"TIME FOR LUNCH," part of a national campaign, sponsored locally by Kokua Hawai'i Foundation and Slow Food O'ahu, asking Congress to provide America's children with fresh food at school; all events free; information, 638-5145; www.kokuahawaiifoundation.org:

BRASSERIE DU VIN invites volunteer musicians, young or old, to entertain diners — boogie-woogie, jazz, blues, swing — on their new piano in the main dining room; contact Jody at jody.duvin@yahoo.com.

"A FULL MENU OF TASTY MORSELS: Poetry and Prose About Food," topic of next Hawai'i Public Radio' "Aloha Shorts" (locally produced program of writings from Bamboo Ridge Press, performed by local celebrities/actors); 6:45 p.m. (music), 7 p.m. readings, Sept. 6; Atherton Performing Arts Studio, 738 Kaheka St. free (for this taping, audiences are invited to bring canned goods for Hawai'i Food Bank); reservations recommended, 955-8821.

"USE IT OR LOSE IT," an Active Aging Dine and Lecture Program, sponsored by "Kapi'olani Community College, with guest speaker and Olympic weightlifter Tommy Kono, and healthy buffet luncheon; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 17, KCC 'Ohelo Building, Tamarind Room; fee; registration by Sept. 4, 734-9211.

"FRESH DAYS," sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, offers a chance to shop for affordable, fresh, locally grown produce, information on shopping and eating healthier, and food samples; information, 432-2270:

"WORM EXTRAORDINAIRE, Hawaiian Worm Castings,"demonstration by gardener/landscaper on how to use worms as organic fertilizer and soil conditioner, 11 a.m. Sept. 5; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.

UPCOMING

FOODS FOR ACTIVE BODIES food tour, co-sponsored by Fitness Together Studio, with grocery tour of foods recommended for health, nutrition, wellness and energy; 6 p.m. Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.

BASIC KOREAN COOKING CLASS, taught by Walter Rhee, including beef bulgogi, BBQ pork, rice dumpling soup, chap chae, mandoo and raw fish sauce, with recipe handouts; 3-5 p.m. Sept. 4; Palama Market Dillingham; $59 (cash only); information, www.waltereatshawaii.com; required reservations, 391-1550

WHOLE FOODS MARKET VALUE TOURS focused on shopping on a budget; 1 p.m. Sept. 5, 19 and 26; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.

SHOPPING FOR DIABETIC-FRIENDLY FOODS, 4 p.m. Sept. 9 and 30; Whole Foods Market, Kahala; free; reservations, 738-0820.

"THE WORLD PEACE DIET," speech to the Vegetarian Society of Hawai'i by author Will Tuttle, about connections between food and psychological, social, spiritual, health and environmental problems; 7 p.m. Sept. 8; Ala Wai Golf Course Clubhouse; free; 944-8344.

KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Summer Culinary Program: cooking/baking classes on a variety of subjects, including knife skills, cooking with shoyu, braising favorites, Thai basics, various regional favorites, ribs and Southern cuisine, entertaining, "man-can-cook," Chinatown cooking tour, health and wellness, beer making, cooking with wine, etc. — limited class size; fees; registration, 734-9211.

MARKETS

Waikiki Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays; Waikiki Community Center; free; 923-1802.

FARMERS MARKET, with fresh Island cuisine and local natural/organic produce, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly; Bank of Hawaii Waikiki Center (formerly Kalakaua Business Center/Mitsukoshi Building); free; 924-2155.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET PLACE FARMERS MARKET, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays; free; information, 922-2724.

TOURS, TASTINGS & CLASSES

"UNCORKED," an interactive wine course for wine lovers and novices, with different wine/wine region focus each month; 6-8 p.m., first Wednesdays monthly; Pearl Ultra Lounge, Ala Moana Center; $20; reservations required, 944-8000.

A Cook's Tour of Chinatown: Walter Rhee leads a tour of Downtown markets, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays; meet near Hawaii National Bank, between King and Smith streets; $25. Also: CHINATOWN EATERIES TOUR, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays; meet at same location; $69. Information: www.waltereatshawaii.com; reservations: 391-1550, walter@waltereatshawaii.com.

WEEKLY WINE EVENTS: Brasserie Du Vin, 1115 Bethel St.; limited seating, reservations required; 545-1115:

12th AVENUE GRILL "CRAFT BAR," featuring handcrafted microbrews, house-made tapas, and handpicked wine flights; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 12th Avenue Grill, Kaimuki; 732-9469.

COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTINGS, with different themes every week, 1-5 p.m. Saturdays; and Pau Hana Wine & Cheese Tastings, 4-8 p.m. second and third Fridays; The Wine Stop; free; 946-3707.

MONTHLY RECIPE CONTEST, offered by Don Ho's Island Grill, Aloha Tower Marketplace, a different theme each month; winning recipe (must be original with an "Island flair" matching restaurant's menu) will be featured as a monthly special. Entry: drop off typed recipe, name, address and telephone number at the restaurant; information: 528-0807.

Send announcements, at least 10 days before the event, with contact name and phone number, to: Culinary Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Cul Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.