<em>Photo above: Parker Mitchell, center, portrayed the “minister” and shouts “HALLELUJAH” during his class’ song.&nbsp;Photos by Bob Sofaly.&nbsp;</em>

Beaufort Academy Preschool held its annual Thanksgiving play entitled “The Pilgrims Come to America” on Nov. 20. The traditional play came complete with pilgrim men, women, turkeys, corn and Native Americans. Following the play the children invited their family and friends indoors for a roasted turkey lunch with all the Thanksgiving fixings.&nbsp;
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Community Thanksgiving</strong></p>
There are two community Thanksgiving dinners around town on the holiday:

• 11 a.m., <b>Union Baptist Church Community Thanksgiving Dinner</b>, Fellowship Hall, 1708 Old Shell Road, Port Royal. All are welcome to this free Thanksgiving dinner. For more information, call 843-524-8604.

•&nbsp;<b>Church of St. Helena Community Thanksgiving Dinner, </b>The Parish Church of St. Helena parish hall, 507 Newcastle St., Beaufort; worship service: 11 a.m., dinner from noon-2 p.m., take-away dinner from 9 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 843-522-1712 or visit&nbsp;www.sthelenas1712.org

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