11/03/2026
🌶️🏆 Things got a little SPICY at FRIENDS!
Our annual Chili Fest was back, bringing together staff and community members for some friendly competition, delicious chili, festive tables, and plenty of fun with our Friends!
A HUGE thank you to this year's Chili Fest competitors: Jim Koontz, Nancy Thompson, Carey Smith, Ruby Hogan, Annie Green, Jamie Howard, and Rabin Walters! We appreciate each of you bringing your best recipes, creativity, and enthusiasm to make this year's celebration so special!
🥁 And the winners are...
🏆 Chili Champion: Jim Koontz, defending his title for the SECOND year in a row!
🎃 Best Decorated Table: Nancy Thompson
😊 Friendliest Table: Ruby Hogan
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Chili Fest another memorable day at FRIENDS!