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1941 - Three days after Pearl Harbor attack, 165th and 185th Infantry Regiments assigned to Saugus; Edison power substation guarded 24/7 [timeline]
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uuchili2014The Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita Valley are pleased to announce the judges for their First Vegan/Vegetarian/Beef/Chicken/Bean/Whatever Chili Cook-Off being held Jan. 19.

Todd Wilson, founder of Santa Clarita Foodies Group; Ola Mikail, local foodie and student of Le Cordon Blue; Mr. Ducayne, Professional Chef and better half to Lady Ducayne.

The public is encouraged to join the UUofSCV as they warm those with “many hearts, many beliefs” at the SCV Senior Center on January 19, 2014 at 11:45 a.m. Members of the community are welcome to try all of the entries at the tasting. The cost to enter is $10; adult guests will be asked for a minimum $10 donation and $5 for children under 12. Drinks will be available for purchase for a nominal donation. All of the proceeds will benefit the work of the Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita.

Anyone may enter the contest. Contact Eve Bushman at eve@evewine101.com for further details on entering your chili. If you are selected as the winner you will be awarded a chili bowl trophy.

Unitarian Universalist services are held each Sunday at 10:30 AM at the SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall. For directions and information, visit www.UUofSCV.org or call 661-254-7866.

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  1. Donn Miller says:

    That should get all 10 vegans out there to show up.

  2. Sunni Schaffer vegetarian chili!

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