WEDNESDAY - Feb. 11, 2009

Copperstate & Valley of the Sun Regionals

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Greetings from Ahwatukee!!!

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I hope everyone is doing well and in the mood to cook some chili!! We are hosting the Back to Back Copperstate Regional and Valley of the Sun Regional cook offs again this year on March 14 and 15th in our lovely Ahwatukee Park. We will again have security on site Saturday night so cooks can leave their tents and belongings instead of packing it all up and setting up again. What a deal!!! Entry fees are $35 for Red, $25 for Green, and $15 for Salsa. If you need tables, chairs or canopies they are available for rent. A table plus 2 chairs is $10 and a canopy is $15 for a two-day rental

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This year we are adding more attractions for Saturday and Sunday such as amusement rides for the kids, pizza, mexican food, brats, two great bands and BEER and WINE during the event. The Farmer's Market will join the event on Sunday.

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As far as lodging, I just spoke with a representative from Extended Stay American (1.22 miles from our location) and she gave us a great, great, deal especially during this peak season. This is a 1 bedroom suite with a kitchen for only $56.99 per night. This is a terrific deal. It is a nice, clean hotel and very close to our facility. To get this deal you need to book before February 14 and tell the booking agent that you are with the International Chili Society. She has blocked off 20 rooms as of today. Their address is 14245 S. 50th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044 and phone number is 480-785-0464. If you have any problems with the reservation, ask to speak with Milijana. She is the one I spoke with about this group rate.

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I look forward to seeing everyone back this year!! You guys are a FUN GROUP.

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Please do not hesitate to call or email me with any questions. Please pass this information on to anyone you might think would be interested in our cook offs.

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Have a great day!!!!

Susan Hyden

Cook Off Chairman

480-893-1942

shyden@ahwatukeehoa.com

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Main Street Heat Cook off

March Into Spring is now Main Street Heat Cook off in Mount Airy Maryland. This year we will have a larger venue at the Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Grounds at the corner of Route 27 and Twin Arch Road. Better facilities for all you cooks. We have Steve and Audrey Falkowski as chief judge and score keeper again this year.
1st prize is now $1000!
There will be music, a clasic car show, vendors and more!
For more info contact Barbara Corbalis b.corbalis@gmail.com or register at http://www.chilicookoff.com%20/

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Rhode Island State Chili Cookoff!

To ALL chili cooks,

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We will NOT be accepting anymore cooks applications for the Rhode Island State Chili Cookoff!
If you'd still like to participate and would like to judge,please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you....and see you Feb.28th at the First Rhode Island State Chili Cookoff!

Michael Freedman
madmike@chilict.com

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