Chili Cook-Off Raises Funds for Boys & Girls Club
Members of the Granville Allen VFW Post 5837 and Auxiliary joined local candidates and representatives of the Butler County Boys & Girls Club during the VFW’s “Meet the Candidates” chili cook-off held February 28. The community event invited residents to meet candidates and sample a variety of chili recipes, with all voting proceeds benefiting the Butler County Boys & Girls Club in Morgantown. PHOTO | Beverly Bonilla
Story and Pictures by Beverly Bonilla
On Saturday, February 28, the Granville Allen VFW Post 5837 and Auxiliary hosted a “Meet the Candidates” chili cook-off. The community was invited to come out and connect with local candidates. Admission was free, and all were encouraged to attend.
There were 17 candidates in attendance, and several brought their best chili recipes to compete for top honors. Attendees enjoyed sampling a wide variety of flavors, such as deer, turkey, traditional beef and more. The community came out and voted on their favorite chili. All voting proceeds benefited the Butler Co Boys and Girls Club.
The Boys and Girls Club of Morgantown is located at 338 South Tyler Street in Morgantown. Those wishing to support the organization can call 270-526-8686 for donation information.
On March 7th at Cool Springs Church, at 2055 Cool Springs Rd, will host their “March Gladness” that will benefit the Butler County Boys and Girls Club. Activities will include a silent auction, three-on-three basketball tournament, kids’ hotshot competition, snacks, drinks and a BBQ sack lunch. For more information and to pre-order a meal you can contact 270-847-7757. Meals will also be available for pickup.
