Community cuisine 10/8/07

Wesley UMC Fruitland holds annual dinner

Wesley UMC Fruitland will hold its annual fried chicken and kettle beef dinner Saturday. Doors will open at 3 p.m.; dinner will be served until 6:30 p.m. Dinner also includes mashed potatoes, corn, green beans, homemade fresh baked bread, drinks and desserts. A country store with homemade preserves and craft items is also part of the event. Children 4 and younger eat free. The church is off Highway 177 at 142 Carnation Lane. For more information, call the church at 243-5948.

St. Denis Parish serving family-style dinner

BENTON, Mo. -- The St. Denis Parish of Benton will hold an all-you-can-eat family style dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Menu includes chicken and dumplings, kettle beef, chicken and dressing, sweet potatoes, buttered potatoes and homemade desserts. Children 5 and younger eat free. Carryouts will be available. There will be a raffle.

Scott City First Assembly of God hosting breakfast

The Scott City First Assembly of God will host a men's breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Menu is sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy. The meal is free, but donations will be accepted. For more information, call 573-264-2365.

-- From staff reports