60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey: Celebrating 25 Years Of Carving Out Thanksgiving with the Mobile Turkey Unit of Whidbey Island!

<p>Hello to you listening in <a href="https://www.traveltacoma.com/regions/sumner/" target="_blank">Sumner, Washington</a>!</p><p>Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.</p><p>If this is the day before Thanksgiving I’m elbow deep in boxes of pumpkin pies cutting and boxing slices for upwards of 700 turkey dinners being prepared by 200 <a href="https://www.mobileturkeyunit.com" target="_blank">Mobile Turkey Unit</a> volunteers who have been busy carving freshly roasted turkeys, peeling mountains of potatoes for mashing, stirring vats of stuffing, spooning up cranberry relish, bagging rolls and butter, napkins, utensils and even coffee. On Thanksgiving morning I’ll help to deliver some of 700 *complete* turkey dinners to those on the Island who otherwise might not have one.  </p><p>We are celebrating our 25th year since this nonprofit community event was founded in 1999 by Tom Arhontas, who had a special place in his heart for people in need.</p><p>Click the <a href="https://www.mobileturkeyunit.com" target="_blank"><strong>LINK</strong></a>  to share in the spirit of volunteer giving, check out the story, photos and videos of what we do and how we do it here on our Island.</p><p><strong>You’re always invited</strong>: “<i>Come for the stories - stay for the magic</i>!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!</p><p>Meanwhile, stop by my <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net" target="_blank">Quarter Moon Story Arts</a> website to:</p><p>✓ Check out <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/services/" target="_blank">What I Offer</a>,</p><p>✓ Arrange your free <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/hire-me/" target="_blank">Story Start-up Session</a>,</p><p>✓ <a href="https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net/hire-me/subscribe/" target="_blank">Opt In to my monthly NewsAudioLetter</a>