Events
Boulder Wine Merchant
Thursday: Presents The San Giovanni and Claudio Morelli Winemakers, 5-7 p.m. Free. 2690 Broadway, Boulder, 303-443-6761,
C.B. & Potts
Through Sept. 30: Presenting its “Chef’s Summer Salute” menu with fresh summer produce. 43 W. Centennial Blvd. in Highlands Ranch, 720-344-1200; 1257 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster, 303-451-5767; 6575 S. Greenwood Plaza Blvd., 303-770-1982; 555 Zang St. in FlatIron Crossing, Broomfield, 720-887-3383,
Frasca Food and Wine
Monday: Continues its weekly four-course dinner series with the Natural Wine Company presenting the Wines of Arianna Occhipinti. $50 per person; wine pairings are an additional $30-$45. Reservations required. 1738 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-6966,
A Taste of Colorado
Friday-Monday: The 29th annual showcase of food, music and entertainment, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday. Samples and full meals will be available from 60 restaurants including The Broker Restaurant, Gramma Dor’s Mexican Food, The Original Berrie Kabobs and others. Admission is free, taste tickets available for purchase. Civic Center Park, downtown Denver,
Farmers markets
Broomfield Farmers Market
Tuesday: 4-7 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 25. Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, U.S. 287 and West 10th Avenue, Broomfield, holycomforter
Colorado Farm and Art Market
Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13. The Margarita at Pine Creek, 7350 Pine Creek Road, Colorado Springs,
Colorado Fresh Markets Wednesday & Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 26, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, East First Avenue and University Boulevard; Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 14, Stapleton, East 29th Avenue and Roslyn Street; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28, City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street.
Golden Farmers Market
Saturday: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 6. 10th and Illinois streets, Golden, goldenfarmersmarket
Highland Farmers Market
Saturday: Highland United Neighbors Inc.’s (HUNI) fourth season includes more than 40 vendors, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 13. Boulder Street between 15th and 16th streets,
HRCA Farmers & Street Markets
Sunday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St., Highlands Ranch,
South Pearl Street
Sunday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 28. 1500 block of South Pearl Street,
Tagawa Gardens
Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 28. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wheat Ridge Farmers Market
Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 25. 4252 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge, denverfarmersmarket
Contests
America’s Favorite Farmers Market
Deadline Monday:3 American Farmland Trust presents the fourth annual nationwide contest to showcase “the critical role that farmers markets play in keeping family farmers on the land.” Farmers may also submit an essay to win the Farmers Market Inspiration Award.
7Wonders of the USA Teacher Tour
Deadline Oct. 5: Wonderbread invites families to nominate inspiring teachers for the “2012 7Wonders of the USA Teacher Tour” program.
Classes
City of Aurora
Sept. 5-Oct. 3: “Cake Decorating 1,” 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $104, $84 residents. Reservations required. Kitchen on the Green, Expo Recreation Center, 10955 E. Exposition Ave., recreation
Cook Street
Wednesday:“Vegetarian Feast,” 6-9:30 p.m. $89. Reservations required. 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Gardens on Spring Creek
Thursday: “Grilled Garden Fresh Pizzas,” 5:30-8 p.m. $40, $35 members. Reservations required. 2145 S. Centre Ave. in Fort Collins, 970-416-2486,
Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum
Saturday: “Say Cheese: Quark Oldest European Cheese,” 2 p.m. $15, $12 members. Reservations requested. 620 Soda Creek Road, Evergreen, 303-674-5429, Kitchen Table Cooking School
Wednesday: “Wheatless Wednesdays: Gluten Free Living, Classic Provence,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Wine Foundation Class: Wine Tasting 102,” 6-8 p.m. $55; “Croissants and Danishes,” 6-9 p.m. $80; Friday: “South American Cuisine: Lunch in Lima,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Simply Spain: Tapas, the Bar Food of Barcelona,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Saturday: “Knife Skills,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $80; “Simply Spain: Tapas, the Bar Food of Barcelona,” 6-9 p.m. $95; Tuesday: “Grilling,”6-9 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 5375 Landmark Place, Suite 105, Greenwood Village, 303-220-9769,
The Market at Garden of the Gods Gourmet Tuesday: The Pasta Amore series of three classes begins with “Love of Lasagne,” 6 p.m. “Tortellini Triumph” is Sept. 11 and “Perfect Potato Gnocchi” is Sept. 18. The cost is $115 for the series or $50 each. Reservations required. 2528 W. Cucharras St., Old Colorado City, 719-471-2799, godsgourmet
Seasoned Chef Cooking School
Wednesday: “Just Peachy,” 6:30 p.m. $70; Thursday & Friday:“Italian Cuisine 1 & 2,” 6:30 p.m. $150 for both classes; Tuesday: “Rollin’ Sushi,” 6:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required. 999 Jasmine St., Suite 100, 303-377-3222,
Sur La Table, Boulder
Thursday: “Gourmet Pizza on the Grill,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69; Friday: “Date Night: Summer Chef’s Table,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $79;Saturday: “Knife Essential Skills,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $59; Tuesday: “Cooking Without a Recipe,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. $69 . Reservations required. 1850 29th St., No. 1004, Boulder, 303-952-7084,
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