PEA RIDGE — Gateway picnic slated

GATEWAY - Gateway will hold the annual picnic at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Gateway City Park.

This event is to show the appreciation for not only the citizens of Gateway, but the surrounding areas and provide an opportunity for the residents to meet their current council members and see who wants to be their voice on City Council for the 2013-2014 years.

The council members will cook hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and baked beans. The community members may bring potluck desserts if they would like. Water will be provided.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Katie Anderson and the group Ozark Mountain Bluegrass featuring Adam Ash.

The public is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and come out and enjoy the first day of fall with food and music; and show support for the community and enjoy the park.

NEBCO Turkey Shoot, Raffle & Rib Cook-Off set

GARFIELD - The NEBCO 19th annual Turkey Shoot and Rib Cook-off fund raiser will be from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

29, at NEBCO Fire/EMS Station No. 1, U.S. Hwy. 62 and S. Wimpy Jones Road, Garfield.

There will be a raffle which will include about 200 prizes, including a large flat screen TV donated by Sam’s Clubs. Winners do not have to be present to win. Raffle ticket prices are: 120 tickets for $100; 60 tickets for $50; 24 tickets for $20; 12 tickets for $10; or 6 tickets for $5.

Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and will include baby back pork ribs, pulled pork, chicken breast patties, baked beans, Cole slaw, dessert and drink. Lunch prices are $9 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under.

To enter and/or sponsor a rib cook-off team, call 359-3134 or e-mail [email protected].

Community, Pages 6 on 09/12/2012