Leander Chili Cook-Off To Benefit Children With Sick Parents

LEANDER, TEXAS — Looking for something to do this weekend? This Saturday, an event in Leander combines two of life's greatest pleasures: Chili and philanthropy.

The Quirky Queens Destination Imagination team has scheduled a chili cook-off and bake sale to raise funds for Wonders & Worries, a non-profit that offers counseling and professional support to children with parents suffering from life-threatening or otherwise serious illness. Organizers hope to raise $2,000 from event sales.

The chili cook-off will be staged at LiveOak Church in Leander, 1195 Sonny Dr. on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants are asked to arrive 20 minutes early. Tasting and judging of the chili offerings will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., with three top winners picked by 3:30 p.m. by a panel of judges.

Organizers said attendees can donate an amount of their choosing as entrance fee. A bake sale also is scheduled, and Starbucks coffee will be available for purchase. Other activities will include ring toss, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, face painting and more.

Those unable to attend but still wish to donate to Wonders & Worries can do so by clicking here. For more information on this event, click here.

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