Gamble Cemetery Upkeep

Persons with relatives buried in Gamble Cemetery near Centerton and who are interested in the upkeep of the cemetery may make contributions to Marie Curtis Garrison, 1816 Shelby Ave., Springdale, AR 72762 or to Betsy Keith, 14 Plockton Lane, Bella Vista, AR 72715.

Wheat Binding

Tired Iron of the Ozarks is planning to cut and bind wheat the old fashioned way as soon as the wheat has ripened and visitors are invited to come out and watch or help. The event is being tentatively planned for this weekend or the following, depending on the wheat. Those interested in coming out are asked to call Glenn Smith at 736-2841 for the time and directions to the Charlie Lacy Farm.

Hot Dog Sale

Decatur High School Junior class will be hosting a hot-dog sale on Saturday, June 15, at the Atwoods located at 1451 W. Highway 412 in Siloam Springs. The event will start at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Decatur High School junior class.

Berean Ministries VBS

Berean Ministries in Gravette announced its annual Vacation Bible School will be held through June 14 from 9 a.m. until noon for kids entering grades K-7. Dick and Judy Treistram have returned for their 14th year with magic tricks, balloon animals, games, crafts, Bible stories, contests, snacks and more. Berean is located one block north of the Boys and Girls Club. For information or rides, call Hope Duke at 787-5628.

Turn the Page Book Club

For the July gathering of the Turn the Page Book Club, readers will be swept into a world of family secrets all encased in an old haunted house in "TheFate of Mercy Alban" by Wendy Webb. The book club will meet at 6 p.m., July 2, at the Gentry Public Library. For more information, please contact Darla Threet, librarian, at 736-2054.

Gentry Summer Reading

Gentry's Dig into Reading program will be held for children of all ages, with meetings every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the library. Each child signing up will receive a free library card at Gentry Public Library. The card will allow children to attend library programs, check out books, work on the library computers and load e-books. Gardening is the theme of this week’s sessions. In the weeks following, the focus will be on digging machines, archeology, dinosaurs, rocks, animals and crystals. Each week will include new, fun activities for participating children. For information or to sign up, call the Gentry Public Library at 736-2054.

Decatur Summer Reading

The summer reading program will begin June 17 and run through June 21. The hours of operation are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. each day, and it is open to children, 6 to 9. Two activities planned for this year’s event include a visit from a representative of Hobbs State Park, who will talk about the forest and saving trees. A representative from the Spanish Treasure Cave will also present a part of the program called “Dig into Reading.” This activity deals with identifying and collecting rocks. The program is free. Enrollment forms are available at the Decatur Public Library, located at 121 N. Main Street. For more information, contact Karen Jones at 752-7323.

Vacation Bible School

Decatur United Methodist Church and Highfill United Methodist church will be having Vacation Bible School June 24 through June 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. atthe Highfill United Methodist Church located on Highway 12 in Highfill. This year’s theme will be Kingdom Rock, Where Kids Stand Strong for God. The program will include story time, projects, music and snacks. A VBS kickoff cookout is planned for 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at the United Methodist Church in Highfill. If children need a ride from Decatur to Highfill during that week, please call Peggy Beal at 752-3920.

Gentry UMC VBS

The Gentry United Methodist Church will hold its Vacation Bible School, "Everywhere Fun Fair," June 17-20, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., for children ages 4 to those entering the sixth grade.

Gentry AG VBS

“God's Backyard Bible Camp” is the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School at First Assembly of God in Gentry, at 821 East Main, just east of Dollar General. Dates are Sunday, June 16, through Friday, June 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. each night. The VBS is for children, ages 4 to 11. All offerings received will go to Convoy of Hope to help with tornado relief. For more information, call 736-8415.

Cemetery Preservation

The Benton County Cemetery Preservation Group will hold its quarterly meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, at the Benton County Historical Society headquarters, located at 306 NW 2nd St, Bentonville. The public is encouraged to attend.

Maysville Yard Sale

Due to a conflict, the annual Maysville Community Yard Sale sponsored by the Maysville EH Club willbe held on June 15, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to rent a booth (for $10) should call Gwen Singleton, 291-4520.

Area Quilt Class

The regular monthly quilt class at Gravette Church of Christ will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the church annex, 202 Irving Street S.W. Instruction will be given on a quilt block and there will be a show-andtell time. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Bring completed quilts or projects in progress and a snack to share.

Book Sale

Gravette Public Library is having a used book sale in which $1 will buy a bag full of good reading. For more information, contact the library at 787-6955 Jolly Good Times Club

The regular monthly meeting of the Jolly Good Times Club will be held Wednesday, June 19, at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center in Gravette. Members will gather in the TV room at 10:15 a.m. Remember to bring greeting card fronts to the meeting. Mary Griffin will give the program and provide sandwich meat for the meal. Betty will bring salad; Susan, baked beans; and Hank and Emily, dessert. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Storytime Program

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

Community Food Bank

Decatur Methodist Church offers a community food bank from 5to 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.

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 next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 18.

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 June 18.

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 7 on 06/12/2013