Norma Jean Heward and her grandson Hayden Anderson of Red Deer load up their plates at Festival Hall Friday during the second annual Community. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Norma Jean Heward and her grandson Hayden Anderson of Red Deer load up their plates at Festival Hall Friday during the second annual Community. (Photo by Jeff Stokoe/Advocate staff)

Photo: Red Deer Native Friendship Centre holds feast

The Red Deer Native Friendship Centre hosted the annual Community Christmas feast at Festival Hall on Friday. Along with the meal, there was an open mic to share songs and comedy, a mini round dance, face painting, goody bags and cookie decorating.

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