Westlake Chili Cook off is a Hit!

Symphony at Olmsted Falls were awarded the 1st place prize in the Judges voting with their corn chip and cheese topped chili.

What a fun day! The Westlake Community Services Center’s Annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser was a HUGE success. Over 120 people enjoyed tastings of 8 different chilis in this popular yearly event. “We are incredibly grateful to all our event partners who sponsored the days food, drinks, door prizes and more.

Applause to:

Chili Sponsors – St. Mary of the Woods, Symphony at Olmsted Falls, Fairmont Senior Living, Rose Senior Living, Brookdale Westlake Village, Concord Reserve, Huntington Woods Care and Rehabilitation Center, and O’Neill Healthcare North Olmsted.

Dessert Sponsor – Home Instead Cleveland. Soda Sponsor – Rent A Daughter Senior Care. Coleslaw Sponsor – Amy Margiotti, Howard Hanna Realtor. Cutlery Sponsor – Westlake Assisted Living.

Thanks to VIP Judges – Dave Greenspan, Amy Green Havelka-Westlake City Council Member-Ward 5, Westlake Fire Chief Matt Moran, Westlake Police Chief Kevin Bielozer and Michelle Boczek – Economic Development Manager. Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy day spending time and putting your taste buds to the test!

: O’Neill Healthcare’s chili, our reigning champs, took home two trophies: 2nd place in the judges voting AND the BIG prize, “People’s Choice”!

: Huntington Woods won 3rd place in the judges voting with their seasonal Pumpkin Chili.

To the hard-working volunteers, we couldn’t do this without you. Thanks for your dedicated work and bringing so much joy.

“Lastly, a BIG thank you to our patrons who make our work so wonderful and worthwhile. Thank you for joining us and supporting this memorable event.”

: Many thanks go out to our marvelous judges: Fjre Chief Matt Moran, Michelle Boczek – Eco-nomic Development Manager, Amy Havelka – Council Woman Ward 5, City Council President Dave Greenspan, Community Services Director Lydia Gadd and Police Chief Kevin Bielozer. We were so happy you could join us this year!