Main events
The German American Societies presents its German Oktoberfest with beer, food and entertainment, 3 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3, noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 4 and noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at 1017 S. Mollison Ave., El Cajon. Free to active military and ages younger than 21, $3 club members, $5 nonmembers. (619) 442-6637.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center presents “Fork It Over for Kids”, a cooking demo and team cook-off with Sam the Cooking Guy, 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at 6845 University Ave. $75 members, $85 non-members. Reservations: (619) 269-1408.
Wine and beer tastings
Wine Steals-Point Loma presents Fort Ross Winery, 5:30 to 7 p.m. today at 2970 Truxtun Road. $5. (619) 221-1959.
Wine D'Vine offers California wines and food samplings to benefit Walden Family Services, 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Estancia La Jolla Hotel, 9700 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. $125. Reservations: (619) 727-5890.
Bacchus Wine Market & Tasting Room presents French whites and Pasa Robles reds from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3 and from 2 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at 647 G St. $15. (619) 236-0005.
Vino 100 presents value wines under $20, 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3-4 at 133 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos. $15. (760) 591-9113.
Grape Connections presents white wines from around the world, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 at 1130 Scott St. $5. (619) 523-6441.
Whole Foods Market-La Jolla offers an Oktoberfest happy hour, 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 4 at 8825 Villa La Jolla Drive. $6 for 10 beer samples, $4 for bratwurst. (858) 642-6700.
Wine Steals-Hillcrest presents a tasting of Terrazas wines, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at 1243 University Ave. $5. (619) 295-1188.
Orfila Vineyards offers tastings of the Lotus Viognier Lot 67, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at 13455 San Pasquel Road, Escondido. Free. (760) 738-6500.
Cooking classes
“Butternut Squash Risotto, Baked Canneloni and Polenta Cake” is offered by Art & Accents Italian Home & Gourmet, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at 7740 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. $25. Reservations: (760) 943-8221.
“Catering 102: So You Want to Be a Caterer” presented by Alchemy of the Hearth, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 9-Nov. 6 at Poway High School, Titan Cafe, 15500 Espola Road, Poway. $115. Reservations: (760) 745-6553 or alchemyofthehearth.com.
“Fall Spices” with chef William Bradley, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Addison Restaurant at The Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Del Mar. $100. Reservations: (858) 314-2000 or thegranddelmar.com.
LaJollaCooks4u with chef Jodi offers hands-on classes with a six-course meal and wine. Reservations and information: (858) 752-4980 or lajollacooks4u.com.
Pastry art classes taught by chef Michel Morlas of Patisserie du Soleil are offered on an ongoing basis in Loma Portal. sandiegocake.com or (619) 224-2253.
Amy Malone School of Cake Decorating, 4212 Camino Alegre, La Mesa, offers: “Fun Fall Cupcakes and More” with Amy Malone, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11. $40, with a $20 deposit due by Oct. 7. Reservations: (619) 660-1900.
Do It With Icing, 7240 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., offers:
“Halloween Candy 1 Workshop” with Linda Bills, 6 p.m. Oct. 3. $30.
“Marzipan Fruit and Veggie Workshop” with Bills, 10 a.m. Oct. 4. $40.
Reservations: (858) 268-1234.
Cooking With Class, 8290 Miramar Road, offers:
“Sushi: Beyond the Basics” with Miniko Moreno, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3. $69.
“Hawaiian Island Surf and Turf” with Garrett Mukogawa, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8. $69.
“Italian Harvest” with Melissa Mayer, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. $59.
Reservations: (858) 578-2665.
Great News! Cooking School, 1788 Garnet Ave., Pacific Beach, offers:
“Cooking With Great News” with Katherine Emmenegger, 11 a.m. Oct. 4. $44.
“International Flavors and Faces of Adoption” with Emmenegger, 2 p.m. Oct. 5. $49.
“Italian Delights” with Luca Mazzolani, 6 p.m. Oct. 6. $49.
“Japanese Noodle House IV” with Mineko Moreno, 6 p.m. Oct. 8. $49.
“Flavorful Fall Luncheon” with Dee Biller, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9. $44.
“Whole Foods: Delicious Vegetarian” with Carey, 6 p.m. Oct. 9. $49.
Reservations: (858) 270-1582, ext. 3, or great-news.com.
Ro Z's Sweet Art Studio, 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos, offers:
“Decorating Sugar Skulls” with Terry Patterson, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 4. $45.
“Cake Decorating Basics” with Rosanne Zinniger, 6 p.m. Oct. 6. $45.
Reservations: (760) 744-0447.
Sur La Table, 1915 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, offers:
“For the Love of Chocolate” with Pam Schwartz, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3. $69.
“Sunday Roast” with Schwartz, 5 p.m. Oct. 4. $69.
“Knife Skills Workshop” with Schwartz, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6. $69.
“Pomegranate Five Ways” with cooking school staff, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. $79.
Reservations: (760) 635-1316 or surlatable.com.
Williams Sonoma, 4417 La Jolla Village Drive, offers:
“A Taste of Mushrooms” with Nadia Frigeri, 6 p.m. Oct. 7. $55.
“Braises, Stews and Chowders” with Tom Budinger, 6 p.m. Oct. 9. $55.
Reservation: (858) 597-0611.
Send information about food or wine events to: Caroline Dipping, Food Section, The San Diego Union-Tribune, P.O. Box 120191, San Diego, CA 92112-0191.
