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Today 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. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week's topic: Bordeaux. $17.

Funky Fun Fundraiser for "Friends of Prospect Park Luna Lake" 8-11 p.m. Frenchie’s, 54 E. Cross St. Come on down to Frenchie's and have dinner and drinks for a good cause. A portion of the evening's proceeds from Frenchie’s will to go to Friends of Prospect Park for the Luna Lake Garden. Eat great food, meet good friends and help support this local group. Music by DJ Dannyboy.

Fantastic Fish! II. 5:30-7 p.m. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 5320 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. If you enjoyed Fantastic Fish 1, you must take this class. Discuss the health benefits of omega-three fatty acids and how to select and prepare fish. Prepare and enjoy a meal that includes Crisp Crusted Catfish, Fisherman's Stew, and Pecan Encrusted Salmon. Eating more fish will lower your cholesterol and blood pressure This class is a great choice for people with high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Instructor: Bridget Ratcliffe. $39. Pre-registration required through Ann Arbor Community Education & Recreation, 734-994-2300 xt. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

BREAKFEST 2010. 6:30 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. Whole Foods sponsors a celebration of American, Scottish and Irish music to benefit the breakfast at St. Andrew’s which serves breakfast to anyone in need. $30. Advance tickets available at Whole Foods Market locations in Ann Arbor. www.breakfest2010.org

Saturday Macarons. 3-6 p.m. Cecilia's Pastries, 1082 Wing Dr., Ann Arbor. Learn to make this popular French treat from French pastry chef Cecilia Mercante. In this hands-on class, Cecilia will guide you through the steps of making this delicate pastry and will give you the tricks needed to successfully make them yourself at home. Note: this class session will be taught in French. $67. Register online or call (734) 585-5192.

In Our Community: How to Make Granola with Emily from Preserving Traditions. 11 a.m. Whole Foods Market Cranbrook, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor. In the Whole Lifestyle Classroom - Join Emily from the not-for-profit, Preserving Traditions, as she demonstrates how to make granola from raw oats, nuts, and dried fruit! Preserving Traditions serves to keep alive and re-teach "traditional" foodways, including preserving and cooking food from scratch. In Our Community is a series of presentations given by representatives from local not-for-profit organizations to acquaint us with the diverse programs, services and opportunities offered in our community. Fee: $5. Each participant will receive a $5 Whole Foods Market gift card at class. Please register in advance at the customer service desk or by calling (734) 997-7500. Space is limited. Please register early to secure your place.

Arbor Hospice Workshops for One: Cooking For One. 11 a.m. at Arbor Hospice - Oak Valley, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor. An educational session designed to help recently widowed individuals become accustomed to life on their own. Workshops are open to anyone who has experienced a loss. Free, but donations are encouraged.To register, call Arbor Hospice's Grief Support Services at (734) 794-5375 or e-mail info@arborhospice.org.

Sunday Country Breakfast. 8-11:30 a.m. American Legion Post #419, 9807 Whitewood Road, Pinckney. $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children 9 and under. For more information call (734) 878-9522 or (734) 341-4249.

Chicken Tagine. 1-2 p.m. at Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., first floor of the Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Instructor: John Jonna. Learn classic Morrocan style cooking using an authentic clay tagine. Along with making Chicken Tagine, a vegetarian version will also be prepared. In addition, learn how to prepare preserved lemons, charmoula sauce, couscous, and the versatile Moroccan spice, ras el hanout. $15. (734) 741-7531.

Monday Shrimp Chow Mein and Hot & Sour Soup. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Whole Foods Ann Arbor, 3135 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor. Discover how to make two of your favorite Chinese restaurant dishes at home with an authentic taste. Shrimp Chow Mein is classically made with all the fresh-diced vegetables and flavors. Hot & Sour Soup is both spicy and sour. Learn to make an authentic version with tofu, bamboo shoots, meat and green onions. Instructor: Mercy Yeo. $35. Pre-registration is required at (734) 994-2300 xt. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

Tuesday Gluten Free Comfort Foods. 5:30-7 p.m. Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital). 5320 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti. Please join us for a fun evening of hands-on cooking and a cooking demonstration featuring Michelle Fuller of Celiac Specialties Gluten Free Bakery. Michelle will introduce new high-fiber products and discuss ways to increase fiber and decrease sugar in some of our favorite recipes. A gluten-free dinner will be served including: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie (with a higher fiber crust), Southern Style Cornbread, Oklahoma Bean Salad, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Brownies and more. $30. Registration is required at (734) 712-5800 or www.sjmercyhealth.org.

Release Party - Stouts at Arbor Brewing Company. 6-8 p.m. Arbor Brewing Co., 114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor. Join in for a special release party featuring several of the stouts we'll be serving up for St Patrick's Day. This is a casual meet and greet with Rene and Matt and the brew team along with mug club members from both Arbor and Corner breweries. $10 for the general public and free for mug club members. Beer samples and light appetizers included. (734) 213-1393.

Wednesday Indian Cuisine: Just Say No to Curry. Noon-1 p.m. Hollander's, 410 N. Fourth Ave., first floor of the Kerrytown Shops, Ann Arbor. Instructor: Lakshmi Narayanan. Discover the distinct flavors of individual spices and ingredients in these three authentic Indian dishes: Stir-fried Beans with Cumin, Cauliflower and Peas with Ginger and Potatoes with Coriander. If you think that all Indian food tastes the same, try this class. $15. 734-741-7531

Roast Chicken Sunday Dinner. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Big George's Home Appliance Mart, 2019 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor. Discover the step-by-step process for roasting delicious Herbed whole Chicken with au jus, Garlicky Mashed Potatoes and simple sides to make a wonderful Sunday dinner. Included are tips to use leftover chicken to stretch a kitchen budget. Scholarship recipients pay $15. Instructor: Bill Loomis. $35. Pre-registration required is required at (734) 994-2300 xt. 53203 or www.aareced.com.

March 4 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. Each Thursday evening, experts lead an exploration of wine, cheese and appetizers. This week's topic: Pacific Northwest White Wines. $17.

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

March 5 Michigan Beer Tasting: Jolly Pumpkin. 5-7 p.m. Cranbrook Whole Foods, 990 W. Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, at the wine bar. Mike Turiff from Jolly Pumpkin will be on hand to answer questions. $3 pints, $1 tastes and varied pricing on bottle pours.

March 7 Murder Mystery Dinner. 6 p.m. The Melting Pot, 309 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. A night of fun, fondue and foul play. There's been a chilling murder at The White Elephant Ski Lodge, and we need your help to find the culprit. Interrogate each of the suspects to unravel the crime. Can you reveal the killer? $55. Reservations required at www.themeltingpot.com or by calling (734) 622-0055.

-To submit events for this calendar, email Sarah Rigg at sarahrigg@yahoo.com.

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