EVENTS
Ice cream man
F | John Harrison, Official Taster for Dreyer’s Ice Cream offers tips on the art of swirling and smacking, 10-11 a.m. | King Soopers, 890 S. Monaco Parkway, 303-333-1535
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
Happy anniversary
TU | Nine 75 celebrates its second anniversary with a four-course meal prepared by Master Chef Roy Yamaguchi and Chef Troy Guard | $55, $85 with wine pairings | 975 Lincoln St., 303-975-0975, nine75-restaurant.com
EASTER
City of Aurora
SA | Eggstravaganza for ages 6-12, 4-6 p.m. Kids make Easter treats and crafts | $18 residents, $23 nonresidents | Tallyn’s Reach Library, 23911 E. Arapahoe Road, 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation | AURORA
SA | Easter treats class for ages 3-6 with a parent, 10 a.m.-noon | $20 residents, $26 nonresidents | Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, auroragov.org/recreation | AURORA
Flagstaff House Restaurant
SU | Three-course Easter Brunch, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m | 1138 Flagstaff Road, 303-442-4640, shopflagstaffhouse.com | BOULDER
The Fort
SU | Special Easter menu, live music, Lulu’s Easter egg hunt and more, 11:00 a.m. 6:30 p.m. | 19192 Colorado 8, 303-697-4771, thefort.com | MORRISON
Stir It Up Cooking School
SU | Kids Easter Party for ages 5-7, 12:30-3 p.m. | $25 | 303-494-2665, stiritupcooking.com | BOULDER
Prime 121
SU | Brunch 11 a.m. Specialty items include crab omelet with avocado, and scallops Florentine with poached egg hollandaise. Bottomless glass of champagne, $8.50. Outdoor seating weather permitting. Reservations suggested | 121 Clayton Lane, 303-398-2627
CULINARY NEWS
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 | Handmade pasta workshop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | $55 | 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222
Whole Foods Market – Belmar
Today | Spanish Countries cheese tasting, 6-7:30 p.m. | Free
Today | 444 S. Wadsworth Blvd., 303-742-5367 | LAKEWOOD
Fork to farm
SA | Whole Foods Market hosts a cooking demo series through April 28. This week’s: Spring Dinner Menu, 10:30 a.m.-noon | Denver Public Library, Central branch, 10 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, 720-865-2044
CONTESTS
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
Taste of Vail
APRIL 11-14 | Wine and culinary festival features a Chef Showcase dinner, seminars, auction, wine tastings and more | 970-926-5665, tasteofvail.com | VAIL
Spring Peach Blossom farm tour
APRIL 21-22 | Wine tastings, farm and wine tours, dinners and more | 30753 L Road, 970-872-3488 | HOTCHKISS
ELSEWHERE
Culinary & Wine Focus
MAY 17-20 | Bon Appetit magazine hosts a wine auction, tastings, seminars, cocktail Smackdown, performance by John Legend and more | $30-1,200 | bonappetitfocus.com | LAS VEGAS
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.
