For the second year, members of a local church will spend this Saturday, Nov. 21, helping those who need it.

Last March, the Harvest Time Assembly of God Church’s Day of Compassion provided hundreds of residents free bags of groceries, plus medical, dental and eye screenings – even haircuts. Organizer Larry Botelho said this weekend’s event promises to do even more.

“It’s going to be the same routine this time, but a little bit bigger with some additional services and more volunteers,” he said.

This year’s event will include a limited number of swine flu and seasonal flu vaccines available to qualified recipients, courtesy of Sutter Delta Medical Center. Also, Gorilla Rilla, the Oakland Raiders’ unofficial mascot and recent Pro Football Ultimate Fan Association Hall of Fame inductee, will be on hand to help with the event and welcome visitors. And each family who attends the Day of Compassion will go home with a free turkey dinner.

The communitywide event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the church, 2200 Ventura Road (across from Krey Elementary School) in Brentwood. A free brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and all are welcome. For additional information, call the church at 925-516-1908.