TURKEY GIVEAWAY THIS MORNING: At 9 am today, Eastridge Christian Assembly starts giving away 1,000 turkeys at each of its two locations – including West Seattle, at 39th/Oregon (map). This is double what the church has given away in recent years, and it’s on the honor system – they don’t require proof you’re in need.

BEER CHURCH TURKEY BOWL TONIGHT: Right across the street at West Seattle Bowl, tonight’s one of the biggest — maybe even the biggest! — local food-drive events of the holiday season, the Beer Church Turkey Bowl. The alleys have been sold out since shortly after they were offered up for sale, but you are invited to stop by and watch, cheer the bowlers, and bring food (and/or money!) donations to add to what’s being amassed for the West Seattle Food Bank. It all starts at 5:30 pm (also 39th/Oregon).

SHOPPING? BUY EXTRA FOR DONATING TO THE FOOD BANKS: There are many places you’ll find dropoff barrels for the food banks that serve this area (West Seattle FB and White Center FB), but for holiday-specific donations, you are invited to stop by each one on Monday. WC is at 10829 8th SW and open 8-5 Monday – they have all the turkeys they need, but would appreciate donations of the fixings that go with holiday dinners; they also would appreciate volunteer help next week at the times listed here, as they are expecting almost 1,000 families for holiday food distribution. WS is at 35th/Morgan and open 9-7 Monday, saying they can use frozen turkeys 12 pounds or less, and store-bought boxed pies. (We’ll publish updates if we find out about any changed or extended donation hours.)

FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER IN FAUNTLEROY – GOING AND/OR GIVING: Once again this year, Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering (WSB sponsor) is presenting a free Thanksgiving feast at The Hall at Fauntleroy, noon-3 pm Thursday. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to help, whether you are sharing in the meal or not, they say they have all the volunteers they need, but can always use pies or cookies for dessert. The Hall is in the old Fauntleroy Schoolhouse, 9131 Fauntleroy SW.

MORE HOLIDAY GIVING INFO – is on the WSB West Seattle Holidays page.