EVENTS
“The Science of Appetite”
Today: Registered dietitian Susan Buckley will discuss how the foods you choose relate to your moods, stress and sleep, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
Parisi’s Halloween Community Table
Today: An “Eat Like The Godfather” family-style setting with platters of food including spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant parmesan, canollis and more, 7 p.m. $30 per person. Reservations required. 4401 Tennyson, 303-561- 0234,
Patron Tequila dinner
Thursday: Patron Flight Tasting and Dinner with Gran Platinum and Gran Burdeos, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $65, reservations required. Cool River, 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, 303-771-4117,
Children’s Halloween Tea
Saturday: Cupcake-decorating contest, treats and refreshments, 2-4 p.m. $10.50 per child, includes two cupcakes. Free tea for adults. Reservations required. Capital Tea, 1450 S. Broadway, 303-777-2255
Autumn dinner deal
Through Nov. 25: Opus Restaurant is offering a weekly three-course dinner for $33 per person Sunday through Thursday. Wine pairings for each dish are an additional $12. 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, 303-703-6787,
BENEFITS
Domaine Chandon Wine Dinner
Saturday: Cru is hosting a four-course dinner with wine pairings from Domaine Chandon, 6:30 p.m. $65 per person. A portion of the proceeds benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Reservations required. Two locations: Larimer Square, 1442 Larimer St., 303-893-WINE (9463); Park Meadows, 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, 303-708-8084,
Panera Bread Bakery-Cafes
Through Saturday: In support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Panera locations are serving their annual Pink Ribbon Bagel and will donate 25 cents from each bagel sold to the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation.
Jewish Family Service
Through Nov. 18: Collecting traditional Thanksgiving food items and money for its Weinberg Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or via the website. 3201 S. Tamarac Drive, 303-597-5000,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Mexican Cooking Menu 4,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $55, $42 residents;
Tuesday: “Classic Greek Desserts,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $55, $42 residents. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Today: “Bread Beginnings,” 6:30-8 p.m. $40; Tuesday: “Sauces: Class #2,” 6:30-8 p.m. $37.50. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799,
CONTESTS
Cook-off
Through Saturday: Submit an original, easy-to-make recipe using a French’s product for a chance to win $25,000.
Cooking essay
Through Dec. 4: Step2 and Frigidaire present the “Step2 Creative Kids in the Kitchen Contest” and invite families to submit an essay of 250 words or fewer on how they encourage family creativity in the kitchen. Visit the website for details.
Holiday contest
Through Nov. 7: Enter for a chance to win a holiday trip home by describing “the best part of wakin’ up at home during the holidays.” Visit website for details.
Recipe challenge
Through Nov. 9: Hungry Jack and Adam Gertler from the Food Network are challenging consumers to “Use Up the Box” in a nationwide recipe challenge and essay contest. Create and submit a photo and essay of your original and nontraditional recipe using Hungry Jack pantry staples such as potatoes, pancakes or syrup. Visit the website for details.
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.
