EVENTS
Bacaro
Nightly: “Cena in Famiglia,” Bacaro has remodeled its back room to hold a large table which can seat 12-15 people. The menu and prices at the Community Table will differ from the rest of the restaurant and diners will receive a four-course meal for $26 per person. The menu changes daily; Monday: offering a three-course meal every Monday, $16, menu changes weekly. Bácaro Venetian Taverna, 921 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-4888,
Bin 707 Food & Wine
Sunday: Hosting “Local Appreciation Night” every Sunday with a 30 percent discount on the purchase of two to four entrees and any bottle of wine. 707 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, 970-243-0000,
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Importer David Weitzenhoffer of Acid Wines Selections presents wines from his portfolio at the next weekly four-course dinner. $45 per person, wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
Jamba Juice
Today: Offering organic oatmeal for $1.
Second Home
Sunday: Hosting “Pajama Brunch” 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday. Kids age 8 and under who wear their pajamas eat free from the Kids Brunch Menu that includes the Clayton the Moose Pancake or Waffle Bar. JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek, 150 Clayton Lane, 303-253-3000, secondhome
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley wrap up their cooking and nutrition series with “Food, Mood and Love.” Lecture 11 a.m. followed by a cooking demonstration at noon. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
Texas de Brazil
Monday: Offering “In the Biz” Hospitality Industry Discount Nights with food and drink specials 5-10 p.m. every Monday. Present an industry ID or paycheck stub. Reservations recommended. 8390 E. 49th Ave., 720-374-2100
Venue Wine Dinner
Tuesday: Eagle Vale Wine Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $50 (excludes tax and gratuity). 3609 W. 32nd Ave., 303-477-0477
BENEFITS
Chocolate Affair
Saturday: The ninth annual festival offers everything chocolate along with children’s activities including face painting and storytelling, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Proceeds benefit the Arvada Ralston House that helps abused children and their families. Julie Pech, the “chocolate therapist,” will discuss the benefits of chocolate at 1:30 and 2:15 p.m. Various locations in Historic Olde Town Arvada, West 57th Avenue and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard, 303-420-6100
Green Mountain Yoga
Collecting boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to be shipped to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Cookies are shipped the first week of each month. 8565 Five Parks Drive, No. 200, Arvada, 303-421-4131
Scotch tasting
Saturday: Third annual Scotch Tasting from Scotland’s single-malt scotch regions, 7 p.m. $48, $40 members. Proceeds benefit the center. Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts, 970-945-2414,
“Soup-er” Bowl Food Drive
Through Sunday: The Atria Inn at Lakewood is collecting non-perishable items to replenish local food pantries. Donate 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. 555 S. Pierce St., Lakewood, atria
Victorian Valentine Tea
Saturday: Tea seatings offered at noon and 2 p.m. $25, benefits the Assistance League of Denver. Reservations required. The Bosworth Mansion, 1400 Josephine St., 303-338-1014 or 303-635-2128,
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Today-Feb. 24: “Cake Decorating II,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. $65, includes course book and supply kit. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522, cake
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Mexican Cooking: Menu 2,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Sweetheart Snacks,” 9:30- 11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents (ages 3-6 with parent); Saturday: “Twilight Treats,” 12:30-3 p.m. $42, $32 residents (ages 12-16); Tuesday: “Valentine Candy Factory,” 4-6 p.m. $31, $24 residents (ages 7-12). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Locanda Del Borgo
Monday: Create a four-course meal with chef Giancarlo, 6 p.m. $69. Reservations required. 5575 E. Third Ave., 303- 388-0282,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today & Thursday: “French Pastry Techniques Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $130; Saturday: “Just Chocolate Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Tuesday: “Cajun Cookin’ Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Today & Feb. 10: “Cupid’s Brunch & Delights,” 4-5:30 p.m. $40 (ages 5-12). Class also offered Thursday and Feb. 11; Monday: “Valentine Delights,” 1-2 p.m. $20 (ages 3-5, one adult and one child). Class also offered 10-11 a.m. Tuesday. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
CONTESTS
Best Teen Chef competition
Through Friday: The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Colorado is accepting entries from high- school seniors. Visit the website for guidelines. .aspx
Folgers
Through Feb. 28: Accepting entries for an original version of “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up” jingle. bestpartofwakinup
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.
