Community Night at Carmody


Thursday, September 21, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Chili Cook-off and Car Show at Carmody Middle School. The PTSA sponsors this annual event to create connections and build community. Money raised at this event supports students and staff throughout the year with school supplies, after school activities, and more. Have fun with food, games and giveaways! Game and raffle prizes include Airpods, Hoverboard, Squishmallow, PRIME Drinks, Takis, and gift cards to our favorite neighborhood hangout, Magill’s World of Ice Cream!

A chili pepper sitting in a pot of boiling hot chili holding a wooden spoon.

The Chili Cook-Off: Got a killer recipe that you want to show off? Four categories: Best Red, White, Green, and People’s Choice. It can be meat, vegetarian, or vegan. Entry fee $10. To enter the Cook-Off as a chili chef, Click here. To sample all the fabulous chili recipes at Carmody as a chili lover, Go there!

The Car Show: Come show off all the things that make your beloved car special and unique: the interior modifications, paint and body work, or engine bay that sets your vehicle apart from the rest. Entry $15. For the entry form to put your classic car, cool car, race car, truck, or motorcycle in the show, Click here.

Here’s all the information for attending the event. Admission is free, but as a school supporter of course you can make a donation. You can buy a wristband to play games for big prizes, sample all the chilis for free, and There’s something for everybody! You don’t have to be a chili chef but it helps if you’re a chili lover, and we’re sure you’ll love being a supporter of our Carmody Middle School! Even if you’re not up to sampling ALL those chili recipes, there will be food trucks there too.

PTSA needs your help! Lots of ways to get involved: Supply Shoppers, Donation Seekers, Day-of-Event Helpers, etc.
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to help with planning and coordination, and/or sign up to help at the event.
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