• Hurry on into the Flying Saucer Draught Emporium (815 W. 47th, 454-7468), and sign up for the Brews Cruise that sets sail in May – a five-night Western Caribbean cruise featuring informative seminars and craft-brewed beer tastings led by respected industry experts. For more info, go to www.beerknurd.com. Registration deadline is Feb. 29.

• The owners of Green Gate Farms (8604 FM 969, 926-2436, www.greengatefarms.net) invite the public to tour their historic sustainable organic farm this weekend. Check out the crops, visit the farm animals, and sign up for a share in their upcoming community-supported agriculture. Saturday, March 1, 10am-1pm.

• Enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the Jammin’ in the Vineyard concert series at Flat Creek Estate (267-6310, www.flatcreekestate.com). This week, the Nathan Peoples Band will provide a free concert in the Pavilion. Lunch will be available with wines by the glass ($5-7) and by the bottle ($14-30). Sunday, March 2, 1-4pm.

• Ciola’s Italian-American Restaurant (1310 Hwy. 620 S., 263-9936) invites you to enjoy a special seven-course dinner prepared by chef Louie Ciola. Cost is $45 per person, and reservations are necessary. Thursday, March 6, 6:30pm.

This article appears in February 29 • 2008.

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