CHILI COOK-OFF By David Harrison The LA Purple Stars will have it's Chili Cookoff fundraiser for the American Cancer Society January 24, 2025 from 4 to 6 pm in the Clubhouse Ballroom. There will be twenty different chilis, cornbread, water and baked goods. Residents can sign up online or at the Clubhouse Activities Office to cook chili or donate baked goods which should be individually wrapped for the dessert table. Tasting tickets must be purchased in advance at the Clubhouse. Twelve tickets for $10, cash or check payable to LA Purple Stars. We will limit sale to 200 strips of 12. Each ticket allows you to taste one chili. New this year, Charm City, our sponsor, will be selling cups of beer for $4 and the corn bread, water and baked goods will cost $1. There will be judges for the "best" chili and prizes will be awarded for first and second place. We will also have a “People's Choice" award. Questions? call David Harrison 863-326-6418. A HUGE THANK YOU FROM LAPAC! By Cheryl Winchester The Lake Ashton Performing Arts Corporation (LAPAC) Board and its volunteers would like to give a huge thank you to the Lake Ashton Community. We had a great turnout for our “It’s The Great Pumpkin Dance Party.” Even more, we had a successful fundraising event! We want to thank those who attended but also to the many donors of the Silent Auction baskets and items that helped to raise the funds that LAPAC will utilize in our upcoming showcase in March of 2025. We would also like to give a special thank you to our Silver Sponsors, Denise Tessier from Tessier Law Firm and Anita Piasecki from A+ Realty including our Bronze Sponsor, Lake Ashton Woman’s Bible Study Group for their donations! Keep a look out for upcoming articles that will provide details of our show in March of 2025. The creative team and volunteers are already working hard to put on a great show in the spring! PETS ON PARADE The Second Annual Howl-O-Ween Pets on Parade Costume Contest was held October 31 with over 20 participants. Our 3 judges had a hard time choosing their favorites with so many adorable pups. A generous cash donation was made to the Humane Society of Polk County. Thank you to our sponsor: Denise Tessier of Tessier Law Firm. Winners pictured above left: Scooby Doo Mystery Bus team, Witch and Mini-me witch, and 50s Rockers. At right and below are some other adorable participants!
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