Tavistock Optimist Club members hold another successful wing night

Volunteers kept the Tavistock Optimist fry wagon running smoothly during last week’s annual Wing Night as close to 300 people enjoyed food and fellowship at the Tavistock Pavilion. Gary West photo

By Gary West

Close to 300 hungry chicken wing fans turned out for the Tavistock Optimist Club’s annual Wing Stag last week, held under sunny skies.

A total of 720 pounds of all-you-can-eat wings were served in mild, hot and honey garlic flavours, alongside the club’s well-loved French fries.

Many Optimist members spent a full day preparing and working in the club’s cooking trailer for the 11th annual event. This year’s stag was the fourth-highest attended since the tradition began in 2013, when 155 people were served.

Wing Night chair and organizer Eric Bender said all proceeds will support community projects and go toward improvements at Optimist Park.

Longtime member Ken Meadows of Harmony was the lucky winner of the 50/50 draw.

Club president Jesse Weicker thanked the community for its ongoing support of the Optimists’ activities.