Historic Palm Springs Woman’s Club 2nd Annual Chili Cook–Off

WHAT:  Historic Palm Springs Woman’s Club 2nd Annual Chili Cook–Off – Local Restaurants Participating as Judges & Francoise Rhodes as our MC & Guest Speaker

WHEN:  Saturday – January 28, 2012– Doors open at 1 PM

WHERE:  Palm Springs Woman’s Club 314 S. Cahuilla Rd, Palm Springs (corner of Baristo & Cahuilla)

WHO:  Open to the general public - $20

INFORMATION:  Traveling with Francoise Radio & Television Hostess will serve as MC and guest speaker. Traveling with Francoise is Palm Springs’ only Radio/TV travel show, owned, produced and hosted by Francoise Rhodes. Judges include Ernesto Gastelum, Executive Chef/Owner, Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill, Vince Costa, Head Chef/Owner, Johnny Costa’s Ristorante, Mark Van Laanen, Chef/Co-Owner Trio Restaurant, Patty Delgado, Owner Las Casuelas Terraza & Michael Passmore, Chef Jensen’s Catering. Proceeds from the Chili Cook-Off will be used for improvements to the clubhouse. Prizes will be awarded in 3 categories with $250 for first place, $150 for second place and $75 for third place. The Bakers, Arlene & Berks will perform their vaudeville act while the scoring is being tallied - after winners are announced Francoise Rhodes will speak about her radio show, writing, celebrities she has interviewed and of course Chili!!

HISTORY: Palm Springs Woman’s Club was formed in 1938 and incorporated in 1939 with 65 charter members, many of whom were pioneers of the area.  Mrs. Nellie N. Coffman acted as temporary chairman at the first meeting and upon the election of Mrs. Warren B. Pinney as the first President. Mrs. Coffman became honorary President, a position she held until her death. In the early years of the organization the club felt the need for a permanent and sizable clubhouse.  Mrs. Pearl McManus donated a valuable site on the corner of Cahuilla and Baristo Road. In honor of her generous gift the clubs first meeting of the year is called “Pear McManus Day” and all members are encouraged to wear pearls in remembrance as we celebrate her life story