Honokaa High offering free Thanksgiving dinner

The students of the Leadership Training Program at Honokaa High School invite the community to their annual Thanksgiving dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the school cafeteria.

The Thanksgiving dinner, hosted and sponsored in part by Honokaa High School, is one of several service projects planned and implemented for the community through the students’ practice of student leadership. The event provides a free turkey dinner to all who attend.

Turkeys purchased with donations to the event will be prepared by the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel. There will be entertainment and door prizes for those in attendance. The event serves as an opportunity for the school and community to come together for a celebration of thanks.

Meals are delivered to the housebound in the Honokaa area, which includes Honokaa, Kukuihaele, Haina, Paauhau and Kalopa, and to those who request this service, by calling Romel Gaspar or Angella Brandt at 775-800, ext. 3137060.

The Thanksgiving dinner is made possible through generous donations from school classes and clubs, Hamakua Energy Partners, Honokaa Business Association, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, HLP Hawaii Community Foundation, Paniolo Country Inn, as well as other community organizations, individuals and the fundraising efforts of the students of the Leadership Training Program.

“We were able to distribute more than 900 turkey dinners during last year’s event, including more than 300 to shut-ins in our community,” said Brandt, student activities coordinator. “We would like to express our gratitude to all those who have contributed to this dinner in the past. Without the generosity of these community members, this dinner would not have been possible.”

Anyone interested in making a donation also can email Brandt at angella_brandt@notes.k12.hi.us.