EVENTS
Childhood Obesity and Nutrition Education Initiative
Saturday: The Junior League of Fort Collins presents the fifth annual education initiative, “Kids in the Kitchen.” The goal is to raise awareness and reverse the growth of childhood obesity. Colorado State University-Fort Collins campus,
Denver Urban Homesteading
Friday: Hosting a Local Food and Wine Tasting featuring wine, sausage, cheese, salsa, fish, fruit, nuts and more from local farmers, 6-8 p.m. $10. 200 Santa Fe Drive, denverurban
Earth Day Film Series
Thursday & Monday: Whole Foods Market presents free films in a series celebrating Earth Day. “Food Inc.” is offered at 7 and 9 p.m. Thursday at the Mayan Theatre, 110 Broadway. 303-744-6883. “The Garden,” a documentary about a 14-acre community garden in Los Angeles, begins at 6 p.m. Monday at the Denver Public Library, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway. 720-865-1472.
Frasca Food & Wine
Monday: Paola Banchi presents the wines of Querciabella, Tuscany, Italy, 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,
Green Route Restaurant Tour
Through April 28: Tour sustainable restaurants included in Denver’s Green Route Restaurant Tour. Tours include an appetizer, drink specials and a chance to meet the owners and chefs. A pass is required. Visit the website for information. greenroutedenver
Restaurant Kevin Taylor
Through June 30: Special Spring prix- fixe three-course meal, $45 per person, wine pairings are an additional $35. Reservations required. Hotel Teatro, 1106 14th St., 303-820-2600, restaurant
BENEFITS
Argonaut Wine Tasting
Tuesday: Napa and Sonoma Wine Tasting paired with appetizers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $35, $30 in advance. Proceeds benefit The Positive Project and Easter Seals of Colorado. Reservations required. Held the fourth Tuesday of each month. Park Hill Golf Course, 4141 E. 35th Ave., 303-831-7788
The Berkshire Restaurant
Through June: Will donate $2 from the purchase of every cherry vodka cocktail to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. 7352 E. 29th Ave., 303-321-4010,
The Miner’s Ball & Wine Tasting
Saturday: National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum fundraiser includes tours, wine tastings, a three- course dinner, history program, silent auction and Victorian dancing with the Shadow Mountain String Band. 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $80, $150 per couple. Discounts for groups and museum members. Reservations requested. National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, 120 W. Ninth St., Leadville, 719-486-1229,
The Orchard Town Center
Wednesdays in April: From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., a different restaurant in the Orchard Town Center will donate 15 percent of food sales to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Adams and Broomfield counties. Participants include the Rock Bottom Brewery (today) and 3 Margaritas (April 28). Bagels, Cupcakes and More also will donate 15 percent of sales each Wednesday in April. 14697 Delaware St., Broomfield, theorchard , 303-654-3378,
Salt
Today: A seven-course dinner in celebration of Earth Week, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75 per person, excludes tax and gratuity. An additional suggested donation of $25 will benefit the Boulder Valley School Food Project. Reservations required. 1047 Pearl St., Boulder, 303- 444-SALT (7258),
Taste of Pearl Food & Wine Festival
Sunday: Several locations along Pearl Street in downtown Boulder will offer samples and tastings from 13 restaurants and 14 wineries, 2-6 p.m. $52.80. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Emergency Family Assistance Association , a nonprofit helping those in Broomfield and Boulder counties.
“War of the Wings”
Friday: Kappa Delta of Colorado State University is hosting a wing competition, 6-9:30 p.m. Games, raffle prizes and live music is included. A panel of judges will decide what local restaurant or bar wins the Shamrock Award. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Additional wings are available for $1 each. Proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse America. Old Town Square, Fort Collins, warofthewings
CLASSES
Cake Crafts
Monday-May 17: “Cake Decorating II,” 7-9 p.m. Mondays. $65 includes course book and supply kit. Reservations required. 4105 S. Broadway, Englewood, 303-761-1522,
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Tamales,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents; Saturday: “Going Green,” ages 3-6 with parent, 9:30- 11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents; Monday: “Risotto,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $56, $43 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Today: “Kitchen Basics,” 6-9:30 p.m. $69; Tuesday: “One Night in Rome,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Generous Servings
Monday: “Cooking Fish and Seafood,” 6-9 p.m. $60; Tuesday: “Ethiopian Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $60. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303- 455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Vegetarian Foods for Powerful Living,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55; “French Pastry Series: Gateaux,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; Monday: “Roasting: A Cooking Foundation Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “Roasting: A Cooking Foundation Class,” 6:30-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Technique Series: The Cutting Edge Workshop,” 6:30- 9:30 p.m. $70 (knife sharpening available); Saturday: “Smokin! Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $68; Monday & Tuesday: “Culinary Technique Series: Italian Cuisine Workshops,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $140. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Tuesday & May 4: “A Tasty Mother’s Day Surprise” for ages 5-12, 4-5:30 p.m. $40. This class also offered 4-5:30 p.m. April 28 and May 5. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665, stiritup
CONTESTS
Denver International Beer Competition
Wine Country Network Inc. invites domestic and international brewers to submit beers for its inaugural beer competition. All entries must have won gold medals in other international beer competitions. Beers will be tasted by a certified panel May 1 at The Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield. Medals for gold, silver and bronze winners will be awarded. Gold-medal winners will be invited to the Taste of Elegance Chefs Food and Beer Competition on June 9. Visit the website for more information.
SAVE THE DATES
Culinary and Wine Trips at Villa Michelagioli in Tuscany
Sept. 4-11 & Sept. 18-25: Executive chef Fabio Flagiello from Bácaro Venetian Taverna in Boulder is hosting two week-long trips including cooking classes, meals provided and prepared by Flagiello, visits to local markets, wineries and more. Reservation deadline: May 1. Call or e-mail for information. 303-444-4888, info@bacaro.com
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@ .
