Gentry Quilt Show
Gentry's annual quilt show has been set for Nov. 14 through 21 at the Gentry Public Library in the McKee Community Room. The show is sponsored by McKee Foods and entry forms will be available on the city and chamber of commerce websites: www.gentryarkansas.us and gentrychamber.com. More information is available by calling Janie Parks at 479-936-1498.
Senior Financial Aid Night
Gentry High School will have a Senior Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. Some items to be discussed will include ACT preparation, federal student aid, admission applications and scholarships. The meeting will be in the high school library and all seniors and their parents are encouraged to attend.
Sock and undergarment drive for school children
Siloam Springs Hospital Auxiliary, Inc., is hosting a new sock and undergarment drive for local school children. To make a donation to the drive, please drop off purchased items at Siloam Springs Regional Hospital. A donation basket is located in the hospital's lobby in front of the Information Desk during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The deadline for donations is Friday, Oct. 31. For more information, call 479-215-3125.
Halloween Train Museum
The city of Decatur Train Museum will be open from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 for Halloween night. There will be a short story at 6 p.m. called "Ghost Handprints." There will also be tricks or treats.
Trunk or Treat Event
The Church on the Hill in Gravette will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. Candy, caramel apples, hot cider and cocoa will be available.
FCCLA Coat Drive
Decatur's FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is having a coat drive from Oct. 20 through Nov. 7. New or used coats in good condition can be dropped off at Decatur High School or Elementary School. Hats, gloves and scarves will also be accepted. Donated items will be cleaned and given to needy children and adults in the Decatur School District.
School Parental Plan
The Decatur School District's School Parental Plan for 2014-2015 school year is on the school website, parent center in each building, school bulletin board and also in each school office.
Book Copy Sought
A copy of "West of the Tracks" by Marge Hadley is being sought for historical research by John Koontz. He may be contacted at 479-619-8864 or 479-636-6131.
Prayer for the Persecuted
The Pioneer Church of God (Holiness) will be holding a special service to observe the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. This will be a time to remember those persecuted for their faith around the world. The church is located just north of the Gentry police station, at 104 North Collins. For more information, contact Pastor Dan at 626-831-2942.
All Saints' Day Service
The Pioneer Church of God (Holiness) will be holding a special All Saints' Day service on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. Those who wish to participate may dress up as their favorite Bible character and put on a short skit to see if others can guess which Bible character they are impersonating. Everyone in a skit will receive a prize. Anyone who wishes may bring treats and distribute them to the children after the service. The church is located just north of the Gentry police station, at 104 North Collins. For more information, contact Pastor Dan at 626-831-2942.
Family Fall Festival
Heritage Baptist Church is hosting a Family Fall Festival, Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for children ages birth to sixth grade. Families are welcome. There will be lots of fun games, a cake walk and tons of candy. No scary costumes, please.
Church Fall Festival
Harvest Baptist Church of Gravette is planning its annual fall festival and chili cook off from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in the parking lot of Harvest Baptist Church, located 2 miles south of Gravette on Arkansas Highway 59. Food, games, face painting, bounce houses, music and lots of fun are planned for the entire family. There is no cost to enter or participate in the fall festival (with the exception of the chili cook off). Chili contestants are asked to have their completed chili, along with their $5 entry fee, at the main entrance of the church no later than 4 p.m. All money from the entry fees will be used for the grand prize chili cook off winner. The trophy and prize money will be announced at 6 p.m. during the festival. For more information about the church and upcoming events, visit harvestgravette.webs.com.
Fall Concert
The Main Siloam Music Festival fall concert, "A Note's Embrace," is just about here. Forty-five of some of the top area musicians will be participating. As always, there will be lots of variety: country, barbershop, classical, religious, jazz, pop, and Broadway. To continue honoring and promoting our young musicians pursuing a career in music, Christopher Barnett, a 2011 SSHS John Philip Sousa band award graduate, will be performing an oboe concerto with a decorated chamber orchestra. The concert will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Community Christian Fellowship Church, 525 S. Lincoln St. The concert is free. Donations are requested. For more information, go to http://siloammusicfestival.com.
New Saturday Hours
The Gravette Public Library is now open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekday hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Crafts and More
Maysville Extension Homemakers Club is sponsoring a "Crafts and More" event Nov. 1 at the Maysville Community Building. Vendors may rent a booth to sell items for only $10. To reserve a booth, call Gwen Singleton, 479-291-4520.
Sulphur Springs Library
The Sulphur Springs Public Library, located at 512 Black Street, is now open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 3 to 5 p.m. with volunteer help. Library membership cards for an individual may be purchased for $2 and a family card is $5. Phone 479-298-3753 for further information.
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.
Gentry History Book
Stories and old photos are being sought from Gentry residents, past and present, for the new Gentry 120-year history book being prepared for publication. Stories about individuals, families and businesses are being sought. Suggested length is 300 words and the name of the submitter should be included at the end of each story. Items may be sent to Gentry History Book, P.O. Box 642, Gentry, AR 72734. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 1. The Gentry history books may be pre-ordered for $65 using the form included on the Gentry Chamber of Commerce website.
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 Arkansas Highway 102 and right on Tilly's Hill Road.
Submissions
Submissions to Hometown Events may be emailed to [email protected].
Community on 10/22/2014