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DIVINE CAFÉ PLANS MONTHLY DINNERS

DiVine Café, 6380 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to host a Irish-themed dinner at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

Cocktails and an open bar are set for 5:30 p.m. and dinner for 6:30 p.m. The event is part of the monthly dinners that are planned to feature a multi-course menu and unique beverage pairings. Called d*lish, a Society of Dining, Drinking and Well-behaved Debauchery, the events are for guests 21 or older.

Space is limited to 30 guests. Tickets are $40 per person. For tickets, visit the café, call 253-1400 or visit dlishbydivine03_08_12.eventbrite.com.

CARRABBA'S PLANS WINE DINNER

Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host its Bring in the Spring Wine Dinner, featuring Chateau Ste. Michelle Wines & Portfolio, at 6:30 p.m. March 20.

The menu is set to feature Mamma Mandola's spicy chicken soup, paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle Brut Columbia Valley; lobster mac 'n cheese, paired with Columbia Crest Winery Horse Heaven Hills Vineyard Chardonnay 2008; insalata Carrabba Caesar salad, paired with Columbia Crest Winery Horse Heaven Hills Vineyard Merlot 2009; sirloin and crab-stuffed shrimp, paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2010; and cinnamon apple crostada, paired with Chateau Ste. Michelle Harvest Select Riesling Columbia Valley 2010.

The cost is $50 per person. To RSVP, call 304-2345.

HASH HOUSE A GO GO PARTNERS WITH CUIPO FOR WATER BOTTLE SALES

Hash House A Go Go is partnering with cause-oriented organization Cuipo to support the preservation and protection of the world's endangered rainforests.

Hash House A Go Go patrons can purchase a Cuipo water bottle during their visit to one of the four Las Vegas Valley locations, and for every bottle purchased, a meter of rainforest will be reserved for preservation.

Each patron purchasing a bottle will be recognized for taking part in the initiative and can log onto cuipo.org/hh and enter the promotion code on the back of the bottle. For more information or to find the location nearest you, visit hashhouseagogo.com/lasvegas.

ELEMENTS PLANS WEEKLY SPECIALS

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., is offering specials through Saturday.

Today's special is veal osso buco for $28, with potatoes, veggies and house salad. Wednesday's special is salmon pesto for $23, with potatoes, veggies and Caesar salad. Wednesday also is ladies night, with two-for-one martinis and $10 off bottles of wine. Thursday's special is capellini for $21, tossed with chicken breast, prosciutto di parma and light cream sauce and served with house salad and a glass of wine. Friday's special is pork chop with house salad, potatoes and veggies for $23. Saturday's special is red snapper Francese, served with potatoes, veggies and Caesar salad for $24.

For reservations, call 750-2991.

ISLANDS FINE BURGERS & DRINKS OFFERS SURF CONTEST DINING DEALS

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks, 10810 W. Charleston Blvd., is celebrating the 2012 Mavericks Invitational Surf Contest by offering free Maverick burgers. The surf contest happens when conditions are perfect off the coast of Half Moon Bay in California. Mavericks is expected to break any time between now and March 31, and as soon as it does, Islands will announce the competition on its Facebook page.

When Mavericks waves break, fans are encouraged to show an image of the waves via their smart phone or printed off image in order to redeem a free Mavericks Burger. The burger is made with barbecue sauce, signature Islands Reds (crispy onion straws), American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo. It is served with fries.

If the surf invitational doesn't happen, Islands will announce via Facebook when the free burgers will be given away after March 31.

In honor of the restaurant's Point Break Burger, Islands is offering fans the chance to receive a $5 Point Break virtual bonus card. Thursday through April 2, fans can visit Islands' Facebook page or website at islandsrestaurants.com to upload a picture of their favorite Point Break. Once they upload the photo, fans will be sent a $5 virtual bonus card via email.

During the NCAA basketball tournament games, Islands is offering fans any burger and hand-crafted beer for $10 in the bar, available March 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 and April 2.

For more information, call 360-3845.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS COMING TO AQUAE SULIS SPA AT JW MARRIOTT

Aquae Sulis Spa at JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host Wine Down Wednesdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.

The event includes full access to the spa, mini manicures and wine. Both red and white wines will be available, and additional spa services can be purchased.

Admission is $25 per person. For more information, call 869-7807 or visit spa.jwlasvegasresort.com.

ARTFULLY SWEET FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT SOUTHERN NEVADA CHILDREN FIRST

The third annual Artfully Sweet fundraiser to benefit Southern Nevada Children First is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. March 24 at The Ridges, 11277 Marble Ridge Drive.

Artisan treats, live performances and a silent auction are planned. SNCF is a nonprofit organization that provides long-term transitional housing and life skills training to homeless pregnant and parenting teens and young adults ages 16 to 22.

Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance. For more information, call 207-9093 or 487-5665, or email artfullysweet@gmail.com.

METRO PIZZA OFFERS PIZZA-MAKING CLASSES AT TWO LOCATIONS

Metro Pizza offers cooking classes on the second Tuesday of the month at its 1395 E. Tropicana Ave. location and on the last Tuesday of the month at its 1420 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway location in Henderson.

Classes run three hours and include a multi-course meal with beverages, recipes and methods for at-home pizza making, in-depth analysis of the history, methodology, ingredients and love of pizza and hands-on training in dough making and stretching.

The cost is $24.95, plus tax. For reservations at the Tropicana Avenue location, call 736-1955. For reservations at the Horizon Ridge Parkway location, call 458-4769.

BREW'S BEST BEER FESTIVAL COMING TO LAKE LAS VEGAS

The Brew's Best Hand-Crafted Beer Festival is planned from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday to benefit nonprofit group New Vista Community at The Village Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio.

Guests can sample more than 80 beers and enjoy live music by Haleamano.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. A VIP ticket is $40 and includes two mugs for sampling and VIP line access.

For tickets, visit brewsbest.com.

EASTSIDE CANNERY ANNOUNCES MARCH DINING SPECIALS

Snaps at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway, is offering specials during March. Guests can enjoy the corned beef hash breakfast special served with two eggs any style, toast or biscuit and two sides (hash browns, bacon sausage, oatmeal or cottage cheese) for $4.99 with the purchase of a beverage. Shepherd's pie is $8.99, and a corned beef special is $9.99.

The Cannery Row Buffet is $7 all day Saturdays and Sundays in March. A St. Patrick's Day buffet is planned for March 17 for $7.

Casa Cocina is offering $2 tacos and $2 margaritas from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday through Tuesday.

Carve is offering $22 short ribs jardiniere, beef short ribs braised with burgundy wine and served with garlic mashed potatoes and spring vegetables.

The Deli is serving a $5 chicken finger basket with three fingers, fries and a drink.

A St. Patrick's Day pub crawl is planned with drinks for $1 from 4 to 5 p.m. March 17 at the Sports Bar, 5 to 6 p.m. at Pinups Bar and 6 to 7 p.m. at Marilyn's Bar.

For more information, call 856-5300.

WINE WALK SET AT LAKE LAS VEGAS TO BENEFIT NEW VISTA COMMUNITY

The Village Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio, plans to host a Toast to the Town wine walk at 7 p.m. March 31 to benefit nonprofit group New Vista Community.

Southern Wine & Spirits and Lee's Discount Liquor plan to present a special evening of wines, cocktails, beers and cuisine sampling by restaurant partners. Live music and a silent auction also are planned.

A VIP Mingle with the Chefs is set to begin at 6 p.m., and tickets are $75 in advance only. General admission tickets for the wine walk are $50 in advance or $60 at the door.

For tickets, visit newvistanv.org or winewalklv.com. Cocktail attire is suggested.

RI RA ANNOUNCES NEW MENU ITEMS

Ri Ra at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has added new items to its menu.

The Irish pub now serves stout steamed mussels and Irish cheddar mac and cheese, each $13.95 and available for lunch or dinner. New dinner starters include Pint of Prawns for $13.95 and Scotch eggs for $10.95.

New lunch selections include Cork City Cuban sandwich (house-cured ham and spicy smoked pork loin) and Cyril's Folly (a burger topped with Cashel blue cheese, caramelized onions and Goodall's steak sauce), each $12.95.

New dinner selections include chicken curry for $17.95, mushroom risotto for $15.95, grilled salmon for $19.95, seafood stew for $19.95, roast pork loin for $18.95 and charbroiled Porterhouse for $32.95.

Lunch hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and dinner is served from 4 to 11 p.m. A weekend brunch is served from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

ROY'S WINE CLUB TO MEET

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, 620 E. Flamingo Road, plans to host a waina hui (wine club) tasting from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 16.

Each tasting features a sampling of Roy's signature appetizers. Members receive a wine glass, an invitation to all wine club events, an invitation to Roy's select seasonal events, a 10 percent reduction on bottled wine purchased at Roy's and reduced pricing for select Roy's wine dinners.

The cost to attend a tasting is $20 for wine club members and $25 for nonmembers.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 691-2053.

THE VENETIAN, PALAZZO TO HOST FRIENDS OF JAMES BEARD BENEFIT DINNER

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plan to host the Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner at 7 p.m. March 19 inside Palazzo's Friends of James Beard Foundation Room.

The dinner is in honor of the foundation's 25th anniversary. The multi-course dinner will feature some of The Venetian's and Palazzo's all-star culinary talent, with proceeds benefiting the foundation's scholarship fund. A slient auction also is planned.

Beverage pairings will be provided by Southern Wine & Spirits. A VIP champagne reception is planned for 6 p.m.

Tickets are $150 for general admission and $175 for VIP, which includes the reception, priority seating and a take-home gift. For tickets, call The Venetian box office at 414-9000 or visit venetian.com/jamesbeard.