeaters, rakes, etc.) and be prepared to work. Daniel Cemetery is off Hwy. 72 on N. Mt. Pleasant Road.

Southwest City Old Timer’s Day

Old Timer’s Day will be held in Southwest City, Mo., Saturday, May 4, sponsored by the SWC Commercial Club. Activities will include a pancake breakfast at the Full Gospel Church, races, a parade, crafters, local entertainment and a “Kiddie Tractor Pull” at 1 p.m. on Main Street. Boys and girls ages 4-9 may register for the tractor pull beginning at 12 noon. For more information, contact Lacey Wolff, 417-762-3650 or tractorpull@ swc.oldtimersday.com.

Outhouse Race 2013

The Southwest City (Mo.) Commercial Club will be hosting its First Annual Outhouse Race” at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, during “Old Timer’s Day.” Teams of 3 to 5 persons will compete in powering their “peoplepowered potties” down Main Street. There is no entry fee and prizes will be awarded. Teams are encouraged to dress in costume to fit the theme of their outhouse. Deadline for outhouse race entry is Saturday, April 27. For more information, call Tammie Martin, 417-762-3527, or Jodi Huston, 417-762-3313.

GUE Musical Date

The Gravette Upper Elementary spring musical, originally scheduled for March 14, has been changed to Tuesday, April 30, at 7 p.m., at the Gravette Schools’ Performing Arts Center.

International Night

Decatur Northside International Night will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m., May 2. Anyone who would like to have a booth or provide entertainment representing a country is asked to contact Leslie Thompson at 752-3981.

Turkey/Skeet Shoot

A turkey/skeet shoot is planned from 1 p.m. until dark, May 25, at the Holland Farm in Highfill to raise money to send Gentry High School wrestler “Cowboy” Cody Watson to represent the state of Arkansas in a wrestling tournament in Australia. Cody placed sixth at state in his freshman year and fourth in his sophomore year. He plans to wrestle incollege. The Holland Farm is located on Cowan Road (off Arkansas Highway 12) in Highfill. Events will include trap shoot, elimination shoot, spot shot, horseshoes, Bag-O and a bounce house for kids. All age groups and experience levels welcome. Prices are $5 per round, with five shots per round. Prizes include turkey, ham and 50/50 cash wins. For more information, call Carl Allen - 233-0019, Heather Holland Parks - 619-8020, or Melissa Holland - 233-0668. Donations may also be mailed to 14134 W. Holland Ave. Gentry, AR 72734.

Gravette Community Gardens

Ground is prepared at Gravette Community Gardens for those who wish to cultivate a free 12’x12’ or 12’x24’ plot this spring and summer. Applications and rules can be picked up and dropped off at the Bank of Gravett, Arvest Bank, Care and Share or Gravette City Hall. The garden is located across from Arvest Bank on Arkansas Highway 59. Plots will be assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis. Some seeds and plants will be provided. Community members, families and civic groups are invited to take part. A portion of each plot’s produce will be donated to charity. For questions, contact Miriam at 787-5032.

Reading Program

The reading program at Gravette Public Library continues each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. This storytime is for pre-kindergarten children.

New Gentry Book Club

Gentry Public Library has announced the forming of Turn the Page Book Club for those looking to immerse themselves into a good book, spend time with like minds and meet old friends and new. The club meets once a month at the Gentry Library Community Room. For more information on the club, contact librarian Darla Threet at [email protected] or 736-2054.

Decatur Story Time

The Iva Jane Peek Library will hold story time from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., the first Wednesday of the month. All ages are welcome. The story time will focus on preschool-age children. For more information, call 752-7323.

Community Food Bank

Decatur Methodist Church offers a community food bank from 5 to 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month, at 230 Third Street. The food pantry requires identification and proof that mail is received at an address in the 72722 zip code, such as a utility bill, rent deposit or bank statement. The USDA Commodity Program is also available. Proof of income is required. Those receiving food stamps are automatically qualified with an acceptance letter.

Decatur Food Pantry

United Christian Charities has opened a food pantry in downtown Decatur, across from Decatur State Bank, for anyone needing food in the northwest Arkansas area. The hours of operation are Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The point of contact is Tina Holt, 435-5699.

Feed My Sheep Hours

The Feed My Sheep food pantry in Gravette is open each Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Maysville Food Pantry

Maysville Missionary Baptist Church opens its food pantry, Our Healing Hearts, every fourth Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for those in need.

Church Singing

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist in Sulphur Springs holds a singing service every fourth Saturday of the month, starting at 6:30 p.m. A potluck dinner follows. For more information, call Jheri Roberts, the pastor, at 752-7082.

Praise and Worship

Maysville Missionary Baptist Church holds a praise and worship service at 6 p.m. every third Sunday night, with refreshments following.

Gravette American Legion

Gravette American Legion Post 20 meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center. All veterans are encouraged to attend. The next meeting is May 21.

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.

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.

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 welcome to come for food and fellowship. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Madden Waits at 736-5009.

VFW Meetings

Decatur VFW Post 9834 meets at 7:30 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 3 on 04/17/2013