3rd Annual Chili Cook-off was Fun for All!
The Deborah’s Place Gas Blast Chili Cook-Off, hosted by the President’s Circle, resumed for its third fabulous year on Saturday, January 29, 2011. Over 65 guests joined us for the afternoon, raising over $3000 to support the women and work of Deborah’s Place.
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| The “Thai One On” chili vies for votes | Veggies, cornbread, desserts, and beverages complemented the chili | A contestant, Janie Wu, poses with her “Holy Chili Mole!!” |
The afternoon included tours of the building, coloring and balloon animals for families, bluegrass music, a bean counting contest, and, of course, chili tasting!
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| Deborah’s Place COO Kathy Booton Wilson gives guests a tour of the Learning Center and the Rebecca Johnson Apartments | President’s Circle member Dana Brink and her son enjoy balloon animals at the kids table |
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| Bluegrass duo Long Journey Home provided live music during the event | Two popular chilis toward the end of the afternoon |
Out of 13 chilis competing, we are happy to announce this year’s winners!
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Pictured left to right are the winners of each category: Kid’s Best: Ted Danielson Most Unusual: Melissa Haase & DP Board Vice President Paul Haase Best Vegetarian: Kathy Booton Wilson Best Over-all: David Buchanan, PAB member SiSi Shen, and Janie Wu Spiciest: Peter Sikaitis Bean Count: DP Board President Kim Cole, with a guess of 768 (actual number was 787)! |
Thank you to everyone who attended or supported the event, especially to the Professional Auxiliary Board for providing beverages, to the President’s Circle for hosting, to DP staff members for working at the event, and to our many hardworking volunteers who kept the event running smoothly!
Pictured here are four of the nine volunteers who helped make the event a success, and three of the DP staff members working at the event. Thank you to all!
Missed the event? Join us at another Deborah’s Place event soon: the Professional Auxiliary Board’s “Under One Roof” Pub Party is on Thursday, March 3, and our annual Gala will be on June 17, 2011. And we hope to see you at next year’s Chili Cook Off!