Harvest Dinner Friday, November 17

The LDS Church Harvest Dinner is scheduled for Friday, November 17.

The popular annual event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the church located at Mormon Lane and Yellowstone in Whitehall. The meal is a Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings, including a variety of desserts.

In researching the history of event, volunteer Donna Loomis said the Harvest Dinner dates back to about 1978.

"It is truly wonderful to see members of our community visiting, laughing and sharing a Thanksgiving style meal together," Loomis said.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Whitehall Food Pantry. The suggested donation is $6 per person or $25 for a family.

Loomis lauded the importance of the event for local residents.

"Events that support our community and provide occasions for fellowship are very important to the sustainment of a strong community. The Harvest Dinner is a great opportunity for community members to come together, share a delicious meal, and support one another," she said. "All monetary donations and nonperishable food items for the dinner prepared by the LDS church members are given to the local food bank providing yet another opportunity to support and sustain members of our community. This is a community event that keeps paying blessings forward."