TIGHTWAD TUESDAY: Every Tuesday Hell's Kitchen serves $2 tacos, $2 wells and $2 beers. Get on it at 928 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma.

PASTA NIGHTS: Europa Bistro (2515 N. Proctor St., Tacoma) offers $8.95 Monday Night Meatballs, $8.95 Tuesday Night Lasagna and $9.95 Wednesday Night Ravioli - all made from scratch.

CHEF PRIVATE CLASS: The Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia invites Chef Cynthia Nims, author of Gourmet Game Night, to teach a private cooking class at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3.  The cost is $55. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

SWEDISH COOKING: Chef Pelle Nilsson from San Francisco will demonstrate how to make pickled herring, Swedish meatballs and more at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 inside the Scandinavian Cultural Center on the Pacific Lutheran University campus. Admission is free but you must RSVP at 253.535.7322.

SUNDAY STIRRINGS: The Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia hosts a "Cranberry Bread Basket" mini cooking class at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. The cost is $25. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

COOKING WITH THE CHEFS: Pacific Grill in downtown Tacoma invites guests to take a seat in their kitchen and watch the chefs in action Nov. 27. Questions are encouraged. The cost is $75 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.722.1480.

NOSH LEAGUE: As part of the Weekly Volcano's new Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. To join, click here.

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