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Bloom Band to Raise Money With Chili Cook-Off
Residents are welcome to enter the cook-off or pay $5 for unlimited tastes at the event.
What's the best way to raise money for the school band? A chili cook-off definitely has potential.
The band department is sponsoring a chili cook-off fund-raiser Saturday, Oct. 29.
It's open to the community and in the cafeteria at . A $5 ticket will allow you to taste as much chili as you want, and the proceeds will benefit the Blazing Trojans band program.
If you're interested in entering the chili cook-off contact District 206 band director Benjamin Helton at his e-mail address, bhelton@sd206.org, or by giving him a call at 708-755-1122, ext. 3130.
Entertainment at the third annual cook-off will be provided by two student rock bands, Helton said.
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So if you make a good pt of chili, throw your name in the hat and see how it matches up. This looks like a lot of fun, so please don't miss out.
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