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MARCH 25 “Spring. Raw. Renewal.” focuses on basic techniques to make clean vibrant and energizing recipes for spring, 1-3 p.m. $40. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1,
Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050, 105degreesacademy.com
MARCH 25 Wrap and Roll, Chef Linda Szarkowski hosts a raw foods class, 7-9 p.m. $45. Chicago, IL, 773-484-0937, greenspiritliving.com
MARCH 27 Elaina Love teaches Raw, Vegan Asian Fusion tapas class, 1-5 p.m. $89 in advance, $99 at the door. Raw Vegan Source, 22336 NE 85th St., Redmond , WA , 425-868-2332, 888-868-2332, www.RawVeganSource.com
MARCH 27 "Spring into Raw," a raw beginner’s class, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. £85 +VAT (£99.88), Denny Lodge Farm House, Cambridge, England, 01223 860 688, email: katie@therawfoodcoach.com, www.therawfoodcoach.com/courses/raw_beginners_class.php
MARCH 27 “Spring. Raw. Renewal.” focuses on basic techniques to make clean vibrant and energizing recipes for spring, 1-3 p.m. $40. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1,
Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050, 105degreesacademy.com
MARCH 27 Terilynn Epperson, of the Daily Raw Café, hosts the Denver Metro Area Living and Raw Food Cafe March Meetup, 1-3 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 2375 E 1st Ave., Denver, CO, 303-691-0101, www.meetup.com/raw-food-denver/calendar/12829536
MARCH 27 Raw Utopia hosts a raw potluck featuring a Mexican food theme, 7 p.m. Bring a raw dish that will feed 10 people and eating utensils. Healing Light Center, 431 E. Bayaud Ave., Denver, CO, 303-617-3140, http://www.meetup.com/rawutopia/calendar/12898916/
MARCH 29 “Women Aging Brilliantly with Raquel Welch,” raw beauty Karyn Calabrese makes an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Check your local listings.
MARCH 29 118 Degrees hosts a One-Course Meals class, featuring quick and easy living foods preparation, 1-4 p.m. $75. Space is limited. 2981 bristol suite B5, Costa Mesa, 714-754-0718
MARCH 30-31 The Sprout, An Organic Cafe and Juice Bar, hosts a raw cheeze and "Live" crackers participation class, 11 a.m. March 30, $35 or $68 for two and a Sprouting 101 demo class, 6 p.m. March 31, $15 or $25 for two. 627 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC. Register: 849-8554 or e-mail to pleasantsprout.com.
APRIL 1 “Raw Food Beginners” explores the concept of raw food, equipment used and integrating the recipes into your life, 6-8 p.m. $40. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050, 105degreesacademy.com
APRIL 4 Grezzo hosts a raw Easter Brunch featuring Blueberry Pancakes with Coconut Cream, "Smoked Salmon" and "Cream Cheese", "Lobster" Benedict and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations accepted, but not required. 69 Prince St., Boston, MA, 1-857-362-7288, GrezzoRestaurant.com
APRIL 5-26 105 Degrees presents its Chef Certification Level 1 class, Fundamentals Of Raw Cuisine, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. ALSO: Level 2, Advanced Raw Cuisine classes begins. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050, 105degreesacademy.com
APRIL 6-27 The Basics of Simple Raw Food Prep, a hands-on class that focuses on a new technique each week, 6:30-9 p.m. $250. Register by APRIL 4. 1313 Northridge Ct., Boulder, CO, 720-252-6652, deliciousrawcreations.com
APRIL 8 Working with Coconuts class, 6-8 p.m. $40. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050, 105degreesacademy.com
APRIL 10 Raw Food Canada Calgary Potluck and Meetup hosts an Asian Fusion Dinner with Elaina Love, 6-10 p.m. $53. RSVP by 5 p.m. APRIL 8. Holiday Inn Express Dining Room, 12025 Lake Fraser Drive S.E., 403-254-5991, rawfoodcalgary.com
APRIL 11 Breakfast and Brunch, Chef Linda Szarkowski hosts a raw foods class, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $65. Chicago, IL, 773-484-0937, greenspiritliving.com
APRIL 11 Jaimee's Raw Kitchen offers a Raw Food Basics class, 5-8 p.m. Tallahassee, Florida, 954-592-6032, www.jaimeesrawkitchen.com
APRIL 17 Chef Linda Szarkowski teaches the basics of raw food cuisine, 1-3 p.m. $50. Colon Care Inc., 920 North Franklin, Suite 402, Chicago, IL, 847-971-9691, greenspiritliving.com
APRIL 17 Jaimee's Raw Kitchen hosts an International Flavors: Asian Fusion class, 5-8 p.m. Learn how to make your favorite Asian dishes with a raw twist. Tallahassee, Florida
954-592-6032, www.jaimeesrawkitchen.com.
APRIL 20 105 Degrees hosts an open house featuring tastings and demos, 6-8 p.m. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1,
Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050, 105degreesacademy.com
APRIL 24 'Bread of Life' raw food class features live breads, crackers, muffins and cupcakes, 1-3 p.m. $55, $75 day of class. Karyn's Raw Blog and Inner Beauty Center- 1901 N. Halsted St, Chicago. 312-255-1590, www.karynraw.com
APRIL 24 Party Foods and Appetizers, Chef Linda Szarkowski hosts a raw foods class, 2-5 p.m. $65. Chicago, IL, 773-484-0937, greenspiritliving.com
MAY 9 Pure Food and Wine hosts a Mother’s Day lunch and dinner service. 54 Irving Place, NY, NY, 212 477 1010, www.oneluckyduck.com/purefoodandwine
MAY 31-JUNE 19 Raw Food Nutrition Science, Health Educator and Raw Culinary Arts Certification. $500. The Commercial Kitchen of Jackie & Gideon Graff, 1085 Lake Charles Drive, Roswell, GA, 770 992-9218, email rawfoodrevival@att.net
JUNE 27-JULY 2 Herbalist Brigitte Mars teaches “Healing with Herbs and Raw Foods.” Hollyhock Retreat Centre, Cortez Island, British Columbia, Canada, 1-800-933- 6339, www.hollyhock.ca
AUGUST 27-29 The Sixth Annual Vibrant Living Expo, 2010 Vibrant Living Expo and Culinary Showcase. Early registration is $165 before May 31, after May 31 $225, for all three days or $75 per day. The Living Light Center and Town Hall
Fort Bragg, CA, www.rawfoodchef.com/events/rawFoodsExpo.html#rising
SEPTEMBER 24-26 Raw Spirit International Festival features raw chef demos and tastings, yoga, tai chi, lectures, kids’ programs, organic farmers’ market and more. $110-$150. Granite Dells, near Prescott, Arizona, 928-308-2146, RawSpirit.com
NOVEMBER 3 Raw Holiday Cuisine, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Learn to make nut nog, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin pie and more. $70. Boulder, CO, 303-442-4967, brigittemars.com
CASTING CALLOWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network holds a casting call for an Untitled Kris Carr Project. Needed are people who are at a ‘personal crossroad, need a major life rejuvenation or are stuck in a personal rut and want a change but don’t know where to begin.’ Send an email describing your (or your nominee’s) situation and struggles. Include your name, age, address, phone number (cell and home), email address and a recent picture (of you or your nominee, if possible) to CastingSutton@gmail.com. For more information visit crazysexylife.com/contact/casting.
ONGOINGSUNDAYS 105 Degrees hosts Sunday Suppers featuring a 3-course menu prepared by a Level II culinary student, 4-7 p.m. $25. 5820 North Classen Boulevard, Suite 1, Oklahoma City, OK, 405-842-1050, 105degreesacademy.com
THURSDAYS Grezzo hosts a Vegetarian Social featuring a raw vegan tasting menu, $25. 25 State St., Newburyport, MA, 978-961-1676, Grezzorestaurant.com
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