WINE DINNER AND AUCTION: Belleair Grill and Wine Bar, 1575 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, will hold an Italian holiday dinner, wine tasting and silent auction from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Proceeds will go to the Wunsch Family Foundation, benefiting children with cancer. Cost is $75 per person. For reservations, call (813) 393-8987. ...more

December 7, 2008

EVENTS SPECIAL EVENT: Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium, 2080 Badlands Drive, Brandon, will host Holiday Hounds, 5 to 7 p.m. today. Pets are welcome but must be well-behaved, well-groomed and leashed. Dogs will be offered a Zukes treat or dog biscuit. Call (813) 653-2418 to sign up; free. ...more

November 30, 2008

CHARITY WINE TASTING: St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, will host Toast 4 Charity, a wine tasting to benefit the Vincent Lacavalier Foundation, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Join Lightning players for a food and wine tasting with Roy's Restaurant chef Kiel Lombardo. There will also be a live and silent auction. Cost is $150 and includes a ticket to the game; (813) 301-6521. ...more

November 23, 2008