Thanksgiving meal celebrates community
District 3 Longview City Councilman Wray Wade hosted some 100 people to a free, community Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 28 at the Broughton Recreation Center.
Catered by Bel’s Diner, which is located near the recreation center, the meal included ham, turkey, potato salad, cranberry sauce, dressing and German chocolate cake.
The day’s entertainment featured bingo games and door prizes, with more than 40 volunteers helping to serve food and conversation. Wade said he plans to host the community Thanksgiving meal against next year.

Wray Wade Thanksgiving
Paquita Hanks, Lateefah Pruitt, Shelby Hanks and Anaya Pruitt at the Wray Wade Community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Broughton Recreation Center. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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Wray Wade Thanksgiving
Chan Jenkins, Rosalyn Cantue Alicia, Johnson and Joi Bass at the Wray Wade Community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Broughton Recreation Center. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- LES HASSELL Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo

Wray Wade Thanksgiving
Shannon Moore, left, Dr. Tracy Hicks and Paula Borens with Black Nurses Rock at the Wray Wade Community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Broughton Recreation Center. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- LES HASSELL Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo

Wray Wade Thanksgiving
Paula, George and Sheddrick Borens at the Wray Wade Community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Broughton Recreation Center. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
- LES HASSELL Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo

Wray Wade Thanksgiving
Dee Dee harnage and Sherron Johnson at the Wray Wade Community Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, November 28, 2019, at the Broughton Recreation Center. (Les Hassell/News-Journal Photo)
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