EDITOR’S NOTE: The Datebook is reserved for nonprofit, civic organizations. Unless otherwise noted, events listed should be considered free and open to the public. Because of numerous entries, items may appear for only one week. Entries appear in chronological order and as there is space. The deadline for submissions is 4 p.m.

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER: at the Parsons Senior Center on Thursday  from 11 a.m.. to 2 p.m.  Eat-in, pick-up, and delivery.  For more information or to order meals for pick up or delivery, please call Carroll Precht at 304-478-4018.

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER: will be offered on Thanksgiving Day at the Odd Fellows Lodge on the Beverly Five-Lane. Dinner starts at 11 a.m.  and will end when the food is gone! This event is free to the public. For more information, call Rev. Doug Lewis, Randolph County Coalition of Ministers, at 304-704-9433. Jerry Lockett, President.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Dinner, Dance and Giveaway will be at Orchard Hall Friday, Dec. 1 from 6-10 p.m. All you care to eat, Italian sausage with pepper sauce, rigatoni and sauce, baked ham, salad, dessert and drinks. All tickets are for two. For information, call 304-636-5277.

CRAFT SHOW: Orlena Global Methodist Church in Gilman will be hosting a craft sale Friday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. There will be crafts, homemade goodies and lunch will be available for purchase.

HOLIDAY MARKET: The Arts Center will host the Annual Holiday Artist Market Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Dec. 2 from  8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON: at the annual Beverly Presbyterian Church Christmas Luncheon will be Saturday, Dec. 2nd, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The homemade lunch  includes soup, sandwich, drink, and dessert. Other items for sale will be delicious baked goods, jams, and the popular homemade Christmas Cookie Trays. This event is part of the annual “Old Fashioned Beverly Christmas.”

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Calvary Assembly of God Church on Route 219 in Valley Head will have a Christmas Program on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

RANDOLPH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL: will hold their December meeting on Friday, Dec. 8. The Elkins High School choir will perform at 11:45 a.m. at EHS Auditorium and lunch will follow at the Randolph Technical Center.  Reservations are required. Call or text Donna Auvil at 304-614-3441 by Nov. 29.

HOMESTEAD HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW: is scheduled for Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Homestead Community and Event Center located at 4051 Seneca Trail in Valley Bend. Concessions will be available for purchase. Vendor registration deadline is Dec. 2. For more information or to register, call Michelle at 304-642-4433 or email her at chelsvc94@yahoo.com. Proceeds support the community center.

CHRISTMAS PARTY: At American Legion Post 29 will be Dec. 9 from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. for children ages 12 years and under. This will be held in Calain Hall, upstairs, at the 4th Street entrance. There will be pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, snacks, making cards for Veterans, and also some small gifts!