EVENTS
Avery beer dinner
Today: The Flagstaff House hosts the second annual five-course dinner paired with selections from Avery Brewing Co., 6:30 p.m. $78, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303-442-4640,
Cru — A Wine Bar
Saturday: Offering a “Romantic Wine Country Dinner for Two” every Saturday. The cost of the three-course meal is $50 per couple. Reservations recommended. 8433 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, 303-708-8084,
Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour
Saturday-Monday: Wine tastings, cooking demonstrations and more as part of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Cherry Creek Arts Festival, 2 Steele St., 303-355-2787
Shazz Cafe & Bar
Today: Shazz has partnered with Peach Street Distillers and local organic farms for a monthly four-course Summer Harvest Dinner Series, 6:30 p.m. June’s theme is “Pork, Cherries & Apricots.” $50. Reservations required. Next dinner is July 29. 4262 Lowell Blvd., 303-477-1407,
Sip Through the Tour
Through July: Little’s Wine & Spirits is inviting wine enthusiasts to sip through each stage of the Tour de France. Pick up a yellow card and get a 15 percent discount off one bottle from each region. 2390 S. Downing St., 303-744-3457,
West End Tavern Soccer
Friday & Saturday: Doors open at 7:45 a.m. for World Cup Soccer games with food and drink specials. 926 Pearl St., Boulder,
BENEFITS
Argonaut Wine & Liquor
Through today: Purchase Alamos wine from Argonaut Wine & Liquor and the distributor and Argonaut will donate $12 per case to Dress for Success, which promotes economic independence for disadvantaged women. 700 E. Colfax Ave.,
The Berkshire Restaurant
Through today: 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,
Big City Burrito
Through today: Three locations will donate 20 percent from all items purchased off “AJ’s Menu.” AJ is the son of the North Washington Fire Department’s chief and has cerebral palsy. Proceeds will be used for AJ and his family to go to Germany in July for stem-cell treatment. 3105 S. Peoria St., Unit J, in Aurora; 10005 Grant St. in Thornton, 13648 Orchard Parkway in Westminster,
Bull & Bush Pub and Brewery
Today: Master Brewer Gabe Moline crafted the Black Coast IPA to honor the fishermen of the Gulf Coast region with a fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. All proceeds from the sales of Black Coast IPA will go directly to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. Donations also accepted. This is a cash-only fundraiser. Full menu also available. 4700 Cherry Creek South Drive, 303-759-0333,
Sweet Tomatoes
Through today: Donating all proceeds from sales of its chocolate-chip cookies to Easter Seals, a national nonprofit that helps children and adults with special needs. A bag of cookies can be purchased for $2 at all Sweet Tomatoes restaurants in Colorado. With each bag of cookies purchased, guests will receive a “buy one, get one” coupon for a free meal that can be redeemed on a return visit. sweet ,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “Superfood Rainbow,” ages 12-16, 2:30-5 p.m. $42, $32 residents; Tuesday: “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” ages 6-12 with parent, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $31, $24 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630, aurora
Generous Servings
Saturday: “Indian-Inspired Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $68; Monday: “Hors D’oeuvres From Around the World,” 6-9 p.m. $68; Tuesday: “Cuban Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455- 9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Regions of France: Brittany/ Normandy,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Tuesday: “Beat-the-Heat Summer Meals Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222, theseasoned
Wine University
Thursday: The third annual Wine University Series continues with a J. Schram vertical tasting of sparkling wines, 6:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. Next class: July 22. Larkspur Restaurant, 458 Vail Valley Drive, Vail, 970-754-8050
CONTESTS
Chiquita Banana Sticker Design Contest
Through July 18: Chiquita Brands is inviting consumers to submit their original design for a new Chiquita sticker. Fifty finalists will be announced Aug. 23 and then voting continues for the grand prizewinners through Sept. 12. Visit for details.
Monthly Fillo Recipe Madness Contest
Thursday-July 31: The July ingredient is corn and the theme is grilling. Recipes must include Athens Fillo Dough and Athens Mini Fillo Shells. Visit
National Oyster Cook-off
Through Aug. 22: The 31st annual cook-off is held in conjunction with St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival and the National Oyster Shucking Contest in Maryland. Categories include Hors d’oeuvres, Soups and Stews, and Main Dish. There are also awards for Best Presentation and People’s Choice. For information and to enter, call 410-841- 5820 or visit .
Summer Pie Baking at Belmar
Sunday, July 18, Aug. 1 and Sept. 5: The summer pie baking contest held at the Market at Belmar. Sunday is Cherry Pie, July 18 is Cutie Pie (for kids), Aug. 1 is Peach Pie and Sept. 5 is Apple Pie. Pie entries must be submitted by noon at the Belmar Market Tent. There is a $5 per pie entry fee. Register at coloradooutdoormarkets .
FARMERS MARKETS
Castle Pines European Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-noon through Aug. 28. 858 Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock,
Colorado Fresh Markets
Wednesdays & Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 30, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 31, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street; Sundays: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 17, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street. 303-442- 1837,
Denver Urban Homesteading
1-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303- 572-3122, denverurban
Golden Farmers Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 2. 10th and Illinois streets, next to the Golden Public Library, 303-279-3113,
Larimer County Farmers Market
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-noon through Oct. 16. Larimer County Courthouse parking lot, 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins, larimer
Tipsy’s Outdoor Market
Wednesday-Sunday: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 2-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through Sept. 26. 5869 S. Alkire St., (at Bowles Avenue and C-470), 970-343- 0045,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursdays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 28. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, 303- 887-FARM (3276), denver
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.
