food & wine CALENDAR

. Wednesday, Nov. 18, noon, Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Chef Martin Murphy offers creative recipes to enjoy during Thanksgiving; $25, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; (866) 206-3840.

. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7-8 p.m., 55 Degrees: Learn how the oil you use in cooking makes a difference in the outcome with owner Caroline Hostettler; $15, Gulf Coast Town Center, Estero; 461-0155.

. Thursday, Nov. 19, 4 p.m., For Goodness Sake: Free lecture on the keys to healthy aging; 9118 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs; 992-5838.

. Thursday, Nov. 19, 5-8 p.m., Gulf Points Liquors: The Wine Club gathers to sample a host of interesting selections from Ferrari Carano, Hendry, Heidseick & Co., Roderer Estate, Ghost Pines, 4 Kings and Charlie Meeker, among others; $10 to join club, 15561 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers; 482-7777.

. Thursday, Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m., The Veranda Restaurant: Women are invited to don their little black dresses and head to the fourth annual Becoming Cosmpolitan fund-raiser for Community Cooperative Ministries, with shopping, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, chocolate and desserts, and live and silent auctions (men are invited after 8:30 p.m.); $100, 2122 Second St., Fort Myers; 332-7687, ext. 110.

. Friday, Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m., Austin’s Wine Cellar: Sample wines from around the globe at this informal tasting; $15, 12377 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 275-7200.

. Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.-midnight, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point: The Glass Slipper Ball, presented by the Zonta Club of Bonita Springs, will feature hors d’oeuvres and desserts from more than 16 area restaurants, including Angelina’s, Mikkelson’s pastry Shop, M Waterfront Grille, Naples Tomato, Roy’s and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, with proceeds to benefit victims of domestic violence; $100, 5001 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs; 498-0022.

. Friday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: It’s date night so enjoy an evening out with a loved one or group of friends as Chef Martin Murphy does the cooking; $70 per couple, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; (866) 206-3840. 

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