Valley Animal Partners is hosting its eighth annual Chili Showdown and dessert auction. This year’s event will include other homemade goods in addition to desserts.

The Chili Showdown will be held at the SnoValley Eagles, located at 8200 Railroad Avenue, Snoqualmie, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4.

Tickets are $10 each for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children (children under age 5 can attend free) and are available at the door. Sample 10 chili recipes and vote for your favorite. The event is open to the public as well as Eagles’ members.

Valley Animal Partners is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and all proceeds from the event will benefit local families who cannot afford to vaccinate and spay or neuter their pets.

For more information, or if you are interested in making chili or donating a dessert, visit http://www.valleyanimalpartners.com.