One of the fun parts about writing for Eastlake Ave. is I'm getting to meet all these amazing people who live in the neighborhood and I'm finding out about great events (like the Eastlake Movie Night) that I didn't know about before.
Case in point: I was at Tako Truk last night and Howard from the Eastlake Zoo came by. The Zoo is preparing for their 32nd Annual Chili Cookoff in October. How could I have missed this for so many years (and I first lived here almost as many years ago as the cookoff has been around)?
Here are the details:
- First prize is $100.
- It'll cost you $15 to enter your chili. That gets you a tasting bowl and a ballot and a chance to win. First 15 paid entrants also get a free chili cookoff t-shirt.
- One gallon of chili minimum per entry.
- For $8, you get a tasting bowl and a ballot but you don't have to enter any chili. In other words, anyone can come taste and vote.
- The people's ballots determine the winner.
- The event runs from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, but: You have to present your chili by 5:30 p.m. to be eligible for the prize.
- Sign up at the Zoo Tavern, 2310 Eastlake Ave. E.
- Official rules are the the Zoo's web site under the "Events" section.
- And, most important: All proceeds benefit the Northwest Harvest Food Bank.
How's that for a fun Eastlake event that also benefits a good cause? See you on Oct. 3!
