EVENTS
“A Day With Rick Bayless”
Today: The Douglas County Libraries Foundation presents a variety of activities with the award-winning chef, restaurateur, cookbook author and television personality. Chef Kevin Fitzgerald prepares a lunch with Bayless at noon at the Old Blinking Light Restaurant in Highlands Ranch, there’s a cooking demonstration and tasting at 3 p.m. at the Lone Tree Recreation Center, and a reception and presentation is at 6 p.m. at The Wildlife Experience. Tickets vary, reservations required. 303-791-7323,
The Boulder Brew Bus North
Sunday: A tour of three Boulder breweries Sundays at 5:30 p.m. through Oct. 24. Participants board Banjo Billy’s Bus outside the West End Tavern and visit Left Hand Brewing Co., Oskar Blues and the Boulder Beer Co. $50 includes samples and appetizers. Reservations required. West End Tavern, 926 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-3535
Colterra Food & Wine
Through Oct. 31: Four-year anniversary three-course dinner showcasing local and organic produce. $44. Reservations recommended. 210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303-652-0777,
Jax Fish House Boulder
Today: Chef Hosea Rosenberg continues his monthly dinner series with “Oktoberfest,” 6 p.m. $100, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 928 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-1811,
Sweet Tomatoes pajama party
Sunday: In celebration of National Pajama Month, Sweet Tomatoes restaurants are hosting the fourth annual pajama party, where children 12 and younger receive a free breakfast with the purchase of an adult meal, 9 a.m.-noon. Children must be in their pajamas; shirt and shoes required.
BENEFITS
Colorado Chautauqua Association
Thursday: The Colorado Chautauqua Association, StrEat Chefs, chef Hosea Rosenberg and Avery Brewing Co. present “an evening of global food and local beer,” 6:30 p.m. Minimum donation of $125 per guest is requested, proceeds benefit The Colorado Chautauqua Association. Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder,
Empty Bowls Dinner
Today: Monument Hill Kiwanis sponsors the 2010 Empty Bowls Dinner and Silent Auction, 5-7:30 p.m. Area potters and students at Lewis Palmer School District 38 have donated their handmade bowls. $20, one child under 12 is admitted free with a purchased ticket. Proceeds benefit Tri-Lakes Cares. Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument, monumenthillkiwanis
Fresh Hop Celebration
Saturday: The fourth annual celebration offers several seasonal beers, noon-5 p.m. Brewery representatives will be on hand to discuss their beers and answer questions. $20, includes commemorative glass, 4 tokens (one token equals a glass of beer) and tastings of all featured beers. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Falling Rock Tap House, 1919 Blake St.,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Perfect Pairings: Appetizers & Cocktails,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents; Thursday: “Harvest Bounty Wines” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $29, $22 residents; Saturday: “Vietnamese Cuisine,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $56, $43 residents; “Hauntingly Healthy,” ages 7-12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Monday: “Essential Guide to Eating Healthy,” 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
Thursday: “A World of Taste — India,” 6-9:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Denver Urban Homesteading
Today: “Squash, Glorious Squash,” 6-8:30 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-572-3122, denverurban
Divide Creek Farm
Saturday & Sunday: A two-day collection of workshops on local farming, gardening and more with Joel Salatin (“Food, Inc.”) and organic farmer Eliot Coleman. A special dinner is offered 4-9 p.m. Sunday with farm tours, local foods, wine pairings, cocktails, live bluegrass music, presentations by Salatin and Coleman, book signings and gift bags. Visit the website for more details and to make reservations. 10031 County Road 311, Silt, 970-876- 5834,
Generous Servings
Today: “Sauteing and Saucing,” 6-9 p.m. $68; Sunday & Oct. 24: “High Altitude Baking,” 2-5 p.m. $120; Tuesday: “Harvest Dinner,” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Quick Healthy Meals for Families on the Go — Class II, A Specialty Class,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “South American Cuisine: Fall Flavors From Argentina,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Teen Cuisine: Sharpening Your Wits,” 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “The Whole Pumpkin and Nothing But the Pumpkin,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques Series: More Fish and Seafood Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Thursday: “Cuisine of Provence Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Take-Home Tamales Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Monday & Oct. 25: “Culinary Techniques Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshops,” 6-9:30 p.m. $140; Tuesday: “Meal Planning Workshop,” 6:30-9 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir It Up
Monday & Oct. 25: “Haunted Gingerbread & Treats,” ages 5-12, 4-5:30 p.m. $45. Class also offered Tuesday & Oct. 26. Reservations required. 1140 S. Lashley Lane, Boulder, 303-494-2665,
CONTESTS
Folgers Home for the Holidays
Through Nov. 30: Five families will win a holiday trip home by submitting a 200-word essay answering, “What is the best part of wakin’ up at home during the holidays with Folgers coffee?”
Hungry Jack
Through Dec. 17: Hungry Jack and Adam Gertler from the Food Network present the second annual “Use Up the Box” in a recipe challenge using Hungry Jack pantry staples such as instant mashed potatoes, pancake mix and syrup.
Maggiano’s Great Balls of Fire Italian Cooking Contest
Through Friday: Local firefighters are invited to enter the second annual contest to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Details on
Man-O-Manischewitz Cook-off Through Dec. 31: Fifth annual competition is designed to inspire home cooks to prepare a kosher meal using Manischewitz broth.
Smucker’s
Through Dec. 10: Share a family recipe that has been passed down for at least two generations and the story behind it. Grand prize winner will receive $20,000 to plan their dream family reunion.
Taste of Home Teachers Recipe Contest
Through Nov. 30: Accepting submissions in six categories including “Appetizers & Snacks,” “Soups, Salads and Sides,” “Entrees,” “Desserts,” “Bake Sale” and “Healthy Recipes.” Three winners will be selected. contest or teacherscontest.books
Welch’s Fruit Snacks “Lunchbox Notes”
Through Dec. 31: Share a note you have included in your child’s lunchbox along with a photo. notes
SAVE THE DATE
Wines of the Pines
Oct. 22: Wines of the Pines and the Castle Pines Chamber at Cielo at Castle Pines present an “International Wine Tour” with hors d’oeuvres, live music, a silent auction and more, 5:30-8 p.m. $44. Reservation deadline: Tuesday. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Crisis and Family Outreach Center, Douglas County Veterans Monument and Zuma’s Rescue Ranch. Cielo at Castle Pines, 485 W. Happy Canyon Road, Castle Rock, e-mail winesof thepines@comcast.net or visit
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