EVENTS
Oatmeal Festival
Saturday: Lafayette hosts its annual Quaker Oatmeal Festival including an “Oatmeal Breakfast with the World’s Largest Toppings Bar,” health fair, 5K Quicker Quaker Walk/Run, Oatmeal Creation Challenge, baking contest and more. Times and locations vary. Lafayette, 303-666-9555,
BENEFITS
Double D’s Pizza
Today: The restaurant will donate 15 percent of food sales (dine-in, takeout and delivery) to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield counties. The volunteer-based nonprofit organization trains and supervises volunteers to represent child victims of abuse and neglect. 5160 W. 120th Ave., Suite K, Westminster, 303-410-0002,
Females on Fire Dinner & Auction
Tuesday & Jan. 13: Chef Sheila Lucero of Jax Fish House Denver is joined by eight other Denver/Boulder chefs for a benefit for Johnson & Wales Females on Fire culinary scholarship program. Both Jax Fish House locations will host a benefit. Tuesday’s is 6 p.m. in Denver, 1539 17th St. A second benefit is Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. at Jax Fish House Boulder, 928 Pearl St. $100 includes cocktail hour and five-course meal with wine pairings. Denver reservations: 303-292-5767; Boulder reservations: 303-444-1811
Twisted Pine Brewing Co.
Tuesday: The brewing company invited 20 Boulder chefs to create new dishes using Twisted Pine beer as an ingredient. Dishes will be judged by local chefs. Sample them and several beers, 6-9 p.m. $5. Proceeds will be donated to the Emergency Family Assistance Association. 3201 Walnut St., Suite A, Boulder,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Mexican Cooking,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Fondue Fun,” 10-11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents (ages 3-6 with parent). Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Monday: “Light and Healthy,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
CONTESTS
Duncan Hines Birthday Party Bash Recipe
Through Jan. 30: Enter your favorite birthday cake recipe.
Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting Challenge
Through Feb. 5: Use Pillsbury Easy Frost No-Fuss Frosting to decorate a homemade baked good and submit a photo online.
Best Teen Chef competition
Through Feb. 5: The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado is accepting entries from high- school seniors. Visit the website for guidelines. .aspx
“Where in the World is Mrs. Butterworth’s?”
Through Feb. 28: Syrup lovers are invited to submit a photo showing where they are in the world with a bottle of Mrs. Butterworth’s and 200 words or less about your location.
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.
