HOMETOWN EVENTS
Gravette Church of God (Holiness) plans revival
The Church of God (Holiness) at Fourth and Atlanta in Gravette will be in revival from April 25-30. The speaker will be the Rev. Wallace Thorton of Somerset, Ky. He, along with his wife Carolyn, and daughter, Angela, also will sing. The public is invited to attend the services each night at 7:30 Tuesday through Saturday, and at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. For information or transportation, call 479787-7312.
Daniel Cemetery cleanup slated Saturday
The annual cemetery cleanup at the Daniel Cemetery on N. Mount Pleasant Road in Gravette will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Volunteers are needed. Bring your tools for the cleanup. For information, call 479-936-4294.
Maysville Community Building fundraiser set
The Maysville Community Building spring fundraiser will be April 29. A chuckwagon dinner will be served, consisting of a hamburger with all the trimmings, cole slaw, baked beans and a drink, for $6. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. There will also be homemade pies and cakes available for purchase and an old-fashioned cakewalk for the kids to enjoy.
Ministerial Alliance plans prayer breakfast
On Monday, May 1, Gentry First Assembly of God will host the Ministerial Alliance Prayer Breakfast at 7 a.m. Pastor Michael Powers will be sharing about the new community outreach of GFA Food Pantry, followed by a time of prayer. Everyone is invited to attend the breakfast and tour the food pantry. The church is at 821 East Main St., just east of the Dollar General store.
Personal finance workshops continue
A series of personal finance workshops is continuing at 10 a.m. each Saturday through April at the Gravette Public Library, 119 Main St., S.E., in Gravette. The topics for April 22 are Saving vs. Investment Strategies and Estate Planning 101. This will be followed by a workshop on Mortgage Basics on April 29. For information, call the library, 7876955, or visit gravettelibrary.org.
Earth Day observance planned at Eagle Watch
Earth Day will be observed with special programs at the Eagle Watch Nature Trail in Gentry from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, April 22. University of Arkansas professor Don Steinkraus will speak about the importance of butterflies and moths to the ecosystem; and Lynn Sciumbato, owner and operator of Morningstar Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Gravette, will show live raptors and speak about the birds and her work as an animal rehabilitator. Those who volunteer will also be able to help plant trees and wildflowers at the nature area. Eagle Watch is one mile west of Gentry on Arkansas 12. In case of rain, the presentations will be moved to the Gentry Fire Station.
Quilt class rescheduled for Thursday church
The free class for area quilters and crafters was changed from its regular third Saturday schedule in April because of the Easter holiday. This month’s class will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, at the Church of Christ annex, 202 Irving St., S.W., in Gravette. Instruction will be given on a quilt block, and a “show and tell” session will be held. Bring finished projects or works in progress and a snack to share.
Pee Wee Cheerleaders holding annual sign-ups
Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders are holding their annual sign-ups for the 2017 season. Sign-ups continue on May 27 from noon to 3 p.m., at the Gravette Upper Elementary playground picnic tables. For information about ages and teams, visit the Gravette Pee Wee Cheerleaders Facebook page or call or text Maria Holloway at 479-936-0687.
GFA Food Pantry open Mondays in Gentry
The GFA Food Pantry at the First Assembly of God in Gentry is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays. The church partnered with the NWA Food Bank and Rural Compassion to receive food to be given away, including canned goods, fresh vegetables, bread and meats as part of the only certified food bank in Gentry. Clients are asked to call for an appointment. For more information, or to make an appointment to receive food assistance, call 479736-8415.
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