Sign up for Elgin Knights’ 28th annual Chili for Charity contest

The Elgin Knights of Columbus Monsignor Henry Schryer Council 654 invites the community to participate the 28th annual Chili for Charity fundraiser from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at St. Thomas More gym, 1625 W. Highland Ave. in Elgin.

It features all-you-can-eat hot dogs, chips, salad, milk, and all the chili your stomach can handle. In previous years, there were over 45 different types of chili entries.

Kids can enjoy face painters, magicians, and balloon artists. There also will be 50/50 and other raffle prizes. Each year, about 600 to 800 people attend and they are hoping to break that record this year.

Contest participants must provide eight quarts of your favorite chili for the contestant to be eligible for judging. Doors open at 11 a.m., bring in your heated chili no later than 1 p.m. when judging begins. Utensils, condiments, serving trays and sterno will be provided.

The contestant entry fee is $20. Prizes will be

• Overall Best Chili: First prize, $400; second prize, $250; third prize, $100; fourth prize: $75; or fifth prize, $50

• Best Overall Presentation: First prize, $90; or second prize, $60.

Sign up via stthomasmorechurch.org/knights-of-columbus. You also can participate in raffle prize donations and sponsorship opportunities.

For questions on the contest, call Terry Green at (847) 652-5900 or email tlegreen1@att.net

Donations are $10 at the door or $9 in advance. Monetary donations are welcome. Proceeds of the event will benefit all Elgin Catholic schools, Elgin Soup Kitchen, and other religious educational programs.

For tickets, contact Marshall Spangler at (847) 606-1605 or m.span50@yahoo.com.

To learn more about the Elgin Knights of Columbus, go to stthomasmorechurch.org/knights-of-columbus.