Springtown VBS
Springtown Pentecostal Church will hold its vacation Bible school from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on July 27 through 31. The theme is "God's Love." Everyone is welcome.
VBS at Mason Valley
Vacation Bible School will be held at Mason Valley Baptist Church from 6 to 8:30 p.m. through Friday, July 17. Friday will be Parent's Night. The church is located on Arkansas Highway 12 between Vaughn and Highfill. For more information, call 479-752-3933.
Service Time Changes
Gravette United Methodist Church announced times have changed for its Sunday services. Morning worship now begins at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. The church has a new pastor, Patricia (Pat) Bodenhamer. She is also pastoring the Decatur church, where morning worship begins at 11 a.m.
Vacation Bible School
Heritage Baptist Church invites children to vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. through July 17. This year's theme is: "Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a kid." Children, kindergarten through sixth grade, will step back in time at hometown Nazareth, exploring what it was like to live in the town where Jesus grew up. Kids and adults participate in a memorable Bible-times marketplace, sing catchy songs, play games, dig into Bible-times snacks, visit Jesus' mom, Mary, and collect Bible Memory Makers to remind them of God's Word.
Mt. Pleasant Kids Day
Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, five miles east of Gravette on Arkansas Hwy. 72, will hold Kids' Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., July 25, for children ages 3 through high school. There will be classes, Bible lessons, crafts, games, food and puppets. The White Mouse Puppets, enjoyed by all ages, will perform at 1 p.m. For more information, call 479-633-1555.
Library Commission
Openings
The Gravette Public Library Commission has openings for two new commissioners. The commission is seeking members who have interest in seeing the library grow and promoting its programs. They should live in the Gravette or Hiwasse area. If interested, visit the library at 407 Charlotte St., S.E., for a volunteer application and to submit a resume. The library is also accepting applications for a part-time library aide with a MLS degree. For further information, call Kim at 479-787-6955.
Quilting Class
A class for area quilters and crafters will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Church of Christ annex, 202 Irving St., S.W., in Gravette. Instruction will be given on a quilt block and a "show and tell" session will be held. Please bring finished projects or works in progress and a snack to share.
Studio Open House
Open house will be held at the Dynamic Rhythm Dance Studio July 25 and 26, in the old Main Cafe building on East Main Street in Gravette. Jodi Moore, dance instructor, invites everyone to drop in and check it out on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All new classes will begin on August 17. Classes will include clogging, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and ballet. They are designed to prepare the student for competition, performance and recreational dance. For more information, call 870-761-5069 or contact Jodi at [email protected] or www.facebook.com/dynamic rhythmdance.
25-Year Reunion
The Gravette High School Class of 1990 25-year reunion will be held Gravette Day weekend. A casual get-together for classmates, graduates, spouses and friends will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, August 7, at Fire Station 29 Pub and Grill on Main Street in Gravette. The class will have a float in the Gravette Day parade on Saturday, August 8. All those riding should meet at the old gym parking lot at 11:30 a.m. Contact Heather Barnwell Finley with questions at 479-366-3778 or [email protected].
Wagapalooza in Gentry
On August 8, Tailwaggers will host Wagapalooza in Gentry. The event will include a barbecue cook-off, pie-eating contest, ugliest dog and dog that looks like its owner contest. The event will feature prizes from local nonprofits, clubs and businesses and more, including adoptable dogs and a dog play area. Tailwaggers will be selling armbands for tasting barbecue and for inflatables and other activities. Those interested in the barbecue and cook-off are asked to contact Marsha Williams at 479-220-7467 or by email at [email protected].
Regional Transit Rides
The city of Gravette has partnered with Ozark Regional Transit for the purpose of an "on demand" service agreement to serve the city's citizens. The fare will be $2.50 per destination and service hours are 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule a ride call 1-800-865-5901, and select option 2, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit GravetteAR.com.
Gentry Summer Reading
Gentry Public Library's 2015 summer reading program, "Every Hero Has A Story," will run through July 30. Children, 6 and under with a current library membership, may register for programs on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.; and children, 7 and above, may register for programs on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants will receive a logbook to record titles of books read this summer. The library will also be offering a variety of programs each week. A calendar of events is available at the library and children are encouraged to attend as often as possible. The calendar includes child heroes on the week of July 14 and 16, comic book heroes on July 21 and 23 and hero dress-up days on July 28 and 30.
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.
Farmers' Market
The Gravette Farmers' Market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Old Town Park, 110 Park Drive, in Gravette. It features locally-grown produce, flowers, meats and more.
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. in Gravette. The Gentry Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the McKee Community Room in Gentry Public Library. New members are welcome and invited.
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.
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].
Sports on 07/15/2015