Our three judges--Mark Moulton, Ethel Hurst and Bob Drew
Sunshine Backpack for Kids Program
Lovell's First Annual Bowls and Brews took place on Saturday, November 10th. By every measure, it was a roaring success. More than $1,500 was raised for the MSAD 72 Sunshine Backpack Food Program. About 80 people came to the Lovell VFW Hall to enjoy 15 chilis and sample a variety of craft beers.
Enthusiasm was high on both sides of the tables as people walked around trying to decide which chili was their favorite. And in between their samples, they were able to enjoy small portions of craft beer. Two top awards, aprons decorated by New Suncook School art students, were given to the first-place winners of the 'Judges Choice' and the 'Peoples Choice'.
Here are the Results:
Judges Choice --
- Diane Caracciolo
- TIE, Al & Irene Whittemore and the Appalachian Mountain Club
- Jean Hunter
Peoples Choice --
- Diane Caracciolo
- Rosie's Lovell Village Store
- John Hendrickson, the Old Saco Inn
Best Decorated Table -- Robert Jackson's Action Chili
The $1,500 raised will go a very long way in helping the hungry children in MSAD 72. For more information about this program and how you might be able to help, please visit their Facebook page here.
A special big thank you to the following: The VFW Hall for the use of their hall, Paula Hughes for working hard to secure the local and state liquor licenses, Chris Hughes for securing beer, our three judges, Mark Moulton, Ethel Hurst and Bob Drew as well as Jeanne Bonner for organizing the judging process.
Be ready for next year's Bowls & Brews where there will be a greater selection of craft beers to sample and a new chowder division!