BROOKLYN CENTER LIQUOR WINE TASTING: Sample and learn about wines from Chile and Argentina. Wed. 7-9 p.m. $10, door prizes and giveaways included. Register by Fri.: bcliquor@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us, 763-561-2420 or 763-561-0506. Earle Brown Heritage Center, Harvest room, 6155 Earle Brown Dr., Brooklyn Center.
CHEFS' WINE DINNER: Canyon Grille chef Christian Ticarro and guest chefs Jim Kyndberg of Bayport Cookery, Jeff Ansorge of Capital Grille and George Snyder of McCormick & Schmick's will host a five-course meal paired with five wines. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14. $65. Reservations required. Canyon Grille, 3490 Northdale Blvd., Coon Rapids. 763-323-9100. www.canyongrille.com.
RIVERTOWN INN WINE DINNER: Dine on a five-course dinner featuring Pacific Rim cuisine prepared by chef Ray Wyatt. 5 p.m. Aug. 14 or 21. $80. Reservations required. Rivertown Inn, 306 W. Olive St., Stillwater. 651-430-2955. www.rivertowninn.com.
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