EVENTS
The Boulder Brew Bus North
Sunday: A tour of three Boulder breweries begins at 5:30 p.m. 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
Centro Latin Kitchen &
Refreshment Palace
Thursday: “A Taste of Mexico with a Taste of Oskar Blues,” 7:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. 950 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-7771
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,
8 Rivers Modern Caribbean
Thursday: Hosting the “Inaugural Rhum Tasting and Food Pairing” dinner, 6 p.m. $40. Reservations required. 1550 Blake St., 303-623-3422,
Royal Gorge Wine Dinner Train
Saturday: Dining and observation-dome car seats are available for the five-course menu paired with wines from the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, 6:30 p.m. $125-$155. Reservations required. 888-724-5748,
Strings
Today: “A Dinner for Sinners: Give Into Temptation, You Know You Want To Come,” multicourse meal starting with a champagne reception at 6:30 p.m. Dinner follows at 7 p.m. $65, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310,
BENEFITS
“Boobs and Brews Dinner”
Friday: Wynkoop Brewing Co. is hosting a fundraiser for Sense of Security that helps women undergoing breast cancer treatment, 6:30 p.m. A one-night-only special menu of seasonal dishes is offered with Wynkoop beers. $55. Reservations required. 1634 18th St., 303-297-9999,
“Cook for the Cause”
Thursday: Invision Sally Jobe has partnered with Tony’s Market and Celebrating Pink for the fourth annual fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Demonstrations and samples from local chefs, prizes and raffles are included. $35. Proceeds benefit the Colorado Cancer Coalition’s Breast Cancer Task Force to fund mammograms. Reservations required. Kimball Distributing’s Denver Viking Showroom, 1400 W. Third Ave., 720- 880-4501,
Healthy Snack Drive
Infinity Park in Glendale is sponsoring the Healthy Snack Drive collecting nonperishable, healthy snacks for participants in the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs. Donation collection boxes are located in the Whole Foods Market, 870 S. Colorado Blvd. in Glendale, through Nov. 5; Infinity Park Stadium, 4599 E. Tennessee Ave. in Glendale, during rugby games on Saturday, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 (fans making donations are admitted for free); and at the entrance to the Glendale Sports Center at Infinity Park through Nov. 5 during regular business hours. Big Brothers Big Sisters recruits, screens and trains adult volunteer mentors to help at-risk youth in Colorado. 303-433-6002,
March of Dimes Signature Chefs
Thursday: Notable chefs including Fabio Flagiello from Bácaro Venetian Taverna, Pieter Dijkstra from A Spice of Life, Bradford Heap from Salt and others from high-end restaurants will prepare special samples for guests, 6 p.m. A silent auction, live music and more is included. $150. Corporate tables available. Proceeds are used for research and programs for healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Reservations required. Omni Interlocken Resort, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, 303-692-0011,
“A Saucey Affair”
Thursday: 9HealthFair and EatDenver present the second annual benefit, 6-9 p.m. Local chefs will compete for “Boss of the Sauce” awards and offer samples of their dishes. Live music is provided by Hazel Miller. $65, proceeds benefit 9HealthFair’s free and low-cost health screenings and educational programs. Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Kentucky Ave., Glendale,
Wellspring Senior Foundation
Today: The 14th annual Pasta Dinner to benefit refurbishment efforts at Eaton Terrace Residences offering low-income housing with supportive services. 5-7 p.m. $25, $15 residents and children under 12. Eaton Terrace Residences, 333 S. Eaton St., Lakewood, 303-937-3088
Westminster Legacy Foundation
Friday: The eighth annual “Wines Around the World, Wine Tasting and Silent Auction” begins at 7 p.m. More than 140 wines, 30 beers and 15 Scotch Whiskeys will be available along with food from several area restaurants. $50, $40 in advance. Proceeds benefit the Westminster Legacy Foundation that provides programs and projects to benefit the community. Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster Blvd., 303-658-2209,
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Today: “Halloween Cookie House,” ages 6-12, 4-6 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Thursday: “Pumpkin Patch Party,” ages 3-6 with parent, 10 a.m.-noon, $31, $24 residents; Friday: “Couples Cook: Pumpkin Carving Party,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $62, $48 residents (per person), $112, $92 residents (per couple); Saturday: “Intermediate Techniques Series: French Techniques,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $80, $60 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave. 303-326-8630,
Colorado Cookie Co.
Thursday, Tuesday and Nov. 4: Demonstration and hands-on “Candy, Chocolates, Cookies and Snacks Making Classes,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. Reservations required. 1450 Carr St., Lakewood, 303-238-5590,
Cook Street
Saturday, Oct. 30 & Nov. 6: “Classic Techniques: Artisan Bread,” three-week course, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $289. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Generous Servings
Today: “New Mexican Cooking,” 6-9 p.m. $68. Reservations required. 3801 W. 32nd Ave., 303-455-9730,
Il Mondo Vecchio
Thursday: “Basic Fresh Sausage,” 6-8 p.m. $85. Reservations required. 1174 S. Cherokee St.,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “Halloween For Kids: A Ghoulish Gathering,” offered for sixth- to eighth-graders, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $75, this class is also offered 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27 for third-fifth-graders, $75; Thursday: “The ‘Secrets of Soups’ Series – October: Pumpkin Month,” 6:30-9 p.m. $55; Saturday: “Teen Cuisine: Take Stock, the Building Blocks of Cooking,” 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $80; Monday: “Meatless Mondays — Vegetarian Regional Cuisine: India,” 6:30-9 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “Halloween Party Treats,” 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $55, this class is also offered 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 27, $55. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Culinary Techniques Series: Mastering Sauces Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Thursday: “Hearty Fall Soups Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Saturday: “Vegan Workshop,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $65; Tuesday & Oct. 27: “Culinary Techniques Series: Italian Cuisine Workshops,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $140. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
CONTESTS
Chocolate Adventure Contest
Through Jan. 2: Scharffen Berger’s and present the fourth annual “Chocolate Adventure Contest — Cupcake Edition 2010.” Bakers are invited to develop an original cupcake recipe using Scharffen Berger chocolate and one or more of 14 “adventure ingredients.”
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.
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. 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.
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.
