Thanksgiving events
• Lansford's Feed the People will host a Thanksgiving dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdayat Fellowship Hall at St. John's Church, 1 E. Abbott St. (Tunnel Street entrance) Lansford. A full dinner with all the trimmings and lots of homemade goods will be on the menu. A Fun Zone including water colors, clay and crafts will be available for the children. All are welcomed to this holiday event.
• Thanksgiving dinner will be served at Faith Alive United Church in Bowmanstown on Saturday. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and dinner is served from 1-3 p.m. All are welcome to share this dinner with us. No takeouts. For more information call one of these numbers: 810-852-3833, 610-767-4157 or 570-386-5586.• Salem United Methodist Church will be holding a free Thanksgiving luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Expect all of the special trimmings for any Thanksgiving feast, including desserts. Attendees may come at their convenience during the time frame. Salem United Methodist Church is located at 4019 Main St., Slatedale. All are welcome.• The date for the next free community dinner at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Race Street is Sunday. A turkey feast will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. at 21 Race St. If you have questions, please call 570-325-2241.• Community Thanksgiving dinner 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Friedens Lutheran Church, 525 Church St., New Ringgold. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with friends. Free meal includes roasted turkey, potato filling, gravy, corn, green beans, candied sweet potatoes, lettuce with hot bacon dressing, cranberry sauce and salad and more including a large variety of desserts. No takeouts. For additional information please call 570-943-2980.• A Community Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at 7
p.m.Nov. 22, in Trinity United Church of Christ, 22 Lafayette St., Tamaqua. All are welcome to attend.• Thanksgiving Worship Service at 7
p.m.Nov. 23 at Grace Lutheran Church, Fourth and Mahoning streets, Lehighton.• Christ Redeemer Church at 151 Third St. in Coaldale will serve a Thanksgiving dinner, with all the trimmings, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. onNov. 24. For more information, contact Pastor Marie Terry at 570-645-6121.• Bear Appetit, 29 Broadway, Jim Thorpe, will offer a free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. This meal is for the homeless and those truly in need. It will be a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. Those planning to attend must call 570-732-4777 to reserve a seat by Nov. 20.Send your event information to