Spring Choir Concert
The Gravette High School choir will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Gravette Schools Performing Arts Center.
Spring Band Concert
The Gravette Middle School and Gravette High School bands will present their spring concert at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at the Gravette Schools Performing Arts Center.
Decatur Blood Drive
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive in the parking lot of the Decatur High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 10. The blood drive is open to the public.
Decatur FBLA Fundraiser
Decatur High School FBLA is hosting a fundraiser sock hop from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., May 10, in the high school cafeteria. The dance is open to Decatur students in grades 7 through 12. Tickets are $3, Concessions will be available.
Springtown May Meeting
Springtown council’s May meeting will be held on the third Tuesday (May 21) rather than the second. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. The council voted to change the May meeting date at its February meeting. The change in meeting times was only for the month of May because of a Rural Development Conference the mayor will be attending.
Van Driver Needed
Gentry Senior Activity Center is in need of a van driver for 14 hours a week to deliver meals to homes and provide transportation to GSAC members. The part-time post provides a service to the community and allows the driver to receive some pay. For more information, call Jackie at 736-0378, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Rita Haisman Benefit
An account has been set up at Decatur State Bank to assist with medical bills and final expenses for Rita Haisman, who died April 15. Donations may be made at any DSB branch office.
Pee Wee Cheerleaders
A sign-up for Gravette pee wee cheerleaders will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, 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.
Letter Carriers Food Drive
The 21st annual National Letter Carriers Association food drive will be held Saturday, May 11, and donations of nonperishable food items (no home-canned items) are now being accepted at the Gravette Post Office. Persons may drop their donations in a large bin in the lobby until the national drive May 11, when carriers will pick up donations as they make their rounds on rural routes. All food items will be given to the Feed My Sheep food bank in Gravette, which serves the Gravette area.
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.
Gifted/Talented Students
If you know a student who may be eligible for Gentry’s gifted and talented program, please contact Sammie Cunningham, G/T coordinator, at 736.2251 or through school email: [email protected].
Indian Taco Dinner
The city of Sulphur Springs is holding an Indian taco dinner on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the old school cafeteria. Cost will be $7.50 for adults and $4 for children for Indian tacos, drink and dessert. All proceeds will go toward the purchase of a mandated fire suppression system for the cafeteria. Home delivery will be available. Call Martha Kreder, 298-3378, for delivery service.
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. The Holland Farm is located on Cowan Road (off Arkansas Highway 12) in Highfill. 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.
Eighth Grade Parent Night
On Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., all students and parents are encouraged to attend the annual 8th Grade Parent Night. The class of 2017 and their parents will be given important information concerning their child's Career Action Plan, selecting courses for next year, tour the high school facilities, receive information concerning GHS clubs and organizations, receive ACT and college prep information, meet the GHS staff, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Maysville Yard Sale
The annual Maysville community yard sale will be held Saturday, June 1, inside the Maysville Community Building. Anyone wishing to rent a booth (for $10) should call Gwen Singleton, 479-291-4520.
Community Garden
There are still 12x12 plots available at the Gravette Community Garden for anyone in the area who would like to try a small garden plot. The first planting day is set for May 18, with June 1 and June 8 as follow-up days. Produce from the garden will go to help Feed My Sheep, Care and Share and the Senior Center. Anyone who would like to have a plot or help with the general garden as a volunteer and reap some of the benefits of growing vegetables may call Miriam at 787-5032.
Reading Program
The reading program at Gravette Public Library continues each Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. This story time is for pre-kindergarten children.
Gentry Book Club
Gentry Public Library announced a 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 United 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.
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, May 21.
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. Gravette Night at Arvest Ballpark
Gravette Night at Arvest Ballpark is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 28. The Naturals will face the Corpus Christi Hooks. Shelly O’Dell’s middle- and highschool choirs will be performing the National Anthem before the game! Tickets are now on sale for $8 per reserved seat. Ticket order forms are available at the schools.
News, Pages 7 on 05/08/2013