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'Big Chili Cook-Off' Slated for Saturday

The event, slated to take place at Around the Corner at 5 p.m., will benefit the Pillars of Lakewood and All Dogs Heaven.

on Friday, and a chili cook-off on Saturday.

A Big Chili Cook-Off.

There are about 20 chili entries from individuals and organizations competing — with hundreds expected to attend. 

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The event is slated to take place at at 5 p.m. Saturday.

Each entrant is obligated to sell 10 passes, said participant and organizer Shawn Juris. Passes are $10 and each participant can cast a vote. 

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The best chili will be decided by a panel of judges that includes Lakewood Mayor Michael Summers and Juris.

“This has really been Ryan Krivosh's (co-owner of Around the Corner) project for the past few years and he's been good enough to loop in Pillars as a beneficiary,” Juris said. 

Proceeds of the event will support Pillars of Lakewood and All Dogs Heaven. 


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