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Sunday, November 23, 2008

THURSDAY

· COOKING CLASS AND FEAST: Vera Foresman teaches a special participation class including all the classics for Thanksgiving. Age 14 and older. $95 ($50 is tax-deductible). Net proceeds benefit the D.C. Central Kitchen culinary job training program. 1:30-5 p.m. CulinAerie, 1131 14th St. NW. 202-587-5674 or http://www.culinaerie.com.

SATURDAY

· RESTAURANT PROMOTION: "Celebrate the Harvest" showcases local farmers, vintners and food artisans at Middleburg restaurants. Participating restaurants offer special menus incorporating the season's bounty. Organized by the Middleburg Business and Professional Association and Middleburg Bank. For a list of participating restaurants, go to http://www.middleburgonline.com, or call Cindy Pearson at 540-687-5152.

RESERVE NOW

NOV. 30

· WINE AND FOOD TASTING: Wagshal's Bakery & Catering Kitchen offers party food with wine. $10. Proceeds benefit Bright Beginnings. Reservations requested. 6-8:30 p.m. Wagshal's Market, 4845 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-363-0884 or http://www.wagshals.com.

DEC. 1

· GINGERBREAD HOUSE CLASS: Chef Frances Chumley and Whole Foods Market bakery team leader Mary Larkins lead a class in building and decorating gingerbread houses. $15. All ages welcome. Registration and prepayment required. 6-8 p.m. Whole Foods Market Annapolis, 2504 Solomons Island Rd. 410-573-1800 or http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com.

DEC. 3

· WINE FUNDRAISER: Farmworker Justice offers its annual Socially Responsible Wine Tasting with Michael Franz. $80 at the door. Proceeds benefit farmworker rights. 6-8 p.m. 815 16th St. NW. 202-293-5420, Ext. 306, or http://www.farmworkerjustice.org/specialevents.htm.

DEC. 7

· CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH: Several members of Les Dames d'Escoffier, including Nora Pouillon, Joan Nathan, Janis McLean, Najmieh Batmanglij and Nongkran Daks, will demonstrate their recipes from the organization's new book, "Cooking With Les Dames d'Escoffier." $70 nonmembers. Price includes champagne, wine and buffet brunch. Noon-2 p.m. CulinAerie, 1131 14th St. NW. Call 202-973-2181 or e-mail lesdamesdc@aol.com.

-- Leigh Lambert

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