Gentry Band Activities
The Gentry High School band is warming up, with the following special events coming up soon: July 24 -- 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Gentry Band Leadership Training, in the band room; July 27-28 -- 3 to 6 p.m., Gentry Band Freshmen Orientation, in the band room; Aug. 3 through 7 and Aug. 10 through 13 -- from 3 to 6 p.m., Gentry Band summer practice in the band room.
Gentry Class Reunion
The Gentry High School Class of 1975 is inviting classmates and friends (upper and lower classmates) of the class to a reunion and dinner at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Springtown Church of Christ fellowship hall (just off Arkansas Highway 12 in Springtown). A potluck dinner will be served at 4:30 p.m. Chicken and drinks will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a side dish, salad or dessert. For more information or to reserve some chicken, call Myra at 479-233-1370.
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.
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.
Go7 Food Program
The Go7 food program's free food giveaway is being discontinued until the fall because of a lack of workers to help with the program. Announcement will be made when the program resumes again.
Library Commission
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.
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 comic book heroes on July 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.
Gentry Farmers' Market
Gentry's farmers' market is held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Main Street Pavilion located next door to the Chicken Coop flea market, at 500 E. Main Street, Gentry. For more information on the market, call 479-871-1052. Farmers may register for space and sell there on those days without charge.
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].
Community on 07/22/2015