This Christmas, the those in need of warm meal can join the Norman Christmas Day Community Dinner Foundation for its its 38th year serving the community on the holiday.
The free dinner will be served at the Norman High School cafeteria, 911 W Main St., from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa will also be in attendance handing out toys and gifts to children and adults while a local band plays Christmas music.
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