Wild boar goes upscale at Rays on the Bay at the Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay, where a three-day culinary “Ingredients” event centers on the Big Isle protein.

Resort executive chef George Gomes and Rays on the Bay chef de cuisine Junior Ulep take the opportunity to spotlight other Hawaii island bounty as well, July 8 to 10, during a five-course dinner, macadamia nut farm tour, gourmet picnic and cooking demonstration.

Call 930-4949 or visit the event page online at sheratonkona.com.

Cooking classes for kids

Do you know a child fascinated with cooking?

Williams-Sonoma at Ala Moana Center has two classes coming up next month for ages 8 to 13. Classes fill up fast, so call to reserve a space, 951-0088. Payment must be made at time of reservation.

>> July 20: An American Girl Cookbook Club session, 6-8 p.m., will cover making sweet potato chips and turkey sliders with aioli, both recipes from “American Girl Cooking”; and strawberry shortcake from “American Girl Baking.”

All children must be accompanied by an adult. A chef will be on hand to do the heavy cooking. Once everything is prepared, the young cooks will serve and enjoy their meals with their chaperones.

Cost is $50 for each adult-child pair, which includes the baking cookbook.

>> July 23: A tools and techniques session covers the use of several essential kitchen devices along with a recipe or two.

The class is part of a series pegged to Williams-Sonoma’s Junior Chef line of cooking products. Cost is $30, which includes a Junior Chef item.