The Youth Faith Formation Department at Annunciation Church in Elma will host a Chili Cook-off beginning at noon Sunday, Jan. 25, in Selbert Hall, 7580 Clinton St.

There is no entry fee for cook-off competitors, but all cooks must bring enough chili to offer 40 sample portions. Chili should be delivered to Selbert Hall behind Annunciation Church between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 25. A prize will be awarded to the winning chili entry.

The third annual Taste of East Aurora, featuring numerous restaurants with ties to the Greater East Aurora community, returns from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, on Main Street, from Olean Road to Riley Street.

“Last year’s event attracted approximately 10,000 visitors, and we expect a large crowd again this year,” said Gary Grote, executive director of the Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce. “Our goal is to focus on the food and restaurants that help make East Aurora a popular destination.”

The Pasta Peddler and Blackbird Sweets, two family owned businesses that operate side-by-side, will move to a larger location at 1547 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, in early August. The businesses currently operate in the Horsefeathers Building at 346 Connecticut St. 

“Our businesses are growing, and as a result we have outgrown our current 650-square-foot operation,” said Eric Amodeo, co-owner of The Pasta Peddler. “Our new location will offer approximately 3,000 square feet of retail and production space. We also hope to add lunch and dinner service and an outdoor patio in the future.”