It might be two months away, but Thanksgiving preparations have already begun at the Goodman Community Center.

The center’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive has become a fall tradition in the Shenk-Atwood neighborhood, said a press release.  The event has been going for a decade.

Every year, groceries are collected to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal, including a turkey, for about 1,000 families in need.  The baskets are distributed to families at the Goodman Community Center from Nov. 17 to 20.

Those interested in donating food and money can call 608-241-1574 x249.

Registration is open for Thanksgiving Baskets until Oct. 15.  To register, call the Goodman Community Center at 608-241-1574 x249.  Families may also register at the center or through the Fritz Food Pantry.

Need is expected to exceed supply, so families are encouraged to register soon.

Sacred Hearts will hold their Annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 8.

The event begins at 11 a.m.  Over 20 vendors will be selling their wares from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.  A bingo tent will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The festival will feature kids’ games and prizes as well as a bounce house and Doodlebug the Clown.  For adults, a farmer’s market, craft and raffle booths, food and beer will be available.

Food served includes brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, walking tacos, barbecue beef, hot beef and chicken sandwiches.  Sassy Cow Creamery will also provide ice cream, and root beer floats and hot apple pie sundaes will be sold.

Live entertainment will begin at 7:30 p.m. and feature Rachelle and the Red Hot Rattlers.  They group will perform contemporary country and some original music until 11:30 p.m.