August 18th, 2008 Entries Still Needed for Chili Bowl Entries are still needed for the 11th annual Chili Bowl scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-9 p.m. at the Expo II Building at the Clearfield Driving Park. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit hospice patients. This year’s theme is “The Fabulous ’50’s.” Posing at the Super 322 Drive In, which opened in 1950, are, seated from left, Bill and Barb Frankhouser, drive-in owners; and Dana Wilson, hospice volunteer and event coordinator. Standing, from left, Amanda Knight and Larry Krest, hospice volunteers; Marie McGovern, hospice secretary; Jim Hummel, hospice volunteer; Lori Parks, grief counselor; and Stefanie Pentz, hospice volunteer. Ed and Linda Weitoish own the 1954 Buick Roadmaster featured in this photo. (Photo provided by Amy Duke) |
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CLEARFIELD - Want to bet on a sure thing? Then open your recipe box, pick your best chili recipe and enter it in the 11th annual Clearfield Hospice Chili Bowl.
Chili entries and themed-basket donations are still needed for the fundraiser, which will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, from 5-9 p.m. at the Expo II Building at the Clearfield Driving Park.
Basket entries must be registered the week of Aug. 18, while the deadline for chili entries is Sept. 5. Individuals, restaurants, churches, physicians, community organizations and businesses are encouraged to lend support.
The theme for this year’s event is “The Fabulous ’50s” according to Dana Wilson, hospice volunteer/event coordinator.
“The Chili Bowl is a fun evening of competition, camaraderie, great activities and delicious food. But what’s most important is that it benefits a worthy cause – hospice – so everyone who participates is a winner,” she said.
For those not familiar with the Chili Bowl, here’s how it works: Chili entries are accepted in four categories, which are Church, Restaurant, Physician and Open. Entry fee is only $25. Local judges determine first, second and third place winners in each category based on flavor, consistency, aroma and visual appeal.
Another panel of judges walks around the event. These judges determine Spirit Award winners, based on participation and enthusiasm, while another panel of judges determines the Most Artistic, with judging based on presentation of the entries.
The Humanitarian Award is yet another chance for entrants to shine, Wilson said. Each entrant or team has a mason jar placed on the entrant’s table. Attendees may make a voluntary donation to help choose the chili entry that wins this award. Monies may also be collected prior to the event for the Humanitarian Award.
Themed-baskets are raffled off during the night. These baskets, which contain a cornucopia of items ranging from gift certificates, clothing, household wares, etc, are donated by individuals, businesses and Clearfield Hospital departments.
The themed-baskets will be on display in the Clearfield Hospital lobby from Aug. 25 to Sept. 17 and at the DuBois Mall from Sept. 5-8. People may purchase chances on the baskets during those exhibitions as well as the evening of the Chili Bowl.
While chili tasting is at the heart of this red-hot night, other food items will be sold, including hamburgers donated by Burger King, hot dogs and drinks. Dave and Amy Duke of Clearfield will have their ice-cream truck at the event.
Other activities with ’50s flair will include music by The Moore Brothers Band; kids’ corner featuring hopscotch, Slinky races, ring toss game, car race, golf, lollipop tree, duck pond games and piñatas; and sales of this year’s Chili Bowl T-shirts.
The popular Butterfly Release will be held at 6 p.m. Live Monarch butterflies will be released to honor the living and in memory of deceased loved ones. Butterflies are available for purchase at a cost of $15 per butterfly.
Wilson said all proceeds from chili entries, basket and merchandise sales, the butterfly release, food and ice cream sales and raffle tickets are used to help hospice patients. The 2007 event raised $30,000. Ms. Wilson said last year’s proceeds helped 27 patients and their families pay for care and needed items not covered by insurance.
For registration or information about the Chili Bowl, or to reserve a monarch for the butterfly release, please contact Dana Wilson at 768-2012.
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