North Sandy Presbyterian Church in Utica will hold a soup cook-off from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16. Guests may sample different recipes and vote for their favorite.
Those interested in entering the contest should have entries to the church, located at 2139 Raymilton Road, at 3:30 p.m.
Takeout quarts of soup will be available for sale.
For more information, call (724) 376-3433.
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