While some taste buds run for cover at the mere mention of “pepper,” others exist for spicy food. And for them there is the Chili Cook-Off. At this annual event, a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Willits and the Willits Senior Center, chefs from around Mendocino County will cook up serious heat. The event will be held on March 13, 5:30–7 p.m., at the Senior Center in Willits. Taster tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids. Besides chili, root beer sodas, corn bread, brownies, and other goodies will be served. Call 459-6826 for more information.