Benefit Indian Taco Dinner set for Sept. 10
A benefit Indian Taco Dinner has been set for 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Gentry Masonic Lodge hall, on Arkansas Highway 59. The benefit is for Bill Foutz and his family to cover medical and related expenses. Indian Taco dinners and a drink for $6 will be served from 12 to 3 p.m., and a pie auction will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. The event will also feature gospel music in the lodge hall. Meals will be delivered in the Gentry area upon request. All donations are welcome. For more information, to donate or to order a dinner, call 479-212-0571 or 479-233-9277.
Gravette Awana Club to meet
Awana Club begins at Heritage Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 6:30 p.m., and meets every Wednesday during the school year. A light dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Awana is for boys and girls, ages 3 (must be 3 before Sept. 1) through sixth grade. Awana Club is a children's program that includes: Handbook Time to challenge children to memorize Bible verses; Game Time to develop cooperation, team spirit and positive character qualities; Large Group Time, which varies from week to week with songs, missions and Bible lessons; and Award Time for clubbers. Children may register now at hbcgravette.org or stop by the church. For more information, call 479-787-6782.
Emerson Electric employees to hold picnic
Former employees of Emerson Electric will hold their annual reunion and picnic from 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Lake Avalon pavilion in Bella Vista. All former employees and friends are invited to come out and enjoy a great time. The pavilion is handicap accessible and has numerous tables. For more information, call Edna Bear at 479-640-1359.
FFA holds Blue & God meat sale
Decatur Future Farmers of America is now taking orders for its annual Blue & Gold meat sale until Sept. 26. Products include a 2 1/2-pound package of sausage for $7, a 3 1/2-pound package of bacon for $17, and 5-pound package of breaded chicken fritters for $21. Orders may be placed by calling the Decatur High School at 479-752-3983 or Lisa Barrett at 479-787-0431. Filled orders should arrive about mid-October.
Highfill breakfast set first Saturday of each quarter
First Baptist Church of Highfill will hold a men's fellowship breakfast on the first Saturday of each quarter at 8 a.m. All adult and youth men are welcome. For information, call 479-233-0242.
Gravette farmers' market open Saturdays
Gravette farmers' market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Old Town Park. Offerings include locally-grown fruits and vegetables, beef and pork, eggs, a variety of plants, baked goods, jams and jellies. Local crafts are also featured. Market vendors set up booths in the covered pavilion at the park.
Gentry farmers' market open three days a week
The farmers' market in Gentry is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the south side (along Arkansas 12) parking area of Gentry City Park. Farmers may set up between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Decatur farmers' market open on Thursdays
The Decatur Farmers' Market will continue operations at the Decatur Coop True Value Hardware store parking lot every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Homegrown fruits and vegetables, canned goods and handmade crafts are available for purchase. Booth space is available for $5, limited to two spaces per vendor. For more information, call 479-752-3399.
Share the Harvest Food Pantry
Share the Harvest Food Pantry, located within Harvest Baptist Church in Gravette, is now open an additional day of the month. In addition to being open every Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m., the pantry will also serve clients every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clients are allowed to receive emergency food supplies one time per calendar month and are encouraged to use the additional Saturday to ease the burden of the pantry's already busy Thursdays. Share the Harvest Food Pantry is a ministry of Harvest Baptist Church, located at 11036 N. Hwy. 59 in Gravette (two miles south of Gravette on Arkansas Highway 59). For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Terry King at 479-721-1844.
Highfill Food Pantry open once a month
The Highfill United Methodist food pantry is open from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. For more information, call the church at 479-736-1275.
Maysville pantry
distributes food monthly
A free food distribution is held the first Saturday of each month at the Maysville Bible Church, Arkansas 72 and Cunningham, in Maysville. Anyone who is in need of food is welcome to attend.
Decatur food pantry
open twice a month
Decatur United Methodist Church has a community food pantry open the first and third Thursday of each month. The only requirement for the pantry is that one live in the 72722 zip code area. An identification and a piece of mail showing one's residence in the Decatur area are required. A USDA commodity program is available which is income-based. Those wishing to do so can fill out an application to see if they qualify.
Lions Club meetings held in Gravette and Gentry
Gravette Lions Club meets at noon on the first Tuesday and the third Tuesday of every month at the In-Zone Restaurant on Arkansas 59 North 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 Club plans breakfast meetings
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 meets third Tuesday of month
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 slated
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.
Singing services planned
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 first Tuesday of month
VFW Post 9834 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. New members and guests are welcome.
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Community on 08/31/2016