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.

Saturday Fresh and local Sample locally grown food prepared by Virginia Western culinary students.

Where: Roanoke City Market, corner of Kirk Avenue and Market Street.

When: 10 to 11 a.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 772-7524

Saturday Kids in the kitchen

Kids ages 8 to 14 learn how to make fresh and healthy dishes.

Where: Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke

When: 9 to 11 p.m.

Cost: $30 for first child, $15 for each additional child, moms free

Contact: 776-3693

Sunday Eat your spinach

Learn how to make meat and spinach pies the authentic way.

Where: 5509 Coleman Road, Roanoke

When: 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost: $30 per person

Contact: 598-8334

Friday Wine and wags

Bring your leashed pooch for a stroll through the vineyard and sample Virginia wines.

Where: Lexington Valley Vineyard, 80 Norton Way, Rockbridge Baths

When: 4 to 7 p.m.

Cost: Free

Contact: 462-2974