TRY SOME THAI CLASSICS AND BANISH BAD LUCK
Try a variety of classic Thai dishes and learn to prepare them at the Loy Krathong Festival 2013 at Kapiolani Park on Saturday.
Loy Krathong is the festival of floating bowls, one of the most popular in Thailand. Bowls made of banana leaves are filled with food, flowers, incense, candles and coins. People make wishes as they send the bowls off into the water, and all bad luck is said to disappear with the bowl.
The festival, which also features Thai dance and martial arts, runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call the Thai Buddhist Temple of Hawaii at 456-4176 or 384-9730.
EXTRAVAGANZA CENTERS ON CHOCOLATE DELIGHTS
Chocoholics will have their day at the 11th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday.
A chocolate buffet will feature a chocolate fountain and treats from 3660 on the Rise, Morton’s Steakhouse, Hokulani Bake Shop, JJ Bistro & French Pastry and Agnes’ Portuguese Bake Shop.
Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Hawaii, which helps shelter, feed and support homeless families with children.
The event is 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the church, 780 Keolu Drive. Tickets are $25-$30. Call 262-4548 or visit emmanuelkailua.com.
BOOK LAUNCH BENEFITS BAMBOO RIDGE PRESS
Local publisher Bamboo Ridge Press hosts “An Evening of Wine & Words: A Benefit Book Launch” Tuesday at Kapiolani Community College.
The event marks the release of “Beyond Green Tea and Grapefruit,” poems and stories by Gail N. Harada. A 6:30 p.m. reception, featuring wine and heavy pupu by KCC culinary students, will be followed by a reading at the Tamarind Room at KCC’s ‘Ohelo Building.
Entry is a $25 donation, part of which supports Bamboo Ridge; reserve a spot at 626-1481 or visit bambooridge.com.
GO VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE AT GOURMET DINNER
Vegan chefs Alyssa Moreau and Kathy Maddux team up for a gourmet gluten-free dinner, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 13 at Church of the Crossroads.
The menu: Dill-Roasted Carrot and Cauliflower Bisque, Creamed Millet and Squash, Asian Tofu Croquette, Cranberry Balsamic Green Beans and Baked Stuffed Apple with Macadamia Nuts and Caramel Glaze.
Cost is $20 advance, $22 at the door (subject to availability), with to-go meals as an option. Reserve a seat by Sunday at macrocommhi@hawaii.rr.com.
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