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11th Annual Fannin County Christmas Dinner

December 17, 2009 - Four Corners 4-H youth and families are gearing up for the 11th Annual Fannin County Christmas Dinner. Approximately 400 Fannin County residents will enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner Christmas Day, either at the Family Life Center, or delivered right to their door. Bonham businesses and service organizations have once again underwritten the expenses of this event. Churches and local high schools are providing delicious, homemade desserts. Four Corners youth are coordinating with the various local SNAP centers in the county to arrange for meals to be delivered to those who cannot leave home. Again, the First United Methodist Church is donating the use of the Family Life Center. The youth of Four Cornersappreciatesthe giving spirit of each of these groups and their willingness to partner with them in this endeavor.

Christmas Dinner will be served to anyone wishing to attend, at 11 a.m. at the Family Life Center, 200 W. 8th Street, Bonham, Christmas Day, December 25th. The Montana children will be presenting a music program during the dinner time. Anyone who would like a meal delivered to their home or who would like to volunteer Christmas Day, may call 903-583-0446 to make arrangements. Please call by December 24th at the latest.

Volunteers are always needed Christmas Day. There is work to be done in the kitchen, serving our guests, delivering meals, cleaning up, etc. Last year we had our all time high in volunteer support with 95 people coming to help. If youre available Christmas Day, please join hands with us and make a difference in the lives of Fannin County residents on this special day. Merry Christmas!

Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 19. Educational programs of AgriLife Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin.