Blood drive to be held in Gentry
A Red Cross blood drive is scheduled to be held in Gentry from 1 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at the McKee Foods Thrift Store, 105 Arkansas Highway 59. Blood donations are urgently needed in the final weeks of summer, according to a Red Cross press release. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card, driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health may be eligible to donate blood. Appointments may be scheduled by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767). To help reduce wait times, donors are encouraged to make appointments and complete the RapidPass online health history questionnaire at redcrossblood.org/RapidPass.
Awana Club begins Sept. 6
Heritage Baptist Church in Gravette will begin its 2017-2018 Awana Club on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 6:30 p.m. Awana will continue to meet every Wednesday during the school year. Awana is for boys and girls, ages 3 (must be 3 and potty trained before Sept. 1) through the sixth grade. Awana Club is a children's program that includes Handbook Time, which challenges children to memorize Bible verses and activities; Game Time, which develops cooperation, team spirit and positive character qualities; and Large Group Time, which varies from week to week with songs, missions and Bible lessons and award time for clubbers. Registration forms may be picked up at the church. Cost is $25 per child and scholarships are available. For more information, call 479-787-6782.
Gentry 50th Class Reunion planned
The 50th Class reunion of the Gentry High School class of 1967 will be held Sept. 2 at Inn at the Springs in Siloam Springs. For more information, contact Sherry McNair at [email protected] or 479-427-2593.
Tired Iron Fall Show
The Tired Iron of the Ozarks 26th annual fall show is set for Friday through Sunday, Sept. 8-10, at the club's show grounds, located at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road in Gentry. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The show will feature antique engines, tractors and farm equipment, a working sawmill and blacksmith shop, antique home furnishings, rope making and other crafts and activities. The featured tractors at this year's fall show will be John Deere. A parade of power is planned for noon each day in which antique tractors and equipment will be paraded past spectators. Tractor games are again on the event flyer. Sunday morning will include a 9 a.m. church service. And, as usual, the show is free to all and has ample parking. RV hookups are also available on the show grounds.
Tailwaggers holding 'Pool Pawty' in Siloam Springs
Tailwaggers will be holding its annual "Pool Pawty" at the Siloam Springs Aquatic Center from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sept. 9. The fundraising event for Tailwaggers of Northwest Arkansas will feature games, prizes, and a raffle. Cost is $10 per pet. Pet owners are urged to come hungry because burgers, chips and a drink will be available for $5. The event promises to provide a great time for the dogs in the pool and for the owners as well.
Museum seeks school yearbooks
The Gravette Historical Museum Commission is trying to acquire Gravette High School yearbooks to add to the museum's collection. Annuals are still needed for the years 1957, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1998 and 1999. Those willing to donate the above annuals are asked to call museum commissioner Lavon Stark at 479-787-5678.
NAGS to meet Aug. 28
The Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28, at the Bentonville Public Library, 405 South Main Street, Bentonville. Bob Shewmake, the society president, will give a program on DNA, explaining ways to use the data to find family members and helping to understand the lingo. The public is welcome to attend.
Farmers' market offering double dollars
Double Your Dollar matching coupons are now available at the Gravette farmers' market. Anyone eligible for the SNAP and senior farmers' market produce vouchers may now come to the market and collect $50 in matching coupons. Double dollars can be used like cash to purchase fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, dairy products, bread and jams. The program is made possible through a grant from the Walmart Foundation.
Library offering book fine amnesty
Gentry Public Library is offering to pardon and forgive fines and penalties for overdue books and library materials if they are returned on Saturdays. No matter how long overdue, if items are returned to the Gentry Public Library between 5:01 on Friday evening and 8 on Monday morning, all fines will be excused. Patrons may also bring items into the library from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays or slide them into the drop box located on the west side of the library building during the amnesty times. When items are returned on Saturdays, all fees will be pardoned and good-library standing will be restored. For more information, call the library at 479-736-2054.
Decatur UMC Pantry open first, third Thursdays
The Decatur United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open the first and third Thursday evening of each month from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and offers food boxes to Decatur residents, and a USDA Commodity Program to residents of Decatur and other communities without a commodity program. All that is needed is a valid identification, a utility bill or piece of mail showing an address in the 72722 zip code area. The commodity program requires income information. For more information, stop by the church during food pantry hours.
GFA Food Pantry open Tuesdays at Gentry church
The GFA Food Pantry at the First Assembly of God in Gentry is now open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. The church partnered with the NWA Food Bank and Rural Compassion to receive food to be given away, including canned goods, fresh vegetables, bread, milk and dairy products, eggs and meats as part of the only certified food bank in Gentry. Other items such as toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning products, baby supplies, etc., are also available as supplies last. Clients are asked to call for an appointment. For more information, or to make an appointment to receive food assistance, call 479-736-8415.
Lions Club meetings set in Gravette, Gentry
The Gravette Lions Club meets at noon, the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Subway sandwich shop, 901 S.W. First Ave., Suite D, 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 meets third Tuesday of month
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 show grounds, located at 13344 Taylor Orchard Road in Gentry. For more information, visit the club's website at www.tiredironoftheozarks.org.
Gravette Kiwanis Club sets breakfast meetings
The Gravette Kiwanis Club holds breakfast meetings at 7 a.m. each Friday at the cafeteria inside 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 post meets
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 08/23/2017