Gentry Career Day
Gentry High School will hold its first annual career fair for students in grades eight through 12 on Thursday, March 10. The school day will begin in the high school auditorium with a welcoming address by Michael Harvey, chief operating and economic development officer for Northwest Arkansas Council. Following Harvey's address, students will attend scheduled informational sessions throughout the day according to their career interest. The new diesel engine technology facility will be open for public tours on Thursday evening, starting at 5:30. The facility is located in the bus garage behind the high school. A parent meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Harvey will be the guest speaker for the evening. Randy Barrett, superintendent of Gentry Schools, and Judy Winslett, assistant superintendent, will share with parents new course offerings and programs which will be offered at Gentry High School. For more information, please call the high school at 479-736-2667.
Weather Spotter Training
The Benton County Emergency Management Agency will host a weather spotter training on Tuesday, March 15, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Northwest Arkansas Community College Global Business Development Center in the Peterson Auditorium in Bentonville. The training is free and open to the public. A meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Tulsa, Okla., will provide the training. The goal of the training is not just to recognize severe weather that affects our area, but also to have an understanding of storm structure and development. Other topics covered in the class will include an update on the latest NWS technology and procedures, as well as important safety considerations.
Baked Potato Fest
A St. Patrick's Day baked potato fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, at the Gravette Museum annex, 503 Charlotte Street, S.E. The meal, sponsored by the Gravette Historical Museum and the Butterfield Trail Questers Chapter #949, will feature a loaded baked potato, cookie and soft drink for $5. Meals may be purchased to dine in or carry out.
Prom Dress Drive
Project Princess 2016 is now accepting donations of new and gently-used prom and formal dresses in all sizes appropriate for young women (no damaged or semi-formal dresses will be accepted; prom dresses, formal evening dresses or bridesmaid dresses will be accepted). Additional items such as shawls, clutches, shoes and costume jewelry are also needed. A local drop-off event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 19, at the Gravette Civic Center. The goal of the drive is to make prom dresses and accessories available to girls who could not otherwise afford them. More information is available on the Project Princess 2016 Facebook page and by email at [email protected].
Job Fair
A job fair, hosted by the Schmieding Center for Senior Education and Ozarks Community Hospital, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, at the Gravette Civic Center. Home-health and healthcare workers are in huge demand and participants will be able to talk to home care agencies and healthcare facilities that have openings. They will learn how they can get trained and go to work in three weeks or less. This should be especially useful for persons who have been laid off, are returning to the workforce or are seeking a new career. Lunch will be provided for job seekers only.
Gardening Workshop
A Gardening 101 Workshop is being offered without charge from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 12, at the Community Building, 110 N. Mt. Olive, Siloam Springs. Dawn Denton, owner of Gardens by You and Me, has arranged the spring workshop again this year. Guest speakers will be covering several garden planning and maintenance topics. Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be served. Registration is not required for the event. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 479-524-5779.
Baked Potato Dinner
The public is invited to come, share the luck of the Irish at the Siloam Springs Rainbow Girl baked potato dinner, featuring a baked potato with all the fixings, salad, dessert and drink, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, at the Siloam Springs Masonic Lodge, 200 N. College (located along Sager Creek, next to Bob Henry Park). Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Children under 7 years of age eat free. Proceeds will support the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a non-profit service organization for girls, 11-21 years of age. For more information, contact Julie Lewis, mother advisor, at 469-644-4134 or email [email protected].
Gentry Easter Egg Hunt
The Gentry Chamber of Commerce will again sponsor an Easter egg hunt in the south side of the city park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. The event will include prizes for all and bicycles, provided by local businesses, for a winner in each age category.
Easter Eggstravaganza
The annual Easter Eggstravaganza will be held Saturday, March 26, beginning at 10 a.m., at the Ozarks Community Hospital, 1101 Jackson Street, S.W., in Gravette, with fun for all ages. The event will be held rain or shine and will feature an egg hunt for children up to age 10, separated by age groups. The Easter bunny will be on hand to greet the youngsters. Free food will be available and there will be games, activities and a petting zoo. For more information, contact Amanda Gittlein, 479-344-6464 or [email protected]. Sponsors include the United Methodist Church, Gravette Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club, 4-H, Ozarks Community Hospital, Harvest Baptist Church, Bank of Gravett, Ozarks New Hope, Dynamic Rhythm, Gravette Eye Clinic, Gravette Lions Club, Teasley Drug, Lollipop Childcare, COWBOYS MC and the First Christian Church.
Gravette Easter Event
The Church on the Hill is hosting an Easter event, including an egg hunt, on Saturday, March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Pee-Wee Football field on the corner of Birmingham and Seventh Street, S.E., in Gravette. The egg hunt is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. The event will feature free food and games, and an egg hunt with more than 2,000 eggs. The church invites the community to join in celebrating Easter and the resurrection of Jesus.
Kite Day
Kite Day is planned from 12 noon until 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9, at Siloam Springs Municipal Airport, 20610 Smith Field Drive. The event is free, and the first 200 children will receive kite making supplies to build a kite. Children may also bring their own kite to fly. Inflatables rides will also be available as an additional activity. No registration required.
Gentry Story Time
Gentry Public Library holds Story Time with Grandma Betty each Friday. Grandma Betty will read aloud children's favorite books from 2 to 3 p.m. in the children's area of the library. For more information, call 479-736-2054.
GED Classes
Free GED classes will be held at the Gravette Public Library from 4 to 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays continuing through May 13. Classes are open enrollment, so students may enroll anytime and finish when they are ready. Come by the library, 119 Main Street, S.E., to enroll, or call 479-986-6911.
Highfill Food Pantry
The Highfill United Methodist food pantry is 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.
Maysville Food Pantry
Maysville Bible Church is sponsoring a monthly food giveaway which is held the first Saturday of each month. The next giveaway will be from 9 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, March 5, at the church. The only qualification to receive food is to answer the question, "Do you need food?" No proof of income is needed.
Decatur Food Pantry
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 is required. There is also a USDA commodity program available which is income-based. Those wishing to do so can fill out an application to see if they qualify.
Tired Iron Meetings
Tired Iron of the Ozarks meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesdays of the month at the club's showgrounds, 13344 Taylor Orchard Road, Gentry. The Spring Crankup show is scheduled for April 15,16 and 17. Show times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. As usual, the shows are free to the public.
Lions Club
Gravette Lions Club meets at noon on the first Tuesday of every month at the In-Zone Restaurant on Arkansas Hwy. 59 N. in Gravette and at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Imagine Before and After School Care, 206 Birmingham St., S.E., 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.
Submissions
Submissions to Hometown Events may be emailed to [email protected].
Community on 03/09/2016