Gravette Revival
The Church of God (Holiness), located at 4th and Atlanta, is in revival from April 7-12. The speaker is Pastor Billy Rice of Cherryvale, Kan. There is special singing at each service. The public is invited to attend the services each night at 7:30 p.m., through Saturday. Sunday services are at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information or transportation, call 787-7312.
Cemetery Cleanup
Falling Springs Cemetery will hold its annual clean up day at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 18. Patrons of the cemetery are asked to bring tools and come help. A board meeting will follow the cleanup.
Cemetery Cleanup
The annual Daniel Cemetery cleanup day is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. The cemetery is located on North Mt. Pleasant Road, between Gravette and Hiwasse, off Arkansas Highway 72.
Town-hall Meeting
Gentry School District has scheduled an open town-hall meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 13, in the Gentry City Council chambers (adjacent to the Gentry Police Station at Main St. and Collins Ave.) to get input from the community on possible facility building plans, discuss a charter school within the Gentry School District to better prepare students to enter the workforce upon graduation and to reconsider the school district's mission statement. The public is welcome and invited to the community event.
Spaghetti Dinner
The Maysville E.H. Club is planning a spaghetti dinner on April 11. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the community building. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for youngsters 9-12. Dinner will be spaghetti, salad, bread and drinks. Homemade pies and a cake walk are planned. Proceeds will go toward the upkeep of the community building.
Tired Iron Spring Crankup
Tired Iron of the Ozarks will host its 23rd annual Spring Crankup at its show grounds on Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Events include operating saw mills, a blacksmith shop with working blacksmiths, a parade of power at noon, antique engines and tractors, antique home furnishings, and much, much more. The featured tractor and engine at this spring's show will be International. Admission and parking are free. The club showgrounds are located at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road in Gentry. More information is available by contacting Jack Hutcheson, club president, at 479-787-6982 or [email protected].
Highfill Food Pantry
The Highfill United Methodist food pantry will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For more information, call the church at 479-736-1275.
Go7 Food Program
The Go7 food program's next free food giveaway will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Gravette Civic Center (Boys and Girls Club building) on Charlotte St., S.E. This program is open to the public and requires no proof of income. Bags may be brought. The food program will continue on the last Saturday of each month at the same time and location.
Computer Skills Classes
Classes in basic computer skills will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays at the Gravette Public Library. Tuesday classes are for beginners and Wednesday's are for more advanced students. Cost of the classes is $5 per person. Classes are small so everyone can ask questions and get help. Those planning to attend are asked to call Rhonda, 479-787-6955, mornings or see her at the library, located at 407 Charlotte Street, S.E.
Farmers' Market
The Gravette Farmers' Market will open for its eighth season on Saturday, April 18, and run through November. The market will operate on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Old Town Park, 110 Park Drive, in Gravette. It will feature locally-grown produce, flowers, meats and more. For more information, visit www.gravettefarmersmarket.weebly.com.
Gravette Lions Club
Gravette Lions Club meets at 12 noon on the first and the third Tuesday of every month at the In-Zone Restaurant on Hwy. 59 N. Nominations for new officers will be held at the April 7 meeting and election will be held April 21. 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 the month at the Civic Center. All veterans are encouraged to attend.
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 Hwy. 12, between Highfill and Vaughn. Everyone is invited.
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 04/08/2015