Colcord Senior Center
The annual fundraiser for the Colcord Senior Center, sponsored by Kansas Masonic Lodge 252, will be held beginning at 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at the center, located at 192 W. Senior St., Colcord, Okla. Indian taco dinners and drinks will be served for $6. Desserts will be extra. Tim Billups and friends will provide music. Funds will be used for operational expenses. Colcord Senior Center is a 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible. For more information, call 918-326-4394.
Pickin' Time on 59
Pickin' Time on 59, featuring antiques, collectibles, garage and yard sale items and some business promotions, is set for Oct. 9, 10 and 11. The event route will be from the Siloam Springs Airport, on Arkansas Highway 59 just north of U.S. Highway 412, north through Gentry, Decatur, Gravette and Sulphur Springs. The city of Gentry waives its yard and garage sale permit requirements during the three-day event. Those who would like to set up a booth in Gentry may contact Bev Saunders at 479-736-2358 to reserve a space.
Hiwasse Fall Festival
The annual Hiwasse Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hiwasse Fire Station, 13860 Fire House Lane, with attractions for all ages. There will be music, inflatables and games to play. Hamburger meals including hamburgers, chips and a drink will be available for $5 with proceeds benefiting the Hiwasse Community Room. Local crafts and fresh veggies will also be sold. Free snow cones, cookies, cotton candy and bottled water will be available. A chili cookoff will be a feature of the event. Area cooks are invited to enter a pot of chili to be judged. To enter chili or reserve a spot for local crafts/fresh veggies call 479-721-2143. Booths must be set up by 10:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast
Midway Pentecostal Church will be having a free pancake breakfast at the church, located at 752 Hill Avenue in Decatur, on Saturday, Sept. 13. The church will serve from 7 to 11 a.m. and would like to invite everyone out for pancakes and coffee or juice and good conversation. The church is holding the event to get better acquainted with the folks in Decatur.
Singspiration Service
The Pioneer Church of God (Holiness) will be holding a special "Singspiration" service on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. This will be a special time of musical worship and praise. Fellow Christians are invited to bring a song, reading or poem to share. 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.
Woman's Christian
Temperance Union
There will be a meeting of the Northwest Arkansas Woman's Christian Temperance Union on Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. This is a meeting of the local chapter of the WCTU, which is a worldwide organization formed by women who were concerned about the destructive power of alcohol and the problems it was causing their families and society. The purpose of the meeting is to educate about the harm that alcohol causes and to work against government policy that encourages alcohol and drug use. The meeting will be held in the home of one of the members, at 10896 Northfork Drive, just off Mount Olive Drive between Decatur and Gravette. In case of inclement weather or for more information, please contact Sherry Wood at 479-228-1842.
Gideons International
A speaker from Gideons International will be visiting the Pioneer Church of God (Holiness) on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. to explain the important role the Gideons play in Bible distribution. 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.
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.
Gravette Library Gala
The second annual Gravette Public Library fund-raising gala will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Cedaridge Event Center, 10889 Highway 72 W., in Bentonville. The event will feature a catered dinner, casino games, silent auction and a DJ. Dress is business/casual. Tickets are available for $25 per person or $160 for a table of eight and may be purchased at the Gravette library, Arvest Bank - Gravette and the Bank of Gravett or from any library commission member. For more information, contact Sally Shorter, 479-787-3338, or Kim Schneider, 479-787-8689.
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 Tuesday of every month and at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Billy V. Hall Wellness and Activity Center on Limekiln Road in Gravette. Coffee and cookies are served at the evening meeting. 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. Committee members working on the book are Janice Arnold, Tammie Runyan, Berta Norris, Rick Parker, Kevin Johnston, Kristi Holloway, Janie Parks, Sherry Ransom, Bev Saunders, Marla England and Darla Threet.
Decatrur FFA Meat Sales
Decatur FFA will be taking orders on Blue and Gold meat products until Oct. 1. The orders should arrive the third week in October. A 2.5 pound roll of sausage is $8, a 3.5 pound package of bacon is $16, and 5 pound package of breaded chicken breasts is $20. Money will be taken at delivery. Call Lisa Barrett at (479) 752-3983 at school or (479) 787-0431 on cell.
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 Library
Commission
The Gravette Public Library Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the library, located at 407 Charlotte St., S.E., just east of the Civic Center.
Gravette Museum
Commission
The Gravette Museum Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the museum annex building, 503 Charlotte St., S.E., just east of the Gravette Public Library.
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.
Historical Society
The Benton County Historical Society will hold its quarterly meeting on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Bella Vista Historical Museum, 1885 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista. The program will be presented by Leah Whitehead and is titled: "The Good, Bad, Ugly and more ... early developments in Benton County's history." The public is invited to come early and tour the newly renovated Museum. Refreshments will be served.
Community on 09/10/2014