COOKING FOR THE KIDS: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. Chefs from area restaurants cook culinary treats to pair with wines, entertainment and silent auction, all to benefit Help a Child charity; $75. Call (727) 864-2684.

Wine and beer tastings, classes

VINTAGE CLASSES: 6:30-9 p.m. beginning today, Vintage Wine Cellars, 3629 Henderson Blvd., Tampa. Five-class wine series begins with a look at French white wines and growing regions; $25 a class or $105 for the series. Limited seating, call (813) 879-2931.

BORDEAUX 2000: 6 p.m. Thur., J.D. Ford Fine Wines, 1925 S Osprey Ave., Sarasota. Sample lesser-known Bordeaux wines; $25. Call (941) 362-9463.

LIBATION EDUCATION: 6-7:30 p.m. Thur. and Sept. 12, Ca' d'Zan bar at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota. Course teaches how to tend bar at home, including "showtending" demonstration after class by Richard Craig, gift bag and drink recipes; $45 a class; must be 21 or older. Call (941) 309-2008 to reserve.

"TRIED AND TRUE" WINES: 6:30 p.m. Fri., Uncorked Fine Wines and Accessories, 2706 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Try wine favorites, $10; portion of proceeds benefits St. Petersburg Free Clinic; (727) 892-9463.

BEST OF THE BACK ROOM: 6-8 p.m. Tue., A Taste for Wine, 241 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. Sample a selection of the best back-room treasures; $15. Call (727) 895-1623.

FROM FRANCE TO ITALY: 5:30-8 p.m. Tue., Mystic Fish, 3253 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor. Complimentary wine tasting features beaujolais, chardonnay from France, sangiovese, merlot from Italy and Domaine St. Michelle brut from Washington; (727) 771-1800.

WINES OF TUSCANY: 6-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Bern's Fine Wine and Spirits, 2008 W Morrison Ave., Tampa. Tuscan white wines, Chiantis and varieties from the sangiovese grape star in Friday night tasting; $15. Call for reservations (required): (813) 250-9463.

Cooking classes

BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHES: 7 p.m. today, 10 a.m. Thur., Nature's Harvest Market, 1021 N MacDill Ave., Tampa. Learn to make vegetarian lunches in free class. Call (813) 873-7428.

MOVEABLE FEAST: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., Margaret Ann's Catering, 5625 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. Pack a feast for a tailgate party, picnic on a boat or in the park; menu includes spiced shrimp, cruisin' crab dip, mint julep iced tea; $35. Call (727) 525-3983 to reserve.

SAFFRON'S SECRETS: 6:30 p.m. Mon., Saffron's Restaurant, 1700 Park St. N, St. Petersburg. Cook tropical treats as Caribbean chef Edyth James shares her secrets in monthly cooking class: $25, includes dinner and beverage. Call (727) 345-6400.

CLASSIC COOKING WITH CHEF DOMINIQUE: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, beginning Mon., continuing Sept. 16, 23 and 30, Cafe Largo and Le Bouchon Bistro, 12551 Indian Rocks Road, Largo. Learn classic cuisine cooking from chef Dominique; classes cover fish, poultry, meats, soups, sweets and include food and wine tastings. Limited seating, $28.50 a class or $100 for four-class series. Call (727) 596-6282.

WEEKNIGHT GOURMET: 6:30 p.m. Mon., Apron's Cooking School, Publix Supermarket Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. No time to cook? Learn to fit meals that can be made in minutes into a hectic schedule; $30. Call (813) 926-4465.

CAJUN AND CREOLE: 7-9 p.m. Sept. 12, La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin. Updated Cajun and Creole dishes include Crawfish Tempura with Preserved Lemon, Avocado and Tomato Basil Broth, Maple-glazed Bananas with Rum Raisin Sauce and Pecans; $35. Call (727) 736-3070.

ERIC'S BRAVE NEW WORLD: 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Apron's Cooking School at Publix Supermarket Shoppes of Citrus Park, 7835 Gunn Highway, Tampa. Guest chef Eric Webber, owner of Eric's New World Bistro in Palm Harbor, presents menu of Key West cooking; $40. Call (813) 926-4465.

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