Yorkville's Red Paw Chili Supper Oct. 24

Submitted by the Yorkville Music Boosters

Photo one: 2014 Red Paw Chili Supper attendees sampled over 20 different chilis while enjoying performances by talented Yorkville High School musicians.

The 8th annual Red Paw Chili Supper sponsored by the Yorkville Music Boosters will be held from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Yorkville High School. The public is invited to attend this outstanding culinary event.

“If you love chili, this event is for you!” says Laura Sandor, the Red Paw Event Chairperson. “We have over 20 different chili recipes to sample, many varieties of cornbread and a huge dessert buffet. Hotdogs are also available for the little ones or those who don’t like chili,” continues Sandor. “Last year over 400 people came out to sample the chili and we hope to break that record this year. The Red Paw is our primary music fundraiser so we really enjoy seeing the community come out to support music education in our schools.”

While at the event, attendees can vote for their favorite chili and the winning chef will receive the traveling chili trophy.

Sampling chili is just one of the activities featured at the Red Paw event. While eating, diners will enjoy entertainment provided by Yorkville High School’s student musicians. At 5pm the Clarinet Choir will perform in the YHS Cafeteria followed by Chamber Strings at 5:30 p.m. and Drumline at 6:15 p.m. The performance schedule will conclude at 7 pm with the YHS Marching Foxes playing their 2015 field show in the gymnasium.

In addition to the gourmet food and entertainment, the Boosters will hold a 50/50 raffle and sell tickets for a chance to win over 20 fabulous raffle prizes. Available prizes include two tickets to the Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier or a one night stay at the Staybridge Suites in Naperville with 4 tickets to the circus.

Tickets for the chili supper are $5 each if purchased prior to Oct. 22. Purchase presale tickets from any Yorkville music teacher or by contacting Melissa Castilla at 630.688.5914 or email musicboostersyorkville@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the door for $8 per person. Children under 5 are free.

Currently, over 1,700 students are involved in the Yorkville School District’s music programs. Proceeds from this event will go to the Yorkville Music Boosters organization which is dedicated to supporting music education and opportunities for Yorkville’s orchestra, band and choir students. Monies raised by the Boosters support Yorkville’s music programs in many ways including providing scholarships for students, purchasing new school instruments and providing financial support for guest artists, composers, clinicians, adjudicators and judges for special events.
To make a donation or obtain more information about the Yorkville Music Boosters, contact Melissa Castilla at 630.688.5914 or email musicboostersyorkville@gmail.com. For additional information on the web, visit: www.yorkvillemusicboosters.org or “like” the Yorkville Music Boosters on Facebook.