Healthy cooking at Castle classes

Learn more about healthy eating at Castle Medical Center’s wellness cooking classes for March, held at the wellness auditorium. For reservations call 263-5400 or visit www.castlemed.org.

» "Glorious Green" (11 a.m. March 10): Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by learning to make an array of plant-based dishes. Cost is $15, $20 per couple, or $10 seniors and students. Make reservations two days in advance.

» "Eat a Rainbow" (12:30 p.m. March 14): A free cooking demonstration with Sylvia Thompson on preparing healthy dishes using a colorful array of vegetables and fruits. Reservations required by 3 p.m. March 11.

California wines star at Vino event

Sample four 2007 California wines at the next tasting at Vino, 6 p.m. March 12.

The lineup: Forman chardonnay "Napa Valley," Selene merlot "Napa Valley," Kamen cabernet sauvignon and WH Smith pinot noir "Umino Vineyard."

Cost is $39. Call 533-4476 or e-mail svillatora@dkrestaurants.com.

Scouting for cookies

Itchin’ for your fix of Thin Mints? Toes a-twitchin’ to dash out for some Do-Si-Dos? The wait is over: From Friday through March 27, the girls in green will be hitting the streets with all eight flavors of their beloved Girl Scout Cookies. For sales locations and times near you, go to cookielocator.littlebrownie.com and key in your ZIP code. Or use the new Cookie Locator Mobile App, free at www.littlebrownie.com/app.