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Have you seen the news on the Maplewood social media channels?

There’s a new event added to the Holiday Hoopla lineup: a Christmas Eve Community Dinner.

That’s right, you can stuff your face for free with your neighbors instead of having to listen to Uncle Bob* tell the story about how he went to State for high school football, despite being third string.

You know, the story he tells every year.

The interesting twist is that this event honors a time in Maplewood’s history when Sparky and Red—yes, of Sparky’s Diner and Red’s Restaurant fame—fed anyone in need within the community. Times were tough back then, and this is a nice nod to that.

What’s extra juicy is that Sparky’s and Red’s descendants are planning the event. Together . Amos Flynn is back in town and is allegedly teaming up with Mickey Brewer. Think they can pull this off without a feud part deux? Share your thoughts in the comments!

*Names and anecdotes are purely coincidental and definitely not about anyone specific…