Upcoming Augusta area food events

Send information on your food or beverage-related event to ryan.wehmeyer@augustachronicle.com.

FRIDAY

ITALIAN-AMERICAN CLUB PASTA FESTIVAL: Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., dinner 4:30-8 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 953 Telfair St.; spaghetti with meatballs or sausage, salad, rolls and tea; $8 adults, $4 ages 11 and younger; takeout available; (706) 855-7892

FEB. 22

COOKING CLASS: 7 p.m., Manuel's Bread Cafe, 505 Railroad Ave., North Augusta; gnocchi and shrimp, Nicoise salad, beef burgundy and chocolate mousse; 12 reservations; $75, includes wine and dinner; (803) 380-1323; manuelvc@comcast.net

MARCH 26

OYSTER ROAST AND TOAST: 7-11 p.m., Daniel Field airport, Highland Avenue; fresh, steamed, roasted and raw oysters; chicken fingers; salad; desserts; wine; beer; live auction; The Toasters; $30, or $50 per couple; www.cookinforkids.com

MARCH 27

COOKIN' FOR KIDS: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Daniel Field airport, Highland Avenue; wild game, barbecue and fish cook-offs; food, karaoke, children's games, inflatables, arts and crafts; $5 for ages 13 and older; $3 for 3-12; 2 and younger free; www.cookinforkids.com