Yum! Food and drink events around Snohomish County

Clam Chowder Cook-Off: The fifth annual Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook-Off is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way, Edmonds. The event, a fundraiser for Fourth of July festivities, will include 10 local contestants, including Calypso Edmonds, Bar Dojo and Emory’s on Silver Lake. Of note: A chef from a restaurant in Funabashi, Japan, is flying to Edmonds to compete this year. Tickets are $12.50-$20. More at www.edmondscookoff.com.

Spaghetti for kids: The fourth annual Spaghetti Lunch fundraiser to benefit Packs For Kids is at 1 to 3 p.m. March 1 at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Lunch will include spaghetti, salad, bread, cookies, coffee, tea and wine. Includes a raffle and silent auction. Suggested donation is $20 per adult and $10 per child. Proceeds will go toward feeding children in food-insecure households in Snohomish County. More at www.packsforkidswa.com.

Norwegian pancakes: A Norwegian pancake breakfast is set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 21 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. The breakfast includes all-you-can-eat Norwegian pancakes with strawberries, syrup and ham. Coffee, tea, orange juice and hot chocolate also will be served. Cost is $6 per person. Proceeds will benefit Bridge Receiving Center, a therapeutic facility that supports children in foster care, located between Granite Falls and Lake Stevens. The pancake breakfast is held the third Saturday of each month, September through May. Call 425-334-0421.

Fundraiser breakfast: Breakfast is 8 a.m. March 21 at the Monroe Community Senior Center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage and ham will be served. Cost is $6. Kids 10 and younger eat free. The breakfast is held on third Saturdays and supports the Monroe Community Senior Center. Call 360-794-6359.

Chocolate Lovers Gala: Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County will host its 28th annual gala 5 p.m. April 3 at the Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quil Ceda Blvd., Tulalip. Features handmade chocolates, sparkling wine, a catered dinner, plus live and silent auctions. This event sells out every year. Proceeds go to victim resources and services. Ticket are $100 per person or $900 for a table of 10. Call 425-259-2827, ext. 1013 or go to www.dvs-snoco.org.

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