Thanksgiving happenings throughout South Big Horn County

There are a number of opportunities in the South Big Horn County community to give thanks, help others and enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal. 

Now through November 19 Basin Food Pantry and Security State Bank ask community members to adopt a Thanksgiving basket.  Pick up bags and a list of food are available at the bank or Basin’s Market. Return the filled bags to either location or the Basin Area Chamber by November 19.

November 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. is the annual Turkey Drive for Food Pantry Thanksgiving Baskets.  Bring a turkey (13 pounds and under) or turkey breasts to the back door of the Basin Area Chamber. If you are unable to make that date, please call Lori Thon at 307-250-1678 or Barbara Anne Greene at 307-272-6844. They will meet you at the chamber at your convenience. Financial donations may be sent to Basin Food Pantry, PO Box 284, Basin, WY, 82410

November 18 at 12:30 p.m. the Burlington schools’ chapter of National Honor Society will host a Thanksgiving lunch in the school cafeteria for Senior Citizens. 

November 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. is the Warm Up Dinner and Fundraiser for Big Horn County 4-H at the Greybull Elks.  The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. There is also a silent auction and live auction at 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $75 for a family of four. Tickets available at the 4-H office, 307-272-0576.

November 21 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. is the Basin Food Pantry Thanksgiving basket distribution for families experiencing food insecurity. Come to the back door of the chamber. First come, first serve.

November 22 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. will be Thanksgiving dinner at the South Big Horn Senior Center.

November 25 Thanksgiving Community Dinner will be held at the Greybull Community Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more info and/or to help, contact Beverly Henke 307-202-1441, Kay Mattis 307-272-4188 or Theresa Dewitt 307-388-8237. 

Also on November 25, Grace Lutheran Church in Greybull will have its 6 p.m. church service. 

November 26 St. Andrews will host a free Thanksgiving meal at noon.