Gravette Legion will post flags, hold Memorial Day service
Members of John E. Tracy American Legion, Post 25, at Gravette will place flags beside the headstones of all veterans in Hillcrest Cemetery beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 26, according to post adjutant Mike Carnahan. They would welcome any volunteers who are willing to help. The annual Memorial Day service at the cemetery will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29.
Summer Reading to start June 5 in Gentry
The Gentry Public Library Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and runs every Monday through July 24 (excluding July 3). Activities planned for different age groups include mock stained glass, shadow drawing, silhouette drawing, writing projects, firefighter and police presentations, and, of course, READING. The events are free and open to the public. Several groups, including the local 4-H, Boys and Girls Club and the Girl Scouts, have volunteered to lead the weekly activities. Other youth organizations interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact the library at 479-736-2054.
Heritage Baptist Church, Gravette, to hold Vacation Bible School
A summer kids' event called Passport to Peru VBS will be hosted at Heritage Baptist Church from June 11 to June 15. Passport to Peru is like taking an adventurous trip to Peru. Kids will sing catchy songs, play high-energy games, dig into tasty Peruvian treats, experience cool Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies and explore what daily life is like for kids in Peru. Plus, kids get to watch short, captivating videos each day that provide a peek into Peru and the everyday life of kids who live there. Every day concludes with a closing celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they've learned. Passport to Peru VBS is for kids who will be starting kindergarten through those entering the seventh grade. The sessions will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. each day. For more information or to preregistrer, call the church office at 479-787-6782.
SSRH to host blood drive on May 16
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital will host a blood drive from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, in the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks bloodmobile at the SSRH parking lot -- 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. To be eligible to give blood, one must weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and present a valid photo ID. CBCO offers the following tips for those planning to make a donation: drink plenty of water or juice the night and morning before; eat a well-balanced meal about two to three hours before giving; bring a valid photo ID, required of all donors. For more information, call 800-280-5337 or visit www.cbco.org.
OCH to hold craft, vendor festival on May 10
The Ozarks Community Hospital health system will hold its annual spring fling craft and vendor festival Wednesday, May 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is for individuals who own a business, are seeking to offer services, promote their organization or individual event or raise awareness or funds for a cause or nonprofit and for general promotion of businesses and their services. Booth reservations are $5 per booth. Tables and chairs are available for use. All other materials must be provided by the vendor. To reserve a booth, contact Amanda Gittlein, OCH marketing and communications manager, at 479-344-6464 or [email protected].
NAGS to meet May 22
The Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 22, at the Bentonville Public Library. Marcia Connors, who has worked on genealogy for more than 30 years and has been a professional genealogist for 10 years, will present a program on "Brick Wall Strategies." For more information, call 479-273-6820. Everyone is welcome
Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders holding sign-ups
Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders are holding their annual sign-ups for the 2017 season. Sign-ups continue on May 27 from 12 to 3 p.m., 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.
GFA Food Pantry open Mondays in Gentry
The GFA Food Pantry at the First Assembly of God in Gentry is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 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 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 meets 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 05/10/2017