Preparations continue for a pair of community Thanksgiving dinners in the area on Thursday. In The Dalles, the community dinner will be from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Academy. It’s sponsored by the Salvation Army, with dinner being prepared for up to 1,000 people. If you know of someone who needs a delivered meal, call the Salvation Army at 541-296-6417. In Hood River, FISH Food Bank, Asbury Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, and Riverside Community Church are teaming up to serve dinner to up to 400 people. The dinner will be at Riverside Community Church on 317 State Street from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.