Peppers on the Plaza
Union Wireless Peppers on the Plaza, Cheyenne’s Chili Cook-Off will be held at the Cheyenne Depot on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday, June 14th, 2009. This will be the International Chili Society’s (ICS) Wyoming State Championship and the Chili Appreciate Society International’s (CASI) Cook-Off.
Call for Cooks and Volunteers
We are asking the community to show off their culinary talents and sign up for Cheyenne’s Chili Cook-Off, Peppers on the Plaza. Volunteers are also needed to help with family activities, the chili cook-off, judging and generally helping with the event. We are looking for over 100 volunteers for this event, and we need your help!
If you would like to cook or volunteer, please contact the Cheyenne Depot Museum at 307-632-3905
For event information, to check out having a cook-off team, or applications contact the Cheyenne Depot Museum at 307-632-3905, by email to Pam@cheyennedepotmuseum.org, or go to the website at www.cheyennedepotmuseum.org.
Cheyenne’s Chili Cook-Off
Cheyenne families can come and taste the chilies and salsas being entered into the competitions for $2 a person. Attendees will have the chance to taste some former regional, district and world chili winners’ chili. Families will also be able to enjoy an outstanding line-up of free entertainment on the Cheyenne Depot Plaza on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free family activities will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with lots of children’s games! Families can also participate in the Chili Pepper Eating Contests and the Arm Wrestling Contests! There will also be a Mr. Hot Sauce and Miss Chili Pepper contest to be held on Saturday.
Union Wireless Peppers on the Plaza, Cheyenne’s Chili Cook-Off is a joint fund raising event for United Way of Laramie County, the Cheyenne Depot Museum and the Cheyenne Depot Museum Foundation. The City of Cheyenne and the Historic Plains Hotel are also providing support to this event. Union Wireless has generously sponsored this event and is extending an invitation to families to come to Cheyenne for this fun-filled event.
For everyone who likes hot stuff, the Union Wireless Peppers on the Plaza, Cheyenne’s Chili Cook-Off will provide all the “hot stuff” they can endure! We hope all of Cheyenne puts the weekend of June 12, 13 & 14 on their calendars to make the Depot a destination for the chili cook-off!
(Pictured left to right are: Kathleen Petersen, Youth Team Chair; Art Molonado, COMEA; Patty Reisland, COMEA; Chris Childress, COMEA; Teresa Garrido, COMEA Executive Director; Moriah Freeman, Youth Team; Brandee Haskins, Youth Team Committee volunteer.
Accepting Applications for Youth Service Team
United Way of Laramie County is proud to announce the formation of their new Youth Service Team. The Youth Service Team will bring individuals, ages 16-19, together with the purpose of developing future leaders in the volunteering and the human service community throughout the summer and the fall. This is a perfect opportunity for students who want to get involved in the community, as well as enhance resumes and college applications. For more information or to apply, call or email Amy at 638-8904, marketing@unitedwayoflaramiecounty.org, or visit the United Way website at www.UnitedWayofLaramieCounty.org by May 29.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT TEAMS
NEIGHBORS IN CRISIS and STRENGHTHENING FAMILIES
COMEA Shelter. Cheyenne Transit. Laramie County Community Partnership. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). NEEDS, Inc. American Red Cross. National Food and Shelter. Peak Wellness Center. Consumer Credit Counseling Service. Airman & Family Readiness Center. Cheyenne Interfaith Hospitality Network. CLIMB Wyoming. Meals on Wheels. Bethel Outreach Ministries. S.E. WY Foster Grandparent Program. Safehouse Sexual Assault Services. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Wyoming Senior Citizens, Inc.
HELPING CHILDREN & YOUTH ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL
Early Education Partnership STRIDE Learning Center Boys and Girls Club
IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH
Cheyenne Community Clinic. Cheyenne Health and Wellness. Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Laramie County Community Partnership. Laramie County Adolescent Health Program. |
