Head to any Qdoba Mexican Grill for this awesome deal in honor of Chip Kelly staying right here in Oregon (where a lot of folks think he belongs - we're just sayin'). Here are the details straight from Qdoba:

Locally owned and operated Qdoba Mexican Grill is celebrating Chip Kelly turning down the coaching job for NFL team Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now that’s loyalty! To show appreciation to Kelly and loyal fans, Qdoba is offering “Chips and Queso for Chip Kelly” deal.  
 
Here’s the deal: Visit any Qdoba Mexican Grill in Oregon and SW Washington, now through tomorrow, Jan. 24,  to receive FREE chips and queso with the purchase of any large drink. Customers need to mention "Thank you, Chip" at the register to take advantage of the giveaway. 

As sponsors of the Oregon Ducks, it’s a small price to pay to keep the man who has led the Oregon Ducks to Pac-10/12 titles the last three years in Eugene.
 

Fire District 6 firefighters will serve short stacks for a tall cause at the Applebee's in Hazel Dell on Dec. 11.

The flapjack fundraiser benefits the ‘Community Youth Holiday Event' at Sarah J. Anderson Elementary on Dec. 15.

This event is put on by the Northeast Hazel Dell Neighborhood Association. Last year, it provided toys and food to the families of over 800 kids. For $7, people can have a pancake breakfast, meet a firefighter, tour a fire engine, and visit with Santa. A total of $5 of every ticket sold will help provide for a family in need this holiday season.

Tickets are available at Fire District 6 headquarters, 8800 NE Hazel Dell Ave., and at the door Dec. 11.
 

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The Vancouver Fire Fighters Union will take over Esther Short Park July 23 to raise money for Share and the hungry and homeless in Clark County.

Fire in the Park, 12 noon to 9 p.m., is free and open to the public. (Note: Chili Cook-off: $1 per tasting cup.)

"We are very excited to be partnering once again with the Vancouver Fire Fighters Union for Fire in the Park," said Diane McWithey, Executive Director of Share. "It's going to be a fantastic, community event with activities for the whole family. Plus, money raised by the event will help the hungry and homeless in our community -- it's a win-win event."

This year's activities include the Fire Fighter's Competition (12:15, 1:45, 3:15), Chili Cook-off (12 noon to 9 p.m.), Fun Zone for Kids (12 noon to 4 p.m.), Beer & Wine Garden (12 noon to 8:30 p.m.) and Firefighter's Pipe and Drum Bands (12 noon, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, 8:00) from all over the Northwest, plus an evening concert featuring Patrick Lamb (6 to 8 p.m.).