Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
There are no two ways around it.
This last year has been a tough time to host fundraisers.
Our community service organizations have had to cancel many long-standing events because of the ongoing health restrictions.
Fortunately for local chili lovers, the members of the Kiwanis Club of Portales have come up with a way for us to satisfy our annual craving this Friday evening and stay safe: chili to go.
Here’s the plan, but first a caveat: I am writing this on Monday, and this is a work in progress. Things could be different by Wednesday … or Thursday … or Friday … but then again, that’s kind of how we do everything now, isn’t it?
The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Friday. All transactions will take place in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church at 200 S. Ave. C in Portales.
Parking lot transactions always sound sketchy, but, trust me, this one is 100 percent legit.
When you get there, follow the signs (which probably haven’t been made yet, but I have great faith in the Kiwanians).
You will never leave your car. Place your order (unsure if this will be by phone or from a curbside Kiwanian, so having your cell phone — if you have one — can’t hurt). The chili (traditional or vegetarian) will be delivered to your car.
They’ll be selling chili to go until 7 p.m. or supplies run out, whichever comes first. My advice: Don’t dawdle or you might have to fix your own supper.
The cost per serving is $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. If you have the resources, don’t hesitate to throw in a little extra. The phrase, “keep the change,” is music to the ears of a community service organization — especially right now — and every penny will be appreciated.
Kiwanis is, after all, an organization committed to helping youth in our community. They’ve been doing it for decades.
The best part? You don’t have to cook Friday night. Instead, you can dig into a bowl (or Styrofoam cup, as it were) of delicious chili.
This is the kind of meal that warms you, heart and soul.
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