HOMETOWN EVENTS
Springtown Cemetery planning cleanup day
Volunteers are needed for the Springtown Cemetery Association’s spring cleanup on Saturday, March 24, starting at 9 a.m. A business meeting will follow. For more information, contact Mary Droho at 479-736-2076.
Glenn Duffy Elementary enrollment begins April 9
Kindergarten and pre-K registration for 2018-2019 begins April 9. For required information, look on the homepage on the school website: gravetteschools. net/gde. Enrollment packets will be available at school and online beginning on April 9. Children must live in the Gravette School District. Pre-K children must be 4 years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2018. Kindergarten children must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2018.
NAGS to meet on Monday at Bentonville library
The Northwest Arkansas Genealogical Society will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 26, at the Bentonville Public Library. Diane L. Giannini, a boardcertified professional genealogist, will present a program on DNA titled, “Who shares the X, Y, and mtDNA in your family?” For further information, call 479-271-6820. Everyone is welcome.
Diabetic nutrition class slated for March 26
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital will present a diabetic nutrition class and free luncheon at noon on Monday, March 26. The “Get Your Plate Into Shape” class is located in the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital classroom 1, at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. Lunch is provided.
Colonoscopies subject of March 29 talk
Dr. Patrick Schiefelbein of Surgical Associates of Siloam Springs will discuss the importance of colonoscopies, at what age they are recommended and the process from first appointment to the procedure and what one will learn at the follow-up appointment. The event will be at 12:15 p.m. March 29, in SSRH’s classroom 1. Dr. Schiefelbein is a member of the Siloam Springs Regional Hospital medical staff.
DAG Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza planned
Decatur Assembly of God, located at 674 N. Main St. in Decatur, will host its annual “Easter Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza” on March 31 at 1 p.m. The event is for children, 0-12, and will have five divisions and hunting areas (including an area designated for children with special needs). There will be more than 5,000 eggs to hunt, including prize eggs and grand-prize eggs in each division. The community is welcome.
Gentry Easter Egg Hunt scheduled Saturday
The annual Gentry Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, on the south side of Gentry City Park. More details about the hunt will be announced as they are received.
Easter Sunrise service to be hosted by church
Heritage Baptist Church will be hosting the Annual Gravette Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday, April 1. Everything begins at 7 a.m. and should conclude no later than 8:30 a.m. There will be music from all churches involved, testimonies and a message from God’s Word. The service will be held at Heritage Baptist Church, 307 Fourth Ave. S.E.
Openings exist on Gravette library board
Three openings exist on the Gravette Public Library advisory board. Positions are for five-year terms. Applicants must live in the Gravette school district. The board meets monthly at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. Anyone interested in being considered for a position on the board should call library supervisor Karen Benson at 479-787-6955, visit the library at 119 Main St. S.E. or Gravette City Hall at 604 First Ave. S.E.
Free GED prep classes offered through May 11
Free classes to prepare people for taking the GED exam are being offered through May 11 at the Gravette Public Library. Classes will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday evenings only, at the library, 119 Main St. S.E. Interested persons may enroll by calling 479-986-6911 or by attending the class. Classes are open enrollment. Students may start anytime and finish when they are ready.
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