More and more civic organizations are coming together to raise funds and awareness for local causes. The latest one brought to my attention was the Chili Cook-off Challenge in Conway, Arkansas to benefit ArtsFest. In its third year, ArtsFest is a community festival to celebrate local arts and artists. This year it included free musical performances, dance companies, an art and music walk and independent film premiers. There was also a traveling education program on loan from the ArtsFest in Pittsburg, PA and of course, the chili cook-off challenge. All events were held October 7, 2009.
The chili cook-off challenge was coordinated by they Conway Noon Rotary Club. Answering the call to action were teams from the Conway Optimist Club, Kiwanis, Lions, Sunshine Optimist Club of Conway and the Conway Morning Rotary.
It's all about fun and community according to the challenge spokesperson Becky Harris and we agree. But what we really want to know is if one of those Optimist Clubs emerged with bragging rights this year to the best chili in town. Please post any updates in the comments below!
