The 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off took place in the parking lot of Brookwood Village on a beautiful day. This community event featured over 140 teams that competed for prizes such as People’s Choice, Most Team Spirit and Best Chili. The public was invited to taste every chili and vote for their personal favorite. All proceeds benefitted The Exceptional Foundation, which provides social and recreational activities for individuals with special needs. The Exceptional Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, is where mentally challenged individuals engage in social and recreational activities when at age 21 they can no longer find opportunities for social interaction within the school system and for school-age individuals during after school and summer hours. Proceeds from fundraising efforts provide three-fourths of the funds needed to ensure that The Exceptional Foundation participants are able to gather daily for social activities, take field trips and compete in sports.