The winner of the the Bridgewater Community Lions First Annual Chili Cook-off is: Black Irish Pub. If you visit the restaurant on Broad Street, you will see them proudly displaying the trophy.

There were smoky chilis and sweet chilis, vegetarian chilis and meat chilis, white chilis and spicy chilis. Who knew there were so many ways to make chili? It reminds one of the scene from Forest Gump where one of the characters is talking about how many ways you can prepare shrimp.

In any case, fun was had by all and no one went away hungry. We got lots of great feedback and suggestions for improvements. We can’t wait to do this again next year!

If you think this was fun, wait until you see “The Bridgewater Bee.”

Chili entries may be made by an individual ($10 entry fee) or a business ($20 entry fee).
Each entry should include a crockpot full of chili (optionally: cheese or appropriate topping
and the crackers or chips that best complement the chili). You can download the complete rules and information flyer here or the entry form here.

You will need to provide a name for your chili that best describes it so that those eating the chili will know what to expect.  (HOT Peppers Chili, Sweet and Sour Chili, Veggie Delight Chili…….). Have fun with it!

Tables will be provided but you will need to bring an extension cord and your own decorations.  There will be an award for best decorated table.  Table decorating is optional.

Awards will be given for: Best overall chili and Best presentation and the People’s choice.
Come on out of the cold for a good time with friends.  We’ll have festive music, raffles, a
silent auction and snacks & desserts plus lots of CHILI.

Come see who’s got the most killer Chili in town!

For more information contact:
Robin Piccini (ccjellybeans@comcast.net) 508-697-3721

The Bridgewater Community Lions would also like to thank all those local citizens and BSU students that presented their coupons and either ate-in or took-away their meals. Your support enables us to help lots of folks here in the town of Bridgewater. Thank you for your support!

What: An opportunity to properly recycle electronic waste/appliances/cell phones/ink cartridges
When: Sunday, September 18, 9 am – 2 pm
Where: Town Parking Lot, at the intersection of Spring Street and Broad Street, Route 18 (behind Burger King), Bridgewater
Cost: Prices vary. See price list below.

Examples of items being accepted: computer monitors, laptops, CPU’s, speakers, keyboards, televisions, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones, DVD players, VCR’s, iPods, microwaves, air conditioners, cell phones, refrigerators, stoves, ink cartridges, etc.

You can view/download the current price list here.

Questions? Contact Martin Middleton (martin.middleton@bridgewaterlions.org) or Beth Young (beth.young@bridgewaterlions.org).

What: An opportunity to properly recycle electronic waste/appliances/cell phones/ink cartridges
When: Saturday, April 23, 10 am – 2 pm
Where: Town Parking Lot, at the intersection of Spring Street and Broad Street, Route 18 (behind Burger King), Bridgewater
Cost: Prices vary. See price list below.

Examples of items being accepted: computer monitors, laptops, CPU’s, speakers, keyboards, televisions, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones, DVD players, VCR’s, iPods, microwaves, air conditioners, cell phones, refrigerators, stoves, ink cartridges, etc.

Questions? Contact Lion Martin Middleton (martin.middleton@bridgewaterlions.org).

Price List:

Televisions

Television (less than 15″) $15

Television (up to 27″) $20

Television (over 27″) $25

Television (over 36″) $30

Computer Equiment

LCD monitor $5

CRT monitor (less than 17″) $10

CRT monitor (over 17″) $15

Computer system $15

Computer system (CPU only) $10

Computer accessories (mouse, CD/DVD, disk drives) $1

Laptop $10

Printer/scanner $5

All-in-one printer $5

Audio/Video Equipment

Stereo (Boombox) $5

CD/DVD player $5

VCR $5

Speakers(wood cabinet) $10

Speakers (other) $5

Fax machine $5

Answering Machine $1

Appliances

Microwave $10

Air conditioner $10

Refrigerator $30

Freezer $30

Washer/dryer $20

Dishwasher $20

Consumables

Laser Printer Cartridges $FREE

Ink Jet Cartridges $FREE

Cell phone $FREE

Digital Camera $1

All other items will be priced on an individual basis.

Here’s an opportunity to help save the environment and support the Bridgewater Community Lions (who, in turn, support local sports teams, and provide other community assistance).

What: An opportunity to properly recycle electronic waste/appliances
When: Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Town Parking Lot, at the intersection of Spring Street and Broad Street, Route 18 (behind Burger King), Bridgewater
Cost: Prices vary. See price list below.

Examples of items being accepted: computer monitors, laptops, CPU’s, speakers, keyboards, televisions, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones, DVD players, VCR’s, iPods, microwaves, air conditioners, cell phones, refrigerators, stoves, etc.

Questions? Contact Lion Martin Middleton (martin.middleton@verizon.net).

Price List:

Televisions

Television (less than 15″) $15

Television (up to 27″) $20

Television (over 27″) $25

Television (over 36″) $30

Computer Equiment

LCD monitor $5

CRT monitor (less than 17″) $10

CRT monitor (over 17″) $15

Computer system $15

Computer system (CPU only) $10

Computer accessories (mouse, CD/DVD, disk drives) $1

Laptop $10

Printer/scanner $5

All-in-one printer $5

Audio/Video Equipment

Stereo (Boombox) $5

CD/DVD player $5

VCR $5

Speakers(wood cabinet) $10

Speakers (other) $5

Miscellaneous electronics $1

Fax machine $5

Answering Machine $1

Appliances

Microwave $10

Air conditioner $10

Refrigerator $30

Freezer $30

Washer/dryer $20

Dishwasher $20

Consumables

Laser Printer Cartridges $1

Toner Cartridges $1

Ink Jet Cartridges $1

Cell phone $1

Digital Camera $1

All other items will be priced on an individual basis.

What: An opportunity to properly recycle electronic waste/appliances
When: Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Town Parking Lot, at the intersection of Spring Street and Broad Street, Route 18 (behind Burger King), Bridgewater
Cost: Prices vary. See price list below.

Examples of items being accepted: computer monitors, laptops, CPU’s, speakers, keyboards, televisions, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones, DVD players, VCR’s, iPods, microwaves, air conditioners, cell phones, refrigerators, stoves, etc.

Questions? Contact Lion Martin Middleton (martin.middleton@verizon.net).

Price List:

Televisions

Television (less than 15″) $15

Television (up to 27″) $20

Television (over 27″) $25

Television (over 36″) $30

Computer Equiment

LCD monitor $5

CRT monitor (less than 17″) $10

CRT monitor (over 17″) $15

Computer system $15

Computer system (CPU only) $10

Computer accessories (mouse, CD/DVD, disk drives) $1

Laptop $10

Printer/scanner $5

All-in-one printer $5

Audio/Video Equipment

Stereo (Boombox) $5

CD/DVD player $5

VCR $5

Speakers(wood cabinet) $10

Speakers (other) $5

Miscellaneous electronics $1

Fax machine $5

Answering Machine $1

Appliances

Microwave $10

Air conditioner $10

Refrigerator $30

Freezer $30

Washer/dryer $20

Dishwasher $20

Consumables

Laser Printer Cartridges $1

Toner Cartridges $1

Ink Jet Cartridges $1

Cell phone $1

Digital Camera $1

All other items will be priced on an individual basis.

What: An opportunity to properly recycle electronic waste/appliances
When: Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Town Parking Lot, corner of Spring Street and Broad Street (Route 18), Bridgewater
Cost: Prices vary. See price list below.

Examples of items being accepted: computer monitors, laptops, CPU’s, speakers, keyboards, televisions, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones, DVD players, VCR’s, iPods, microwaves, air conditioners, cell phones, refrigerators, stoves, etc.

Questions? Contact Lions Beth Young (youngster123@comcast.net).

Price List:

Computer system (CPU, monitor, keyboard & mouse) – $15
Computer CPU Case (Desktop or Tower) – $10
Computer monitor (CRT) – $10
LCD Monitor – $5
Keyboard – $3
Mouse – $1
Television (plastic) – $15
Television (wood) – $18
Laptop – $10
Stereo (Boom box)- $5
External CDROM/DVD drive – $3
VCR – $3
DVD Player – $3
Speakers – $3
Camera – $3
CD Rom/DVD drive – $5
Video camera – $5
iPod/accessories – $3
Phone/phone system – $3
Cell phone – $1
Printer/scanner – $10
Copy machine – $10
Fax machine – $10
Refrigerator – $20
Freezer – $20
Washer/dryer – $15
Dehumidifier – $10
Stove – $15
Air conditioner – $10
Dishwasher – $15
Hot water tank/heater – $15

What: An opportunity to properly recycle electronic waste/appliances
When: Saturday, May 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Town Parking Lot, corner of Spring Street and Broad Street (Route 18), Bridgewater
Cost: Prices vary. See price list below.

Examples of items being accepted: computer monitors, laptops, CPU’s, speakers, keyboards, televisions, copy/fax/scanner/printers, phones, DVD players, VCR’s, iPods, microwaves, air conditioners, cell phones, refrigerators, stoves, etc.

Questions? Contact Lions Beth Young (youngster123@comcast.net).

Price List:

Computer system (CPU, monitor, keyboard & mouse) – $15
Computer CPU Case (Desktop or Tower) – $10
Computer monitor (CRT) – $10
LCD Monitor – $5
Keyboard – $3
Mouse – $1
Television (plastic) – $15
Television (wood) – $18
Laptop – $10
Stereo (Boom box)- $5
External CDROM/DVD drive – $3
VCR – $3
DVD Player – $3
Speakers – $3
Camera – $3
CD Rom/DVD drive – $5
Video camera – $5
iPod/accessories – $3
Phone/phone system – $3
Cell phone – $1
Printer/scanner – $10
Copy machine – $10
Fax machine – $10
Refrigerator – $20
Freezer – $20
Washer/dryer – $15
Dehumidifier – $10
Stove – $15
Air conditioner – $10
Dishwasher – $15
Hot water tank/heater – $15

The Festival will feature an Arts & Crafts Fair in the gymnasium; an art exhibition by the 11-13-year-old contestants of the Lions International Peace Poster contest, and the Bridgewater Senior Painters in the lobby. This year will also feature a Gingerbread House display and competition.

Admission will be $1.50 per person; children 12 and under age are admitted free if accompanied by an adult.