The semiannual gathering of past Daly’s Department Stores employees will be held Thursday at noon at The Lodge, 445 Herrick Ave. in Eureka. Lunch will be served, followed by announcements and updates about the lives of attendees.

The event is open to all former employees and their spouses.

The twice-a-year get-together was initially organized to connect with then-current and former employees of the locally owned department store chain.

Daly’s Department Stores began in Eureka in 1895 and expanded over the years to Crescent City, Fortuna, Brookings and Fort Bragg. The stores closed in 1995.

The “anchor store” stood on the corner of Fourth and G streets in downtown Eureka and occupied an entire block. Generations of Humboldt County residents worked at the store during its 100-year run.

A fee will be charged for the lunch, which is being catered by The Lodge’s food services. A no-host bar will also be offered for attendees.

Those wishing to attend who haven’t already been contacted by the phone committee are encouraged to RSVP by phoning LaVera at 707-268-5537 or Jan at 707-725-5718. An event has also been set up on Facebook. Find the event by searching for “Daly’s Department Stores’ Employee Luncheon.