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View full article <a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/bbq-news-roundup-how-to-prepare-for-bbq-fest-kerlin-moves-to-a-new-spot-and-reveille-is-returning-to-magnolia/">here</a> .&nbsp;
Dickey’s Barbecue is planning 100 new locations in Brazil, and is working on <a href="https://thebossmagazine.com/dickeys-barbecue-pit-2/">adding food delivery</a> &nbsp;in the US.

BBQ News: Fest Prep, Kerlin’s Move, Reveille Returns to Magnolia

View full aricle <a href="http://www.restaurantnews.com/dickeys-new-vp-of-it-teams-up-with-franchisees-to-revamp-tech-strategy-102919/">here</a> .&nbsp;
As the world’s largest barbecue brand enters its 79th year, Dickey’s New Vice President of Information Technology Carissa De Santis is embarking on a new technology roadmap with the help of a core group of franchisees.
Franchise representatives on Dickey’s technology advisory committee, five diverse owner operators from across the country, met with De Santis in-person for the first time to discuss the company’s technology strategy and the direction it’s headed in 2020.
“I started in restaurant operations, so I understand the perspective of those who are working in-store and the impact that powerful technology can have on a store’s success,” says De Santis who joined the Dickey’s family in June.
Under De Santis’ direction, this month the Dickey’s website will be overhauled. Changes include a simplified look and improved ordering process for guests. In addition, Dickey’s franchisees will see improvements to their online ordering portal with functionality enhancements expected to roll out before the busy holiday catering season.
“I’ve always admired Dickey’s innovative approach to technology, however seeing our feedback integrated first-hand is a big part of why I like the direction we’re going,” says Darryl Weaver, a member of Dickey’s technology advisory committee who is a multi-unit owner based in Arizona.
Before joining Dickey’s, De Santis worked at TGI Fridays for nearly 20 years in various leadership roles and was named a Women in Restaurant Technology Rising Star at a Hospitality Technology conference in 2019 where she met Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, who was simultaneously accepting a Lifetime Achievement award. “The level of experience and knowledge Carissa brings to our team is invaluable and we look forward to expanding on the success we’ve already been able to accomplish with our technology,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.&nbsp;

Dickey’s New VP of IT Revamps Tech Strategy with Franchisees

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Carissa De Santis, Dickey's Barbecue Pit's VP of information technology, is designing a technology roadmap with the help of a core group of franchisees.
Five owner-operators from across the country recently met with De Santis to discuss the company's technology strategy and the direction in 2020, according to a press release.
"I started in restaurant operations, so I understand the perspective of those who are working in-store and the impact that powerful technology can have on a store's success," said De Santis who joined the Dickey's family in June.
One of the first changes comes to the brand's website, which is getting a more simplified look and improved ordering process for guests. In addition, Dickey's franchisees will see improvements to their online ordering portal with functionality enhancements expected to roll out before the busy holiday catering season.
"I've always admired Dickey's innovative approach to technology, however seeing our feedback integrated first-hand is a big part of why I like the direction we're going," Darryl Weaver, a member of Dickey's technology advisory committee, who is a multi-unit owner based in Arizona, said in the release.
Before joining Dickey's, De Santis worked at TGI Fridays for nearly 20 years in various leadership roles and was named a Women in Restaurant Technology Rising Star at a Hospitality Technology conference in 2019. That is where she met Laura Rea Dickey, Dickey's Barbecue Pit CEO, who was accepting a Lifetime Achievement award.
"The level of experience and knowledge Carissa brings to our team is invaluable and we look forward to expanding on the success we've already been able to accomplish with our technology," Dickey said in the release.
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants was founded in 1941, by Travis Dickey and has two locations in the UAE and operates over 500 locations across 44 states.

Dickey’s IT Strategy Overhaul Led by VP and Franchisees

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As the world’s largest barbecue brand enters its 79th year, Dickey’s New vice president of Information Technology Carissa De Santis is embarking on a new technology roadmap with the help of a core group of franchisees.
Franchise representatives on Dickey’s technology advisory committee, five diverse owner operators from across the country, met with De Santis in-person for the first time to discuss the company’s technology strategy and the direction it’s headed in 2020.
“I started in restaurant operations, so I understand the perspective of those who are working in-store and the impact that powerful technology can have on a store’s success,” says De Santis who joined the Dickey’s family in June.
Under De Santis’ direction, this month the Dickey’s website will be overhauled. Changes include a simplified look and improved ordering process for guests. In addition, Dickey’s franchisees will see improvements to their online ordering portal with functionality enhancements expected to roll out before the busy holiday catering season.
“I’ve always admired Dickey’s innovative approach to technology, however seeing our feedback integrated first-hand is a big part of why I like the direction we’re going,” says Darryl Weaver, a member of Dickey’s technology advisory committee who is a multi-unit owner based in Arizona.
Before joining Dickey’s, De Santis worked at TGI Fridays for nearly 20 years in various leadership roles and was named a Women in Restaurant Technology Rising Star at a Hospitality Technology conference in 2019 where she met Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, who was simultaneously accepting a Lifetime Achievement award.
“The level of experience and knowledge Carissa brings to our team is invaluable and we look forward to expanding on the success we’ve already been able to accomplish with our technology,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

QSR Magazine: Dickey’s Revamps Tech Strategy with Franchisees

View full article <a href="http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/dickeys-new-vp-of-it-teams-up-with-franchisees-to-revamp-tech-strategy/">here</a> .&nbsp;
As the world’s largest barbecue brand enters its 79th year, Dickey’s New Vice President of Information Technology Carissa De Santis is embarking on a new technology roadmap with the help of a core group of franchisees.
Franchise representatives on Dickey’s technology advisory committee, five diverse owner operators from across the country, met with De Santis in-person for the first time to discuss the company’s technology strategy and the direction it’s headed in 2020.
“I started in restaurant operations, so I understand the perspective of those who are working in-store and the impact that powerful technology can have on a store’s success,” says De Santis who joined the Dickey’s family in June.
Under De Santis’ direction, this month the Dickey’s website will be overhauled. Changes include a simplified look and improved ordering process for guests. In addition, Dickey’s franchisees will see improvements to their online ordering portal with functionality enhancements expected to roll out before the busy holiday catering season.
“I’ve always admired Dickey’s innovative approach to technology, however seeing our feedback integrated first-hand is a big part of why I like the direction we’re going,” says Darryl Weaver, a member of Dickey’s technology advisory committee who is a multi-unit owner based in Arizona.
Before joining Dickey’s, De Santis worked at TGI Fridays for nearly 20 years in various leadership roles and was named a Women in Restaurant Technology Rising Star at a Hospitality Technology conference in 2019 where she met Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, who was simultaneously accepting a Lifetime Achievement award. “The level of experience and knowledge Carissa brings to our team is invaluable and we look forward to expanding on the success we’ve already been able to accomplish with our technology,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey’s New VP of IT Partners with Franchisees on Tech Strategy

View full article <a href="https://www.franchising.com/news/20191029_dickeyrsquos_new_vp_of_it_teams_up_with_franchisee.html">here</a> .&nbsp;
As the world’s largest barbecue brand enters its 79th year, Dickey’s New Vice President of Information Technology Carissa De Santis is embarking on a new technology roadmap with the help of a core group of franchisees.
Franchise representatives on Dickey’s technology advisory committee, five diverse owner operators from across the country, met with De Santis in-person for the first time to discuss the company’s technology strategy and the direction it’s headed in 2020.
“I started in restaurant operations, so I understand the perspective of those who are working in-store and the impact that powerful technology can have on a store’s success,” says De Santis who joined the Dickey’s family in June.
Under De Santis’ direction, this month the Dickey’s website will be overhauled. Changes include a simplified look and improved ordering process for guests. In addition, Dickey’s franchisees will see improvements to their online ordering portal with functionality enhancements expected to roll out before the busy holiday catering season.
“I’ve always admired Dickey’s innovative approach to technology, however seeing our feedback integrated first-hand is a big part of why I like the direction we’re going,” says Darryl Weaver, a member of Dickey’s technology advisory committee who is a multi-unit owner based in Arizona.
Before joining Dickey’s, De Santis worked at TGI Fridays for nearly 20 years in various leadership roles and was named a Women in Restaurant Technology Rising Star at a Hospitality Technology conference in 2019 where she met Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, who was simultaneously accepting a Lifetime Achievement award. “The level of experience and knowledge Carissa brings to our team is invaluable and we look forward to expanding on the success we’ve already been able to accomplish with our technology,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.

Dickey’s VP of IT Teams Up with Franchisees to Revamp Tech Strategy

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MANDAN
 
6th annual Trunk-or-Treat at First Lutheran Church of Mandan on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Located at 408 9th Street NW, Mandan, ND 58554.
Trail of Treats from Mandan Businesses on Thursday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Below is a comprehensive list of participating businesses in Mandan:
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beyond the Blooms, 111 4th Ave NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Butcher Block Meats, 108 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cappuccino On Collins, 105 Collins Ave
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Copper Dog Café, 218 W Main St
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dakota Promotions &amp; Printing, 320 W Main St
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Edward Jones, 100 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Every Eye/Kids in Motion, 306 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eyecare Professionals, 113 3rd Ave NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Golden Comb Day Spa &amp; Salon, 118 E Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gate City Bank, 405 E Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Haga Kommer, 204 E Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvest Events &amp; Catering, 308 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Innovative Office Solutions, 206 4th Ave NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investors Management &amp; Marketing/Mandan Place, 101 First Ave NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Larson’s Tattooing, 216 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Leroy’s MVP, 1210 E. Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandan Depot, 401 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Market West, 103 4th Ave NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Native Artists United/Five Nations Arts, 400 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rulissa Boutique, 200 Collins Ave
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Security First Bank, 614 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Susie Q’s Craft Emporium &amp; Dakota Store, 411 W Main St.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Medicine Shoppe, 116 2nd Ave NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, 4524 Memorial Hwy
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Missouri Valley Vet Clinic, 1440 Action Dr SE, Ste 102
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open Road Honda, 4120 Memorial Hwy
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Stockmen’s Supply West, 1440 Action Dr SE
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bennigan’s, 1506 27th St NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;BNC National Bank, 2711 Sunset Dr.
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corral Sales, 617 6th Ave SE
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dan’s SuperMarket, 500 Burlington St SE
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Little Caesar’s Pizza, 310 6th Ave SE
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mobil Superpumper, 1410 Collins Ave
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mobil Sunset, 808 Boundary Rd NW
· &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southside MVP, 205 6th Ave SE

KXNET: Trick-or-Treat events near you

View full article <a href="https://www.mvmag.net/2019/10/16/wellness-wednesday-4/">here</a>. &nbsp;
National expert in nutritional diet and cholesterol, Dr. Rohit Arora, recently inked a deal to develop seven Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations, five of which are slated to open in the United States’ largest airports.
After 30 years of working in medicine and pioneering a devise for the cardiovascular field called an Enhanced External Counter-Pulsation (EECP), Arora is breaking into the food and beverage space with Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. His first location is set to open in Chicago in late 2019 or early 2020.
“I was interested in pursuing a barbecue concept because I believe following a low-fat, high-protein diet and incorporating lifestyle modifications are key elements to maintaining a healthy heart,” says Dr. Rohit Arora, A board certified cardiologist practicing in Chicago, Illinois. “However, when researching franchising opportunities, no other concept compared to Dickey’s in terms of taste, quality, process and dietary complements.”
“At Dickey’s we believe barbecue is good for the heart and soul and we’re proud to have entrepreneurs such as Dr. Rohit who are as passionate about our food as we are join our family,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.
Arora’s two flagship locations will be Chicago based with his first serving out of a traditional brick and mortar store and the other serving from a food truck for guests on the go.
Arora has also set his sights on bringing delicious, authentic Texas-style barbecue to five of the United States’ highest traffic airports: O’Hare and Midway in Illinois, La Guardia in New York, Newark in New Jersey and the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta.&nbsp;

Merrimack Magazine: Cardiologist Says Barbecue is Good for the Heart

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Owner Tom Eggerud will celebrate his 10-year anniversary with the iconic barbecue brand. Out of Dickey’s 500+ franchised locations, Tom’s store in Eagan, Minnesota is consistently ranked in the Top 10 for sales.
Tom credits his success to his passion for great barbecue and customer service. “Everyone absolutely loves our product,” says Tom. “We’ve got close relationships with our guests and treat them like family.”
It’s no wonder Tom receives rave reviews online. TripAdvisor user Eisen79 had this to say about Tom’s store: “Many visits to this location and our experiences have been consistently great. The brisket and pulled pork seem to never disappoint. The staff has been the same people for years and they are very helpful and friendly, even during the busiest of times.”
Tom’s business is about 50% catering. He once drove 70 miles to do a 10-person catering event. That willingness to go the extra mile, or 60, paid off – that client is now a regular who spends big and often. Tom caters a lot of weddings and meals for workers at nearby oil refineries. His biggest catering event to date was for around 1,400 Delta Airline employees. “I don’t know the meaning of no,” says Tom.
Tom is a pinnacle in his community, regularly catering local school and church events and donating gift cards and discounted meals for local fundraising efforts. An avid football fan, he provides meals for Minnesota Vikings Tight End Kyle Rudolph’s youth football camp.
Looking at the future, Tom has big plans. “I want to be the highest-volume store outside of Dickey’s home state of Texas,” says Tom. With Dickey’s focus on food innovation such as the new smoked chicken wings, Tom is confident his business will continue to grow.
“It’s Owner/Operators like Tom who have made Dickey’s the largest barbecue franchise in the world,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With his passion, energy and commitment, I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for Tom.”
To learn more about Tom and his secrets to success, <a href="https://youtu.be/KF5J-s0JMpA" title="&lt;span data-offset-key=&quot;1rv4u-1-0&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-text=&quot;true&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;watch this short youtube video&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;">watch this short youtube video</a>.&nbsp;
Find your nearest Dickey’s Barbecue Pit location <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" title="&lt;span data-offset-key=&quot;928hi-1-0&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;&lt;span data-text=&quot;true&quot; style=&quot;-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;&quot;&gt;here&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;">here</a> .&nbsp;

Seasoned Dickey’s Owner Reflects on the Past & Future

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Next fall, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> Owner Tom Eggerud wi ll celebrate his 10-year anniversary with the iconic barbecue brand. Out of Dickey’s 500+ franchised locations, Tom’s store in Eagan, Minnesota is consistently ranked in the Top 10 for sales.
Tom credits his success to his passion for great barbecue and customer service. “Everyone absolutely loves our product,” says Tom. “We’ve got close relationships with our guests and treat them like family.”
It’s no wonder Tom receives rave reviews online. TripAdvisor user Eisen79 had this to say about Tom’s store: “Many visits to this location and our experiences have been consistently great. The brisket and pulled pork seem to never disappoint. The staff has been the same people for years and they are very helpful and friendly, even during the busiest of times.”&nbsp;
Tom’s business is about 50% catering. He once drove 70 miles to do a 10-person catering event. That willingness to go the extra mile, or 60, paid off – that client is now a regular who spends big and often. Tom caters a lot of weddings and meals for workers at nearby oil refineries. His biggest catering event to date was for around 1,400 Delta Airline employees. “I don’t know the meaning of no,” says Tom.
Tom is a pinnacle in his community, regularly catering local school and church events and donating gift cards and discounted meals for local fundraising efforts. An avid football fan, he provides meals for Minnesota Vikings Tight End Kyle Rudolph’s youth football camp.
Looking at the future, Tom has big plans. “I want to be the highest-volume store outside of Dickey’s home state of Texas,” says Tom. With Dickey’s focus on food innovation such as the new smoked chicken wings, Tom is confident his business will continue to grow.
“It’s Owner/Operators like Tom who have made Dickey’s the largest barbecue franchise in the world,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With his passion, energy and commitment, I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for Tom.”
To learn more about Tom and his secrets to success, watch this short <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF5J-s0JMpA">youtube video</a> .

Seasoned Dickey’s Owner Reflects on Past and Future Plans

View full article <a href="http://www.restaurantmagazine.com/seasoned-dickeys-owner-reflects-on-the-past-looks-to-the-future/">here</a> .
Next fall, <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey’s Barbecue Pit</a> Owner Tom Eggerud wi ll celebrate his 10-year anniversary with the iconic barbecue brand. Out of Dickey’s 500+ franchised locations, Tom’s store in Eagan, Minnesota is consistently ranked in the Top 10 for sales.
Tom credits his success to his passion for great barbecue and customer service. “Everyone absolutely loves our product,” says Tom. “We’ve got close relationships with our guests and treat them like family.”
It’s no wonder Tom receives rave reviews online. TripAdvisor user Eisen79 had this to say about Tom’s store: “Many visits to this location and our experiences have been consistently great. The brisket and pulled pork seem to never disappoint. The staff has been the same people for years and they are very helpful and friendly, even during the busiest of times.”&nbsp;
Tom’s business is about 50% catering. He once drove 70 miles to do a 10-person catering event. That willingness to go the extra mile, or 60, paid off – that client is now a regular who spends big and often. Tom caters a lot of weddings and meals for workers at nearby oil refineries. His biggest catering event to date was for around 1,400 Delta Airline employees. “I don’t know the meaning of no,” says Tom.
Tom is a pinnacle in his community, regularly catering local school and church events and donating gift cards and discounted meals for local fundraising efforts. An avid football fan, he provides meals for Minnesota Vikings Tight End Kyle Rudolph’s youth football camp.
Looking at the future, Tom has big plans. “I want to be the highest-volume store outside of Dickey’s home state of Texas,” says Tom. With Dickey’s focus on food innovation such as the new smoked chicken wings, Tom is confident his business will continue to grow.
“It’s Owner/Operators like Tom who have made Dickey’s the largest barbecue franchise in the world,” says Laura Rea Dickey, CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. “With his passion, energy and commitment, I can’t wait to see what lies ahead for Tom.”
To learn more about Tom and his secrets to success, watch this short <a href="https://youtu.be/KF5J-s0JMpA">youtube video</a> .

Dickey’s Owner Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

View full article <a href="https://fox17online.com/2019/10/11/food-fight-fridays-newaygo-high-school/">here</a> . &nbsp;
NEWAYGO, Mich. -- This week our Food Fight Friday's segment for Feeding America West Michigan took us to Newaygo High School.
The students collected 1,288 pounds of food, which is equivalent to 1,073 meals!
Special thanks to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dickeys.com/" title="Dickey's Barbecue Pit">Dickey's Barbecue Pit</a>&nbsp;for sponsoring Food Fight Fridays.&nbsp;

Fox 17: Food Fight Friday’s: Newaygo High School

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The East Texas Arboretum will host the annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m to 3 p.m.&nbsp; Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1601 Patterson Rd. The fee is $5 per car. Tickets for food and children's games will be sold as well.
The event will have singers, both adults, and children singing for entertainment.
Children will be able to enjoy Boocoos the clown who performs magic tricks, pumpkin decorating, face painting, games and stories in the school house.
Henderson County animal shelter will have pets up for adoption and available to interact with. You can save the life of an animal and adopt your new best friend.
“This is one of the most fun family activities in Athens” said Deborah Deas, board member and fall festival chairman.
Mick Merco will be singing and playing guitar.
There will be vendors booths, live music and food for adults.
All proceeds go to the general operating fund for the Arboretum.
The event is sponsored by City of Athens, First State Bank, and the Athens Chamber.
The arboretum will also host a holiday canning class from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on October 17. The fee is $25 for non members and will teach how to make a festive jam.
Call the Arboretum if you need more info at 903-675-5630
Edom Art Festival
The 2019 Art Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday behind the artists studio on the festival grounds.&nbsp; Admission is free.
The event started 47 years ago by artist Doug Brown. Artists of high quality and unique creations are invited to attend the event which is hosted by the Edom Chamber of Commerce and produced by the participating artists.
The event website states,
“Here you will find jewelry, pottery, photography, sculpture, baskets, woodworking, glass, and original garden art. Shop for one-of-a-kind pieces of clothing, paintings, handmade journals and mixed media creations made from recycled materials. Watch a blacksmith demonstrate his skill at the forge, and perhaps a potter at the wheel, or a raku pottery firing demonstration.”
They also will have a wine garden music and food.
“In addition, in the Wine Garden under the trees, we will be sharing the music of some great acoustical singer/songwriter musicians along with the offerings of a few of our local wineries in a setting to sit and relax, and delish handmade chocolates to pair with your wine. Great food is available from local vendors with culinary treats such as Cajun gumbo, homemade sorbet and gourmet small batch ice cream, to frothy root beer and corn dogs, barbecue and pork sandwiches, and wonderful food trucks for all your dining pleasures.”
Children will have a kids area to express themselves through art with a piece to take home or donate.
Dogs are welcome if you pick up after them according to the site.
A list of artists can be found here, <a href="http://visitedom.com/edom-art-fest-blank/2019-festival-artists/" title="http://visitedom.com/edom-art-fest-blank/2019-festival-artists/">http://visitedom.com/edom-art-fest-blank/2019-festival-artists/</a>
If you need more information please contact <a href="mailto:edomartfest@visitedom.com" title="edomartfest@visitedom.com">edomartfest@visitedom.com</a> or Beth Brown at Potters Brown: 903-852-6473
Dickey's Vehicle show benefitting Feed the Hungry campaign
Dickey's fifth annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle, boat and off-road vehicle show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 12 at 101 S. Third Street, Mabank. All donations from this event will go directly to the Feed the Hungry program.
People in need of a meal from the Mabank area, can come eat for free, on a certain day, to be announced.
“No questions asked,” Owner Guy New said “If you need food, clothing, or counseling assistance we will have someone for you to speak with, optionally. Just come in and tell my staff you are in need!”
The fund-raiser will have live music will be provided from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. by Tyler Stokes Band, and David Bird Jones, street outlaw bracket racer, will also be there. The event boasts family fun as well as the sweet aroma of their barbecue. Businesses will also have booths.&nbsp;

Athens Daily Review: Fall Festival and upcoming activities

View full article <a href="https://fox17online.com/2019/10/04/food-fight-fridays-west-ottawa-high-school-3/">here</a> .&nbsp;
HOLLAND, Mich. -- This week our Food Fight Friday's segment for Feeding America West Michigan took us to West Ottawa High School.
This student body collected 2,106 pounds of food, which is equivalent to 1,755 meals!
Students and staff showed their spirit and raised food to help <a href="https://www.feedwm.org">Feeding America West Michigan</a>.&nbsp;
Special thanks to <a href="https://www.dickeys.com/">Dickey's Barbecue Pit</a> for sponsoring Food &nbsp;Fight Fridays.

Fox 17: Food Fight Friday’s: West Ottawa High School

View full article <a href="https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes--levy-introduce-new-food--beverage-options-for-2019-20-season/c-309748306">here</a> .
Souvenir Soda: Enjoy Pepsi fountain beverages in a Coyotes souvenir cup, in partnership with Dickey's BBQ&nbsp;

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