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AMHERST
YOUNG ADULT CAKE DECORATING CLASS: Frederick’s Pastries, 109 Route 101A. Teens will learn how to make a jack-o’-lantern-shaped cake they can take home, along with Frederick’s T-shirt. 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 19. $70. RSVP 882-7725 or www.pastry.net.
KID’S CAKE DECORATING CLASS: Frederick’s Pastries, 109 Route 101A. Children will learn how to make a jack-o’-lantern-shaped cake they can take home, along with a chef’s hat and apron. 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 21. $60. Child must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP 882-7725 or www.pastry.net.
WINE TASTING: Moulton’s Market, 10 Main St. 4-7 p.m. Thursdays. 673-3611.
FARMERS MARKET: Village Green. Produce, fruits, fish, artisan breads and baked goods, cut flowers, perennials, wine, maple syrup, soaps, wool crafts and more. Rain or shine. 2:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays through October. 249-9809 or grdnprty1@aol.com.
BROOKLINE
FARMERS MARKET: Brookline ball park, Route 130. Vegetables, flowers, meats, fruits, seafood, dairy, baked goods and more. Rain or shine. 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through October. 672-4229 or www.brooklinefarmersmarket.org.
HUDSON
BEER AND STEAK SAMPLING: Drink Shoppe and Your Hometown Butcher, 214 Central St. The Drink Shoppe holds a beer tasting, and the butcher shop cooks its steak tips for sampling. 4-6 p.m. Fridays. 578-1130 or www.thedrinkshoppe.net.
MERRIMACK
ADULT CENTER LUNCHES: John O’Leary Adult Center, 4 Church St. St. Joseph Community Services offers hot lunches Monday through Friday at noon for seniors 60 and older. Go for a meal, camaraderie and weekly activities. Van transport available. Call 424-2100.
MILFORD
WAFFLE BREAKFAST: Milford Masonic Temple, 30 Mont Vernon St. Hosted by the Freemasons and the Masonic Families of Milford in their support of the High Hopes Foundation of New Hampshire. 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 17. $6. www.high hopesnh.org.
FARMERS MARKET: Granite Town Plaza, Tractor Supply parking lot, Elm Street. Locally grown vegetables, meat, baked goods, crafts, maple products, eggs and more. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, late June-early October. 673-5792, mosseyapples@aol.com or www.milfordnhfarmers market.com.
NASHUA
BLACK ORCHID ANNIVERSARY PARTY: Black Orchid Grille, 8 Temple St. Four-course dinner planned for fourth anniversary party. Stan Jr. will perform his tribute to past music legends. Very limited seating. Cocktail hour at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Oct. 15. $60. RSVP 577-8910. www.blackorchidgrille.com
CHURCH SUPPER: Arlington Street United Methodist Church, 63 Arlington St. Featuring corned beef and cabbage. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 17. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children, free for children younger than 6. 882-4663 or www.asumc-nh.org.
FALL FESTIVAL AND APPLE PIE CONTEST: Second Nature Academy, 10 Groton Road. Event will feature games, crafts, food, music, races, animals, contests, bake sale, raffles, a family scarecrow contest and apple pie contest. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17. For apple pie contest rules and entry form, or for more information, call Myrtie or Ann at 881-4815.
CHILI COOKOFF FUNDRAISER: First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester St. All proceeds will directly support the Gateways Siblings Program. 6 p.m. Oct. 17. The cost for a chili entry is $20 and the event winner will be announced at the end of the event. Tickets are priced at $3 for one bowl, $5 for three bowls, or $10 for unlimited tastings. Children 3 and younger are free. To purchase tickets, contact Karin Harvey at 459-2774 or kharvey-olson@gatewaydscs.org.
MEAT RAFFLE: American Legion, 11 Court St. Hosted by The American Legion Auxiliary, Coffey Post 3. Refreshments served. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 18. 889-9833.
Fall Feast Week 2009: various downtown Nashua restaurants. Great American Downtown presents Fall Feast Week 2009. Oct. 19-23. Visit www.downtownnashua.org for participating restaurants, prices and menus. 883-5700.
SUGAR BLUES: The Holistic Self Care Center, 12 Murphy Drive. Are you constantly craving sweets and want to know why? This class will give you helpful hints and a solid understanding of where the urges come from and how to deal with them. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21. $10. RSVP 883-1490. www.thehsccenter.com.
OCTOBERFEST DINNER AND AUCTION: Church of the Good Shepherd, 214 Main St. Church of the Good Shepherd will host an Octoberfest dinner with silent auction and live auction. 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Adults, $12; seniors, $10; children 10 and younger, $6; children younger than 3, free. For tickets, call 882-5352 weekday mornings.
FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET: In front of City Hall, Main Street. Vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, wine, beer, maple syrup, sweaters and more. Rain or shine. 2-6 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 30. 883-5700, sueb@greatamericandowntown.org or www.downtownnashua.org.
3RD ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN HALLOWEEN BALL: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6 Somerset Parkway. Hosted by BeerEncounters.com, with sponsorship by Magic Hat Brewing Co. and Shipyard Brewing Co. Sample a wide variety of seasonal beer offerings, visit the breweries’ exhibit booths for samples and giveaways, enjoy music from DJ Matty Z and a diverse group of entertainers, and enjoy delicious seasonal food. Prizes for the scariest, sexiest, best couple and best overall costumes. Have tarot cards read, try luck at pumpkin bowling and more. 6:30 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30. 21-plus. $20 when purchased online, $30 at the door, if available. www.beerencounters.com.
WINE DINNER: Stella Blu, 70 E. Pearl St. Featuring Merriam wines. Guest speaker is owner-winemaker Peter Merriam. Select wines will be featured for each of the four courses. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 4. $75. RSVP 578-5557.
MAIN STREET BRIDGE FARMERS MARKET: 53-75 Main St. Fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, goat’s milk soap, candles, apples, fruit wines, breads and more. Rain or shine. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays through October. 883-5700, sueb@greatamericandowntown.org or www.downtownnashua.org.
FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION OF NASHUA: 48 W. Hollis St., St. Louis de Gonzague Church parking lot. Fruits, vegetables, bread, syrup, soap and more. 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 16. 878-3437 or nashua fr@netway.com.
WINE TASTING: Michael Timothy’s, 212 Main St. Each week, there is a focus on a particular winery or vineyard. The events are informal. The featured wine tasting is also offered for the entire week. 5 p.m. Tuesdays. 595-9334.
WINE SAMPLING: Black Orchid Grille, 8 Temple St. Complimentary wine tastings featuring five select wines. Participants will receive half off a bottle of one of the featured wines that evening with the purchase of two or more entrees. 6-8 p.m. first Tuesday of the month. 577-8910 or www.black orchidgrille.com.
INFUSED VODKA MARTINI TASTING: Saffron Bistro, 80 Main St. Each week, there is a focus on a particular chef-inspired fruit-infused vodka. The featured infused vodkas are also offered the entire week. Events are informal and done 3-11 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 883-2100 or thesaffronbistro.com.
WILTON
ITALIAN SUPPER: Red House, Wilton Center. Supper includes a variety of pasta dishes and antipasto, salads, desserts and beverages. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 15. Adults, $8; children, $4; $20 per family. Contact Mary Alice at 654-9267 to RSVP or arrange for takeout. www.uuwilton.org.
ELSEWHERE
OCTOBERFEST TASTING: Lawrence Library, 15 Main St., Pepperell, Mass. Hosted by The Friends of the Lawrence Library in Pepperell. Sample wine and beer from several vendors and listen to live music. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 17. $20; purchase tickets at the library or Ray’s Package Store prior to the event, or at the circulation desk on that evening. Price includes wine glass with artwork by Nita Casey and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a print of the “Covered Bridge” created by Casey. 1-978-433-0330 or www.lawrencelibrary.org.
BENEFIT WINE TASTING AND ART SHOW: Sharon Arts Gallery Center, Grove Street, Peterborough. Sixth annual wine tasting to benefit Horse Power Therapeutic Horsemanship Program. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 17. $50. 654-6308.
GHOSTLY FUN WINE AND CHEESE TREAT: Vintner’s Cellar Winery, Sebbins Brook Marketplace, 410 S. River Road, Suite 7, Bedford. Wine and appetizer tasting featuring adult Halloween treats prepared by chef Oonagh Williams. (Most of these treats are gluten-free; if gluten intolerant – please advise.) Costumes encouraged; prizes awarded for best costume. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 27. $47. RSVP Renate at 627-9463 or Wine@VintnersCellarNH.com or Oonagh at 424-6412 or Oonagh@RoyalTemptations.com.
MICROBREW TASTING BENEFIT: Masonic Temple, 1505 Elm St., Manchester. It’s On The House is a microbrew tasting benefit for NeighborWorks Greater Manchester, featuring beer sampling, food, music and silent and live auctions. 6 p.m. Oct. 29. $25. Purchase tickets online at www.nwgm.org. 626-4663, ext. 13.
BOSTON VEGETARIAN FOOD FESTIVAL: Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St., Boston. The Boston Vegetarian Society presents the 14th Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Festival, with more than 100 exhibitors, free samples, cooking demonstrations, top national speakers, book and cookbook publishers and Festival discounted shopping. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1. Free admission and parking. info@BostonVeg.org.
COOKING CLASSES: Granite State Cabinetry, 384 Route 101, Bedford. Join chef Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast for her fall series of cooking classes. All classes include a four-course meal, cooking and plating instruction, recipe booklet and wine tasting. Nov. 13: New Traditions for Thanksgiving. Dec. 4 or 11: Appetizers and Hors d’oeuvres. All classes from 6-9 p.m. $65 per class. RSVP 321-5011 or lizb@thecreativefeast.com.
GUY FIERI ROAD SHOW: Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E. Merrimack St., Lowell, Mass. Guy Fieri, star of three shows on the Food Network, including “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” is taking American food culture to new heights by combining the worlds of food and rock ’n’ roll. 8 p.m. Nov. 17. $39.50-$250. For tickets, 1-978-454-2299 or www.lowell auditorium.com.
BEDFORD FARMERS MARKET: Wallace Road to Benedictine Park, Bedford. Flowers, maple products, conventional vegetables, fish, jams, wine, fruits, baked goods, eggs, jellies, specialty foods and more. Rain or shine. 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays through October. 435-6410, Romney@comcast.net or www.bedfordfarmersmarket.org.
MANCHESTER FARMERS MARKET: Concord and Pine streets. Vegetables, herbs, flowers, melons, apples, wine, soaps, bread, cookies, baked goods, prepared foods, strawberries, certified organic products, maple syrup and more. Rain or shine. 3-6:30 p.m. Thursdays through October; closes at 6 p.m. in October. Thursdays, 205-1684; otherwise, 679-8101 or charliereid@ttlc.net.
NEW BOSTON FARMERS MARKET: Town Common at the Gazebo, Route 13. Produce, fruit, eggs, bread, cakes, cookies, jams, granola, grain bars, handspun wool, hand-knit items, cider, herbal body products, lamb, beef, pork and more. Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, July-October. 487-3577, pygarus@aol.com or www.newbostonfarmersmarket.org.
PETERBOROUGH FARMERS MARKET: Depot Square. Bedding plants, perennials, herb plants, baked goods, eggs, small fruit, apples, vegetables, wine, jewelry, knitted wear, maple syrup, granola, prepared foods, crafts, entertainment, cut flowers and more. Rain or shine. 3-6 p.m. Wednesdays through October. 878-6124, Mich.S@comcast.net or www.peterboroughfarmersmarket.webs.com.
WINE TASTING: Vintner’s Cellar, Sebbins Brook Marketplace, 410 S. River Road, Suite 7, Bedford. 5-7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays. 627-9463 or vintnerscellarnh.com.
WINE TASTING: The Wine Studio, 27 Buttrick Road, Suite 3, Londonderry. For “Finally Fridays,” there is a wine tasting of four or five wines. 5-8 p.m. Fridays. Free. 432-9463 or thewinestudionh.com.
WINE TASTING: The Wine Studio, 53 Hooksett Road, Manchester. On “Thirsty Thursdays,” there are four or five wines to sample. 5-8 p.m. Thursdays. Free. 622-WINE or thewinestudionh.com.
