Sign-ups open for Pomona chili cook-off

POMONA - Chili cooks in the region are being invited to show off their cooking skills by taking part in a chili cook-off fundraising event organized by Los Angeles County Fire Department Explorer Post 15.

Contest judging will be at 2 p.m. June 6 at the Pomona Eagles Lodge, 954 W. Mission Blvd. in Pomona.

The contest is open to members of the business community and other people.

The winning chili recipe will be given the title of "Best Chili Ever."

The cook-off is a fund raiser for the non-profit Explorer Post 15.

Through the Explorer program, Pomona teenagers and young adults interested in careers in firefighting learn about the field.

Funds raised through the cook-off will help pay for training programs, uniforms and equipment for young people enrolled in the program.

Entry fee for the cook-off is $20.

Those interested in signing up for the contest can do so by calling (951) 288-8199 or (909) 629-7540.

People will also be able to sign up for the cook-off up to the day of the event.

Opportunities are also available for vendors interested in having booths at the event.