HOMETOWN EVENTS

Revival begins tonight at Colcord church

Westside Baptist Church, located at 246 S. Linam St., Colcord, Okla., will hold a revival tonight and Sunday, Sept. 25, with evangelist R.E. Clark. Services are at 7 p.m. today and 11 a.m. on Sunday. For information, call Pastor Rob Matney at 918-226-1539.

Gentry Band selling Blue & Gold Sausage

The Gentry Junior High and High School Bands will be selling Blue & Gold sausage, bacon and chicken through Sept. 29. To order, contact Crystal Wood at 479-233-9021 or Cindy Philpott at 479-531-2723. Late orders cannot be accepted. The product will be in the week of Oct. 10. Prices are: 2 ½ -pound roll of sausage — $7 per roll, 3 ½ pound package of thick sliced bacon — $17 per package, and 5-pound bag of chicken strips — $21 per bag.

Lantern release to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. A lantern release will be held at Ozarks Community Hospital of Gravette at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. OCH is preselling ecofriendly, wire free, fire resistant floating lanterns for $5 each until today. To purchase lanterns, call Amanda Gittlein at 417-344-6464 or email agittlein@ochonline.com. All proceeds go toward the completion of the Dr. Billy V. Hall Memorial Garden and for Alzheimer caregiver resources. Also, Mayor Kurt Maddox, Ron Teasley and Dr. Tucker are all in the running to dye their hair purple. Contribution jars are set up at OCH of Gravette hospital, city hall, Teasley Drug and Austin Drug. Whoever has the most money in his jar will have to dye his hair purple the night of the lantern release.

Lions Club Induction slated Sept. 26

The Gravette Lions Club will hold a special induction ceremony Monday, Sept. 26, at the Arvest Bank community room, 506 First Avenue, S.E., in Gravette. A taco bar will begin serving at 6:45 p.m. and the induction for two new members will be held at 7:30. Members from several western Benton County clubs, including Gentry, Bentonville and Bella Vista, will be in attendance and will share information about their programs and fundraisers. The next Lions District Governor will also be present. All local members and interested potential members are urged to attend and learn more about the Lions’ work in the community.

Crafts and More Fair set

A Crafts and More Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7 and 8, in the gym at the Maysville community building. Everyone is invited to come shop and enjoy some chili or hot dogs at the snack bar. Some booth space is still available for only $10. Call Robin at 479-822-3052 evenings for more information.

Pickin’ Time on 59 is coming up Oct. 6-8

Pickin’ Time on 59 is coming up on Oct. 6-8. The event will feature yard and garage sales along Arkansas Highway 59 and in adjoining communities between Siloam Springs and Sulphur Springs. The three-day event will feature yard-sale items, antiques and collectibles. More information and space to set up along the highway is available by contacting the chambers of commerce in Siloam Springs, Gentry, Decatur, Gravette and Sulphur Springs. In some cities, exemptions are being made for permits and/or fees for yard and garage sales. Participants may be able to have their sales listed on fliers and publications promoting sales by contacting their local Chamber offices.

Glow Ride scheduled for Oct. 15 in Gentry

The first annual Bicycle Glow Ride in Gentry is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 15. Participants should bring their bicycles and meet in the Gentry City Park at 6 p.m. on the 15th. Free glow sticks will be provided to participants. The ride through the park and around town (roughly 4 miles) begins at 7 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the best-decorated bicycles. Participation in the event is free.

FFA holding Blue & Gold meat sale until Sept. 26

Decatur Future Farmers of America is now taking orders for its annual Blue & Gold meat sale until Sept. 26. Products include a 2 ½ -pound package of sausage for $7,a 3 ½ -pound package of bacon for $17, and 5-pound package of breaded chicken fritters for $21. Orders may be placed by calling the Decatur High School at 479-752-3983 or Lisa Barrett at 479-7870431. Filled orders should arrive about mid-October.

NAGS to meet Sept. 26

The Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at the Bentonville Public Library, 405 South Main, Bentonville. Monte Harris from the Rogers Historical Museum will present the program, “Women of the Loom,” telling the stories of the 1860’s handwoven coverlets now in the museum collection. She has been in charge of the adult education program for 18 years and her job also includes oral histories, bus tours and special local history programs for schools. For further information, call 479-271-6820. The public is welcome.

Highfill breakfast set first Saturday of each 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 479-233-0242.

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 479-752-3399.

Share the Harvest Food Pantry in Gravette

Share the Harvest Food Pantry, located within Harvest Baptist Church in Gravette, is open every Thursday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. and every third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clients are allowed to receive emergency food supplies one time per calendar month. Share the Harvest Food Pantry is a ministry of Harvest Baptist Church, located at 11036 N. Hwy. 59 in Gravette (two miles south of Gravette on Arkansas 59). For more information, call volunteer coordinator Terry King at 479-721-1844.

Highfill Food Pantry open once a month

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

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