Weekend Countdown: Chili Cookoff

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Our pick for today: Hartland Rotary Chili Cookoff Where: Epley Park When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 (or as long as chili lasts) Cost: Free to attend; (registration to compete ended Oct. 29) Why go: Help decide upon the $100, $50 and $25 prize-winning chilis and aid Hartland Rotary in raising funds. Come back to Hartland Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Weekend Countdown: Trunk or Treat

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Our pick for today: Trunk or Treat Where: Little Saints Christian School When: 6-8 p.m. Friday Cost: $10 Why go: Come dressed up in a non-scary costume and Trick or Treat in the parking lot! Then come inside and enjoy a movie, games, chili, treats, and more! All proceeds benefit Little Saints Christian School and All Saints youth groups. Come back to Hartland Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options. Or, visit our Events guide here.

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Hartland's Savvy Chefs

Couple Cooks Things Up at Hartland Church

MacDonalds make popular venison chili and grilled cheese at All Saints Lenten supper.

Don and Margaret MacDonald have been making dinner side-by-side for more than 25 years in their own kitchen, but sometimes they do so for a bigger crowd. The couple recently took the opportunity to share their cooking with their “family” from All Saints Lutheran Church in Hartland at the Lenten Soup and Sandwich Supper, which traditionally takes place before Wednesday Lenten prayer services in March, an event Margaret particularly enjoys. “The food and fellowship is the best,” she said. That makes sense, she added, because congregational life is supposed to be all about “food, fun and fellowship.” Don made his venison chili – always a hit with the supper crowd – and Margaret made excellent grilled cheese sandwiches. The dishes complement …

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