EVENTS
Around the World in 80 Sips
Friday: Bottlenotes presents tastings of 80 wines from around the world, 7-9 p.m. $75, $125 VIP. Bottlenotes introduces wines and educates wines enthusiasts. Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave.,
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Through October: Offering a special “Octoberfest” menu Friday and Saturday night. $29.99 per person. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354, e-mail: linda@thecanoncityqueenanne.com
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Andrea di Properzio presents the wine of La Valentina 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,
CHUN’s Snack Attack
Sunday: Capitol Hill United Neighborhoods presents this festival of food trucks offering everything from cupcakes to barbecue ribs, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on the basketball court. Morey Middle School, East 13th Avenue between Clarkson and Emerson streets,
Osteria Marco & Paolo Cantele
Thursday: Present “An Evening of Food & Wine,” a four-course dinner and dessert, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner. $45, excludes tax and gratuity. Reservations required. 1453 Larimer St., 303-534-5855,
Sketch Wine Bar’s Tuesday Date Nights
Tuesday: Offering a different main course, sides and dessert from the original Sketch gourmet dinner menu. 11 W. First Ave., 303-484-9305,
BENEFITS
Duncan Hines Great American Bake Sale
Through Oct. 31: Sign up to host a bake sale and Duncan Hines will match each dollar raised to benefit Share Our Strength.
EatDenver’s Harvest Week
Through Thursday: Fourth annual Harvest Week continues offering a multi-course menu of Colorado ingredients. Each meal features a different Colorado protein as well as wine, beer and spirit to pair with the courses. Guests must provide their own plates, utensils, water and wine glasses. 6 p.m. dinner. $50. A portion of the proceeds benefit The GrowHaus. Reservations required. The GrowHaus, 4751 York St.,
Flagstaff House Turns 40
Sunday: Anniversary gala offers a multi-course dinner, silent auction, birthday cake and live entertainment, 5 p.m. $125. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Davis Phinney Foundation, a national organization based in Boulder whose mission is to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson’s disease. Reservations required. 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder, 303-442-4640,
The Big Give 2011
Through Oct. 31: Resort 2 Kindness hosts a community food drive, “Feeding Our Friends,” to benefit the Food Bank of the Rockies. Visit website for donation locations and additional ways to help.
Hunger Is No Game food drive
Through Oct. 31: Pikes Peak Library District is holding a food drive in conjunction with its All Pikes Peak Reads program to benefit Care and Share. Donations of nonperishable goods may be dropped off at barrels at Pikes Peak Library District locations and area Walmart stores.
Ouray Brewery
Through Nov. 23: Accepting nonperishable items for the Ouray Food Bank. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. 607 Main St., Ouray, 970-325-7388
Pink Ribbon Bagel campaign
Through Oct. 31: Panera Bread will donate 10 cents from the sale of each Pink Ribbon Bagel and $1 from every dozen to Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance.
Plates for the Peak
Monday: The eighth annual fundraiser benefits the programs and youth of Urban Peak, 6-10 p.m. Small plates from local notable chefs are included along with cocktails and music. $75. Vesta Dipping Grill, 1822 Blake St.,
Wellspring Senior Foundation
Today: Annual pasta dinner fundraiser, 5-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Music Therapy Program at Eaton Terrace. Reservations required. Eaton Terrace Residences, 333 S. Eaton St., Lakewood, 303-937-3088
CLASSES
City of Aurora
Thursday: “California Cabernets” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; Friday: “Frost on the Pumpkin Tea,” 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents; “Couples Cook: Hurrah for Syrah!,” must be 21 and over, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $64, $49 residents (per person), $114, $94 residents (per couple); Saturday: “The Incredible Egg,” 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $90, $70 residents; “Kung Fu Panda,” ages 6-12, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $34, $26 residents; Monday: “Japanese Hot Pot,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $60, $46 residents; Tuesday: “California Cabernets” wine tasting, 7-8:30 p.m. $31, $24 residents (this tasting is at the Summer Valley Center, 17400 E. Lehigh Place). Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., 303-326-8630,
Cook Street
Today: “One Night in Bordeaux,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Conscious Table
Today: “Gluten Free,” 6:30-9 p.m. $39; Saturday: “Knife Skills,” 10 a.m.-noon. $49. Reservations required. 26 E. Kiowa St., Colorado Springs, 719-636-FARM (636-3276),
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Knead Bread?” learn to make bread three different ways, 2 p.m. $10. Instructions, bread and wine pairings, and take- home recipes included. Reservations required. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, e-mail: angela.hmpm@yahoo.com
Kitchen Table Cooking School
Today: “South American Cuisine: Chile,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation Series: Opulent Wines of Venice,” 6-8 p.m. $55; “Craft Beer & Food Pairing With Dry Dock Brewery,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Thursday: “Lunch in Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Tapas for Two,” couple cooking class, 6-9 p.m. $240; Friday: “Farm Fresh: Cooking With Colorado’s Bounty,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Saturday: “Regions of France: Bordeaux,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Sunday: “Teen Cuisine: Breakfast Breads and Yummy Treats,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; Monday: “Grilling,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Meatless Monday: Italy’s Bountiful Harvest,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Tuesday: “From Flour to Flower: Cake Baking & Decorating,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Fish 101,” 6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
Schlessman Library
Monday: “Soup’s On,” 6:30 p.m. Recipes and samples included. 100 Poplar St., 720-865-0000
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Today: “Autumn Entertaining, The Healthy Way Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70; Thursday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Mastering Sauces Workshop,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $70, knife sharpening available; Saturday: “Farmers Market Experience Workshop,” 9 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. $70; Monday & Oct. 24: “Culinary Techniques Series: Basic Skills Every Cook Should Know Workshops,” 6-9:30 p.m. $150; Tuesday: “Culinary Techniques Series: Fall and Holiday Pies Workshop: New Recipes,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
South Denver Heart Center
Monday: Dr. Richard Collins and registered dietitian Susan Buckley present a lecture and cooking demonstration on “The Protein Prescription: Why the right proteins are key to weight loss,” 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. 1000 Southpark Drive, Littleton, 303-744-3278,
Stir Cooking School
Friday: “Moroccan Date Night,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. $69 per person. Reservations required. 3215 Zuni St., 720-287-4823,
Farmers Markets
Colorado Fresh Markets
Saturday & Wednesday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, through Oct. 29, Cherry Creek, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Sunday, 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.
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. Larimer County Courthouse Offices parking lot, 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins,
Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30. 1500 block of Old South Pearl Street,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. through Oct. 27. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge,
CONTESTS
Eagle Brand Sweet Secret
Deadline Dec. 7: Submit your top- secret holiday recipe and an essay why Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk is the “sweet secret” ingredient.
Hungry Jack
Deadline Nov. 2: Hungry Jack and Kelsey Nixon from The Cooking Channel present the third annual “Use Up the Box” recipe challenge. Categories include brunch, comfort foods, appetizers and sweet treats.
Jif Peanut Butter
Deadline today: Parents can help their kids ages 6-12 submit their creative sandwich recipe. ,
Pillsbury People Celebrate More photo contest
Deadline Nov. 30: Submit a photo of an everyday family celebration plus a brief description. Ten finalists will be chosen and posted for a nationwide vote in January.
7Wonders of the USA Teacher Tour
Deadline Oct. 24: Wonder Bread is “honoring teachers who inspire a sense of wonder in their students.”
Smucker’s Snack’n Waffles
Deadline Nov. 17: Visit the website and vote for your favorite solution to a stress-free morning. One voter will win a $5,000 morning-routine makeover.
SAVE THE DATE
Beers of the Year
Oct. 22: Third annual celebration of “liquid art” includes samples of approximately 50 beers, 1-4:30 p.m. Beers from Breckenridge Breweries and Phantom Canyon Brewing in Colorado Springs are also included. Tickets are $25 in advance on the website. Wynkoop Brewing Co., 1634 18th St.,
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.
