Communities plan Thanksgiving events, free turkey giveaways

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Thanksgiving offerings range from alternative holiday centerpieces—including ham, beef tenderloin, duck, stuffed squash and pork—to community food assistance. Two Catholic parishes in Hamlin and Brockport plan a free Thanksgiving dinner with two seating times, while Houston’s Healthy Holidays workshop will provide free turkeys to participants in a food demonstration, along with guidance on budget-friendly meals, food safety and emergency preparedness.

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