Chili cook-off set this weekend
Proceeds benefit Crisis Center

Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties first ever Rubber Duckie Chili cookoff is scheduled for Saturday, April 19, at Lake Jacksonville Concession area. Proceeds from this event directly benefit abused women and children. The chili cook-off will be affiliated with CASI-Chili Appreciation Society International. Its mission is to "Cook Chili for Charity."

Events scheduled in the cookoff include CASI Chili competition, CASI Showmanship and People's Choice Award.

The cook-off starts at 11 a.m. at the concession area on Lake Jacksonville. Admission is $3 and includes a tasting cup, spoon and ballots for the much coveted People's Choice Award. Entry fee for chili cooking is $20. Turn in time is 1 p.m. for CASI Chili and Showmanship will run from 11 a.m. to noon.

People's Choice judging will end at 2 p.m.

Registration is from 8 to 10 a.m. Chili cook-off is open to anyone who wishes to cook. For more information, contact call (903) 586-9118 or email at lindaclark75766@yahoo.com