As the days tick away to November’s happy holiday of Thanksgiving communities are planning their dinner events.
Saint Jo and Forestburg will host their community dinners on Nov. 16 and the Bowie dinner will be on Nov. 23. Families and those who may not be able to be with family on this holiday are invited to attend these free events.
The Forestburg Community Service Club members present the holiday dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the community center. The club will provide meat, dressing, bread and drinks, while guests are asked to bring a side dish and/or desert.
In Saint Jo, the civic center board will provide the turkey, ham, dressing, gravy, bread and drinks. Others are asked to bring their favorite side dishes (vegetables, salads or desserts) to complete the meal. Food may be dropped off at the civic center that morning. Dinner will be served at noon on Feb. 16.
The Nocona Senior Center will host its annual Thanksgiving Feast at noon on Nov. 16 at the center. Cost is $10 per person and $5 for kids 12 and under. Those under four eat free. Dine-in and to-go orders available. RSVP to 940-825-3148.
First Methodist Church of Bowie members will once more host the Bowie community Thanksgiving Day dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They invited you to come as you are to share a meal in fellowship hall or call for delivery or carry-out.
Delivery orders will be taken until noon on Nov. 22. Call the church office at 940-872-3384. Calling to report pick-up meals is helpful, although not necessary. There is no charge for dinner.