Photos: Snowmass’ annual John Bemis Thanksgiving community potluck, food drive
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Judges also sample and declare the best dish in each category.
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The annual community gathering generally draws 500-600 people.
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A turkey decorates the table.
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Diners begin to fill their plates during the community potluck dinner on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at the Westin Snowmass. (Photo by Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times).
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Ham is dished out during the community potluck dinner on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at the Westin Snowmass.
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Mayor Markey Butler gives an introduction before the feast.
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Snowmass Village residents chat during the annual John Bemis Thanksgiving community potluck and food drive on Nov. 18 at the Westin. The gathering is sponsored by Snowmass Chapel, The Rotary Club of Snowmass, the town of Snowmass and Alpine Bank.
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Every diner plays a role in the meal by providing either a side dish, desert or salad. People also bring non-perishable items for the food drive.
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Mayor Markey Butler and Joan Bemis pose together. The community event is named after John Bemis, Joan's late husband, who passed away in 2012 and was a longtime fixture in Snowmass.
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Plates are filled during Snowmass' annual John Bemis Thanksgiving community potluck and food drive on Nov. 18 at the Westin.
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Snowmass Mayor Markey Butler smiles with longtime Snowmass resident Leah Moriarty.
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