EVENTS
Wine-tasting series
Thu: Enjoy a sampling of wight to 12 fine wines, 5-7 p.m. $25. Reservations required. Randolph’s Restaurant, 1776 Grant St., 303-318-7272,
Chile Harvest Festival
Sat-Sun: Lakewood’s Heritage Center celebrates traditional Spanish Colonial with authentic Mexican cuisine, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6, $3 children ages 3-12. 801 S. Yarrow St., Lakewood, 303-987-7859
Foodie Photo Scavenger Hunt
Through Sat: Perform various food-related tasks around Denver for a chance at a $3,200 culinary scholarship from Cook Street Cooking School. Visit website for complete rules.
Happy anniversary
Sat: Parallel Seventeen celebrates with a street-fair style party full of food and music, noon-6 p.m. 1600 E. 17th Ave., 303-399-0988,
Frasca dinner series
Mon: Four-course menu featuring the wines of Domaine Serene. $45. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966
FARMERS MARKETS
Boulder Farmers Market
Today and Sat: 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 7 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7. 13th Street at Central Park, Boulder, 303-910-2236,
Cherry Creek Fresh Market
Today and Sat: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 30 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and South University Boulevard, 303-442-1837,
Tiri’s Garden Farmers Market
Today: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays through mid-September. 15th and California streets, 303-605-2885
Greenwood Village Fresh Market
Thu: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 3. 5415 Landmark Place, 303-442-1837,
Broomfield Farmers Market
Fri: 4-7 p.m. Fridays through mid-September. Broomfield Public Library, First Avenue and Main Street, 303-410-0272
Golden Farmers Market
Sat: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 3. 10th and Illinois streets, Golden, 303-279-3113,
Northfield Stapleton Farmers Market
Sat: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 31. Between Bass Pro Shop and SuperTarget,
City Park Esplanade Market
Sun: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street, 303-442-1837, coloradofresh
Stapleton Farmers Market
Sun: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 11. Stapleton Founders’ Green, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street,
Civic Center Eats: Outdoor Market and Cafe
Tue: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29. Civic Center, Colfax Avenue and Broadway, 303-442-1837, colorado
BENEFITS
Taste of the Nation Vail
Thu: Five-course dinner paired with wine to benefit Share Our Strength, 6 p.m. $125. Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail, 877-26-Taste,
CLASSES
Wheat-Free Gourmet
Today: Artisan Bread Baking, 5:30-9 p.m. $95. 5836 Park Lane Road, Longmont, 303-807-0050, wheatfreegourmet
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Thu: Just Peachy workshop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Sat: Bread making, 2 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354
City of Aurora
Tue: Japanese Big Bowls, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $55, $42 for residents. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Mail items at least 10-14 days in advance to Food Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 600, Denver, CO 80202; fax 303-954-1679, e-mail living@denverpost.com.
