The numbers are rolling in for people wanting to participate in the upcoming Pittsburg County Community Thanksgiving Dinner — but time is growing short to sign up for the event.
“There is still time for people to call, but we’d like for them to call as soon as possible,” said Pittsburg County Assessor Jim Kelley, one of the organizers of the community dinner.
“When we get everything in motion, it will be more difficult to add more meals.”
The phone number for those who want to participate to call is 423-7379, with plans to keep the phone line open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
More volunteers are needed to help with food deliveries for those who are unable to get out and pick up the dinners themselves, Kelley said. Volunteers plan to begin delivering the meals around 9 a.m. on Thursday to Pittsburg County residents who want to participate but who are unable to get out on Thanksgiving Day.
Kelley said anyone interested in volunteering can call the 423-7379 number during regular business hours.
Volunteers are doing their best to get ready for the unexpected, but it’s important to make the phone call or complete a written application in advance so volunteers will know how much food to prepare.
They’ve already started the cooking by baking cornbread for the dressing on Friday, using the cafeteria at McAlester High School, Kelley said.
Plans call for the free holiday dinner with all the trimmings to be served around noon on Thanksgiving Day at the George Nigh National Guard Armory at Third Street and Polk Avenue.
It’s open to anyone in Pittsburg County who wants to participate, with no income or age guidelines or other requirements, Kelley noted.
Those who would like to pick up the meals to take them home instead of eating at the armory can get them at the armory beginning at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Kelley said.
It is not necessary for those who have already completed an application at a senior citizens center, Hartshorne City Hall or other outlet to also make a phone call to sign up for the dinner, according to organizers of the event.
Contact James Beaty at jbeaty@mcalesternews.com.
Local News
A meal for the masses
- Local News
-
-
Foul tasting water won't last
McAlester’s drinking water is safe to drink and the color, taste and smell will improve soon, according to Pete Stasiak McAlester city manager.
-
Alexix Futisha is named Little Miss Choctaw
McAlester’s Alexis Futisha has been named Little Miss Choctaw for District 11.
-
From the Capitol: Talk about fiscal irresponsibility
Will Rogers said, “I love a dog — he does nothing for political reasons.”
-
Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma signs lease in McAlester
The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma has found a location and will be moving to McAlester possibly as soon as July, according to Susan Tilkin director of communications for the organization.
-
Rescued horses doing well
Quarter horses rescued in July by the Pittsburg County Sheriffs department are doing well, according to Joel Kerns Pittsburg County Sheriff.
-
Lt. Gov. Lamb lauds region for Work Ready Certification
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb stopped by the Kiamichi Technology Center in McAlester on Friday to help celebrate the teaming of 15 Southeastern Oklahoma counties as Oklahoma’s Premier Certified Work Ready Region.
-
School board president steps down
A seat on McAlester Public School’s Board of Education has been vacated by President Anne Walker, who has left the position after 15 years, according to MPS Public Relations Specialist Debbie Watkins.
-
From the Capitol: OSP closing F cellhouse
Monday evening the governor put out a press release titled, “Budget Deal Reached: Fallin and Legislative Leaders Announce Fiscally Conservative Budget with Targeted Funding Increases.”
-
Three local men dismissed from grand theft charges
Three Pittsburg County men were dismissed from theft related charges Monday (May 21) in Pittsburg County District Court.
-
Gas prices down, police patrols up for Memorial weekend
Gas prices are down this Memorial weekend but the people expected to be on the road is up and so are the number of patrol officers on duty.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Beryl Makes Landfall on Florida Coast
Service Dogs Help Wash. Soldiers Battling PTSD
Raw Video: Heckler Bursts in on Blair Testimony
Japan Farmers Plant, Seek Radiation-free Rice
UN Blames Syrian Forces for Shelling Houla
Raw Video: Gay Protest Blocked in Moscow
Vatican in Chaos After Butler Arrested for Leaks
Jimmy Carter Endorses Egypt's Election Results
Biden Addresses West Point Graduating Class
Dozens of Children Killed in New Syria Attack
Raw Video: Activists Allege Massacre in Syria
NJ Man Charged With Murder in Death of Patz
Support, Fun for Kids of Fallen Soldiers at Camp
Fugitive Penguin Caught, Returned to Aquarium
50 Years Later, Underground Fire Still Burning
Light Show Transforms Sydney Opera House
Raw Video: Unruly Passenger Restrained in Miami
Raw Video: Robber Uses Drive-thru Window
Raw Video: Dragon Arrives at Space Station
Calif.'s Coronado Named Nation's Best Beach
Raw Video: Man Rescued From River in China
Beyonce Entertains the First Family
Celtics crush Sixers in Game 7
Alleged Lego Thief Faces Felony Charges
Has Snooki Named Her Baby?
Heat Wave Warms Holiday Weekend
Inspiration for the class of 2012
Colorado College Student Shot While Trespassing
Will Smith & Josh Brolin on "Men in Black 3"
80-Year-Old Skydiver's Nightmare Jump
JWoww Sizzles in a Black Bikini
Sliders on the Grill
Cruise ship crunch
Backstage With Beyonce
Ultimate Creamy Potato Salad
Pope's Personal Butler Under Arrest
Jenny McCarthy's New Man
Tyler's Classic Coleslaw
Britney Spears Under X Factor Fire
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Victim Hits Milestone
