Habitat for Humanity of East King County will kick off the New Year with its second annual Chilly Chili Challenge volunteer event at its site in Issaquah Highlands. Volunteers will be treated to a hot lunch of chili, soup and other goodies donated by local businesses and churches.

The community event also will feature a raffle to win prizes from local spas, bookstores, restaurants and Target of Issaquah.

The challenge is designed to continue the positive partnership between Habitat and the Issaquah community. Neighbors and businesses have been integral to the construction of the 10 duplexes that Habitat will complete in the Magnolia Village neighborhood in the Highlands. For example, one local business, Issaquah Café, will be donating chili on Jan. 13 as part of the Chilly Chili Challenge.

Habitat still has opportunities for volunteers.

The Chilly Chili Challenge will take place every working Thursday in January and February.

The Habitat houses are being constructed at 2500 NE Magnolia Ave. in Issaquah. Directions are available here.

Volunteers can register through the Habitat website.