PASADENA, CA — Nearly 400 people gathered at Mayfield Junior School earlier this month for an evening of food, friendly competition and entertainment at the school's Family Movie Night and Chili Cook-Off.
The Oct. 16 competition featured a variety of recipes, from smoky and spicy chili to creative vegetarian options.
Judges awarded first place to Matthew Wilson for "Surf House Chili." Maral Kirkpatrick earned second place for "Smokey, Spicy, Pumpkin, Chipotle, Vegetarian Chili." April Costigan won the Fan Favorite award for "Billy's Chili."
After the awards ceremony, families settled in to watch "Toy Story 5," capping an evening of shared recipes and time with friends.
The annual gathering gave families a chance to connect outside the classroom and celebrate the friendships and traditions of Mayfield's Holy Child community.
Mayfield Junior School is available on the school's website.
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