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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 24, 2008

Events

BENZIGER CALIFORNIA WINE DINNER: Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Tampa, will host a wine dinner featuring wines from Benziger Family Winery of Sonoma County, Calif., 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday; $75. Guest of honor will be Erinn Benziger. Call (813) 248-4961.

WINE DINNER: Grille 121, 121 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, will host a reception followed by a five-course meal, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday. Chef Lawrence will prepare the meal featuring wines from Kluge Estate Winery. Paul Clear will host and discuss the wines. Cost is $55. For information, call (727) 822-4413.

TEA CEREMONY: Tampa Artist Emporium, 1618 Snow Ave., Tampa will host a demonstration of the ancient Korean tea ceremony, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Learn and enjoy the healthy benefits of green tea. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children who can hold a small tea cup. Call (813) 254-3443 to sign up.

WINE FESTIVAL: Florida Estates Winery, 25241 State Road 52, Land O' Lakes. Enjoy wine, live music and items for sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; free; (813) 996-2113.

"ALL THAT GLITTERS": The 11th annual "All That Glitters" wine tasting and silent auction will be held at Pepin Hospitality Center, 4121 N. 50th St., Tampa, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The event will benefit the MacDonald Training Center and feature wine, beer and other spirits, plus food from Tampa area restaurants and caterers. General admission is $75, VIP $100. Call (813) 870-1300, ext. 283.

FUNDRAISER: A cocktail party benefiting Fostering Hope Florida will be held at La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Local television personality Chef John will give cooking demonstrations. Cost is $40. For information, call (727) 512-9981.

PARK BENEFIT: The Performing Arts Center of Heritage Pines will host CHAR-I-TEA, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The center is located east of U.S. 19 on County Line Road. Food, entertainment, vintage clothing and drawings, along with assorted teas, will be offered. All proceeds go to the Rotary Centennial Park in Spring Hill. Cost is $15. Call (727) 697-2060 or (352) 584-8956 for ticket information.

GIRL SCOUTS BENEFIT: Girl Scouts of West Central Florida will host its annual Dessert First Dinner & Auction to benefit girls and adult volunteers, 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, 501 Fifth Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg. Tickets are $100. For information, call 1-800-881-4475, ext. 1792, or visit www.gswcf.org.

FESTIVAL: Tarpon Springs Castle Winery will host an Italian Prie wine festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 4. The winery is located at 320 E. Tarpon Ave. Admission is free. For information, call (727) 943-7029.

GOLF EVENT: Hunters Green Country Club, 18101 Longwater Run Drive, Tampa, will host an afternoon of wine and golf, 2 to 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Play golf, then enjoy a wine and cheddar reception. Cost is $59 for members, $79 for guests. Call (703) 268-5078.

Classes

FOODIES: 2312 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg; (727) 209-1418. This class is scheduled:

Polenta Party, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; $40.

PUBLIX: Publix Apron's Cooking School, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa; (813) 926-4465. These classes are scheduled:

Knife Skills 2, 6 p.m. Oct. 1; $50.

Nick Stellino, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 2; $50.

Crepes, 6 p.m. Oct. 3; $35.

Duck Season, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4; $45.

ROLLING PIN KITCHEN EMPORIUM: 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon; (813) 653-2418. These classes are scheduled:

Sensational Sushi Made Simple, 6:30 tonight; $50.

Winning Wines: "The RED Army," 7 tonight; $35.

Chef Blake Presents: Hello Cupcake, 6:30 p.m. Thursday; $45.

Chef Dave Presents: September "Small Plates," 7 p.m. Thursday; $45.

Tweens Cook Too: Fun With Phyllo, 10:30 a.m. Saturday; $30.

Knife Skills 2, noon Sunday; $35.

Making Fresh Pasta: Hands On, 3:30 p.m. Sunday; $45.

Gail Reece

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