Toyo Tire Community Christmas Luncheon Returns Dec. 16

CARTERSVILLE, GA -- Toyo Tire is gearing up for its ninth annual Community Christmas Luncheon, which provides a full meal for anyone in Bartow County. This year's event will be held from 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at the Cartersville Civic Center.

The meal, which is free, of course, includes roasted turkey, baked ham, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, assorted vegetables, homemade desserts, tea, lemonade and water.

Bartow Transit will be providing transportation and anyone who needs a ride can call 770-387-5165 Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents must make a reservation at least 24 hours before the event in order to get on the transportation list.

If you know individuals or families who may have had a hard time this year, bring them to the Christmas luncheon or spread word about the event, as it's a great time for everyone to come together to enjoy a home-cooked meal, Christmas music and a chance to get to know your neighbors.

If you're looking for some volunteer opportunities, you are more than welcome to donate gently worn and clean -- or new -- coats, blankets, hats, scarves and gloves. These items can be dropped off at Renasant Bank at 880 Joe Frank Harris Parkway or 42 Old Mill Road. Also needed are volunteers who can made homemade desserts, which can be dropped off from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the morning of the luncheon.

If churches have shut-in ministries, organizers will be happy to provide to-go meals for churches to pick up and deliver to shut ins. For more information or to donate coats or desserts, call or text Tina Jennings at 678-899-9525 or email at tina30120@aol.com.

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