AT SAM'S FARGO LOUNGE SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9TH AT 5 PM

--COOKIE CONTEST NEW THIS YEAR

Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities - Where can you get all the homemade chili and fixings and dessert you care to eat for only $5? Only at the 25th Annual MCC QC Chili Cookoff! This year's event is being held at Sam's Fargo Lounge on Avenue of the Cities in Moline and the public is invited to come and enjoy all you can eat chili and fixings and homemade desserts for just $5.

In addition, there is no cost to enter your chili in the contest, which is judged by three independent judges. The church offers $75 for first place, $25 for second place and first, second and third place ribbons. This year the Church has added a cookie contest. Again, no charge for entry, just bring at least a dozen cookies - whether drop cookies or bar cookies or any other type of cookie. First, second and third place ribbons and bragging rights go with the cookie contest.

This year's judges are Tom Knocke, Biaggis; Jeff Simpson, QC Pride; and WHBF TV meteorologist, Anthony Peoples. Linda Nimrick remembers the very first chili cookoff we held ? and then she was asked to run it the next year. She reports, "We made $300 and I thought we were rich!" She also remembers inviting our MCC District Leader at the time, Judy Dale, who graciously agreed to take a pie in the face as part of the festivities. But when the time came, Judy ducked and someone else was surprised with the pie in the face. Linda chaired the Chili Cookoff for about 20 of its 25 years.

Pastor Rich Hendricks says, "This is our big annual fundraiser for MCC QC. We really appreciate the community's support, as we are currently having lots of expenses with renting worship space at Tanglewood Chapel in Bettendorf, renting storage space, and paying the mortgage and expenses on our new facility where we are just starting with renovations." Hendricks hopes that the new building at 2930 W. Locust in Davenport will be ready for use for worship by the end of March. "If I can help raise monies by taking a pie in the face, I am very glad to do it - what fun!"

Mary Todtz, event Chair, gushes, "I am so excited about all the items we have for sale this year, and about all the fun we are going to have!" There will be raffles and both silent and live auction items available for purchase, including original art, vintage heritage collection dolls, Elvis clocks, gift certificates to restaurants such as The Crane & Pelican and Azteca and gift certificates to J Michael's Salon, and for photography and D.J. services from Ash Entertainment Services, LLC.

MCC QC is a member church of Churches United of the Quad Cities Area and the Church is involved in feeding the hungry ministries and supporting the works of many area nonprofit organizations.

The annual Chili Cook-Off will be held on Sunday, February 9th beginning at 5 p.m. at Fargo Lounge, 4204 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, Illinois. Doors open at 4:30 and all entries must arrive by 5:00 p.m. to be included as the chili judging takes place promptly at 5:15 p.m., followed by a time of feasting and fellowship during which people can bid on silent auction items. At the close of the silent auction will be a live auction, featuring several special items.

For more information, please call the Church office at 563.324.8281.

The nation's largest auto show producer, Motor Trend Auto Shows, announces the 20th anniversary of the Iowa Illinois Regional Auto Show, coming to the Davenport RiverCenter Friday through Sunday, Feb. 7-9. The event, which showcases 2014 vehicles, and some 2015 models is a joint effort of auto dealers of 18 counties in
Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Show times are:

Friday-Saturday, Feb. 7-8 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 09 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Special events during the show include :

Friday is Quad City Times Day at the show. Special promotions are planned.

Because of the anniversary celebration on Saturday there will be face painting and balloon artists from 12p-4p

Sunday: Family Day -- Kids 12 and under free with paid adult.  Personal appearance by famed cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants sponsored by MediaCom 12p - 4p. There will be a petting zoo, including a kangaroo, professional balloon artists making animal characters for kids and performing magic tricks, and exotic animals from the Niabi Zoo.

28 Domestic & Import Manufacturers - over 150 vehicles

"Luxury Row Showcase"

Every guest can sign up for a free one year subscription to Motor Trend Magazine Subscription

FREE opening day tickets and coupons at participating Hy-Vee locations. While supplies last, restrictions apply.

More info, discount tickets and coupons online at QuadCityAutoShow.com

Proceeds from the Auto Show benefit the Iowa -Illinois Regional Auto Show Scholarship Fund. Over $250,000 has been given to college bound and trade school students to date. $30,000 is expected to be given at this year's VIP Premier Event.

For more information, visit www.quadcityautoshow.com or call Nissi Marketing at (563) 388-6744