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MolineSaturday, November 7

'Mr. Thanksgiving' will serve a free community dinner at Mercado on Fifth on Nov. 26

The Daily Davenport teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you'd like company at the table this Thanksgiving, Bob Vogelbaugh welcomes everyone. The 85-year-old Moline man, known as "Mr. Thanksgiving," has hosted the meal since 1971, and this year's dinner is free.

  • When: Thu., Nov. 26, 4 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: , 423 12th St., Moline
  • Cost: Free

Four groups make the dinner happen

WhoRole
Friends of Mr. ThanksgivingRuns the event
Mercado on FifthHosts, for the third year
Hy-VeePrepares, provides and helps serve meals
R.I.A. Federal Credit UnionFinancial sponsor

Source: WVIK

Want to chip in? OurQuadCities links to a way to donate with its report.

“it's not a charity dinner, never has been. It's getting people together”

Bob Vogelbaugh, "Mr. Thanksgiving"

The meal has been a Moline tradition for decades

  1. 1971Bob Vogelbaugh begins hosting the community Thanksgiving meal.
  2. Nov. 5Organizers announce this year's dinner at a press conference at Mercado.
  3. Nov. 26The free dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mercado.

Sources: OurQuadCities, WVIK

Sources: OurQuadCities, WVIK

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