SPECIAL

LCC FOOD STUDENTS' FINAL PROJECT DINNER, by Leeward Community College Culinary Arts Program graduates, featuring the cuisine of guest chef, Hiroshi Fukui, with wine pairings by Chuck Furuya; reservations from 6 p.m. Nov. 13, at "The Pearl" restaurant, LCC; $70 without wine, $85 with wine; information, reservations, 455-0528.

SEVENTH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE EXTRAVAGANZA, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Kailua, fundraiser for Family Promise of Hawaii (which works to help homeless families with children find housing); with all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet and silent auction; 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 14, at the church; tickets, $20 presale; $25 at the door; information, 262-4548.

"THE STARCH SOLUTION AND WHY SALT IS A SCAPEGOAT," discussion by internist and nutrition expert, Dr. John McDougall, sponsored by the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii; 7 p.m. Nov. 14, McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Beach Park; free; information, 944-8344.

SESSIONS @ DU VIN, weekly showcase of live jazz, blues, Latin, Hawaiian, classical or other music, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, featuring Jazzy Jay; and Nov. 18, with Sonny Silva and the Hot Club of Hulaville, featuring Ginai, and lively European and Gypsy jazz, contemporary and show tunes; information, 545-1115.

GRAZIANO WINE DINNER, featuring the food of chef Dell Valdez and wines of the Greg Graziano family, Mendocino County, Calif.; 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Sergio's Italian Restaurant, Kapahulu; $65; reservations, menu, 737-4461.

FURLOUGH FRIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT, for students affected by furlough Fridays, store hours, Nov. 20; Whole Foods Market, Kahala Mall; free; forms at customer service desk; one entry per child; information, 738-0820.

UPCOMING

WHOLE FOODS EVENTS; information/reservations, 738-0820:

• FOODS FOR ACTIVE BODIES food tour, co-sponsored by Fitness Together Studio, with grocery tour of foods recommended for health, nutrition, wellness and energy; 6 p.m. Nov. 12 and 19; Whole Foods Market, Kahala Mall; free.

• "THANKSGIVING PREVIEW," offering samples of all-natural, organic turkeys and side dishes, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 13.

• WHOLE FOODS MARKET VALUE TOURS, focused on shopping on a budget; 1 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21.

WHOLE NUTRITION LECTURE SERIES, with a representative of Nature's Way, with discussion of the body, nutritional needs, and clarification on common misinterpreted information and fads; 2 p.m. Nov. 15.

NUTRITION 101 CONSULTATIONS, 15-minute consultations with a nutritional educator from Nature's Way; 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18; reservations required.

CHEF RUSSELL SIU COOKING CLASS, with wine pairings; 6 p.m. Nov. 12, 3660 on the Rise restaurant, Kaimukí; $65; limited attendance; information, 737-1177.

BRASSERIE DU VIN invites volunteer musicians, young or old, to entertain diners — boogie-woogie, jazz, blues, swing — on the new piano in the main dining room; contact Jody at jody.duvin@yahoo.com.

MARKETS

KAUA'I COMMUNITY MARKET, sponsored by Kauai Country Farm Bureau and Kauai Community College, with locally grown food, culinary treats, agricultural and culinary demonstrations and "talk story," 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, KCC campus, front parking lot, fronting Grove Farm (vendor applications open to farmers, caterers using fresh ingredients, agricultural commodity groups and nonprofits, and agricultural educational programs; information, 808-337-9944.

"FRESH DAYS," sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, offers a chance to shop for affordable, fresh, locally grown produce, information on shopping and eating healthier, and food samples; information, 432-2270:

• Honolulu Clinic, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays, main entrance/lobby area.

• Moanalua Medical Center, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays, main entrance.

• Waipio Clinic, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, front entrance and main lobby.

ST. CLEMENT'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH FARMERS MARKET, with locally grown fresh produce and farm products, and takeout meals or sit-down dining; 4:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at the Makiki parish; 735-4550.

Waikíkí Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikíkí Community Center; free; 923-1802.

FARMERS MARKET, with fresh Island cuisine and local natural/organic produce, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly; Bank of Hawaii Waikíkí Center (formerly Kaläkaua Business Center/Mitsukoshi Building); free; 924-2155.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE FARMERS MARKET, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays; free; information, 922-2724.

TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES

"UNCORKED," an interactive wine course for wine lovers and novices, with different wine/wine region focus each month; 6-8 p.m. first Wednesdays monthly; Pearl Ultralounge, Ala Moana Center; $20; reservations required, 944-8000.

A Cook's Tour of Chinatown: Walter Rhee leads a tour of Downtown markets, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays; meet near Hawaii National Bank, between King and Smith streets; $25. Also: CHINATOWN EATERIES TOUR, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; meet at same location; $69. Information: www.waltereatshawaii.com; reservations: 391-1550, walter@waltereatshawaii.com.

WEEKLY WINE EVENTS: Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.; limited seating, reservations required; 545-1115:

• Dinner/wine pairing, 6 p.m. Mondays; $49; no menu substitutions.

• Wine Tasting Club, with different weekly themes and available meat/cheese plates, appetizers and happy-hour prices, 6 p.m. Tuesdays; $20 (tax and tip additional).

12th AVENUE GRILL "CRAFT BAR," featuring handcrafted microbrews, house-made tapas, and handpicked wine flights; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12th Ave Grill, Kaimukí; 732-9469.

COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS, with different themes every week, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays; and Pau Hana Wine & Cheese Tastings, 4-8 p.m. second and third Fridays; The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST, offered by Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Marketplace, different theme monthly; winning recipe (must be original with "Island flair" matching restaurant's menu) will be monthly special. Drop off typed recipe, name, address and phone number at restaurant; information: 528-0807.

Send announcements, at least 10 days before the event, with contact name and phone number, to: Culinary Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Cul Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.