• Local chefs brown-bag it gourmet-style

• Helping your family eat healthy in the new school year

WHOLE FOODS MARKET, 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton. Preregister at customer service. (561) 447-0000.

— So You Think You Can Taste, Wine Class, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday. Test your wine taste buds as you explore the mysterious world of brown bagging. $10.

— Wholesome Kids Day & Back to School Fair, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Taste kid-friendly lunch and snack ideas throughout the store! Join hands-on activities in the Lifestyle Center or get your face painted by Hunny Bee the Clown. Free.

— Brain Power, 1-2 p.m. Saturday. Kids learn how to prepare their own foods and supplements to enhance brain power. Free.

— Brunch & Learn, 11 a.m.-noon Sunday. Learn how to make all of the following items from scratch: Watermelon Cooler, Southwest Egg Scramble with Scallion Grits & Mixed Greens. $5.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens. Preregister at customer service. (561) 691-8550.

— American Artisan Cheese Tasting, 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Sample delicious and unique cheeses each Saturday from great cheese makers. Free.

— Back 2 School Block Party, 5-7 p.m. Whole Foods will be serving some natural and organic meal choices for this school year. Free.

PUBLIX APRON’S COOKING SCHOOL, Polo Club Shoppes, 5030 Champion Blvd., Suite D2, Boca Raton. (561) 994-4461 or (561) 994-4883.

— Teens Cook Dinner, 4 p.m. Thursday. Give your parents a night off and treat them to a wholesome dinner they can enjoy. $35.

— The Basics of Culinary, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday. This six-part series is for every home chef. Prepare full menus while focusing on techniques used by professionals, including knife skills, sautéing, roasting, grilling and braising. $300.

— Hispanic Techniques, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Tuesday. This takes you on a tour of Hispanic cooking techniques. $150.

IN THE KITCHEN, Everything for the Cook! Gallery Square North, 389 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta. Reservations. Phone: (561) 747-7117.

www.inthekitchennow.com

— Vegetarian Dinner Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Easy and entertaining vegetarian dishes! $60.

CAKES ETC., 2800 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Phone: (561) 615-4431.

— Cookie Blossom Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Tuition is $25, supplies included.

— Advance Candy Molding Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20. Tuition is $25, supplies included.

— Katie McBroom

E-mail food class and event listings to pbaccent@pbpost.com with Food Calendar in the subject line. Items are due two weeks prior to the event and must include a contact phone number.