Herrin Community Thanksgiving

Herrin Community Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24, 2016) 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Board games and card games will be available for children and adults.

Everyone is invited to this annual celebration, which is held at the Herrin Elks Lodge, 221 East Monroe, Herrin. In 1988, Herrin Mayor Ed Qu***ia started this tradition as a way for the community to come together to thank God for His blessings, enjoy fellowship, and have fun. This year’s meal schedule is:
8:00-9:00 coffee and donuts
11:00-2:00 Thanksgiving dinner with dancing to the music of Donni

e Falknor
5:00-7:00 Thanksgiving leftovers supper

Parades and sports will be on the 7 large screen televisions. Donations from civic organizations, businesses, and churches pay for everything. There is never a charge for anyone attending. For the homebound in Herrin and Energy who are unable to attend, please telephone the Herrin City Clerk's office at 942-3175 to arrange a home delivery of a Thanksgiving dinner. For more information, telephone Bart Mann at 942-5080.

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Hundreds eat at Herrin Community Thanksgiving, WSIL TV-3, Thurs. 11-24-16.
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Community gathers for Thanksgiving dinner, WSIL TV-3, Thurs. 11-24-16 6:47 a.m. - interview of Mayor Steve Frattini.
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Community gathers for Thanksgiving dinner, WSIL TV-3, Thurs. 11-24-16 6:47 a.m. - interview of Mayor Steve Frattini.

HERRIN -- Community gathers for an annual Thanksgiving dinner. More than 1,200 pounds of turkey will be served at the Elk's Lodge starting at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. The event replicates the Pilgri...

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