The heavenly aroma of chili powder, cumin, onions and other spices will be wafting in the air through the scenic mountains today at the 10th Annual Silverado Chili Cook-Off in Irvine Lake. This yearly affair brings together local chili enthusiasts and cooks of all culinary levels, all vying to win the Best Chili, People's Choice and Best Booth & Team Spirit trophies for their treasured recipes. Beyond that, look forward to an arts and crafts expo, facepainting, a farm animal petting zoo, and not to mention an outdoor concert to help celebrate some pre-Cinco De Mayo festivities. Or check out the lovely lake and get re-acquainted with that thing widely known as “nature.” Proceeds from the event go toward the Silverado Modjeska's Parks and Recreation to fund future community programs.
Sun., May 3, 11 a.m., 2015
Aimee Murillo is calendar editor and frequently covers film and previously contributed to the OCW’s long-running fashion column, Trendzilla. Don’t ask her what her favorite movie is unless you want to hear her lengthy defense of Showgirls.