• Rushsylvania Lions Club’s 75th annual turkey festival — Saturday, Nov. 23, West Mansfield Conservation Club, 701 S. Main St., West Mansfield; food served beginning at 5 p.m., turkey raffle for 50 turkeys begins at 6 p.m.; drawing for three $100 cash prizes, numerous gift items, including a door prize of a 25-pound turkey; the festival raises funds for Lions local community projects.
• An Evening of Thanksgiving — 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, Gretna Brethren Church, all are invited to join a time of fellowship, singing hymns, scripture reading and prayer, desserts will be provided.
• Tri-Valley Fire District annual turkey raffle — 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2568 Sandusky St., Zanesfield; 50/50 raffles and door prizes available, refreshments served, including coffee, hot chocolate and cookies; event supports the Volunteer Fire Department Association.
• Riverside senior citizen Thanksgiving Dinner — Monday, Nov. 25, free meal for seniors residing in the district, doors open at 4:30 p.m., the meal begins at 5 pm; Majesty Quartet set to perform.
• 22nd annual Thanksgiving Love Dinner — Thursday, Nov. 28, noon to 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 201 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, meal served by delivery or dine-in; requests for delivery must be received before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, by calling the church office, (937) 592-9651 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday (do not leave a voicemail); donations are appreciated.
