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.
Quilting Class
A class for area quilters and crafters will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Church of Christ annex, 202 Irving St., S.W. in Gravette. Instruction will be given on a quilt block, and a "show and tell" session will be held. Please bring finished projects or works in progress and a snack to share.
Coffee with the Congressman set Oct. 17
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack will be in Gentry for a "Coffee with the Congressman" at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17, in the Community Room at Gentry Public Library. The "Coffee" will last about an hour.
Womack's mobile office to be at Gentry Chamber office
The mobile office of U.S. Congressman Steve Womack will be at the Gentry Chamber of Commerce office, 212 East Main Street, in Gentry, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20. Aides to Womack will be available to address needs and concerns.
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.
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.
Trick or Treat on Main Street set for Oct. 31
The annual Trick or Treat on Main Street event in Gentry is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Children in costumes will be able to receive candies and treats from Gentry business owners along Main Street at the event.
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.
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Community on 10/12/2016