� Vegan Indian Cooking Classes Cookbook author Anupy Singla presents two classes based on recipes from her new book, Vegan Indian Cooking, this weekend. Friday, $50; Saturday, $70. Reserve by phone or via email at culinary.center@wholefoods.com. Fri., Sept. 7, 6:30pm; Sat., Sept. 8, 10am. Whole Foods Market Culinary Center, 535 N. Lamar, 542-2340.

� Fifth Anniversary Celebrations Zhi Tea celebrates five years in business with a week of specials and events: free shipping, a blending party, tea happy hour, an afternoon tea preview, and private tasting party. Check their website for complete details and don’t miss the big anniversary party with cocktails, mocktails, food, and more. Fri., Sept. 7, 7-10pm. Zhi Tea, 4607 Bolm, 888/944-4832. www.zhitea.com.

� Kiolbassa & Kabernet on Wine Road 290 Twelve wineries along Highway 290 West team up with area restaurants to present signature dishes made with sausage from Kiolbassa Provision Company paired with Cabernet Sauvignon. No tickets needed; map available on the web. Sat., Sept. 8, 10am-6pm. Fredericksburg Wine Road 290, Gillespie County. www.wineroad290.com.

� Dishin’ With the Divas Cooking Class Mady Kaye & the Beat Divas dish up fabulous end-of-summer recipes along with jazzy food songs and wine. Reserve by phone. Sat., Sept. 8, 6:30-9pm. Central Market North Cooking School, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1014. $55.

� HOPE Farmers Market’s East Side County Fair The second annual East Side County Fair features family-friendly games and activities, live music, free beer from Adelbert’s and Rogness, and a photo booth. Proceeds benefit HOPE’s food stamp acceptance program. Sun., Sept. 9, 11am-3pm. HOPE Farmers Market, 414 Waller.

� Juicing for Beauty Learn about juicing raw foods for health and beauty from Artemis and Kristalle Feszainn of the New Earth Center. Reserve by phone. Sun., Sept. 9, 11am-1pm. Faraday’s Kitchen Store,
1501-A RR 620 N., 266-5666. $10.

� Dining for Life The fall fundraising season kicks off with Dining for Life to benefit AIDS Services of Austin. More than 65 restaurants around the city will donate the proceeds from specific meals to ASA. Mon.-Tue., Sept. 10-11.

� Farm & Food Leadership Conference Attend one of the few national conferences focused on government policies that impact local food and sustainable agriculture. Be inspired and empowered to become an advocate for local food and family farms. Lunch each day by Dai Due. Complete details and registration online. Mon.-Tue., Sept. 10-11, 9am-5:45pm. Bastrop Convention & Exhibit Center, 1408 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, 332-8981. www.farmandranchfreedom.org/conference-2012.

This article appears in September 7 • 2012.

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