Georgia Avenue Thrives and the Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street program are throwing a free community holiday party on Sunday, December 17th from 4-7pm in appreciation of their neighborhood volunteers who do so much for the neighborhoods, and you're invited! But there's a kick to this party -- it's also a chili cook-off featuring some of the Petworth area's favorite restaurants! And the chili is free!

DC Reynolds (3628 Georgia Avenue) is hosting the cook-off and party and has donated their covered back patio for the event. Now's your chance to try out some tasty, hot chili on a cold December day, and help out two really incredible local non-profits. And hey, you can cheer on your favorite restaurant with the free chili (while it lasts!).

(Fun side note, I'll be one of the judges... look for the guy with the conveniently located bottle of Pepto by his side.)

Restaurants participating in the chili cook-off include:

DC Reynolds
Looking Glass Lounge
Midlands
Timber Pizza
Kokeb Ethiopian

Donations support Georgia Avenue Thrive's mission to build a connected, inclusive, vibrant community. You can send questions to Jennifer at District Bridges.

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