Annual Christmas Bazaar set in Decatur
The Decatur United Methodist Church will host its annual "Christmas Bazaar" Friday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch, consisting of soup, sandwich, dessert, and a beverage for $5, will be served. There will be crafts, gift baskets, and bake-sale items. There will also be an area of gently-used items. All proceeds go to local charities. For more information, contact Timmie Owens at 479-752-8166 or 479-633-1574.
Gravette Thanksgiving Dinner planned
The Gravette Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at the Gravette High School Cafeteria. The dinner is free and is sponsored by several area churches and businesses.
Community Thanksgiving planned in Gentry
The Gentry Community Thanksgiving Service will be on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 6 p.m., at the First Baptist Church. Pastor Mark Rotramel from Springtown Community Fellowship Church will be the keynote speaker. Worship will be provided by the Gentry Seventh-day Adventist Church. Pastor Michael Powers from First Assembly of God will present a brief report on the distribution of Ministerial Alliance funds, and Brother Eddie Rotramel from First Christian Church will bless the fellowship meal. Everyone is asked to bring finger foods for the meal. Everyone is invited to attend this event of unified worship and thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Dinner planned at Mason Valley Baptist
Mason Valley Baptist Church will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 18, starting at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and bring a favorite vegetable, salad or dessert. The church will provide the meat, rolls and drinks.
Book sale to be held at Decatur Library
The Iva Jane Peek Public Library in Decatur will hold a book sale from Dec. 14 through Jan. 1, with books available for children, teens and adults for $1 per bag. For more information, contact the Decatur Library at 479-752-7323.
Open enrollment for the health insurance marketplace continues through Dec. 15
Open enrollment in the health insurance marketplace continues through Dec. 15. Log onto HealthCare.gov, fill out an application and enroll in a 2018 marketplace health plan. The deadline is Dec. 15 and coverage starts on Jan. 1, 2018. Siloam Springs Regional Hospital offers free assistance for anyone interested. Contact Laura Craig with eligibility screening services at 479-215-3137 to schedule a free appointment today.
Library Book Sale
The Gravette Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The sale will be at the old library building, 407 Charlotte St. S.E., just east of the Gravette city pool. Hardback books, paperback books, CDs and DVDs will be on sale at bargain prices. Sales will continue on the first Saturday of each month at the same time.
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 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 holds 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.
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, 1977, 1979, 1984, 1998 and 1999. Those willing to donate the above annuals are asked to call museum commissioner Lavon Stark at 479-787-5678.
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 11/15/2017