Today

Coney Dog and Root Beer Float Night. 5-8 p.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $1. 734- 878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

The Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels Annual Celebrity Dinner. 5-9 p.m. Bentley's American Grille, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti. Celebrity wait staff will serve entrées that include corned beef and cabbage, seared salmon and sautéed chicken with Guinness demi-glace. Entertainment by John E. Lawrence and the WCC Jazz Combo. $19.95 per person; $8.95 for children. Seating is first-come first-serve. Corporate tables for 8 may be reserved for $500. 734-487-9669.

Pate a Choux Workshop. 6:30-10 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Pate a Choux is a classic French pastry dough that is used to make many of your favorite pastries. Menu: Profiteroles with Seasonal Ice Cream; Eclairs with Homemade Pastry Cream; and Classic Gougere. $65. Registration required. 734-645-1030.

Erin Go Bragh -- A Shamrock Celebration - Traditional Irish Dinner. 7 p.m. The Opera House, 123 W. Grand River, Howell. Dinner includes a full Irish dinner. Entertainment and music by the band Firth & Foremost and an Irish dancing ensemble. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. $35 for individuals and $60 per couple. Reservations required at 517-540-0065.

St. Patrick's Day Party. 7 a.m. to close. Ann Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. St. Patrick’s Day Top of the Morning Party opens at 7 a.m. Featuring a breakfast buffet and special morning happy hour until 11 a.m. After work party from 4-7 p.m. featuring music from Rootstand. No cover. 734-213-1393.

The Monthly Slurps. 5-7 p.m. Spotted Dog Winery, 108 E. Michigan Ave., Saline. Stop in for an after-hours wine and food event. Price: TBD. www.spotteddogwinery.com.

Friday

Annual Fish Dinners during Lent. 4:30-7 p.m. (Repeats March 25 and April 1, 8 and 15.) St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 10601 Dexter Pinckney Road, Pinckney. Dinners include baked or beer battered fried fish, choice of French fries, scalloped or baked potato and more. $9 for adults, $7 seniors, $4 children under age 12. Family meal available at $30. Take-outs available. 734-878-3161.

Saturday

Learn to Make Fresh Mozzarella. Noon-2:30 p.m. Zingerman's Creamery, 3723 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor. $50 (or $45 if paid in advance). Reservations required at 734-929-0500.

Indoor Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m.-noon. Downtown Saline, at Ann Arbor St. and Michigan Ave. Apples, cider, bread, baked goods, goat cheese, squash, jams, jellies, chocolates, soap, and fresh eggs. 734- 216-7473.

Sunday

Golden Pioneer Trail Wine Tour. 12:30-5 p.m. The Chop House, 322 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Explore the southeast Michigan countryside, sampling wines at local vineyards while traveling with Golden Limo. Includes a tour of three select Michigan wineries, light appetizers and snacks and a $10 gift certificate for use that day for dinner at a sponsoring Mainstreet Ventures Restaurant. $50. Reservations at www.goldenlimo.com/winetours or 800-300-5151.

Noodle Making Workshop - No Pasta Machine Required. 1-2:30 p.m. MSU Extension Building, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor. Youth ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. $10. extension.ewashtenaw.org - Click on 4-H Youth Programs. Checks payable to: Washtenaw County 4-H Still Project Committee. Mail to: Washtenaw County MSU Extension, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645 Attention: Elaine Feldkamp.

Vegetarian Frittata with Wendy Mead. 1-2 p.m.Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Learn how to make a vegetarian frittata, along with small cinnamon rolls and a fruit salad. $15. 734-741-7531.

Monday

Milan Senior Nutrition Program. 11:45 a.m. Milan Senior & Community Activity Center, 45 Neckel Court, Milan. A nutritionally balanced meal offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone who is 60 years or older and a fee of $5 for anyone under the age of 60. They do ask for 48-hour advance reservations. Call or stop by the office. 734-439-1549.

Sautéing 101. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Cooks, 5060 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Join in for an intensive look at this dry high-heat, low-fat, quick-cooking method. Menu: Shrimp Scampi with Linguine, Rack of Lamb with Mustard and Rosemary Pan Sauce, Pan-Roasted Chicken au Jus, Sauteed Salmon with a Gingered-Carrot Sauce. $75. Register at www.wccnet.edu/lifelong-learning.

Tuesday

Lunch is Served. Noon-1 p.m. Turner Senior Resource Center, 2401 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor. Repeats every Tuesday and Friday. Reservations required with two days prior notice. Suggested donation for those over 60 years of age is $2.50, for all others, $5. Call 734-998-9353 for reservations.

Mindful Eating & Diabetes presentation. 10-11 a.m. Arbor Farms Market, 2103 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. Instructor Sacha Uelmen -- a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator -- will cover the basics of nutrition in regard to diabetes and an alternative approach to reach meal-planning goals. Free. Drop-in. www.med.umich.edu/diabetes/news/arborfarms-presentation.htm.

Green Smoothies with Amanda Klain. 6:30-8 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Discover the Green Smoothie Revolution, an easy and delicious way to protect your body from cancer, heart disease, and much more. $39. Pre-registration required at 734-994-2300 ext. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

Seed Starting: A Salsa Garden. 7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Hands-on class in which you will learn how to plant and nurture seeds indoors that can later be transplanted outside. $10. Stop by the Whole foods Market customer service desk or call 734-997-7500.

Wednesday

Wednesday Wine Tasting. 6-7 p.m. Paeasano’s, 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. This informal wine tasting allows patrons to sample five up and coming wines from Italy, with tasty appetizers. $25. 734-971-0484.

Two Quick Shrimp Dishes with Marge Biancke. Noon-1 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Ginger and garlic shrimp, Georgian shrimp and classic shrimp scampi. $15. 734-741-7531.

A Taste of Michigan Wines. 3-7 p.m. Terry B's, 7954 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Terry B's is hosting a strolling taste of Michigan wines paired with light appetizers prepared by Chef Doug Hewitt. Doors open at 3 p.m. and corks go back in the bottles at 7 p.m. sharp. $20. 734-426-3727.

Rustic Italian Cooking: Vegetarian with Francesca Giarraffa. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Whole Foods, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Assist in preparing frittata di cipolle, escarole pie, artichoke frittata and baked acorn squash, followed by the entire meal enjoyed together family style. $52. Register at www.wccnet.edu.

5-Course Dinner and Bell’s Beer. 6:30 p.m. Carson's American Bistro, 2000 Commonwealth Blvd., Ann Arbor. Unique ales and beers from Bell’s paired with a selection of Carson’s specialty dinner entrées. $39.95 per person, tax and gratuity not included. Reservations are required at 888-456-3463.

Ann Arbor Film Fest After Party. 10:30 p.m. Ann Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. In the Tap Room at ABC. 10 percent of sales donated back to AAFF. 734-213-1393.

Mediterranean Spring with Chef George Vutetakis. 7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. The author of 'Vegetarian Traditions: Favorite Recipes from My Years at the Legendary Inn Season Cafe' and author of thevegetarianguy.com demonstrates recipes and shares culinary secrets behind his vegan cuisine. $15. Stop by the Whole Foods Market customer service desk or call 734-997-7500.

Cancer Awareness Week Bar Crawl. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Blue Leprechaun, 1220 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor. Drink specials will be offered at participating bars on South University. All profits go to two charities: Special Days Camp, for children who have cancer and their siblings, and the U-M’s Comprehensive Cancer Center's program for patient and family support services. Other participating bars are Brown Jug, BTB Cantina and Good Time Charley’s. Free cover and drink specials with CAW T-shirt (which are $10 and can be purchased at BMR tables). Contact nathomps@umich.edu.

March 24

Thursday Night Rush Hour Relief at the Wine Bar. 5-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. An exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week's topic: Rhone Valley Reds. $17.

Sweet Beginnings - a Community Bake-Off Event to benefit Perry Nursery School of Ann Arbor. 6-9 p.m. Morris Lawrence Building, WCC, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor. Enter your cake or cupcakes into the best decorated/best tasting categories. Free ticket with entry. Don't bake? Attend. Food and drinks included in the $35 ticket price. Cakewalks, a huge silent auction, raffles and baking demonstrations by Whole Foods. sandyw@perrynurseryschool.org or 734-677-8130.

Herbal Wisdom: Herbs & Wild Foods that Benefit the Heart and Prevent Cancer. 7-8:30 p.m. Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tearoom, 114 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Linda Diane Feldt, holistic health practitioner, will discuss the many plants that are superstars when it comes to preventing cancer and heart disease. Free. Pre-register at the People's Food Co-op or call 734-994-4589.

Seafood 101. 7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. Join Seafood An overview of how to choose the freshest fish and what’s in season at different times of the year. $10. Stop by the Whole foods Market customer service desk or call 734-997-7500.

Raw Food Diet. 7-8:30 p.m. Ypsilanti District Library - Michigan Avenue branch, 229 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti. Author Ellen Livingston shares her raw food philosophy. Food demonstrations with samples. Free, but registration required at 734-482-4110 ext. 1385.

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