2012 Sugarhouse Rotary Chili Open Auction
Photos by Abbie Crane
The Sugarhouse Rotary kicked off the Chili Open fundraising event for seven local charities with their 21st Annual Chili Open Auction at the Grand America on Jan. 27. This year's auction set a new attendance record with 435 guests and included a raffle for prizes ranging from Utah Jazz tickets to a Jackson kayak. The Grand American served dinner, and the Rotary honored the leaders of the charities and showcased a program highlighting their work. The Chili Open Family Festival was held the next day at Wheeler Farm and included a golf tournament, kids festival and chili cook-off. This year's Chili Open events raised $235,000.
This year's beneficiaries included the Carmen B. Pingree School for Children with Autism, Cancer Wellness House, People Helping People, Reach Out and Read Utah, Splore, Teen Challenge New Hope House and The Sharing Place.
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Photo: Tony and Karen Orchard from the Sharing Place
