HOOD RIVER — With the support of local community partners, Riverside Community Church is again hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner titled, “Blessings for our Community.” The dinner will be served in the scenic Riverview Room at Riverside Church, 317 State St., Hood River, from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28. All are welcome.
The Riverside Kitchen Team, led by local chef Kathy Watson, will serve as many as 250 meals including turkey donated by Romul’s in Hood River. Tom Kaser will play piano during the meal.
“We feel blessed to share in the bounty gifted to us by our precious Mother Earth. It’s a great gift to be able to feast together with a beautiful variety of Gorge residents — friends old and new,” said Riverside Pastor Vicky Stifter.
For those interested in volunteering, sign-ups are available online through Sign Up Genius at bit.ly/thanksgiving-sign-up.
Those wishing to make a financial contribution to support the event can mail a check, payable to Riverside Community Church, PO Box 656, Hood River, OR 97031 with “Thanksgiving Meal” in the memo line. For more information, visit www.riversideucc.com.
St. Mary's Academy, The Dalles
THE DALLES — The Dalles’ free annual Thanksgiving meal will be served on Thursday, Nov. 28 at St. Mary’s Academy from noon to 3 p.m., and everyone is welcome. To order a delivery meal for pickup, call Kris at 541-296-6417.
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