Stageline offering free Thanksgiving dinner

After a successful event in 2017, Whitehall Stageline Pizza is once again giving back to the local community with a free-of-charge Thanksgiving Dinner.

The dinner is scheduled to take place Thursday, November 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the restaurant located at 605 W. Legion in Whitehall. The dinner will include turkey, ham, and all the fixings.

Prior to last year's event, owners Ken and Tina Bates had talked about hosting the event on a yearly basis and were happy with the turnout in 2017. Tina said they decided to do the dinner at the last minute, but still had over 70 in attendance. She is hoping for over 100 this year.

Tina said the dinner is a way to both thank and show appreciation to the community.

She also wants residents to know it is not just for those who might not be able to make a Thanksgiving dinner, but for those who might not have anywhere else to go.

Tina said they have already received a lot of donations of food and volunteers to help serve, and encouraged local residents who want to attend to RSVP by calling the store at 287-2500.