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Chowdown Smackdown Coming to St. James’

Your St. James’ Deanery invites all parishioners to join in a fellowship afternoon on Sunday, April 15th.  We’re participating in the 4th installment of the Chowdown Smackdown, a food & fellowship event with the parishes of the Southern Alameda Deanery. This event has been held at various parishes, and St. James’ gets the honor of hosting it this time.  The deanery will be holding their meeting at 2pm, with the Chowdown Smackdown to follow at 3:00 pm in the Parish Hall.

What’s a Chowdown Smackdown?  A team from each parish will present their entry in this cook-off competition, with the theme for this gathering as Pasta. Think of the possibilities! Parishes will compete to see who can win the coveted Smackdown Traveling Trophy determined by celebrity judges. All are invited to come and sample the entries and vote for their choice for the People’s Choice Traveling Trophy. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome.

Visitors are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided.

The event is free, with free-will donations accepted. Donations received will be will be given to SAVE, Safe Alternatives for Violent Environments. SAVE provides alternatives to domestic violence through support services, advocacy and education, and assists domestic violence victims and their families to end the cycle of violence. A representative from SAVE will be joining to share what their group does, and will be our Guest Judge, awarding the Judge’s Choice Trophy.

Parishioners are invited to come for a bite to eat, and visit with guests from our deanery parishes. We hope to see you there!

The Southern Alameda Deanery consists of St. James’ – Fremont, St. Anne’s – Fremont, All Saints – San Leandro, Holy Cross – Castro Valley, St. Bartholomew’s – Livermore, and St. Clare’s – Pleasanton.

~ Meg Amouroux