DINING: Classes, wine dinners and more

Taste and Learn, an Italian food and wine class with four wine and food pairings, is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 23) in the Vino Lounge at Ferraro’s, 4480 Paradise Road. It’s $30 per person. To register, call 364-5300. …

The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a number of demonstration cooking workshops in November. They’re $35 per person, plus $10 for supplies, which is due to the instructor on the first day of class. Register online at www.CityofHenderson.com, using the activity number listed, or at any City of Henderson recreation center. The schedule is as follows: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 2, “Italian Basics” for age 12 and older (activity No. 174048-24), Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 6, “Thai Cooking: The Basics,” for age 50 and older (activity No. 174019-78), Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9, “Mexican Cooking” for age 12 and older (activity No. 174021-24), Henderson Multigenerational Center; and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 (activity No. 174047-29) for age 18 and older, Henderson Multigenerational Center. …

Loews Lake Las Vegas plans an intensive, three-day, two-night grilling course for novice and expert barbecue lovers for Nov. 5 and 6. Packages include accommodations. For reservations and more information, call 567-6000. …

Chef Geno Bernardo of Nove Italiano at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, will teach a cooking class, “My Italian Thanksgiving,” at noon Nov. 6. The class will cover six courses and conclude with sampling and wine. It’s $75 per person. To register, call 942-6856.