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4th Annual Running of the Turkeys

Don’t miss this year’s 4th Annual Running of the Turkeys, set to kick-off at John DeBella’s Annual Turkey Drop on Sunday, November 24th! The event is a unique 1-mile run around West Chester’s business district, starting and ending at the corner of Chestnut and Church streets. Participants in the run dress up and carry frozen turkeys to be donated to City team Philadelphia, a nonprofit company that donates food, diapers, formul, and other household items to families in need.

All you need to participate is one frozen turkey. Registration begins at noon on the day of the event, at Kildare’s Irish Pub. The first 150 people to register will receive a free Running of the Turkeys T-shirt. To learn more about the event or to learn how to donate at DeBella’s Turkey Drop on Nov. 24, visit http://www.wmgk.com.

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Kildare’s Present the 3rd Annual Running of the Turkeys

This Sunday, November 18th, Kildare’s irish Pub will be hosting the 3rd Annual Running of the Turkeys! This will be a 1 mile run over the streets of West Chester while carrying your frozen Turkey. The cost of the event is 1 frozen turkey. if you can’t bring a turkey with you, there will be a limited number on sale the day of the race at Kildare’s. Great prizes from area businesses will be handed out to the winners and also the runners carrying the heaviest turkey, the most turkeys carried, the most creative turkey carry and the best holiday outfits. Race day registration only, for more details visit http://www.runccrs.com. Hope to see you there!

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Holidays are here, and so are hot lines to help!

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Faced with a holiday cooking conundrum? There’s undoubtedly an app for that. But if you’re a little more old school, there still are numerous hot lines you can call when a kitchen crisis hits. Most companies now offer tons of tips, advice and how-to videos on their websites and via Facebook and Twitter. Below are some numbers and websites to consider in case you are in need of some help this holiday season!

• Crisco Pie Hotline: 877-367-7438

• Butterball Turkey Talk-Line: 800-BUTTERBALL, www.butterball.com or via e-mail at talkline@butterball.com

• Empire Kosher poultry customer hot line: 717-436-7055 or www.empirekosher.com/

• Fleischmann’s Yeast Baker’s Help Line: 800-777-4959 or /www.breadworld.com/default.aspx

• Foster Farms Turkey Helpline: 800-255-7227 or www.fosterfarms.com/cooking/index.asp

• King Arthur Flour Co.’s Bakers Hotline: 802-649-3717 or e-mail questions to bakers@kingarthurflour.com

• Nestle Toll House Baking Information: www.verybestbaking.com/Resources.aspx

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Running of the Turkeys | November 20

The 2nd Annual Running of the Turkeys, the kickoff event for John DeBella’s Annual Turkey Drop, is a 1-mile run through the streets of West Chester while carrying a frozen turkey. You may transport your turkey in any manner. To participate, sign up at Kildare’s Irish Pub at 18 W Gay Street starting at 11am on November 20. Race begins at 1pm. The cost is one frozen turkey. (If you can’t bring a turkey with you, there will be a limited number for sale the day of the race at Kildare’s.) Great prizes from area businesses will be awarded to the winners and also the runners carrying the heaviest turkey, the most turkeys carried, the most creative turkey carry and the best holiday outfits. The first 150 people to sign up for the race will receive a T-shirt. After the race, go to Kildare’s for the award ceremony and great food & drink specials including kids eating free with the purchase of an adult entrée.

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