Vegetarian classes cover dessert, too

Looking to eat better or add more veggies into your life? CookSpace Hawaii is offering three vegetarian cooking classes in April.

On Saturday, participants will learn how to make vegan loco moco, tofu poke, sweet potato poke and wild rice and beans fried rice, during the Fresh and Simple Local Style Vegetarian class.

At the Vegan Lunches to Go class April 12, students will make forbidden black rice and polenta casserole, grilled vegetable and quinoa salad, rainbow kale salad and wok-tossed cabbage salad.

On April 19, during the Luscious Vegan Desserts class, dessert lovers can feel good about preparing Tahitian Poe made with coconut milk and fresh tropical fruit, dairy-free Key Lime ice cream, chocolate mousse and blueberry cobbler made with rolled oats and brown-rice flour.

Stephen Dung will lead all classes, which run 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee is $50 per class or $125.65 for the trio package. To reserve a spot, call 695-2205 or visit cookspacehawaii.com.

CookSpace Hawaii is at Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 2360.

Wahiawa Lions plan benefit breakfast

Eating breakfast Sunday could help those who are hearing- and sight-impaired.

The Wahiawa Lions are holding a fundraiser 7-11 a.m. Sunday at Leilehua High School’s cafeteria. For $7 visitors can enjoy Peterson Farm scrambled eggs, sausage, rice, banana bread, Dole pineapple and a beverage.

Proceeds will benefit scholarships, aid the hearing- and sight-impaired, the Lions Veterans Day Parade and other projects in the Wahiawa area.

Tickets will be sold at the door and are also available from Lions Club members.

Call Jack Kampfer at 621-0852.

Lecture features vegan eatery’s owner

Sylvia Thompson, owner and chef of Greens & Vines Raw Vegan Gourmet Restaurant, will give a lecture called "Sustainable Meat? Nope!", 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse at 404 Kapahulu Ave.

Sylvia and her husband, Pete, became vegans on Jan. 1, 2004, shortly after Pete had a heart attack.

Sylvia is also holding "Dine Out with Chef Sylvia Thompson" 5-7 p.m. April 16 at her restaurant at 909 Kapiolani Blvd., Unit B. Cost is $19.20. Reservations and prepayment required. Call 536-9680.

Baking demonstrations scheduled

Having trouble with baking pies and scones? Or, maybe you want to know more about baking with yeast and whole grains.

The expert bakers from the King Arthur Flour company will be holding four baking demonstrations around the state.

On Tuesday and April 9, the team will be on the Big Island at the Hilo Woman’s Club and Courtyard Kona Beach Hotel, respectively, for two demos, at noon and 7 p.m. both days.

Then the group comes to Honolulu to hold its Perfect Pies & Savory Scones and Baking With Yeast & Whole Grains tutorial, 7 p.m. April 10 at Bishop Museum and 11 a.m. April 11 at the University of Hawaii’s Campus Center.

All events are free.

Let Panda Express help you fund-raise

If your organization is looking to raise money, consider Panda Express’ 2014 Back-to-School Fundraiser.

Schools, youth groups, after-school programs and other nonprofit groups can sign up to host a fundraiser at their local Panda Express.

On the day of the fundraiser, guests who present a fundraising flier will have 20 percent of their bill donated to the hosting group.

The nonprofit that raises the most money by the end of the year will win an additional $1,000.

There is no limit to the number of fundraisers a group may host as long as the event takes place before Dec. 31. Visit PandaExpress.com.