Gillett Charter School Public Meeting - Dumas

Posted by admin | July 20, 2010.

We will be having a public meeting in Dumas at the Community Center on Thursday~ July 29th from 6:30 to 8:00.
We will familiarize parents with the Gillett Civic Group and its goals as well as present an overview of our application.  There will be handouts with parent surveys and a Q & A time. We encourage everyone to attend.

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Gillett Charter School Public Hearing

Posted by admin | July 20, 2010.

Gillett Charter School Public Hearing will be held Thursday~ August 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church located on the West end of Main Street~ Gillett, AR.  Everyone is encouraged to attend!

* Child Care will be provided
For more information contact:

Gillett Civic Group
1-888-764-3130
www.gillettcivicgroup.com

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2010 Heritage Days Festival

Posted by admin | April 7, 2010.

2010 Heritage Days Festival
Saturday May 29
Menard Heritage Park
Gillet, AR

The Gillett Civic Group in conjuction with the City of Gillett will hold the 2nd annual Heritage Days Festival.  Kids will enjoy old fashion pioneer activities provided by the Arkansas Post Museum as well as other kids activities held at Menard Heritage Park on the West end of Main Street in Gillett.  There are several competitions to enter this year.  Please see the list of scheduled events below. 

Schedule of Events
Saturday May 22nd
2nd annual Heritage Days Pageant   2:00 pm
Talent Competition - (during the Pageant)

Saturday May 29th
Southwind 5k Run/Walk                                            8:00 am
Pie Baking Contest                              Judged at….10:00 am
Parachute Jump                                                            10:15 am
Horseshoe Tournament                                             10:00 am 
Memorial Salute to the Veterans                           10:30 am
Heritage Days Pageant Winners announced     11:00 am
Civic Group BBQ Luncheon                                      11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Baggo Tournament                                                         1:00 pm
Civic Group Presentation                                             1:45 pm
Ringing of the Bell - GHS Alumni                              2:00 pm
BBQ Cook-Off                                         Judged at……3:00 pm
Tug-of-War Competition                                              3:30 pm
Catfish Supper                                             5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Street Dance                                               8:00 pm - 12:00 pm

There will be live entertainment throughout the day and a BBQ luncheon sponsored by the Gillett Civic Group.  This year we have added a catfish supper also sponsored by the Civic Group.  We will be selling T-shirts again this year with the 2010 Cabin Logo!

Please make plans to attend this fun-filled day of events!  Last year (in spite of the rain) we had around 500 - 600 people in attendance.  Hopefully with good weather we can host even more people this year!  We welcome the class reunion groups and if information is needed please contact Jennifer Menard at 870-946-1664.

We would like to thank our festival sponsors from last year!  If you are interested in being a festival sponsor this year please contact Natalie Richter at 870-946-1664.

We would like to thank our festival vendors from last year! If you are interested in being a festival vendor please contact Jennifer Menard at 870-946-1664.

If you are interested in entering any of the competitions you may download a form from this website and mail it along with your entry fee to the Gillett Civic Group at PO Box 116 Gillett, AR  72055 or you may contact any civic group member or Jennifer Lowe at Gillett City Hall at 870-548-2541.

For more information about the Heritage Days Pageant and the Talent Competition please contact Sally Keffer at 870-830-6012.

 

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Charter School

Posted by admin | February 9, 2010.

The new application for “Gillett Heritage Academy” is underway.  The Gillett Civic Group held it’s first public meeting Monday February 8, 2010 at the FBC in Gillett.  We have asked those interested to submit in writing their questions, concerns, suggestions, etc. to the Civic Group for review.  You may drop that off at City Hall or you may mail your written responses to the Gillett Civic Group  PO Box 116   Gillett, AR  72055.  The deadline for written submissions is Friday, June 4th.
We are in the process of forming committees and if you have a question or need information you may contact Jennifer Menard at 870-946-1664.

The next public Civic Group meeting concerning the charter school will be held at First Baptist Church in Gillett at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 9th. 

For more information about the charter school please see the charter school tab.

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Gillett Coon Supper 2010

Posted by admin | February 9, 2010.

The Gillett Civic Group announced it’s volunteer of the year award at the Gillett Coon Supper on January 8, 2010.  Congratulations to Mr. Stephen Ringo, the recipient of this distinguished award.  
Mr. Ringo is a member of First Baptist Church, the Farmers & Businessmen Club, the Post Club, the Civic Group & the Fire Department.  He and his wife Lesa and son Jase are always willing to lend a helping hand and are a blessing to our community!  Thank You - Stephen!

In addition, the Coon Supper was a tremendous success once again this year and the Civic Group volunteered it’s services to help organize the event.  We enjoy working with the other organizations and it really pulls our community together!  We would like to thank the Farmers & Businessmen for that opportunity.

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Christmas Past & Present

Posted by admin | November 25, 2009.

The Gillett Civic Group participated in Christmas Past & Present 2009.  And again, inspite of the rain it was a huge success!
Events included the following:
  8:30 am     Breakfast with Santa    @ United Methodist Church
11:00 am     “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Parade
12:00 pm     Smoked Chicken Luncheon   @ the Gillett Fire Dept.
  2:00 pm     A Victorian Christmas    @ AR. Post Museum
  5:00 pm     FBC’s Live Nativity    @ Menard Heritage Park
  6:00 pm     Community Christmas Tree w/Santa @ Jessewein Park
  7:00 pm     Fireworks Display by GCG   @ Menard Heritage Park

Gillett Civic Group sponsored Events:
CHRISTMAS PARADE!!!
The Civic Group would like to thank all those who participated and volunteered this year.  Those interested in participating in next year’s Christmas Parade can download an entry form from this website or call Jennifer Lowe at 870-548-2541.  The 2010 parade theme will be announced at a later date.  There is no entry fee and we welcome all participants.  For more information please call Sally Keffer at 870-830-6012.  The line up begins at 10:15 am on Leslie Street.

SMOKED CHICKEN LUNCHEON!!!
We raised around $2,000 at our Smoked Chicken Luncheon this year!  We appreciate those who attended and supported our group.  And we certainly appreciate the volunteers who made the luncheon possible!  Proceeds will benefit projects of the Civic Group such as City Banners, Clean up projects & the Heritage Days Festival to name a few.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY!!!
Fun for the whole family…Once again, we would like to thank Mr. Tony Berry and his crew for a spectacular display of lights that represented the dazzle of Christmas!  We hope everyone enjoyed the show and we hope to see you there next year!

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The R.A.V.E. Benefit Dinner & Auction

Posted by admin | October 7, 2009.

The Gillett Civic Group hosted The R.A.V.E.  (Revitalize, Aspire, Visualize & Educate) Benefit Dinner & Auction on Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Buckshot Lodge in Gillett.
 The event was semi-formal  and our guests dressed the part!  Guests were seated at white linen tables with black toppers adorned with silver candelabras and glimmering decor.  Guests were served by members of the Gillett Civic Group a delectable meal of pork tenderloin, smoked rice, broccoli salad, green beans, a role and for dessert…chocolate brownie with ice cream. 
One of the highlights of the evening was the live auction conducted by Charles Hesser with ring men, Clay & Craig Richter.  The event was a phenomenal success and was tremendously enjoyed by all who attended!
The proceeds will benefit various projects of the Gillett Civic Group.  Some of the proceeds will be used for the “Christmas Past & Present” on December 12th, city banners, and the “Heritage Days Festival” next May.

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“Striding to Succeed”

Posted by admin | September 11, 2009.

Saturday October 10, 2009 the Gillett Civic Group will host “Striding to Succeed” a 1k Fun Run/Walk.  The entry fee will be $15.00 and will begin at 8:00 am at the Menard Heritage Park.  Fun for the whole family!

For more information please call Sally Keffer at 870-830-6012.

Entry form is now available for download.

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Civic Group to Participate in Clean-Up

Posted by admin | September 11, 2009.

Saturday September 26, 2009 the Gillett Civic Group will participate in the Great Arkansas  Clean-Up.  We will focus our efforts on the entry streets and Main Street of Gillett.  All members who are willing to participate please meet at the P & M Bank parking Lot at 8:00 am and we will split into groups.

For more information please contact Jennifer Lowe at 870-548-2541.

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Gillett Civic Group To Found New Charter School

Posted by admin | July 23, 2009.

The Gillett Civic Group has accepted the challenge of founding a new Open Enrollment Charter School.  More than a challenge it is an honor and an excellent opportunity for us to fulfill our mission of ensuring the vitality of Gillett and stimulating economic growth and community development.

For more information about this topic please select our Charter School tab at the top of our webpage.

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