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World Community Day set
MALONE — The Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church will host World Community Day noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13.

World Community Day is a function of Church Women United, a press release said, a day for women to get together to pray for world peace. The theme this year is "Piecing Earth Together."

Women of all denominations are invited to the short program at the church, which is located at the intersection of Clay and Main streets. Participants are asked to bring a bagged lunch; dessert and beverages will be provided.

For more information, call 483-3950.

Churches to host Thanksgiving meal
MOOERS — The Mooers/Mooers Forks Catholic/Christian Community will host the fourth-annual free Thanksgiving meal at St. Ann's Church Hall in Mooers Forks on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.

The Catholic, Methodist and Wesleyan churches combine their talents and resources under the direction of Barbara Bushey of St. Ann's Church to put on the meal for residents of Mooers and Mooers Forks. No one, however, will be turned away, a press release said.

Free home delivery is also available in the local area. Last year, about 100 meals were served.

To ensure enough food is prepared and to prevent waste, those wishing to attend the 11 a.m. sit-down meal or order take-out are asked to call ahead at 236-5632 or 236-7129.

Volunteers for home delivery and food preparation and service are also welcome.