Jam moves indoors
The Acoustic Jam will move indoors to the fellowship hall of the Decatur United Methodist Church. The jam will still be held every Saturday night, and Mike Duncan will be offering free guitar lessons the first two nights. For dates and times, call Duncan at 752-3558 or 212-0800. Thanksgiving dinner
Decatur Assembly of God Church is offering free Thanksgiving dinners from 11 a. m. to 12: 30 p. m., Thursday, Nov. 27. Dinners can also be delivered to shut-ins. For more information, call the church at 752-8385 or Kathy Stevens at 640-7516. Christmas parade
The annual Christmas parade is planned for 6 p. m., Dec. 5. This year’s theme is a Charlie Brown Christmas and participants are encouraged to model their entry after their favorite Christmas cartoon. Parade lineup will be at 5 p. m. at City Hall. Santa Clause will be passing out candy in the General Store parking lot after the parade. For more information, contact Royce Johnson at 752-3248. Food pantry
A food pantry offering free nonperishable food to Decatur residents will be open every Tuesday from 4 to 7 p. m., at the United Methodist Church in Decatur. Participants need to bring an ID showing they have a 72722 zip code. For more information, contact David Cook at 752-3838 or the Methodist Church at 752-3551. Free mammograms
Northwest Women’s Breast Center is teaming up with St. Francis Clinic of Siloam Springs to bring mobile mammography to the people. The mobile mammography van will be at Marvin’s IGA in Gravette from 9 a. m. to 12 p. m., Friday, Dec. 5. Insurance claims will be filed for patients. Scheduled appointments are preferred but walkins are welcome. Free mammograms, paid for by the Ozark affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, are available to those who qualify. For more information or an appointment, call 479-757-4668. Council meeting
City council meetings are at 6 p. m., the second Monday of each month, in the council room at the city hall. For more information, call 752-3912. Decatur schools
School will let out for Thanksgiving break on Nov. 21. Classes will resume Dec. 1. School will let out for Christmas break on Dec. 18 and will resume on Jan. 5. Head start
Decatur Head Start is accepting applications for fall 2008 enrollment. It is a free comprehensive program for 3 to 5 year olds who meet eligibility requirements. Priority is given to those from lower income families and to children with disabilities. For an application, stop by the Decatur Head Start, call 752-3704 or look online at www. nwaheadstart. org. Coat drive
The high school Family, Career and Community Leaders of America are sponsoring a coat drive to benefit people in Benton County. Those who are in need of a coat can stop by the high school or elementary school to confidentially pick out a coat or sweatshirt. Town hall meetings
The Decatur School District will be holding town hall meetings in place of school board meetings to keep the community informed. The meetings will be held in the elementary school cafeteria at 7 p. m., the third Monday of each month.
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