WESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Lewis County Senior Center will host its second annual Chili Cook-off on Wednesday, Jan. 22, offering a chance for residents to showcase their culinary skills or enjoy a warm, community-focused event. The cookoff is free to attend and open to the public, making it an ideal outing for families and friends. For those interested in competing, there is no cost to enter. Participants are encouraged to bring their best chili recipes, whether classic favorites or new creations to share with the community. Judging will begin promptly at noon that Wednesday. Attendees who purchase a $5 tasting ticket will serve as judges, ensuring a fun and interactive experience for everyone involved, according to event organizers. Belinda Lewis, activities director at the Lewis County Senior Center, shared her enthusiasm for the event, noting that last year’s inaugural cookoff was a resounding success. “It went really well last year, and so I decided to try and make it bigger and better this year,” she said. She emphasized the event’s importance not only as a culinary competition but also as a social gathering. “I am hoping that the word got out last year that it was really fun and successful and it was just a really good time,” she said. “Not only did people bring in their chili and taste the other chili, but it was really a social event too because they sat around, joked, and, as an activities director, that is what I am looking for — things that bring people together and put them in social situations.” All money that will be raised during the chili cook-off will go towards benefiting the Lewis County Senior Center, Lewis said. “The money raised will go towards our activities,” she said. “Of course we want to offer some kind of prize for the first- and second-place finishers. Last year, I found these tiny chef’s hats and it said, “chili cook-off first place, second place and third place,’ and that is what we used as prizes. Part of the money will go towards the prizes we want to give out this year, and the other half will go towards our activities for the seniors.” Weston’s Lynn Lynch, last year’s first-place winner, reflected on her positive experience at the first Chili Cook-off. “My experience was great,” she said. “I just cooked my homemade chili and won first place. I am known for my chili and lasagna. But this was my first time ever winning first place at a cook-off.” She emphasized the importance of the Senior Center hosting events like the Chili Cook-off for the community, Lynch said. “It’s just a fun way of making money, getting to meet other people, and I would do anything for Belinda Lewis,” she said. “Any time you break bread with someone and sit down and share a meal together ... it creates a bond.”

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