United Campus Ministries Chili Fest & Silent Auction

 Besides filling up on chili, attendees can enjoy hot dogs, baked potatoes and vegetarian options. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 and under and $5 for students with valid IDs. Baked goods, including a variety of desserts, will be available for sale. Bidding for the silent auction will take place during the Chili Fest, with winners to be announced shortly afterward. Bidders need not be present at the end of the auction to win. Up for auction will be a variety of gift baskets, gift certificates, goods and services. Tickets for the Chili Fest & Silent Auction will be available at the door, but can be obtained in advance by contacting United Campus Ministries, 321 N. Seventh St., Terre Haute, 812-232-0186. The event is one of two major fund-raisers for the center, the other being the annual Barbecue held in the fall. United Campus Ministries is an ecumenical ministry serving students at Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman, St. Mary-of-the-Woods and Ivy Tech. UCM has a Student Food Pantry that stocks groceries, including refrigerated and frozen foods, as well as personal care items. The center also hosts a weekly ‘Table Talks’ meal on Wednesday evenings, with activities and programs afterward.