EVENTS
Oyster-eating contest
Today | Jax Fish House hosts its annual event, 7 p.m. Visit website to register | 303-444-1811, oystermonth.com | BOULDER
Beer dinner
SU | Left Hand Brewing Co. hosts a four-course dinner, 7 p.m. | The Kitchen (Upstairs), 1039 Pearl St., 303-544-5973, thekitchen cafe.com | BOULDER
Community night
M | The Kitchen hosts a multicourse meal with local farmers and chefs to discuss food and agriculture, 7 p.m. Reservations required | $35 | 1035 Pearl St., 303-544-5973, the kitchencafe.com | BOULDER
Wine dinner
TU | Magnolia hosts a four-course menu featuring wines of Etude in Napa Valley | $75 | 95th Street and Arapahoe Road, 303-665-3080 | LAFAYETTE
CULINARY NEWS
Get crabby
Through SA | McCormick’s Fish House & Bar offers a variety of crab specialties | 1659 Wazee St., 303-825-1107
Volunteers wanted
Food Bank of the Rockies seeks volunteers in the distribution area of the warehouse to fill orders, pack boxes, sort products and more | 303-371-9250, ext. 236
CLASSES
Seasoned Chef
Today | International appetizers Workshop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | $55 | 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222
Whole Foods Market – Belmar
TH | Spanish Tapas, 6-8 p.m. | $25 | 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd., 303-742-5367 | LAKEWOOD
Cake Crafts
SA | Spring Cookie Arrangement, 1-4 p.m. | 4105 S. Broadway, 303-761-1522, cakecrafts.net | ENGLEWOOD
Fork to farm
SA | Whole Foods Market hosts a cooking demo series through April 28. This week’s: Panzano’s Modern Italian cuisine, 10:30 a.m.-noon | Denver Public Library, central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave.nue Parkway, 720-865-2044
Paragon Culinary School
SU | Cooking class for ages 5-8. | $25 | 3125 Sinton Road, 719-578-5740, 719-217-8862 | COLORADO SPRINGS
City of Aurora
TU | Easter treats class for ages 7-12, 4-6 p.m. | $20 residents, $26 nonresidents | Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation | AURORA
CONTESTS
National Beef Cook-off
Through SA | Submit original beef recipes for a chance to win a share of $110,000 | beefcookoff.org
Dessert contest
Through M | Submit a video recipe featuring a dessert dish for a chance to win a trip for two to New York City. Visit website for rules | realmeals.tv
All-Star family
Through MAY 13 | Share your family’s talents and how your favorite group activity brought you closer together in an essay of 200 words or less for a chance to win a block party. Include a photo showcasing your family’s talents. Visit website for details | tvland.com/familytable/sweepstakes
UPCOMING
Spring Peach Blossom farm tour
APRIL 21-22 | Wine tastings, farm and wine tours, dinners and more | 30753 L Road, 970-872-3488 | HOTCHKISS
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
