CLASSES

• Summer Pies, Cobblers and Crisps Workshop - Learn to make a variety of American desserts to develop your baking skills, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, The Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine St. 303-377-3222. $55

• Cooking 101 - Learn the basic techniques of preparing heart-healthy meals, find out how to reduce the amount of fat and excess calories from recipes and learn how to sauté without oil. Also, Dr. Richard Collins will share his expert opinion on the best cooking gadgets, utensils and pans for a heart-healthy kitchen, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, South Denver Heart Center, 1000 Southpark Drive. 303-744-1065. Free

• Thai One On - Learn tips on stocking your pantry with basic Thai ingredients; how to identify and select Thai spices, herbs and special produce; how to cook with coconut milk; techniques for making a variety of curry pastes and more, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 13 and July 20, Culinary School of the Rockies, 637 S. Broadway, Boulder. 303-494-7988. $190

• Seafood Sizzles: Grilling Seafood - Learn how to select the right type of fish, clean it and grill it to perfection, 6:30 p.m. July 19, Tony's Meats & Specialty Foods, 7421 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton, 720-377-3680. $65

• Free Chef Demonstration - Featuring Nick Stellino of Nick Stellino's Family Kitchen, 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11, Fillmore Plaza, Cherry Creek North. Information: www.ccngourmetseries.com.

EVENTS

• Hops For Habitat second annual Charity Brewfest - Sample microbrews, snack on fresh calzones and listen to live music, all to help the environment, 4 to 7 p.m July 22, Plains Conservation Center, 21902 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora. Reservations, 303-693-3621. $25/person; $45/couple

• Third annual Steamboat Wine Festival - More than 500 wines, plus food and wine seminars and dinners prepared by top chefs, Aug. 3-6. www.steamboat winefestival.com

• Olathe Sweet Corn Festival - Family event featuring music, food, arts and crafts, carnival games, rides and lots of Olathe Sweet corn on the cob, Aug. 5, Olathe Community Park. Information: 1-866-363-CORN.

• Pancakes for Education - Belmar Optimist Club and Whole Foods Market have teamed to flip pancakes in a fundraiser for Alameda High School, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 8 at the Market at Belmar, West Alameda Drive at Belmar, Lakewood. 303-742-1520. $5

• Farmers' Market - More than 25 vendors will be featured at the Bradburn Market, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 7, West 120th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster. 303-465-9500. For a complete list of farmers' markets, go to www.coloradoagriculture.com or pick up a copy of the Colorado Farm Fresh Directory at selected libraries, extension offices, Tattered Cover, Denver Botanic Gardens and Welcome Centers.

• First Gluten-free Culinary Summit - Includes seminars, cooking demonstrations, special events, Aug. 26 to 28, Copper Mountain Resort. Early bird registration discount is July 28. 303-368-9990 or www.theglutenfreelifestyle.com. $85 to $285

TASTINGS

• Save Water, Drink Wine - Eighth annual Wine Tasting that benefits Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, featuring more than 150 wines, Belgian and specialty beers and food from local restaurants, 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sheraton Four Points Southeast, 6363 E. Hampden Ave. Information or tickets, 720-524-2061. $40 pre-paid; $45 at the door.

• Cool River Steakhouse and Southwestern Grill - William Hill Estate Winemaker's Dinner with winemaker Richard Sowalsky, featuring five wines paired with a five-course meal by chef Adrian Corkill, 6:30 p.m. July 13, 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village. 303-771-4117. $85 per person (includes tax and gratuity).

• Around the World in 80 Wines - Wine tasting including hors d'oeuvres, live auction and music to benefit Gateway Battered Women's Services, 6 p.m. July 13, Johnson and Wales University Event Center, East 18th Avenue and Olive Street. 303-343-1856. $40 each or $75 for two.

• Weekly Patio Wine Tastings - 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Black Pearl Restaurant, 1529 S. Pearl St. 303-506-1181. $10

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