Annual Thanksgiving Dinner planned
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RONAN — It started small. Over the years, it has grown and grown and grown, bringing people together for a time of friendship, food and fun. The eighth annual Ronan Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be on Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ronan Community Center. Each year, the celebration draws several hundred residents, coming to share conversation, homemade pie and the chance to recognize the good that has come into their lives.
Eight years ago, local cook Marie Cowan, formally of the Ronan Café kicked off the tradition, recruiting volunteers, foods and participants. When it grew too large for the café, it was moved to the Ronan Community Center and is now sponsored by the Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce and Ronan Community Volunteers. Supplies and all the fixings come from donors throughout the area. The Lake County Commissioners provide the facility at no charge.
Festivities for the day include entertainment and a traditional Turkey Dinner. Volunteers are needed to help serve, cook, bus and clean up. Turkeys, pies, and rolls are also needed. Local 4-H members will be helping with the set-up.
Each year brings new surprises to the event. Last year, the fuel ran out at the community center and for a few hours, the volunteer crew wasn’t sure how everything would get cooked. Several space heaters were rounded up and although it was chilly for awhile, the heat eventually returned and everyone had a wonderful time. Those working on the dinner this year have made a guarantee that all fuel will be checked the day before Thanksgiving.
Entertainment starts at 11 a.m. and goes to 3 p.m., with a variety of bands including the Pettit family.
If you can provide turkeys, pies or rolls or would like to assist with cooking, serving, bussing or entertainment, please call Dana Grant at 406-240-0640 or e-mail grantdana@hotmail.com. There is no charge for the dinner, but financial donations are most welcomed and appreciated. They may be sent to the Ronan Community Volunteers at PO Box 751, Pablo, MT, 59855.
