Kiwanis chili dinner kicks off

Staff report

An estimated 200 diners are expected today at the 52nd Annual Kiwanis Chili Dinner, a fundraiser to help support a variety of community programs.

The dinner is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church.

Anthony Schroeder, a member of the Kiwanis Club who is helping organize the event, said the menu will consist of two kinds of chili, meat and beans and a vegetarian option.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 and younger.

Bill Woods, program director for Kiwanis Club weekly meetings, said that he estimates the usual turn out, which averages around 200 .

Kiwanis Club proceeds are dedicated to supporting a wide variety of organizations in the community, such as Meals on Wheels, the Roosevelt County Fair Pet Show and the Portales Literacy Council. Many youth services are also supported by the club, ranging from sports, such as soccer, track and swimming, to educational clothing support.

Another upcoming fundraiser sponsored by the club is an annual flower sale, which provides geraniums and petunias for purchase. It is April 27.

Woods said orders for flowers can be placed at the dinner.