The Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island will hold its\u00a0first-ever Chili & Trees event Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at Street Eatz & Ale, 5508 Avenue A, Bokeelia, just northeast of The Center.<\/p>\n
This new holiday celebration brings together two local favorites \u2014 delicious chili and festive Christmas trees \u2014 for an evening of food, fun and community spirit. <\/p>\n
Attendees can\u00a0enter their best chili recipe\u00a0to compete for the title of\u00a0Best Island Chili, with winners chosen by popular vote. <\/p>\n
Meanwhile,\u00a0each Pine Island Elementary Classroom\u00a0will showcase a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, available for attendees to\u00a0bid on in a festive holiday auction.<\/p>\n
The night will also feature\u00a0live music, great food and family-friendly fun, all benefiting the\u00a0Greater Pine Island Kiwanis Club\u00a0and the\u00a0Pine Island Elementary PTO\u00a0\u2014 organizations dedicated to supporting local children, education, and community programs.<\/p>\n
The event is open to the public \u2014 come hungry, come festive, and come support our island\u2019s kids!\u00a0<\/p>\n
For more information about participating in the chili competition or supporting the event, please reach out to email\u00a0Reid:\u00a0sea.bokeelia@gmail.com; Rachael:\u00a0PTOatPIE@gmail.com\u00a0or Dave:\u00a0dave@islandbrew.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n