TODAY

SouthEast Friends Group

Monthly luncheon for those who grew up or worked in Southeast Roanoke in the '30s, '40s and '50s. Noon. Roanoker Restaurant. 563-9473.

Children's Music Club

Come learn songs for children. For families and musicians of all ages. 6:30 p.m. Radford Public Library. 731-3621.

THURSDAY

The Pastry Chef

Learn some basic techniques in dessert preparations. Some of the classics that will be covered are ice cream, creme brulee, chocolate mousse, peach melba and tres leches cake. $50. 6 p.m. Foodies, 4054 Franklin Road, Roanoke. 776-3693.