10/22/2026
Yay! We can't wait for our second year at the Chili Cookoff.
We won't have Cinnamon Rolls in the store this week, but they may make an appearance at our booth 😉 Hope to see you there!
Guess what?! It is CHILI COOKOFF week, so it is the perfect time to introduce our amazing board member, Naomi Winder!
Naomi lives in Mount Vernon with her husband, Ryan, and their son. A Pennsylvania transplant, she’s found a true home here and loves how welcoming our community is.
By day, Naomi serves as the Director of Donor Relations and Communications at Cornell College . Around town, you’ll often spot her repping Cornell purple at ribbon cuttings and cheering on our local businesses.
Naomi and Ryan are VITAL committee members of the annual Chili Cookoff, helping make one of our community’s favorite events a success each year. The event is this weekend, so you can thank Naomi for her tireless volunteer efforts by attending the event 🌶️🎉
THANK YOU, Naomi!! We will see you this Saturday at Mount Vernon Chili Cookoff 2026!