Valley Animal Partners hosts its third annual Chili Showdown, Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Snoqualmie Eagles Lode.

Locals are invited to enter their six quarts of their homemade chili into the cookoff. All proceeds from the nonprofit event benefit pets of Valley residents.

Homemade desserts are also sought.

To learn more get involved, e-mail to valleyanimalpartners@yahoo.com.