Soup, Chili and Chowder Challenge to benefit AHCH

LEWSTON — Mexican chicken soup, lemon lentil soup and other delights can be sampled at the fifth annual Soup, Chili and Chowder Challenge to benefit patient care at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice’s Hospice House Saturday, Nov. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Baxter Brewing Company, 130 Mill St. Tickets purchased in advance cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ages five – 12. Children four and younger are admitted at no charge.

Tickets are available at Baxter Brewing; Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave.; and the Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn. Tickets will be available at the event but cost $2 more for adults and $1 more for children. Each adult ticket comes with two coupons for $1 off a pint of beer.

Those who attend will be able to sample all of the soups, chowders and chilis entered by talented cooks who are competing for prizes and bragging rights. Celebrity judges will determine the Judges’ Favorite award winner, while other event-goers will cast their votes to decide the People’s Choice winner. Live music will be provided.

All recipes will be included in a cookbook, available for $3. In addition, there will be a door prize and 50-50 raffle. The event is organized annually by the Dream Team, one of several groups raising money during the year and makes its final donation at AHCH’s annual Hospice House 5K and Remembrance Walks. These events will take place in May.

For more information, please call Kate Sicotte at 207-333-6300.

For more than 50 years, Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice has grown to become known as one of Maine’s most respected home health and hospice care agencies. To learn more about AHCH, including employment and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.ahch.org or call the Marketing and Development Office at 207-777-7740.