Apple Valley events committee schedules chili cook-off for March 29, outlines plans for Easter hunt and summer events

Apple Valley — Members of the Apple Valley Events Committee agreed to schedule the town’s chili cook-off for March 29 at 4 p.m. and discussed formats and tentative dates for the Easter egg hunt, Fourth of July activities, an ice cream social and fall events during their meeting on the 13th.

The committee framed the meeting as a planning session to set dates and basic logistics for recurring community events. Organizers agreed that proceeds from the chili cook-off will go to the fire department, that attendees will be charged $5 per bowl, and that the committee will supply cornbread and bottled water. A 50/50 raffle was discussed as an additional fundraiser.

Committee members emphasized operational details that must be resolved before the events: confirming whether the chili cook-off will be held inside the building or outdoors, ensuring electrical service and extension cords for…