{"id":14066,"date":"2016-01-07T07:06:02","date_gmt":"2016-01-07T15:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=14066"},"modified":"2016-01-07T11:08:28","modified_gmt":"2016-01-07T19:08:28","slug":"eighth-annual-copper-chili-cook-off-coming-to-copperopolis-town-square-organizers-seek-competitors-for-event-benefitting-copperopolis-fire-fighters-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=14066","title":{"rendered":"Eighth-Annual \u2018Copper Chili Cook Off\u2019 Coming to Copperopolis Town Square   Organizers Seek Competitors for Event Benefitting Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Copperopolis, CA&#8230;Copperopolis Town Square \u2013 the Castle &#038; Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County \u2013 will host its eighth-annual \u201cCopper Chili Cook Off\u201d on Saturday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Organizers are currently seeking cook off competitors for the always-entertaining event. Each team will receive two special gifts and awards will be given in 10 categories. The entrance fee is $20. Guests who wish to taste the chili can do so for $5 (children under 12 are free). All event proceeds will be donated to the Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/copperopolistownsquare.com\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13956\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ctschili.jpg\" alt=\"ctschili\" width=\"640\" height=\"829\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ctschili.jpg 640w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ctschili-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/ctschili-570x738.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/chili-2.pdf\"rel=\"\">Chili Cookoff Application!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Old Skool Pie-Pizza will offer its famous wood fired pizzas along with a special chili pizza and fresh, oven-made cornbread. Angels-Murphys Rotary will attend and serve wine, beer, sodas and water. Live music by Dive Bar Poets, special offerings from storeowners on the square, a 50\/50 raffle, plus face painting, Bob the Balloon Guy, crafts and a bounce house for kids complete what promises to be a fun afternoon for all ages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Copper Chili Cook Off is a great way to kick off another year of exciting events at Copperopolis Town Square,\u201d says Kim Hamilton, Director of Marketing for Castle &#038; Cooke Calaveras, Inc. \u201cAfter their heroic efforts during last fall\u2019s Butte Fire, we\u2019re honored that all proceeds will benefit the Copperopolis Fire Fighters Association.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In another recent show of support for those affected by the fire, Saddle Creek Golf Resort \u2013 the nearby Castle &#038; Cooke golf course and community rated among the Top 10 in California \u2013 held an October golf tournament and charity dinner that helped raise nearly $15,000 for the fire victims.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Copper Chili Cook Off, please contact Kim Hamilton at 209.785.9700. Additional details are available at www.CopperopolisTownSquare.com.<\/p>\n<p>Copperopolis Town Square is situated in the rolling foothills of the Central Sierra on Highway 4 in Calaveras County, two hours from the Bay Area and 1.5 hours from Sacramento. The area offers visitors a wide variety of amenities and activities including golf, tennis and dining at the acclaimed Saddle Creek Resort (www.saddlecreekgolf.com) with accommodations for guests in luxurious Lodge Bungalows conveniently located within a few paces of the golf course. To stay for the weekend, please call 209.785.7415 to book a room.<\/p>\n<p>The premier Northern California golf community is also site of Castle &#038; Cooke California\u2019s newest Oak Collection homes, which are now sold out. Custom home sites are available on and off the golf course. Dramatic vistas of the Sierra Nevada and countless winter and summer recreational opportunities make Saddle Creek an ideal location for vacationers, families and retirees. For more information about real estate ownership opportunities, please call our onsite Sales Office at 209 785-5600 or email saddlecreeksales@castlecooke.com.<\/p>\n<p>#####<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Copperopolis, CA&#8230;Copperopolis Town Square \u2013 the Castle &#038; Cooke California-owned events, shopping and entertainment gathering place in Calaveras County \u2013 will host its eighth-annual \u201cCopper Chili Cook Off\u201d on Saturday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers are currently seeking cook off competitors for the always-entertaining event. 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