EVENTS
Boulder gingerbread bridge competition
Friday: Several Front Range engineers and architects were invited to create a gingerbread bridge. See the entries and winner of the Gingerbread Cup, 3-6 p.m. Boulder Draft House, 2027 13th St.,
Holiday open house
Friday: Lovely Confections Bakery is hosting an open house of samples and refreshments, 1-4 p.m. The bakery is also participating in the “Food for All” food drive and is requesting donations of nonperishable food items, personal-hygiene products and diapers. 1489 Steele St., Unit C, lovely
Children’s tea
Sunday: Children decorate gingerbread houses and have tea and treats with their parent, 2-4 p.m. Reservations required. Capital Tea, 1450 S. Broadway, 303-777-2255
Monday-night wine dinner series
Monday: Matt Licklider, founder of LIOCO wines, hosts the next weekly four-course dinner at Frasca Food and Wine. $45, does not include optional wine pairings (ranging from $30-$45 per person). Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
BENEFITS
Wine pairing benefit dinner
Today: The National Repertory Orchestra and the Blue River Bistro in Breckenridge team up for a four-course meal of Spanish cuisine and wine, 6:30 p.m. $75, includes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 305 N. Main St., Breckenridge, 970-453-6974, ,
“Bácaro’s Big Night”
Thursday: See the remodeled dining area and sample some fresh menu items created by new award-winning chef Fabio Flagiello, 6:30 p.m. There will also be a raffle and screening of the film “Big Night,” on which Flagiello was a consultant. Fundraiser for the Boulder-based charity Share-a-Gift. Reservations required. Bácaro Venetian Taverna, 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4888,
Chili cook-off
Sunday: Wear Broncos gear for this “tailgate party” to benefit Rebuilding Together Metro Denver. Admission includes chili tastings, food from the Hard Rock Cafe and Great Harvest Bread Co., desserts and more. Crafts and games for children. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $10, $5 kids ages 4-7, free kids under 3. Reservations required. Iliff Commons Business Park, 2422 S. Trenton Way, visit blacktie-colorado , RSVP code: RTChili
Johnny’s New York Pizza & Pasta
Tuesday & Dec. 9: Will donate a percentage of total sales to the District Attorney’s Child Sex Offender Internet Investigation Unit to protect children online. 1000 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, 303-935-8818,
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Saturday: “Gingerbread House & Tree Decorating,” 1-4 p.m. $45, reservations required, some supplies are needed from home. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Today: “Holiday Candies,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $55, $42 residents; Friday: “A Santa Fe Christmas,” 6-9:30 p.m. $55, $42 residents. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Saturday: “Holiday Gingerbread Houses,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $79, price is per house and includes one child and up to two adults. Class also offered Dec. 12 and 19. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Gourmet Godmother
Saturday: “Cookies With Class,” 9-11 a.m. $25, reservations required. 1108 Parkwood Drive, Fort Collins, 970-988-5700,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet
Tuesday: “Spanish Tapas, Class No. 2: Empanadas and Dipping Sauces,” 6:30-8 p.m. $37.50. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Asian Party Food Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68; Thursday: “Christmas Cookie Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62; Saturday: “Christmas Cookie Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $62; Monday: “Holiday Appetizers Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Gluten-Free Holiday Cookie Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $58. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Today & Dec. 9: “Holiday Gingerbread & Pastries,” 4-5:30 p.m. $45 (ages 5-12); Thursday & Dec. 10: “Holiday Gingerbread & Pastries,” 4-5:30 p.m. $45 (ages 5-12); Saturday: “Kids Gingerbread Weekend Workshop,” 10-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. or 3-4:30 p.m. $25 (ages 5-16); Sunday: “Family Gingerbread Workshop,” 9-11:30 a.m. or 1-3:30 p.m. $65 (ages 5 and older, these two workshops are at the East Boulder Rec Center); Tuesday: “Gingerbread House Decorating,” 11 a.m. $20 (ages 3-5). 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665, stiritup
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