DOWNEY - Soroptimist International of Downey is hosting their first annual Chili Cook-Off fundraiser Oct. 4 at the Rio Hondo Event Center.Chili will be judged in several categories, including Hottest, Most Unique, Best Taste and Best Aroma. From 1-5 p.m., guests will also enjoy a live country-rock DJ, chili tasting, opportunity drawings and more. Tickets to the event are $20 and include three chili tastes, entertainment and a barbecue lunch. Registration fee to enter the cook-off is $50. Proceeds from the event will benefit Soroptimist's community service projects. To enter the cook-off, purchase tickets or request more information, call Mia at (562) 806-3217 or e-mail pkotze@drmcinc.us.

********** Published: September 18, 2009 - Volume 8 - Issue 22