NOSH LEAGUE FISH PHILOSOPHY: The Weekly Volcano's foodie group Nosh League will gather at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14 at Johnny's Dock for a demonstration on how to correctly filet and cook fish, as well as win raffle and door prizes. RSVP on the Nosh League's Facebook. There's a 20 person cap on this event, so get on it.

TAKING OVER THE HARMON: CenterForce, the awesome organization that helps those with disabilities find jobs, will "take over" the Harmon (1944 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) Thursday, April 14. The Harmon will kick back a percentage of its sales to Centerforce. Nice.

DOUBLE PLEASURE: For the last two years it seems as though every wine magazine has covered winemaker Brennon Leighton and Efeste wines. Efeste was the 2009 Winery of the Year and Leighton was named winemaker to watch. Last year, Wine Spectator had a quick blurb about Leighton's skills and the wine that put the winery on the map - Ceidleigh Syrah. From 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16, Leighton and Sparkman Cellers winemaker Chris Sparkman will pour some of their finest at the Wine Bank, 7017 27^th St. W. in University Place. Call 253.564.1101 for more details.

BENEFIT FOR JAPAN: The Dockside Bistro (501 Columbia St. NW, Olympia), in conjunction with Walter Dacon Wines and McCrea Cellars/Vina Saliida, will be hosting a five-course benefit dinner and silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 18 with all proceeds donated to Mercy Corps to assist with the Japanese relief effort. For more information, and to reserve your spot, go to www.docksidebistro.com.

BATES SIZZLES: Chef Gordon Naccarato will showcase Pacific Grill's appetizers - including cheeseburger sliders and  "meat candy" - and an elegant signature cocktail during the annual Bates Technical College Foundation fundraiser, Bates Sizzles, from 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Pacific Grill Events Center, 1530 Pacific Ave., in Tacoma. Attendees may bid on silent auction items such as a homemade Korean dinner for six; a tamale party; a baseball autographed by Felix Hernandez, a Cy Young Award winner; lunch with Bates President and community activist Lyle Quasim; several packages dedicated to wine, cooking, tea, margaritas, and more. This year's live auction will feature several vacation packages, including a trip to the House of Blues, a Sonoma wine extravaganza, the Hyatt Key West Resort and Marina, and a New Orleans jazz and dining package. Tickets are $60 each or two for $100. Call 253.680.7060 or visit www.bates.ctc.edu/Foundation to reserve your tickets and learn more about the event.

3-MARTINI LUNCH: In honor of Administrative Professionals Week, Salty's at Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S., Des Moines) will serve a three-course lunch in martini glasses for $19.99 per person April 25-29.

DINING OUT FOR LIFE: Dine out and make a difference during the 17th annual Dining Out for Life event in the South Sound. When you dine out on Thursday, April 28, you join in the fight against AIDS. Eat at more than 70 local restaurants that will donate 25 percent of your bill to support HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy services in Pierce and Thurston counties. For more information, go to diningoutforlife.com.

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