Spring Fling Boredom Buster at Gentry Public Library
Gentry Public Library Spring Fling Boredom Buster will be held on Thursday, March 23, with activities, crafts, treats, a movie and a special speaker. Events are planned for different age groups, and various local youth groups will assist in the activities. If you have a group that would like to be involved, please call the library at 479-736-2054. Stay tuned for times and activity details.
Couponing workshop planned
Gentry's own Rebekah Wheeler will conduct a couponing workshop on Saturday, March 11, at the Gentry Public Library from 10 until 11 a.m. Rebekah will cover basic couponing, big-box store couponing and the ethics of couponing. If you are new to couponing, Rebekah's guidance will help you get started. If you've attended some of Rebekah's workshops, you'll learn plenty of new hints and tips. No registration is required and the event is free and open to the public. Contact the library at 479-736-2054 for additional information.
Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders holding annual sign-ups
Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders will be holding their annual sign-ups for the 2017 season. Sign-ups will start on March 18 at the Miss Shamrock Pageant at the Gravette Upper Elementary cafeteria. There will also be three additional sign-up days: March 11 from 3 to 4 p.m., April 8 from 2 to 5 p.m., and May 27 from 12 to 3 p.m., all at the Gravette Upper Elementary playground picnic tables. For more information about ages and teams, visit the Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders Facebook page or call or text Maria Holloway at 479-936-0687.
Miss Shamrock Pageant scheduled
The Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders are sponsoring the Miss Shamrock Pageant on March 18 at the Gravette Upper Elementary cafeteria. The pageant is open to girls, ages 5-14. Applicants need not be in Gravette Schools to participate. Cost is $25. There will be an in-person sign-up day on March 11, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Upper Elementary playground tables. Information can be found on the Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders Facebook page or by calling or texting Maria Holloway at 479-936-0687.
EAST students seeking stories, artifacts related to school building
Anyone willing to help a group of fifth-grade EAST students from the Gentry Intermediate School compile stories, photographs and artifacts related to the building is asked to go to http://bit.ly/GISDocOnline and fill out the online form or call the EAST classroom during school hours at 479-736-2380, ext. 25.
Prom Breakfast Fundraisers
The Gentry High School junior and senior students, along with the Parent Prom Breakfast Committee, will be holding an Indian Taco Dinner on March 14. Dinner sales will begin at 3 p.m. at the concession building on the Gentry High School football field. The meals, including the taco and tea or lemonade, will be $6 and will be sold until they run out or people stop coming. Desserts will also be available for $1. Tickets to the dinner are also available in advance by contacting Kaye Cripps at 479-640-1409.
GFA Food Pantry open Mondays in Gentry
The GFA Food Pantry at the First Assembly of God in Gentry is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays. The church partnered with the NWA Food Bank and Rural Compassion to receive food to be given away, including canned goods, fresh vegetables, bread and meats as part of the only certified food bank in Gentry. 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 Induction
A special induction ceremony for new members of the Gravette Lions Club will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the In-Zone restaurant on Highway 59 just north of Main Street. A breakfast buffet will be served preceding the induction and other area clubs are invited to attend.
Baked Potato Supper
A baked potato supper fundraiser will be held at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center in Gravette from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 17. Meal will include a baked potato and toppings, dessert and beverage for $8. Takeouts will be available. Proceeds go to the Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program.
Quilt Raffle Fundraiser
Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center is sponsoring a quilt raffle fundraiser. Drawing for a quilt made and donated by Betty Howard will be held on Friday, March 17. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Tickets may be purchased at the Center, 1870 Limekiln Road, or by calling 479-787-5950. Ticket holders need not be present to win. All proceeds to go the Meals on Wheels program that serves Gravette, Sulphur Springs, Decatur, Hiwasse and Maysville.
Archaeology Training Program
The Ko-ko-ci Chapter of the Arkansas Archeological Society will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Fayetteville Public Library. Marilyn Knapp and Mary Brennan will present "Get Involved and Dig Archaeology: The Arkansas Archeological Society's Training Program in Archaeology." They will discuss details of the June 2017 dig and how interested members of the public may participate. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Library Commission Openings
Three positions are open for members on the Gravette Public Library Commission. Commission members must live within the Gravette School District. Persons interested in the position should contact Library supervisor, Karen Benson, at 479-787-6955, or Gravette City Hall at 479-787-5757, or they may apply in person at the Library, on Main Street, or at City Hall.
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 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 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 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. New members and guests are welcome.
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Community on 03/08/2017