Vacation Bible School
First Baptist Church of Highfill is holding vacation Bible school from 6 to 9 p.m. on June 21-25 for children who have completed kindergarten through 11th grades. Children are invited to grab their expedition gear and prepare for "Journey Off the Map!" They are invited to join the VBS team and discover truths about Jesus, the ultimate guide.
Vacation Bible School
Heritage Baptist Church invites children to vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 13 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.
Double-Your-Dollars
The Gravette Farmers' Market has received a grant to offer the Double-Your-Dollars token program to any senior who is participating in the Senior Nutrition Voucher program. Seniors in the program should come to the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, to match their senior vouchers with tokens. This expanded program allows using tokens for any food items, not just vegetables, but they must be spent only at the Gravette Farmers' Market. Any senior who can't come to the senior center on June 11 may pick up their tokens on a Saturday from the market manager.
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.
Cherokee Language Class
Free Cherokee language classes will be offered at Talbot Library and Museum, beginning on June 18. Lawrence Panther, Stilwell High School language instructor, will teach the classes, which will meet from 10 a.m. until noon on Tuesdays and Saturdays. For more information, call the museum at 918-326-4532 or Panther at 918-232-6909. The museum can be contacted by email at [email protected]. Panther can be emailed at [email protected].
Decatur Summer Reading
The Iva Jane Peek Public Library in Decatur is conducting a summer reading program this month which is open to children, 5 to 9, and is free. Program dates are June 15-16 and 22-23 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. To register for the summer reading program or for more information, contact Karen Jones at 752-7323.
Gravette Summer Reading
The second event in the Gravette Public Library's summer reading program will be held Thursday, June 11, beginning at 11 a.m. The theme for the five-week program is "Every Hero Has a Story" and this Thursday's session will focus on Marvel/Avengers Super Heroes -- Villains and Sidekicks. Come by the library at 407 Charlotte Street, S.E., or call library manager Kim Schneider at 787-6955 to register.
Gentry Summer Reading
Gentry Public Library's 2015 summer reading program, "Every Hero Has A Story," will continue through July 30. Children, 6 and under with a current library membership, may begin registration 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. A calendar of events is available at the library and children are encouraged to attend as often as possible.
Gentry Class of 1970
Gentry Class of 1970 will have a reserved space at the July 4th Freedom Festival. Classmates will begin gathering at 3 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and come and enjoy seeing old friends. All GHS grads are welcome to come and visit.
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.
Submissions
Submissions to Hometown Events may be emailed to [email protected].
Community on 06/10/2015