All Staff Council will host a chili cook-off event Oct. 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Parents Hall South. A $5 chili lunch with cornbread, dessert, and a drink will be provided during the cook-off event.

If you’d like to compete in the cook-off, sign up by Thursday, Oct. 26. Those entering need to only make one batch of their chili recipe. Samples served will be 3–4 ounces. Sample cups, spoons, and napkins will be provided.

Those who don’t want to cook are invited to consume. Sample a wide variety of home-made chili by donating non-perishable food or other goods to Drake’s Free Little Food Pantries. Goods may include canned foods, personal hygiene products, baby formula or diapers, etc. Bring your supplies to the Olmsted Center for the event. Pantries are located in the Olmsted Parking Lot, next to Aliber Hall, and in Sprout Garden.

The People’s Choice Award winners will be announced shortly after 12:30 p.m. during the event. For questions, email ascspecialevents@drake.edu.

All Staff Council event days are also jeans days (per manager approval). Wear your Drake blue on Oct. 30.

—Jill Batten, All Staff Council