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WNA Fall Picnic
Beautiful weather, good food and fellowship were found at the Waterbury Neighborhood Picnic/Chili Cook-Off on September 13 at Merrill Middle School.
Approximately 80-90 neighbors attended, including City Councilwoman Chris Hensley, three City Council candidates and a representative from the DMPD. The Kinsers provided music, creating excellent ambience, a great backdrop for neighborhood interaction. Multiple varieties of chili were contributed by WNA Board members (see recipes for crowd favorites below), with condiments provided by the Association and desserts provided by members. Des Moines Police Officer Scarlet was available during the event and took the mic to remind neighbors of proper safety practices - including knowing your neighbors and observing good safety practices like locking your doors.
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Thanks to: WNA Social Committee, Merrill Middle School, and neighbors who attended. Special thanks to Chris Maharry who took pictures.
Vegetarian Chili
from Bill Nassif
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup chopped carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, and garlic until tender. Stir in green pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili powder. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes.
Stir in mushrooms, and cook 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn. Season with cumin, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Turkey Chili Verde
from Rebekah DeWild
Ingredients
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/2 lb ground turkey
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cans cannellini beans
16 oz jar salsa verde
(or can substitute tomatillos and green chiles)
Approximately 2 cups chicken broth
Juice of one lime
Handful of chopped cilantro
Directions
Brown onions and turkey in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil with cumin. Add drained beans and salsa. Add enough broth to desired consistency. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer and cover for 20-30 min. Stir in lime juice and cilantro before serving.
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National Night Out
Waterbury participated in National Night Out activities on August 4. National Night Out is observed in communities throughout Des Moines and the United States and is designed to raise crime-prevention awareness in our neighborhoods. Waterbury was visited by our local police and neighborhood inspection officers. Neighbors enjoyed cookies and lemonade as well as pleasant weather in the Waterbury Gardens.
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WNA Block Party
         
Waterbury Neighbors gathered on May 31 for a block party in the lot behind Shiffler Associates Architects. Neighbors enjoyed burgers, brats and hotdogs, and music from Bob Tyler and the Reckless Hearts.
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The Waterbury Social Committee plans 3 annual events (Block Party, Picnic and National Night Out) as well as other events throughout the year for Waterbury residents to get out and enjoy some time with their neighbors. If you're interested in serving on the WNA Social Committee, please contact Bryan Bunton at 371-2890 or email.
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