Fellowship Christmas dinner
Fellowship Full Gospel Church, 638 N. Highway 59, in Decatur will host a free Christmas dinner on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For further information, call 479-640-5103.
Extra police patrols
The Gravette Police Department reminds residents that they can request extra police patrols when they have plans to be out of town. The homeowner will need to provide basic details such as departure and return date, any expected vehicles (such as a pet sitter) and an emergency contact number. Residents are reminded to be careful about what they post on social media or share around town regarding out-of-town plans. For more information, contact the Gravette Police Department at 479-787-6948.
Falling Springs Singing
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.
First Baptist Pantry
First Baptist Church, located at 213 E. Roller Ave. in Decatur, holds a community food pantry on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact the church at 479-282-6658.
TOPS in Gentry
Gentry TOPS AR113, a nonprofit group that promotes healthy weight loss, meets every Monday at the First Christian Church Fellowship Room, Second and Giles, with a weigh-in at 2:15 p.m. and the meeting at 3 p.m. There is a small fee to join but the first meeting is free.
GFA Food Pantry
GFA Pantry Inc. at the Gentry Assembly is open from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. The church partners 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. Other items such as toilet paper, shampoo, cleaning products and baby supplies are also available as supplies last. Clients are asked to call for an appointment. For more information, call 479-736-8415.
Tired Iron Club
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 tiredironoftheozarks.org.
Decatur VFW Post
VFW Post 9834 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Guests are welcome.
Lions Meetings
The Gravette Lions Club meets at 12:15 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center, 1870 Limekiln Road, in Gravette. New members are welcome and invited.
Kiwanis Club
The Gravette Kiwanis Club holds breakfast meetings at 7 a.m. each Friday at the cafeteria inside Ozarks Community Hospital. Guests are welcome.
Legion Meetings
Gravette American Legion, Post 25, meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at the Civic Center. All veterans are welcome. Those interested in joining the American Legion, and especially Post 25, may contact the Gravette post at P.O. Box 476, Gravette, AR 72736.
Submissions
Submissions to Hometown Events may be emailed to [email protected].
Community on 12/25/2019