Pajama Jam in Gravette to aid Children's Shelter
Numerous Gravette Main Street businesses are hosting a Pajama Jam to benefit the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter. The goal, whether through donations or sponsorships, is to deliver as many pajamas as possible to the shelter. The public is invited to the Pajama Jam to enjoy a night of music and fun. The Pajama Jam will be from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 22. Raffle tickets will be available (one for $5 or five for $20) for various prizes and gift certificates from local businesses. Pajama donations (sizes infant to teen) must be new and in original packaging. Participants are encouraged to come in their G-rated pajamas.
Crafts and More Fair set
A Crafts and More Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8, in the gym at the Maysville community building. Everyone is invited to come shop and enjoy some chili or hot dogs at the snack bar. Some booth space is still available for only $10. Call Robin at 479-822-3052 evenings for more information.
Project Prom Mum Sale
The Project Prom committee will be offering potted mums for sale Friday, Oct. 7, from 8 a.m. until the mums are all gone. Sale price is $10 each. Locations will be at the Bank of Gravett and at Centennial Park (corner of Arkansas Highways 59 and 72). All proceeds will go to provide a safe, drug and alcohol free event for students after the prom.
Pickin' Time on 59 coming up Oct. 6-8
Pickin' Time on 59 is coming up on Oct. 6-8. The event will feature yard and garage sales along Arkansas Highway 59 and in adjoining communities between Siloam Springs and Sulphur Springs. The three-day event will feature yard-sale items, antiques and collectibles. More information and space to set up along the highway is available by contacting the chambers of commerce in Siloam Springs, Gentry, Decatur, Gravette and Sulphur Springs. In some cities, exemptions are being made for permits and/or fees for yard and garage sales. Participants may be able to have their sales listed on fliers and publications promoting sales by contacting their local Chamber offices. Pickin' Time spots in Gentry are still available by calling 479-736-2358 or emailing [email protected].
Glow Ride scheduled for Oct. 15 in Gentry
The first annual Bicycle Glow Ride in Gentry is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 15. Participants should bring their bicycles and meet in the Gentry City Park at 6 p.m. on the 15th. Free glow sticks will be provided to participants. The ride through the park and around town (roughly 4 miles) begins at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated bicycles. Participation in the event is free.
Octoberfest Pageants coming up
Miss Octoberfest Pageants will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Gentry High School Auditorium. The pageants are sponsored by the Gentry Junior High Cheerleaders. The pageants are open to any and all participants, with age divisions from 0 months to 18 years, including divisions for boys from 0 months to 6 years of age. Applications are available online at www.gentrypioneers.com. The school website also contains information regarding times and fees. Deadline for applications is Oct. 21. For more information, contact Tahmara Coones by email at [email protected].
Leading Ladies Brunch
The Women's Ministry of the First Assembly of God Church in Gravette will host a "Stepping Out In Faith" leading ladies brunch from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the church, 1108 West Main St., in Gravette. Judy Moore will be guest speaker. No registration fee is charged but an offering will be taken. All ladies are invited to come enjoy fun, free food, fellowship and God's Word.
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.
Tired Iron Club to meet
Tired Iron of the Ozarks antique engine and tractor club meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the club's showgrounds, located at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road in Gentry. For more information, visit the club's website at www.tiredironoftheozarks.org.
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 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.
Submissions
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Community on 10/05/2016