Halloween
Thursday, Oct. 31
Every year on this date, sweets of bite size are available free throughout the suburban United States. All you have to do is put on a costume, ring someone’s doorbell, and say “trick or treat” — now how great is that? What a country.
Food for Thought Culinary Competition
Saturday, Nov. 2
Just Bakery students face off against Madison alders and Madison police officers in a culinary fundraiser to benefit the Madison Area Urban Ministry, in three rounds: appetizer, entree and dessert. Local chefs will judge; there’s also a silent auction. Tickets ($100 at bit.ly/culinarycompetiton) include samples and two drinks. At Madison College, 1401 Wright St., 6-9 pm.
Cookbook Club
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Lakeview Branch public library shines a light on its cookbook collection and invites neighbors in for a community potluck. Try a new recipe from a new cookbook (on display starting Oct. 29) and bring a soup or stew to share. Although we’re sure no one would complain if you brought brownies. At 2845 N. Sherman Ave., 6:30 pm.
Food-a-Rama
Tuesday, Nov. 5
There’s no local election today, but the Temple Beth El tradition of a deli-style lunch on Election Day continues. Feast on corned beef sandwiches, kosher-style hot dogs, Mediterranean vegetarian platters, potato salad, coleslaw, chocolate cake and cheesecake. Proceeds benefit Temple Beth El and community organizations. At 2702 Arbor Drive, dine-in 11 am-1:30 pm, bakery sales 10 am-1:30 pm.
