Disease Management
"Be Well Live Well," a chronic disease management six-week workshop will be heldfrom 1:30 to 4 p.m.on Thursdays, beginning March 6 and running through April 10, at the Gentry Senior Activity Center, 121 East Main Street, Gentry. Please call the center to register for this free informative course, 736-0378. This is open to anyone 60 or more with conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, asthma, cancer, COPD, congestive heart failure, chronic fatigue, depression, emphysema, fibromyalgia, lung disease, obesity, Parkinson's, stroke, heart disease, asthma and more.
Josie McKinzie Benefit
A benefit to help the family of Josie McKinzie with medical bills is set for 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Grace Harbor Church, 2101 W. New Hope Road, Rogers. Josie was born Jan. 17 with a birth defect called gastrochisis. The benefit, which includes a silent auction, is to help offset the large deductible which Josie's parents, Sheldon and Bethany McKinzie of Gravette, must pay. Josie was recently released from the neonatal intensive care unit at Arkansas Children's Hospital. To make a donation or for information about donating items for the silent auction, call 479-966-6258.
Ash Wednesday Service
A commemorative Ash Wednesday service will be held this Wednesday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gravette. Rev. Sandy Wylie, retired minister, will bring a brief message, said pastor Phil Sturdy, who extended an invitation to all to attend.
Renaissance Faire
Gravette Public Library will again host a renaissance faire from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, in Old Town Park. The fair will feature food, games and crafts from the renaissance period. Admission is free and the public is invited. The fair will be held, rain or shine.
Gardening Class
A free gardening class, featuring instruction by master gardeners, is being offered from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, at the Springtown Seventh-day Adventist Church, located on Fairmount Rd., east of Gentry. Raised bed gardening and drip irrigation sessions will be a part of the program. For more information, call Marti or Tommy Cash at 228-0962.
Prom Dresses
Slightly used prom dresses are offered for sale at Gentry High School to raise money for this year's prom. The dresses are being offered through March 19. Times are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in Room 103, and from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Friday in the high school cafeteria.
Gravette Driver Education
Gravette High School is offering driver's education starting April 14 with classroom instruction. Proof of insurance and a learner's permit are required along with the $175 fee which is also due on that date. Only two absences will be allowed during the course. For information, contact the high school office, 787-4180.
Spring Musical
Parents and students are invited to come out and watch the spring musical at the Gravette High School performing arts center at 7 p.m. on March 15 and again at 2:30 p.m. on March 16. Cost of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students.
GED Prep Classes
Free GED prep classes and testing will be held at the Gravette Library through May 16. Classes are from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the library, 407 Charlotte St., S.E., in Gravette. Classes are open enrollment. Students may start any time and finish when they are ready. Call 986-6911 or simply show up to enroll in class.
Decatur Food Pantry
The Decatur Food Pantry is open from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. The pantry offers free food to Decatur residents. The pantry is located inside the United Methodist Church in Decatur. Participants need to bring identification and a current utility bill in their name with a Decatur address. For more information, contact 752-3551.
UCC 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 noon.
Maysville 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Gravette Lions Club
Gravette Lions Club meets at 1 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Billy V. Hall Wellness and Activity Center on Limekiln Road in Gravette. New members 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.
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.
Decatur VFW Meetings
VFW Post 9834 meets at 7 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.
Cemetery Preservation
The Annual Meeting for the Benton County Cemetery Preservation Group will be held at 9 a.m. on March 8 at the headquarters for the Benton County Historical Society, located at 306 NW 2nd St., Bentonville. This is an election year and all members are encouraged to attend and participate. Everyone is invited to learn about cemetery preservation.
Community on 03/05/2014