Poland Rotary’s 31st annual Chili Open Golf event set for March 5

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SPECIAL TO THE VINDICATOR — Two golfers braved the snow and frigid weather to participate in last year’s Poland Rotary Chili Open Golf Classic. This year’s event is set for March 5 at Bedford Trails Golf Course, 713 Bedford Road, Coitsville.

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COITSVILLE

Poland Rotary Club is hosting its 31st annual Chili Open Golf charity event on March 5 at the Bedford Trails Golf Course, 713 Bedford Road.

The schedule for the event will include registration from 8 to 9:30 a.m., tee-off at 10, entertainment from DJ Anthony and food and drinks from 10 to noon, chili-eating contest hosted by Jim Loboy of WYTV at 11:30, performance from the Chub Scouts Band from noon to 4 p.m., and raffle and 50-50 drawings at 2. Wendy’s chili, beer, pop and snacks, smoker brisket and turkey will be served, and punching bag and putting contests will be offered all day. Door prizes, closest-to-pin and a-hole-in-one prizes will also be awarded.

Food, beverages, prizes, 18 holes of golf and more are included in the $25 ticket price. Event sponsors are needed; cost will be $100 and sponsors earn signage at the event.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boys & Girls Club, Down Syndrome Association of the Valley, Easter Seals Disability Services, Golden String Inc., Hospice of the Valley, Inspiring Minds, Mahoning County CASA/GAL, Making Kids Count, Mission of Love, Poland Interfaith Pantry, Potential Development, Second Harvest Food Bank, Sister Jerome’s Poor at the Ursuline Center, Sojourner House and Yellow Brick Place.

Sponsors are Southside Recycling, Sweeney Chevrolet, Crowes Cabinets, Amerifirst Mortgage and Alex Downie & Sons Company.

For information or to obtain a flier, visit www.polandrotary.org or email info@polandrotary.org. Payment will be accepted at http://polandrotarychiliopen31.eventbrite.org.