Local families host nearby Marines for Thanksgiving meal, activities

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (KESQ) – Nearly 350 Marines, who are away from their families, will be welcomed into local homes this Thanksgiving. Residents of eight county clubs will host two or more Marines for the meal and holiday activities.

The day is organized by the nonprofit organization American Friends of our Armed Forces, with partners with the county clubs and transports the Marines. The Marines are currently completing a four-month training at the Marine Corps Communications Electronics school.

The Toscana Country Club in Indian Wells is joined by the Hideaway, Indian Palms, Indian Wells, Rancho La Quinta, The Lakes, The Reserve and Palm Valley country clubs in hosting Marines.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from families and Marines about what the day means to them as they celebrate Thanksgiving.