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.
Chuckwagon Dinner set May 26 in Maysville
The Maysville Chuck Wagon Dinner fundraiser will be held May 26 at the Maysville Community Building. The menu consists of a hamburger with trimmings, baked beans, cole slaw and drink for $6. Serving begins at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to come out and help support the Community Building.
Sharing photos of Israel trip May 24
Pastor and Mrs. Lonnie Witt of the Gravette Church of God (Holiness) traveled to Israel earlier this spring. They will be sharing their pictures and observations about Israel at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, at Gravette Holiness Bible School, 606 Atlanta, S.E. All who are interested are invited to attend.
Fairmount Cemetery Association to hold meeting
The Fairmount Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Sunday, May 28, at the Fairmount Community Building. Dinner will be at 12:30, and the business session will follow. All families with loved ones buried in the cemetery are invited to attend. Dinner will be covered dish. Attendees are encouraged to bring enough food for guests from out of town. Also, please bring drinks to suit your family's tastes. The Association will furnish ice water. The cemetery is maintained solely by donations and, if you are unable to attend, please remember to honor your loved ones by sending a donation to David Patterson, 19198 Garmon Rd., Gentry, AR 72734. His phone number is: 479-736-8125. A donation mail box, with envelopes, is also available in the cemetery.
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 preregister, call the church office at 479-787-6782.
First Baptist Church in Gentry to hold children's summer programs
Vacation Bible School will be held June 4-8 for children, ages 4 through ninth grade, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The theme is "Galactic Starveyors," and participants will focus their telescopes and discover the wonders in the sky. Explore Club for children who have completed kindergarten through the second grade is scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 13, and on Thursday, June 15, for those who have completed third through the fifth grades. Times are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information call the church office at 479-736-2646.
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 on Tuesdays 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 Tuesdays. Beginning next week, the pantry will be open Tuesdays instead of Mondays, a change which will allow the center to have fresher produce. 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 05/24/2017