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The annual Harvest Feast, hosted and organized by State Rep. Vernon G. Smith, D-Gary, will be held on 7 p.m. Friday at New Hope Church, located at 2307 Rhode Island St., in Gary.

The event is held each year in memory of Smith’s mother, the Rev. Julia E. Smith, and his aunt Magnolia Allen, according to a news release. The late Julia E. Smith was a former pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.

This year’s performers include gospel soloists, Nate Mason and Stephan Henderson, the West Side Theatre Guild Repertoire Dance Company, Wings of Harmony, and the West Side Drama Club is doing a performance on the creation.

Attendees can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal, featuring turkey, dressing, roast beef, macaroni and cheese, green beans,

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