Empty Bowls took place on Nov. 19 and drew the attention of many people. The first-come, first-served meal was dished up from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Commons at Pond Park in downtown Powell. The volunteers served the simple meal of soup and bread for $10. Visitors were allowed to choose one bowl from over 400 different selections. After everyone who wanted a bowl got one, the rest were auctioned off. The event’s goal to exceed the $5,047 raised in 2017 was successful, and all of the proceeds were donated to Loaves and Fishes.