› Twisted X Brewing Company taps kegs of two of its beers complemented by some tasty bites at Fion Wine Pub (2900 N. Quinlan Park Rd. Ste. A-150). Thursday, Jan. 12, 6pm.
› The fourth annual Peace Through Pie Social at the Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church (1725 W. 11th) raises money for the ongoing restoration of Clarksville’s historic house of worship with a Dream Pie contest, a pie silent auction, a student essay contest, and musical entertainment. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2pm.
� This month’s A Torrid Affair cocktail dinner at Springdale Farm (755 Springdale Rd.) showcases the talents of chef Bryce Gilmore and mixologist Dwayne Allen Clark to benefit Dell Children’s Medical Center and the Sustainable Food Center. Tickets at www.atorridaffair.org. Monday, Jan. 16, 7pm.
› Bistrot Mirabelle (8127 Mesa Ste. A-100) hosts its inaugural wine dinner with a multicourse meal prepared by chef Clinton Bertrand, paired with Bordeaux wines chosen by wine director Rob Crandall. $55 per person; visit www.mirabellerestaurant.com for reservations. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6:30pm.
› Chef Dzintra Dzenis offers an ongoing series of cooking classes on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Plate by Dzintra (12717 Shops Parkway #100); class subjects, prices, and registration at www.platebydzintra.com. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6pm.
› Girl Scout cookie sales begin this week as area Girl Scouts (www.gsctx.org) honor the organization’s centennial by selling commemorative boxes of shortbread cookies along with seven other popular flavors. Download the Cookie Finder app to locate cookie sales in your area. Wednesday, Jan. 18.
This article appears in January 13 • 2012.