COLUMBUS — Southern Oaks Event Center was filled with del ic ious food and friendly competition as the Boys & Girls Club Champion Valley Columbus hosted its annual Taste of Columbus fundraiser Thursday, July 9.
The event, the organizat ion’s largest fundraiser of the year, featured three-member teams from local businesses and organizations competing for top honors in the appetizer and dessert categories. Guests sampled a variety of dishes ranging from sauerkraut balls and tamales to sweet treats whi le visiting with friends and neighbors.
In addition to the food competition, attendees enjoyed live and silent auctions, which drew enthusiastic bidding throughout the evening. Live music by Darrell Appelt kept the crowd entertained and added to the festive atmosphere.
FSC, Inc. won the Best in Show award. Pictured - Pete Zinnante, Megan Shupak, Caitlyn Klam, Valorie Loessin, Sage Loessin, Cullen Loessin, Matt Loessin, Casey Berger.
Proceeds from Taste of Columbus benefit the Boys & Girls Club Champion Valley Columbus location, helping support programs and services for local youth.
Granny’s Goodies won first place for their dessert. From left Harlean Weido and Sam Weido.From left - Isabel Alvarez and Sydney DuPlant of Colorado County EMS with their second-place prize for dessert. Photos Courtesy Brian Novak, BGCCVColumbus Lions Club won first place for their appetizer. From left: Lois Robinson, Helen Brantley and Cerena Vasut.Pilsner’s Place Cafe won the Best Professional Team award. From left: BB Pilsner, Caleb Pilsner, Danielle Klausmeyer.Colorado County Sheriff’s Office tied with CCEMS for second-place dessert. From left: Deputy Fonsi Avalos, Public Information; Deputy Nancy Gorman, Captain Wendy Alley, Deputy Nicholas Villarreal.Columbus State Bank team members Left to right- Maria Elizondo, Christy Alonso, Glenda Griffin won second-place Appetizer and Judges’ Choice Appetizer.From left - Robbie Dunn, Glenda Merritt, and Gabby Sommerlatte of Big Easy Ranch took the Judges’ Choice prize for dessert.
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