Gentry Chili Supper
Gentry Lodge #222 will be again hosting its annual Scholarship Fund Chili Supper with homemade desserts on Friday, Nov. 21. Chili will be served from 5 until 8 p.m., with all proceeds going toward the Gentry High School Scholarship Program. The lodge is located at 1469 Gentry Blvd., one block north of the Arkansas Highways 12 and 59 intersection, on the east side.
Dessert Auction
Sulphur Springs Special Events Committee members will present their 10th annual "Dessert Auction" Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m., in the Shiloh Conference Center. Proceeds go to pay the cost of holiday food baskets for local families in Gravette, Sulphur Springs and the surrounding area. Dwayne Craig will be the auctioneer.
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 Outdated food items cannot be accepted.
Share the Harvest
Food Pantry
The food pantry at Harvest Baptist Church in Gravette will be closed the last week of November for the Thanksgiving holiday. The pantry, located in the church facility south of Gravette, is open weekly on Thursday afternoons.
Gentry Community
Thanksgiving
The Gentry Ministerial Alliance invites everyone to join together at 6 p.m., Nov. 23, at the Gentry Assembly of God Church, 700 East Main St., for the annual Community-wide Thanksgiving Service. This will be a time of corporate worship and fellowship for the residents of Gentry and the surrounding area. Special music will be provided by several area churches and Richard Hogan, pastor of the Gentry Christian Church, will bring the message. Refreshments will be served following the service. For more information, contact the pastor of the Springtown First Pentecostal Church, at [email protected].
Thanksgiving Service
The Pioneer Church of God (Holiness) will be holding a special service to celebrate Thanksgiving on Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. The teen choir will help prepare hearts for this time of giving thanks to God for His blessings. The church is located just north of the Gentry police station, at 104 North Collins. For more information, please contact Pastor Dan at 626-831-2942.
Mason Valley
Thanksgiving Dinner
A community Thanksgiving dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Mason Valley Baptist Church Activity Center, located half way between Vaughn and Highfill on Arkansas Highway 12. The church will provide the meat, rolls and drinks. There will be Gospel singing after dinner. Everyone is invited to come and bring a favorite vegetable or dessert.
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.
2014 Annual Quilt Fair
The annual Quilt Fair will continue through Nov. 21 in the McKee Community Room at the Gentry Public Library. The display is open during the regular library hours. The awards are sponsored by McKee Foods Corporation. The event is coordinated by Janie Parks, 479-936-1498.
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. Members of the Gentry History Book Committee are Janice Arnold, Tammie Runyan, Berta Norris, Rick Parker, Kevin Johnston, Kristi Holloway, Janie Parks, Sherry Ransom, Marla England, Darla Threet and Bev Saunders. 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 awards 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.
Fresh Roll and
Cinnamon Roll Sale
The Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center, located at 1870 Limekiln Road in Gravette, is taking orders through Monday, Nov. 24, for fresh rolls and cinnamon rolls. Patrons are encouraged to order now for Thanksgiving dinner. Fresh rolls are available for $5 a dozen and cinnamon rolls for $1 each. Call 787-5950 to order. Orders may be picked up at the Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 26, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Library Commission
Openings
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. Lunch is available for anyone interested. 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.
Submissions
Submissions to Hometown Events may be emailed to [email protected].
Community on 11/19/2014