HOMETOWN EVENTS

Open house slated at Gentry Schools

An open house for students and parents has been scheduled for each of the Gentry School District campuses on the following dates: High School (grades 9-12) — Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Middle School (grades 6-8) — Aug. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m.; Primary School (grades K-2) — Aug. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m.; Intermediate School (grades 3-5) — Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The first day of school for students is Aug. 15.

Bowling leagues starting

Hillside Lanes in Gentry announced that fall leagues begin August 16th. For more information or to sign up, call Hillside at 479-736-2748 or 479-549-8748.

Gravette Library gala set

Tickets are now on sale for the fourth annual Gravette Public Library gala, to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, in the Barn at The Cabins, 14600 Beaty Road, Sulphur Springs. Tickets, $25 each or $150 for a table of eight, can be purchased at the library, 119 Main St., S.E., in Gravette. The “Barn Buster” evening will feature a hog fry with all the fixings, entertainment by Trey O’Dell, season 10 finalist on “The Voice,” and a live auction.

Baked potato supper set

The Billy V. Hall Senior Activity Center will hold a baked potato supper fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. Servings of baked potato, toppings, dessert and beverage will be at the Center, 1870 Limekiln Road, in Gravette. Cost of the meal is $8, and proceeds will benefit the center’s Meals on Wheels program that serves Gravette, Decatur, Sulphur Springs, Hiwasse and Maysville. Takeouts will be available.

GHS class of 1946 to gather Aug. 13

The Gravette High School class of 1946 will hold its 70th anniversary reunion on Saturday, Aug. 13. The class will meet for the pancake breakfast at the school cafeteria between 8 and 9 a.m. Class members will then visit the Gravette Historical Museum and attend the Gravette Day Parade. The class will meet for lunch and fellowship at 1 p.m., at the home of Kenneth and Erma Blackburn, 2445 W. Centerton Blvd., Centerton. RSVP by calling 417-527-3975.

Men’s breakfast held first Saturday of quarter

First Baptist Church of Highfill will hold a men’s fellowship breakfast on the first Saturday of each quarter at 8 a.m. All adult and youth men are welcome. For information, call 479233-0242.

Gravette farmers’ market open Saturdays

Gravette farmers’ market is open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Old Town Park. Offerings include locally-grown fruits and vegetables, beef and pork, eggs, a variety of plants, baked goods, jams and jellies. Local crafts are also featured. Market vendors set up booths in the covered pavilion at the park.

Gentry farmers’ market open three days a week

The farmers’ market in Gentry is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the south side (along Arkansas 12) parking area of Gentry City Park. Farmers may set up between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursdays, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.

Decatur Farmers’ Market open on Thursdays

The Decatur Farmers’ Market will continue operations at the Decatur Coop True Value Hardware store parking lot every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. Homegrown fruits and vegetables, canned goods and handmade crafts are available for purchase. Booth space is available for $5, limited to two spaces per vendor. For more information, call 479752-3399.

NWA Riding Club plans biweekly play days

NWA Riding Club is holding bi-weekly play days at a new arena located at 16949 Arkansas 102 West in Decatur. Play days begin with exhibition rides at 4:30 p.m., followed by regular events at 5 p.m. Events include pole bending, keyhole, barrel racing, goat tying and flag racing. The deadline to sign up for events is 4:30 p.m. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.nwaridingclub.org or call Tom Graves at 712-2666327.

Highfill food pantry open twice monthly

The Highfill United Methodist food pantry is open from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. For more information, call the church at 479-736-1275.

Food distribution held first Saturday of month

A free food distribution is held the first Saturday of each month at the Maysville Bible Church, Arkansas 72 and Cunningham, in Maysville. Anyone who is in need of food is welcome to attend.

Decatur food pantry open twice monthly

Decatur United Methodist Church has a community food pantry open the first and third Thursday of each month. The only requirement for the pantry is that one live in the 72722 zip code area. An identification and a piece of mail showing one’s residence in the Decatur area are required. A USDA commodity program is available which is income-based. Those wishing to do so can fill out an application to see if they qualify.

Lions Club meeting set

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.

Gravette Kiwanis Club meets evert Friday

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

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 slated

Monthly singing services at Mason Valley Baptist Church Activity Center are held at 7 p.m. the second Friday of each month. The church is located on Arkansas 12, between Highfill and Vaughn.

Singing services on bill

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 meetings scheduled monthly

VFW Post 9834 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. New members and guests are welcome.