DECATUR — A simple collection of groceries can make a festive Thanksgiving display, especially when it is created by a group of Decatur gardeners.
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A display created by the Garden Club of Decatur decorates the stage at last year’s Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Community Luncheon.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Decatur's Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
32nd Community Thanksgiving luncheon
1984: Thomas Jefferson Middle School choir singing while patrons listen during the Thanksgiving luncheon.
1984 Community Thanksgiving luncheon
1984: Decatur Tribune publisher Paul Osborne gives a speech at the annual luncheon.
62nd Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
2014: Volunteer Briley Housh of the Lutheran School Association basketball team serves Kim Mangan and other Millikin University employees at the luncheon at the Decatur Civic Center.
2015 community Thanksgiving luncheon
2015: Honorees at the head table stand as they are recognized during the Greater Decatur chamber of Commerce
61st Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
2015: Army 1st Lt. Gerald Phillips serves beverages while volunteering during the lunch at the Decatur Civic Center.
35th Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
1987: Hundreds of luncheon guests enjoy their Thanksgiving feast in the Masonic Temple and do a bit of socializing.
2016 Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
2016: Michael Fiala of the LSA basketball team and Abby Dobrinick serve representatives at the Decatur Civic Center.
2015 luncheon
2015: Members of the Lutheran School Association boys and girls basketball team volunteer to work with Nelson's Catering employees to serve the meal during the luncheon in the Decatur Civic Center.
2015 luncheon
2015: Decatur Memorial Hospital president Timothy Stone addresses attendees at the start of the lunch at the Decatur Civic Center.
56th Community Thanksgiving luncheon
2008: Decatur Schools Superintendent Gloria Davis addresses the crowd at the 56th Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Decatur Civic Center.
56th Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
2008: Greater Decatur Chamber of Commerce president Randy Prince introduces members of the head table at the 56th Community Thanksgiving Luncheon at the Decatur Civic Center.
56th Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
2008: Mary Cave, a member of the Junior Welfare Association serves another tray of Thanksgiving favorites to a table of attendees at the Decatur Civic Center.
59th Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
2011: Noon Kiwanis Club member Bruce Campbell serves meals during the 59th annual Community Thanksgiving luncheon Tuesday at the Decatur Civic Center. Community service organization members served food and drinks to attendees.
59th Community Thanksgiving Luncheon
2011: Millikin entrepreneur in residence Bruce Nims addresses attendees while standing in front of a large food display at the Decatur Civic Center.
Donnette Beckett
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Donnette Beckett
"Together Decatur" Columnist and Food/Drink Reporter
