� Texas House Farm-to-Table Food Caucus Reception & Dinner Bipartisan caucus founders Reps. Eddie Rodriguez and Lois Kolkhorst host a fundraiser at Austin’s oldest urban farm, featuring the best in Texas food and drink. Thu., Nov. 29, 5:30-8:30pm. Boggy Creek Farm, 3414 Lyons. $100 ($175 per couple). www.buildacrowd.com/event/192.

� Food for Thought Benefit for Communities in Schools Attend this venerable sip-and-stroll charity event, check out the premium facilities at the new race track, enjoy good food and drinks, and support Communities in Schools at the same time. Buy tickets online. Thu., Nov. 29, 6:30-9:30pm. Circuit of the Americas Track, Elroy, TX. www.foodforthought.ticketleap.com.

� Glow in the Dark Kickboxing A minimum donation of $30 to the Cheyanna Foundation for Children buys an outdoor fitness kickboxing lesson followed by a healthy meal and skinny cocktail. RSVP by phone. Fri., Nov. 30, 6:30pm. Draft Pick Grill, 1620 E. Riverside, 444-7425.

� Chef du Cinema Culinary & Cinematic Trip to Paris Chef Ron Deutsch presents a four-course Parisian bistro menu to complement the charming French film, Amélie. Reserve by phone. Sat., Dec. 1, 6:30pm. Central Market North Cook­ing School, 4001 N. Lamar, 206-1014. $50.

� Cookie Swap & Croquem­bouche Class Bring two dozen cookies to swap and share at this class presented by pastry chef Robert Moral­es, who will demonstrate the classic French dessert masterpiece, plus holiday cookie recipes. Reserve by phone. Sun., Dec. 2, 4-6pm. Savory Spice Shop, 1201 W. Sixth, 524-1093. $25.

� Niepoort Douro Wine & Port Dinner Five courses of classic Mexican cuisine paired with the wines and ports of one of Portu­gal’s oldest family-run wineries. Reserve by phone. Wed., Dec. 5, 6:30pm. Fonda San Miguel, 2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121. $85.

� Opal Divine’s Single Malt Whis­ky Fest­iv­al 2012 Whisky lovers, rejoice – it’s festival time again. They’ll be pouring from more than 50 different bottles, with distillers on hand to answer questions. It benefits Capital Area Food Bank. Thu., Dec. 6, 7-10pm. Opal Divine’s Penn Field, 3601-K S. Congress. $45 ($40 advance).

This article appears in November 30 • 2012.

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