What do prison and chili have in common?
Posted by clara / Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Nothing, but here’s two events that have to do with the subjects!
Image Courtesy Bryan Wynkoop
Leesburg’s got a game of skill and teamwork happening this Friday, August 5. At 8:30 p.m. send your teen to Prison Break 2k11, hosted by the Edge Student Ministries of Destiny Church. The game requires speed and strategy; teams of six to 10 have to find their way to “Freedom” through dark fields to win. Over $4,000 worth of prizes will be given away at “Freedom,” and everyone gets a prize.
This year, the game takes on a new element. The theme “Decipher” hints to its re-focus on the mental game rather than physical endurance. Instead of racing to “Freedom,” teams have to play a game of numbers to get to the prize.
Last year, around 175 students participated. This year the event is free. Security will be on staff as well as bug spray tents to prevent bites, and parents can pick up their kids around 11 p.m. Visit the Facebook event for more information.
Image: Shutterstock/Maria Dryfhout
Do you have a homemade chili recipe that just can’t be beat? This Saturday, August 6, from noon to 4 p.m. head to the third annual Loudoun County Chili Cook Off. The Ashburn Pub will feature the winning recipe on their fall menu. Not crafty in the kitchen? No worries, the contest welcomes the public to this free event. Plus, you get to taste test and vote for the winner.
The event will include live music from Ted Garber and the Island Tyme Band, as well as kid’s activities, hot dogs and raffles. Proceeds from the contest will benefit Camp Comfort Zone, a program for kids who have lost a parent or family member. Pub owners Sue and Mark Eckert have been raising their 18-year-old niece after Sue’s sister passed away. The camp has made a difference for their family and they hope to support it for many others. For more information, visit the Facebook event.
–Clara Ritger
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