HOMETOWN EVENTS

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

School Choice Deadline

June 1 is the deadline for students wishing to transfer under Public School Choice to a nonresident school district. If mailed, the application form must be postmarked no later than June 1. An application must be submitted to both the nonresident and resident school districts. Restated, a Public School Choice application must be filed with both the district the student wishes to leave and with the district where the student wishes to attend. Forms are available in the superintendent’s office at the respective school districts.

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.

Pee Wee Cheerleaders

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

Gentry Kindergarten Registration

Enrollment for kindergarten 2013-14 is ongoing 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.

Maysville Yard Sale

Due to a conflict, the annual Maysville Community Yard Sale sponsored by the Maysville EH Club has been postponed until June 15 at 7:30 a.m. Anyone wishing to rent a booth (for $10) should call Gwen Singleton, 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 June 1, with June 8 as a follow-up day. 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.

Library Commission Meeting Change

The June meeting of the Gravette Public Library Commission has been changed to the second Tuesday of the month rather than the usual first Tuesday, due to a conflict. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at the library.

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.

Gentry Book Club

Gentry Public Library hosts 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 Librarywill 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 areMondays 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.

Community News, Pages 9 on 05/29/2013