Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza
Decatur Assembly of God, located at 675 N. Main Street in Decatur, will host its annual "Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza" on Saturday, April 8, at 1 p.m. The event for children, ages 0-12, will include more than 9,000 candy-filled eggs. There will be five age divisions, including a special needs hunting area, with grand prize eggs and hundreds of prizes in each division. So, grab a basket and hop on over to DAG church for a fun-filled event!
Gentry Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Gentry Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt will be held on the south side of Gentry City Park at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. The event will include hunting areas for children of different age groups through age 10 and prizes for winners.
Hot Roll Fundraiser
The Billy V. Hall Senior Activity and Wellness Center is taking orders through Wednesday, April 5, for fresh rolls for your Easter dinner. Fresh rolls from this fundraiser are being sold at $6 per dozen. Call 479-787-5950 to order. Orders can be picked up on Friday, April 7, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Center, located at 1870 Limekiln Road in Gravette.
Attention Women Veterans
The Gravette American Legion will host a military veterans information event from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, at the Arvest Bank in Gravette, 506 First Avenue S.E. Representatives from Disabled American Veterans will be on hand to distribute information on veterans' benefits and answer questions. A representative from the NWA Women Veterans group will also be on hand. Information will be available on the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, as well. For more information, call Mike Carnahan at 479-787-8509.
Gem and Mineral Society Spring Show
The Northwest Arkansas Gem and Mineral Society will hold its annual spring Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show on April 1 and 2 at the Siloam Springs Community Building, located at 110 N. Mt. Olive Street in Siloam Springs. Admission is $3 per person, with children under 10 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. The show will feature fancy gems, beautiful minerals, ancient fossils, shiny stone home decor, and alluring finished jewelry for the adults and a kids' corner for those 6-16 with lapidary crafts and games designed to encourage children to learn more about earth sciences.
Sulphur Museum Reopens
The Sulphur Springs Community Museum, located in the city park, is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first and third Sunday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
Gravette Tree Giveaway
The city of Gravette will hold a tree giveaway Saturday, April 29, from 8 to 9 a.m. (or until the trees are gone) at the top of Old Town Park, 110 Park Drive. Trees are provided through a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to two per household. Proof of residency in Gravette city limits, including Hiwasse, is required. Trees available include pecan, tulip poplar, Chickasaw plum, sand cherry, black cherry, swamp white oak and bur oak (list is subject to change).
Bella Vista Radio Club
The Bella Vista Radio Club holds monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at ALETA, the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. All radio amateurs and others interested in acquiring an FCC license are invited. The meeting location is at 3424 S. Downum Road, Springdale. Exams are administered at the Bella Vista Police Department at TowneCenter at 2 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Details are on the club's website, www.BellaVistaRadioClub.org, or from Tom Northfell, 479-530-0967.
Coffee with Elected Officials
The City of Gravette hosts Coffee with Elected Officials from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in the city council chambers, located at 202 Main Street N.E. in Gravette. Guests are invited to drop by for a cup of coffee and to meet and chat with Gravette's elected officials, including the mayor, city council members, and the city attorney. The city council convenes at 5:30 p.m., immediately following Coffee with Elected Officials. Upcoming Coffee with Elected Officials dates for 2023 are April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.
Neighbors for Neighbors
The Neighbors for Neighbors program in Gentry is still accepting donations to help local residents who are struggling to keep up. Non-food items, money, gift cards and personal care items may be donated by contacting the Gentry Chamber office at 479-736-2358 or [email protected]. Those needing a neighborly helping hand may contact the chamber office as well. Other drop-off locations include the Chamber office, Gentry Public Library, Gentry City Hall, and Pioneer Pizza.
Friends of Library Book Sales
Friends of the Gravette Public Library book sales will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of each month at the Friends book sale room, 407 Charlotte Street S.E. (old library building). Enter through the east door.
Sulphur Springs Library
The Sulphur Springs Library is now open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with over 4,700 books and 300 DVDs available for checkout. Membership is free for anyone with a Benton County address.
Kiwanis Meetings
Meetings of the Gravette Kiwanis Club are held at 7 a.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month in the cafeteria at Ozarks Community Hospital and are open to the public. Members are asked to park in the back parking lot and enter through the back door. Breakfast will be provided.
Lions Club Meetings
Meetings of the Gravette Lions Club are held at 12:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center. Lunch is available. Visitors are always welcome. Those needing assistance paying for eye exams or eyeglasses should call Jeff Davis at 479-250-0125 or Linda Damron at 479-298-3511. The Gentry Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the McKee Room at the Gentry Public Library. Persons needing assistance paying for eye exams or glasses should call Roberta Defraga at 479-445-2775.