SCHOOL REUNIONS

Blackhawk

Remembering the ’80s Blackhawk Reunion will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8. A catered dinner will be served in the Intermediate School cafeteria.

Immediately following the dinner, participants are invited to gather in the old gym for an evening of memories and laughter.

Admission is $20 per person if RSVP’d by April 17, $25 at the door.

For questions, contact Karen (Light) Skeets at 459-4943 or Ray Herron at 417-489-4038.

Coal Gap

Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 13th Coal Gap Reunion at the Pea Ridge Community Room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 29. Anyonewho lived in the Glade, Pine Log, Garfield or surrounding areas is welcome and if you attended one of those one-room schools, plan to share memories.

Bring some food and spend the day. The community room is air conditioned, and tables and chairs will be provided for a day of enjoyment with old friends.

Garfield School

The eighth Garfield School reunion is set for June 25 and 26.

From 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 25, a casual gathering will be held in the Garfield Elementary Gym, with snacks provided.

Beginning at 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 26, the group will meet for a luncheon at the NEBCO Community Room in Garfield.

Reservations will be confirmed by sending by an RSVP, accompanied by $15 for each person attending. Please confirm by Tuesday, June 1, to ensure an accurate head count.

Make checks payable to Garfield School Reunion and mail to Dorothy Williams, 13451 Ventris Rd., Garfield, AR 72732.

Participants are asked to bring old photos and annuals for the memorabilia table to share memories.

For more information or to confirm, call Williams at 359-3300.

School, Pages 11 on 05/05/2010