ROSEVILLE- More than 20 local community leaders will put on their chefs’ aprons and go head-to-head in a special chili cook-off to benefit two organizations that serve Placer County youth.
The 2012 Roseville Celebrity Chili Cook-Off will be held on Friday, March 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Maidu Community Center.
The chefs will include local elected officials, education, business and government leaders and even a professional– the Mikuni founder Taro Arai. Proceeds will benefit Campus Life and the Coalition for Placer Youth.
About 350 people are expected to attend and organizers are continuing to recruit sponsors for the event.
“We are gratified by the support from the community,” said Rob Maxey, director of Campus Life programs, which offer teens an opportunity to grow in the areas of character, confidence, responsibility and faith. “Our celebrity chefs are stepping up to compete for the best chili, but more than anything want to be a part of helping these programs that serve youth in our community.”
“This already has been a great opportunity to bring the community together to support our programs and build awareness,” said Shari Crow, Coordinator for the Coalition for Placer Youth. “We are looking forward to a great event.”
Among the celebrity chefs who will be participating– and competing– for the best chili:
Mikuni Founder/Chef Taro Arai
Fox 40 television anchor Paul Robins
Assembly Woman Beth Gains
Placer County Supervisor Jack Duran
Placer County Supervisor Kirk Uhler
Placer County Superior Court Judges Alan Pineschi and Jim Garbolino
Placer County Deputy District Attorney Suzanne Gazzaniga
Roseville Mayor Pro Tem Susan Rohan
Roseville City Councilmember Carol Garcia
Roseville Joint Union High School District Trustee Linda Park
Roseville City School District Trustee Hallie Romero
Roseville Police Chief Daniel Hahn
Sierra College President Willy Duncan
William Jessup University President John Jackson
Keaton Raphael Foundation Founder Robyn Raphael
Miss Placer County Shawna Bruce and Her Royal Court
In addition to chili, the event will feature live music by Paul Estridge’s 4 on 6 Instrumental Jazz Group, cornbread and delicious desserts.
Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at www.RosevilleChili.com or by calling (916) 869-8835 or checking us out on Facebook at 2012 Roseville Celebrity Chili Cook-off.
