Hometown Events

Library Open House

Gentry Public Library is planning an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event will feature free family library memberships, refreshments and a drawing at 5 p.m.

Highfill Planning Meeting

Highfill's December planning commission meeting will be moved up from Dec. 23 to Dec. 16.

Truth Project

An informal weekly Bible research seminar called "The Truth Project" will begin at 7 p.m., Dec. 4, and continue through mid February at the In-Zone Restaurant in Gravette, at 106 First Ave., N.E. (one block north of Main Street on Arkansas Highway 59). Timothy Horton will facilitate the event. All are welcome. For more information, call Horton at 605-999-9321.

Highfill Food Pantry

Highfill United Methodist Church has opened a food pantry at 15000 W. Arkansas Highway 12 in Highfill. The pantry will be open the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. A photo ID and a bill with proof of local address will be required. The pantry is accepting donations of canned and boxed food at that time. Outdated food items cannot be accepted.

Advent Bible Study

The Gravette United Methodist Church invites the public to join them in an Advent Bible study, which began Sunday evening, Nov. 30. The study will focus on the birth of Jesus Christ through his mother's eyes and will continue on Sunday evenings through Dec. 21, with meetings from 6 to 7:30 each evening. There is a cost of $11 for the study book. Anyone interested should call the church, 787-5000, or email [email protected] to reserve a copy.

Decatur Christmas Bazaar

The Decatur United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Christmas Bazaar, Friday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soups, sandwiches and desserts will be served for lunch. There will be a bake sale, along with gift items. Everyone is invited to join in fun and fellowship. Proceeds will go toward the church's local food pantry, helping to feed the less fortunate this winter season.

Christmas Tea

First Baptist Church of Gentry will have its Christmas Tea on Dec. 6, at 9:30 a.m., in the fellowship hall. Ladies are invited to attend the event. Tickets are $3. All profits will go to Lottie Moon. Bring a teacup and start the holiday season on a positive note. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the church office at 479-736-2646.

Centerton Christmas Bazaar

The City of Centerton will be hosting its annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Centerton City Hall, at 290 Main Street. Vendors and businesses will be there for early Christmas shopping. At 4:30 p.m. the city of Centerton will host its annual tree lighting ceremony and parade. Anyone is welcome to participate. Just come to Harps Grocery Store at 101 Commercial Street at 4 p.m. and be lined up for the parade. The parade will end at city hall and Santa will be escorted there by the Centerton Volunteer Fire Department. Parents may take photographs of their children with Santa, and there will be cookies and hot chocolate for everyone.

Holiday Book Sale

The Gravette Public Library, at 407 Charlotte St. S.E., is holding a holiday book sale during the month of December. Come to the sale room in the library and you can get a whole bag of books for only $1.00. Library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

History Book Stories/Orders Deadline Extended

The Gentry History Book Committee has extended the deadline for both family stories and book purchases to Dec. 15. Please send family stories and/or money for the history books to Gentry Chamber of Commerce History Book Committee, P.O. Box 642, Gentry, AR 72734. Both stories and book orders are still needed. The book is expected to be published and distributed in late spring of 2015. Only those who pre-order a book will be guaranteed to receive one. Books are $55 each, plus $7 shipping if the book needs to be mailed. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 479-736-2358.

Annual Home Christmas Decorating Contest

The Gentry Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the Annual Home Christmas Decorating Contest this year. The winning yard will get $100 in Gentry Christmas Bucks and the runner up will get $50 in Gentry Christmas Bucks. The judging is planned for the evening of Dec. 7. The judges will drive around Gentry (at night) to judge the displays. To be sure your house is judged, please call the Chamber office at 479-736-2358 and leave the yard's street address. Winners will receive signs to be posted in their yards.

Annual Christmas Parade

The annual Christmas Parade will be Dec. 13, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There is no entry fee or preregistration. Float entries should be at the Nelson Feed Company (formerly Curran Feed Company) at 5:30 p.m. on the evening of Dec. 13 for lineup. There will be $100 in Gentry Bucks awarded for the best theme, best lighting and best music. There will be $200 in Gentry Bucks awarded for the best overall. This year's Christmas Parade theme is "Christmas in My Hometown." For more information, call the Gentry Chamber Office at 479-736-2358.

Christmas with Santa

Children can tell Santa their wishes and get a treat bag from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Gentry Chamber of Commerce Building, located at 212 East Main Street (the 1904 bank building). Parents are welcomed and encouraged to bring cameras and phones for pictures.

Library Commission

Two positions are open on the Gravette Public Library Commission. The commission is seeking two candidates to fill these volunteer positions. Anyone wishing an opportunity to contribute to the development of the growing Gravette library system and its outreach should send resume and letters of recommendation to the library at 407 Charlotte Street S.E., Gravette, AR 72736 or drop them off at Gravette City Hall on Highway 59.

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.

Mason Valley Baptist

Singing Services

Monthly singing services at Mason Valley Baptist Church Activity Center are held at 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month. The church is located on Arkansas Highway 12 midway between Highfill and Vaughn.

Church Singing

Mount 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.

Gravette Lions Club

Gravette Lions Club meets at 1 p.m. on the first and the third Tuesday of every month at the Billy V. Hall Wellness and Activity Center on Limekiln Road in Gravette. New members are welcome.

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.

Gentry Lions Club

Gentry Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month in the McKee Community Room, in the Gentry Public Library, on Main Street at N. Collins Ave. New members and visitors are welcome.

Gravette Legion

Gravette American Legion Post 25 meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Civic Center. All veterans are encouraged to attend.

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 VFW Meetings

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 and right on Tilly's Hill Road.

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Community on 12/03/2014