BLANCHESTER — The 12th annual Blanchester Community Christmas Dinner will be Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Blanchester Community Center at the Municipal Building. It will be catered by McCoy’s Catering, and all citizens of Blanchester are invited for a meal free of charge.

The annual dinners have been very successful; last year about 250 meals were served and another 150 were delivered. This year a larger turnout is expected.

The generous support of the Blanchester community has made the event possible; last year’s financial support was termed “overwhelming” and this year the response has been equally generous.

Once again volunteers will be needed to help make the dinner happen. If you wish to help in any way — serve food, clean up, bake desserts, deliver meals or make a financial donation — your assistance will be appreciated. You’ll come away filled with the Christmas spirit knowing you have helped others have a more enjoyable Christmas.

If you would like to help, or if you would like a meal delivered, contact Jim or Ruth Johnson at 937-783-2503.