Free community feasts are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula for Thanksgiving.
Most are Thursday. One in Port Angeles and another in Port Townsend are set today.
Here are the scheduled meals:
PORT ANGELES
Day-before dinner
The Salvation Army will serve a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings from noon to 1 p.m. today.
The meal at the organization, 206 S. Peabody St., is traditionally held the day before Thanksgiving to allow people time with their families on the holiday.
The meal is free and open to those in need.
Volunteers are always welcome to help with the meal.
For more information, phone 360-452-7679.
Serenity gives thanks
PORT ANGELES — Serenity House of Clallam County will hold its annual traditional community Thanksgiving dinner at the Single Adult Shelter, 2321 W. 18th St., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Community members are invited to share and enjoy the Thanksgiving meal.
Volunteers are welcome to help with meal preparation, serving and cleanup.
For more information, phone 360-452-7221.
Thanksgiving meal
PORT ANGELES — The fourth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be served at Queens of Angels Gym, 209 W. 11th St., from noon to 4:30 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday.
The dinner is free and open to the public.
Free raffle drawings will be held throughout dinner.
For more information, phone organizer Reath Ellefson at 360-460-3558.
SEQUIM
VFW Thanksgiving
SEQUIM — The Sequim VFW will hold a community Thanksgiving feast at the VFW Annex, 169 E. Washington St., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.
The public is invited to attend.
To make a reservation, phone 360-683-9546.
Harvest Dinner set
SEQUIM — The ninth annual free Harvest Dinner will be held at Sunshine Cafe, 145 W. Washington St., from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday.
Owners Allen and Diane Drake hold the dinner each year to give back to the community with deep appreciation.
Donations are accepted each year, and this year, they will benefit Violet O’Dell, a 10-year-old Helen Haller Elementary School student who is undergoing cancer treatment at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Reservations are suggested.
For more information, phone 360-683-4282.
Hardy’s hosts meal
SEQUIM — Hardy’s Market, 10200 Old Olympic Highway, will serve a free Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. until supplies are gone Thursday.
The meal is to thank customers for their support.
For more information, phone the market at 360-582-0240.
PORT TOWNSEND AND JEFFERSON COUNTY
Feast today
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St. in Port Townsend, will serve a Thanksgiving meal from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
The special meal takes the place of its regular Wednesday soup service and will feature turkey breasts along with standard Thanksgiving fare and desserts.
Deacon Karen Pierce said she expected about 100 people to attend.
The church only drew 60 attendees in 2010, but that was attributable to severe weather conditions, she said.
For more information phone 360-385-0770
Tri-Area dinner set
CHIMACUM — The annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Tri-Area Community Center, 10 West Valley Road, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday.
The meal is sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Olympic Community Action Programs.
The menu includes turkey, ham, salad, rolls, carrots, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, coffee, tea and pumpkin pie.
Brinnon meal set
BRINNON — A community feast is planned at the Brinnon Community Center, 306144 U.S. Highway 101, at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Turkey, dressing, gravy and mashed potatoes will be provided.
Participants are asked to bring side dishes like salads, desserts and beverages.
A sign-up sheet to prevent duplicate side dishes is available at the center.
The meal is free and open to the public, and nobody will be turned away.
For more information, phone 360-796-4350.
WEST END
Forks meal set
FORKS — A free Thanksgiving dinner will be held at the Forks Community Center, 41 Maple St., from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday.
The meal is open to the public.
Everyone is welcome.