Thanksgiving Spirit Alive and Well in La Verne

Vicki Brown, Sowing Seeds' inspirational, pulled into the parking lot at DPI Labs with a loaded truck of turkeys and trimming's for today's annual pantry that begins at noon in La Verne.

Sowing Seeds for Life, a nonprofit charity providing food and services to the needy throughout the East San Gabriel Valley, along with Christ Church of the Valley of San Dimas, will provide hot turkey dinners to disadvantaged families at noon today at 1350 Arrow Highway.

The organizations need volunteers to help serve, as well. For more information about today’s Thanksgiving pantry, please call Yvette Carreon at 909 392-5777 or email her at ycarreon@dpilabs.com.

Meanwhile, Rodeo Jewelers in La Verne is offering a free tote when you spend a $149 or more on Black Friday only. Living up to his reputation, owner Koko Vartanian always has something special to offer at the right price. Rodeo is located at 1560 Foothill Blvd. in the new Von’s Shopping Center. For more information, call (909) 593-7537.

The Corner Butcher Shop in La Verne is also your local headquarters for Shelton turkeys and all the trimmings. Butcher boys John and Will will keep the shop open until noon on Thanksgiving day. Homemade sides include cornbread stuffing with Andouille, green bean casserole, cranberry chutney, homestyle gravy, mashed potatoes and sweet potato casserole. To see what else is on the menu, call 909 596-6345.