Good night, good chili

SHARON —The Sharon Woman’s Club held its sixth annual chili dinner on Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Sharon firehouse. The snowy weather may have kept a few people from attending, but 89 people showed up  and the club grossed $2,300.

“Our chili recipe is out of ‘The Silver Palate Cookbook,’� club member Kim Hohlfeld said. “It has a mixture of meat and sausage. It’s costly to make, but it’s worth it.�

Selectman and club member Meg Szalewicz was one of the cooks and servers.

“We all have a wonderful time cooking and cooking for a full day for this meal,� Szalewicz said. “People totally love this event.�

The Woman’s Club, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, raises money to give to nonprofit organizations.

In 2009, the club donated to Boy Scout Troop No. 24, Sharon Hospice, Hotchkiss Library of Sharon, the Northwest Girl Scout Council, OWL’s Kitchen, Sharon Audubon Center, Sharon Day Care, Sharon Chore Service, Sharon Food Bank, Sharon Historical Society, Sharon Fire Department and Ambulance and Women’s Support Services.

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