EVENTS
Alliance Francaise de Denver
Thursday: The local French cultural and language nonprofit is hosting an open house to celebrate Bastille Day, 7-9 a.m. Croissants, coffee, Bastille Day history, prizes and live music included. Free. Maison Francaise, 571 Galapago St.,
Biergarten Festival
Saturday: The Colorado Chapter of the German American Chamber of Commerce presents the 15th annual festival offering authentic German food, a Biergarten, games, music, dancing and more, 2-10 p.m. $10, free children under 12. TEV Edelweiss Pavilion, 17832 Highway 8, Morrison,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Natural Wine Co. presents the wines of Aldo Polencic at the next weekly four-course dinner. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303- 442-6966,
BENEFITS
Wines of the Pines
Friday: Wines paired with appetizers, 6-8 p.m. Live music, raffle, silent auction and more included. $49. Proceeds benefit the Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation and Douglas County Partners. Reservations required. Arrowhead Golf Club, 10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton,
Women & Wine
Monday: Wines crafted by women winemakers paired with appetizers, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30. Reservations required. A portion of the proceeds benefit The Gathering Place offering resources and a refuge for women and their children. Strings Restaurant, 1700 Humboldt St., 303-831-7310,
CLASSES
Cook Street
Thursday: “Cheese and Wine Pairing,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $60; Saturday: “Grilling: Tuscan Grill,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $79. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Denver Public Library
Saturday: “Putting By,” learn the steps to perfect soups and stocks, 1:30-3 p.m. Reservations required. Level B2 Conference Center, 10 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-1206,
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “The Art of French Pastries,” 6-8:30 p.m. $65; Thursday: “Couples Class: In Love, In Paris,” 6-9 p.m. $220; Friday: “Sauces 101,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Regions of France: Dining in the City Lights of Paris,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: “Global Grill: Mexico — Asada in Baja,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $95; “Express Knife Skills,” 3-5 p.m. $55; “Iron Chef Italian: The Batali,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Monday: “Sauces 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Lou’s Food Bar
Saturday: “Claret Wine Cocktails,” 2-3:30 p.m. $35. Reservations required. The French Cocktail Class Series continues Saturdays through July 30. 1851 W. 38th Ave., 303-458-0336,
Ross Cherry Creek Library
Tuesday: “Picnic Foods,” recipes and samples included, 2 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 305 Milwaukee St., 720-865-0120
Ross University Hills Library
Saturday: “Going Raw: Health and Nutritional Benefits of a Raw Food Diet,” 3 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 4310 E. Amherst Ave., 720-865-0955
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today & July 20: “Culinary Techniques: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know,” 6-9:30 p.m. $150; Thursday: “Mediterranean Magic,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $75; Saturday: “Smokin’,” 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $75; Tuesday: “Light Summer Entertaining,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Stir Cooking School
Today-July 27: Three part series of “Learn to Cook” classes, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $200. Reservations required. 3215 Zuni St., 720-287-4823,
The Truffle Cheese Shop
Monday: “Mozzarella Making,” hands-on activities, cheese tasting and more, 6:30-8 p.m. $50. Reservations required. 2906 E. Sixth Ave., 303-322-7363, e-mail info@denver ,
CONTESTS
Duncan Hines 1 Million Cupcake Challenge
Deadline July 24: Invites bakers to enter this challenge to end childhood hunger with Share Our Strength’s Great American Bake Sale. challenge
Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips T-shirt contest
Deadline Aug. 31: Accepting original design entries for a Hawaiian Kettle Style Potato Chips T-shirt. hawaiian
Meadow Gold Milkshake Recipe Contest
Deadline Aug. 15: Create a milkshake recipe using fresh fruit, candy or cookies and enter the “Below Zero Hero” contest.
FARMERS MARKETS
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 29, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 16, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 30, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
Frederick Market
Thursday: 3-7 p.m. through Sept. 29. Main Street in downtown Frederick,
Golden Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 1. 10th and Illinois streets, next to the Golden Public Library, 303-279-3113,
Hangar 2 Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Sept. 17. Lowry,
Highlands Ranch Community Association
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Oct. 30. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
Larimer County Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-noon through Oct. 15. Larimer County Courthouse Offices parking lot, 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins,
The Market at Belmar
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. through Sept. 25. South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood, 303-742-1520,
Mesa State College
Friday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. through Sept. 9. Center Courtyard, Grand Junction campus, 970-248-1126
Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30. 1500 block of Old South Pearl Street,
Pueblo’s Riverwalk
Thursday: 4-8 p.m. through Sept. 15. 200 W. First St., Pueblo, 719-595-0242,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 27. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge,
SAVE THE DATE
Rocky Mountain Tea Festival
July 23-24: The 12th annual festival offers tea parties, tastings, seminars and workshops, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 23 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 24. Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-4993, boulder
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.
