A free Christmas dinner will be held this Saturday

BAKERSFIELD, CA. - A traditional Christmas dinner is being prepared for members of the community on Dec. 20 

The first-ever HALO Event, is an effort to give back to the community, according to organizers.

The dinner event is geared toward serving veterans, though organizers say everyone is welcome to join in for dinner, adding that no one will be turned away.

"We have been very blessed this year and would like an opportunity to share our good fortune with others,"