Potluck!!

COOL CREAM: Cold Stone Creamery invites you to the World's Largest Ice Cream Social, a benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Customers will receive a 3-ounce serving of ice cream, brownie, fudge and sprinkles in exchange for a donation to the charity.

When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday

Where: Any participating Cold Stone Creamery

Cost: Donation

Information: www.coldstonecreamery.com

GO FOR PIZZA: Jason Jonas, a pizza expert at Whole Foods Market, will teach you how to craft your favorite pizza, calzones and more.

When: 11:30 a.m. Saturday

Where: Whole Foods Market, 4315 Arden Way, Sacramento

Cost: $25

Information: This hands-on class is open to ages 14 and older. A complete list of the store's cooking classes can be found on the Sacramento store Web page at www.wholefoodsmarket.com. (916) 488-2800

THESE KIDS COOK: Children from Auburn, Sacramento and other locales around the region will compete in the Save Mart Kids Cook-Off Finals. Sandra Lee, star of "Semi-Homemade Cooking" on the Food Network, will present awards to contestants ages 9 to 13.

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday

Where: Lucky Food Service Pavilion in Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, 1001 Fairgrounds Drive, Vallejo

Cost: Buy tickets online, where everyone pays the kids price of $29.99. One-day parking is $15.

Information: www.sixflags/ discoverykingdom

TASTE LAND PARK: Enjoy wine, food and music, and connect with the community at the ninth annual Taste of Land Park.

When: Sunday

Where: 17th Street between 11th and 13th avenues in Sacramento

Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door

Information: www.landpark.org or (916) 496-7322

JUICE, SYRUP OR SAUCE? Master food preservers will demonstrate the art and science of safe canning, freezing and drying techniques.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday

Where: Cooperative Extension Office, 311 Fair Lane, Placerville

Cost: Free

Information: (530) 621-5506

VEGGIE DELIGHT: Shankari Easwaran shares her family's secrets for authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine. Learn about basic traditional ingredients and the importance of using whole spices.

When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday

Where: Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op Community Learning Center, 1914 Alhambra Blvd.

Cost: $35 for co-op members; $45 for nonmembers

Information: (916) 455-2667 or www.sacfoodcoop.com. Parking is limited. Please do not park in the co-op lot. Go to the Web site for a more extensive list of classes.

DEFEAT YEAST: Rebecca Wise shows you how to conquer candida with dietary changes and supplements that will help you gain a healthy balance.

When: 6 p.m. next Wednesday

Where: Whole Foods Market, 1001 Galleria Blvd., Roseville

Cost: Free

Information: A complete list of the store's food classes can be found on the Roseville store page at www.wholefoodsmarket.com. (916) 781-5300

Source Sac Bee