Information on upcoming food classes, tastings and demonstrations can be sent to Extra, The Roanoke Times, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke VA 24010, e-mailed to extra@roanoke.com or faxed to 981-3318. Deadline for submissions is two weeks before the event. For more information, call Nona Nelson at 981-3402.

Tonight

Sausages

All you need to know to make your own fresh sausage, from ingredient selection to sanitation.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: 776-3696

Saturday

Demonstration

A step-by-step presentation of how to prepare apricot-mustard-glazed pork tenderloin.

Where: The Fresh Market, 2207 Colonial Ave., Roanoke

When: 3 to 6 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 344-5490

Sunday

Lebanese cooking

Roll your own grape leaves, with meat filling or vegetarian-style.

Where: 5509 Coleman Road SW, Roanoke

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: 598-8334

Wednesday

Thai cooking

This class introduces the five fundamental flavors of Thai cooking.

Where: Gourmet Pantry, 401 S. Main St., Blacksburg

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: 951-1995

Sunday, April 26

Lebanese lessons

Learn how to make cabbage rolls with meat or veggies.

Where: 5509 Coleman Road SW, Roanoke

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: 598-8334

Tuesday, April 28

Thrill of the grill

No more burning burgers. This class teaches you how to work with charcoal and gas to cook complete meals on the grill.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

When: 6 p.m.

Cost: $55 per person

Contact: 776-3696

Sunday, May 3

Layers of flavor

Learn how to make baklava and spinach and feta cheese roll-ups.

Where: 5509 Coleman Road, Roanoke

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: 598-8334