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DINE OUT AT VALLEY RESTAURANTS THIS WEEK TO SUPPORT GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada is holding its second annual Dine Out for Girl Scouts program at participating valley restaurants through Saturday.

Participating restaurants will donate up to 20 percent of a diner's check to the program, provided that the appropriate flier is presented. The flier can be found at girlscoutsnv.org. Participating restaurants include Jason's Deli, Raising Canes, Joe's Crab Shack, T.G.I. Friday's, Qdoba Mexican Grill and The Resort on Mount Charleston.

Funds raised will remain local and support membership and leadership programs for girls in Southern Nevada. For more information about Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, call 385-3677.

PROJECT PINK TO PRESENT THEMED DESSERTS FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Station Casinos announces Project Pink, a monthlong community campaign at the Grand Cafes at many of its properties that is offering a variety of pink-themed desserts through Oct. 31.

Fifty percent of all proceeds will be donated to the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., also plans to feature a Pink Sampler Platter on the dessert menus at T-bones Chophouse, Terra Rossa and Hachi.

The pink pastries range in price from individual desserts for $1.40 to full cakes for $25, with the majority ranging from $2.50 to $5.25.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com.

SILVERTON ANNOUNCES DINING SPECIALS

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is offering dining specials at Seasons Buffet, Mi Casa Grill Cantina and Shady Grove Lounge.

The Seasons Buffet plans to offer Oktoberfest from 4 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday in October. The buffet will be $22.99 or $20.99 for those with a Silverton Rewards Club card. Guests also can purchase $10 all-you-can-drink Hofbrau Dunkel Beer in a souvenir stein to take home.

The buffet will feature pumpkin curry soup, German vegetable salad, pork chops with apple compote, sauerbraten, fried cabbage and soft pretzels, with Black Forest Cake and Sacher Torte for dessert.

Mi Casa Grill Cantina plans to offer Mini Mondays from 4 to 9 p.m. in the bar. Mini tacos will be 25 cents with a minimum purchase of two and two-for-$1 mini Coronitas.

Shady Grove Lounge plans to host a Party Pit from 6 p.m. to close Thursdays through Saturdays. Food and drink specials will be available all evening with entertainment.

For more information, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

WINE AND FOOD TASTING EVENT PLANNED

The Golden Monarch Council, a committee of volunteers that supports Nathan Adelson Hospice, is gearing up for its 12th annual Wine and Food Tasting Extravaganza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 27 to benefit the nonprofit Nathan Adelson Hospice.

Southern Nevada residents and hospice supporters are invited to sample popular wines and cuisine at the event at Gaudin Jaguar-Porsche-Aston Martin, 7200 W. Sahara Ave. Numerous silent auctions and a "cupcake prize counter" are planned. Each cupcake will cost $20 and have a number listed on its bottom wrapper. The number will correspond with a surprise gift.

Summerlin authors John and Laury Bakie plan to sign their book, "The World of Las Vegas Dining," at the event.

Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets are $60 in advance or $65 at the door. They can be purchased by calling Stephanie Forbes of Nathan Adelson Hospice at 938-3910. For more information, visit nah.org.

STATION CASINOS EXPANDS PASTA CUCINA TO TEXAS STATION, BOULDER STATION

Station Casinos has expanded Pasta Cucina to Texas Station and Boulder Station after debuting the Italian restaurant at Sunset Station, Palace Station and Aliante Station.

The Pasta Cucina restaurant concept was created and is owned and operated by Station Casinos and is taking over space previously occupied by other Italian restaurants at the properties.

Entrees are priced from $10 to $20 and include chicken or eggplant Parmesan, veal scaloppini, linguini and clams, stone-oven pizzas and lasagna.

The locations at Sunset Station and Aliante Station have a separate bar area and will feature small bites appetizers such as meatball sliders, macaroni and cheese and fried artichokes for $4 each.

Pasta Cucina opens daily at 5 p.m. for dinner and closing times vary. Reservations are accepted. For more information, visit stationcasinos.com.

LES KINCAID PLANS PASTA CLASS

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Wines Du Jour," previously known as "Les' Wines & Vines," plans to host the class Pastas & More from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 26 at Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Gallery, 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, No. 109. The cost is $89 per person (cash or check only).

To make a reservation, email les@leskincaid.com. For more information, call 871-5145.

LEARN TO ROLL SUSHI AT HACHI

Hachi Modern Japanese, inside Red Rock Resort at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., offers monthly sushi rolling classes. The next one is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

The two-hour class will offer each participant his own work area with all ingredients at arm's length. The cost is $85 per person, plus tax.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 797-7054.

WINE WALK TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NEW VISTA COMMUNITY

Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Wine Walk, The Red Affair from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, featuring all red wines, sake, cocktails, beer and cuisine. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in all red for entry into a raffle.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door.

For event tickets or more information, visit winewalklv.com or newvistacommunity.org. Guests must be 21 or older.

CARRABBA'S TO HOST BENEFIT DINNER

Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8771 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a charity dinner for bringkidshome.org to collect funds to build the Caylee Anthony Memorial at 6 p.m. Monday.

Tickets are $40. The event is set to include champagne, appetizers, a live jazz band and a silent auction. Dinner is set for 7 p.m. and will feature filet tips, penne Carrabba, chicken Marsala, Tag Pic Pac with chicken or shrimp, wine and cocktails and dessert.

For more information, call 304-2345 or email stephanieferry85@yahoo.com.

FLEMING'S INTRODUCES COCKTAIL FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 8721 W. Charleston Blvd., has introduced a new 99-calorie cocktail in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

During October, 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of the Stiletto cocktail will be donated to the Avon Foundation for Women Breast Cancer Crusade.

SLIDIN' THRU TO OPEN RESTAURANT ON NORTH DURANGO DRIVE

Food truck Slidin' Thru plans to open its first restaurant location at 6410 N. Durango Drive in November.

Slidin' Thru plans to open its second restaurant location in early 2012 at 5165 S. Fort Apache Road.

For more information, visit slidinthru.com.

ELEMENTS TO SERVE SEVEN COURSES FOR SCOTCH DINNER

Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar, 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., plans to host a seven-course single malt scotch dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday.

The cost is $89 per person. For more information and to make a reservation, call 750-2991.

ROY'S ANNOUNCES KEIKI ART COMPETITION AND SPECIAL MENU

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, 8701 W. Charleston Blvd., is accepting artwork from children 4 to 12 years old for its Keiki Art Competition.

The artwork should depicting what ohana, or family, means to them. Every entrant will receive a certificate for a complimentary Keiki dinner at Roy's. The deadline is Oct. 31.

For entry guidelines and submission information, call 838-3620.

Roy's Keiki menu is a three-course dinner featuring five entree choices, including sushi roll, Roy's signature beef shortribs and grilled salmon.

MARIE CALLENDER'S SELLING WHOLE PIES TO GO THROUGH OCT. 31

Marie Callender's is offering whole pies to go through Oct. 31. More than 30 varieties are available for $7.99, including the tin.

Choices include apple, banana cream, berry, blueberry, cherry, coconut cream, French apple, lemon meringue, peach and pumpkin. The sale excludes cheesecakes, seasonal fresh fruit pies and promotional pies.

For more information or to find a location near you, visit mariecallenders.com.

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. Friday.

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.

ANNUAL LOBSTER FAIR SET FOR SATURDAY AT CHRIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL

Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway, plans to host its 40th annual Lobster Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Lobsters are available for purchase over the phone or in-person at the church for $15 live or $17 steamed. Prices increase to $17 for live and $19 for steamed at the fair. Admission to the general public is free. Call 684-7746 or visit lobsterfair.com.

YAPPY HOUR TO SCARE UP FUN AT HOWL-O-WEEN SPOOKTACULAR

Yappy Hour at Rumor Boutique Hotel, 455 E. Harmon Ave., plans to host a Howl-o-ween Spooktacular event from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 27.

Pet-friendly events and activities are planned, including a doggie cakewalk and canine costume contests. Paparazzi-inspired photos of your pup on a red carpet will be available for $5, with a portion of the proceeds benefting the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Creepy cocktail concoctions and drink specials also are planned, along with food items and barbecue. Sniffy and Company plans to offer a Doggie Dining Menu.

SNOW CRAB SPECIAL RETURNS TO FLAME STEAKHOUSE

Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St., plans to serve jumbo stone crab flown in fresh from Florida every week on Friday and Saturday nights beginning Friday.

The special is $28 per pound and includes cottage fries and coleslaw.

REPUBLIC KITCHEN AND BAR HOSTING MUSIC WELL DONE EVENT FRIDAYS

Republic Kitchen and Bar, 9470 S. Eastern Ave., plans to present Music Well Done with VIVID Vodka from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays.

VIVID Vodka drinks will be featured, including the signature martini for $8. The event is set to feature DJ Tony T.

PINK TACO SERVING $20 TACOS AND BEER

Pink Taco at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, is offering tacos and beer for $20 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

The offer includes one Dos Equis beer and all-you-can-eat Paunchos, the restaurant's signature chicken tacos. For each special purchased, $5 will go to the Nevada Cancer Institute.

LTO PIZZA & MORE OPENS AT HARD ROCK HOTEL

LTO Pizza & More has opened at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. It serves dinner nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. and lunch Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The menu features pizza, sandwiches, pasta and more. The Dinner for Two deal includes pizza of choice, bottomless wine for two or a bucket of five Peroni or Anheuser-Busch bottles and two Caesar salads for $30. Just the bottomless wine option is $20.

For more information, call 693-5585 or visit hardrockhotel/dining.

COOKING CLASS SET AT EL SEGUNDO SOL

El Segundo Sol at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host a cooking class from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 29.

Chef Terry Lynch plans to prepare guacamole with crab and pomegranante, shrimp and sweet corn quesadillas and grilled steak tacos with serrano chile-garlic salsa. Participants also will learn how to make an Agave Nectar-Lime Cooler and cucumber-mint margarita. Dessert will be fresh churros with warm chocolate sauce.

The cost is $25 per person, plus tax and gratuity. To sign up, call 258-1211.

SAM'S TOWN SERVING OCTOBER DINING SPECIALS

Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, is offering October dining specials at Willy and Jose's Cantina and Billy Bob's Steak House & Saloon.

Willy and Jose's is offering creamy chicken enchiladas for $13.99, served with rice and beans. Billy Bob's is offering German-marinated top sirloin steak for $19, served with gingersnap gravy and sautéed onions, along with a choice of potato or rice, fresh soup or garden salad and a bread basket.

PARIS LAS VEGAS TO CELEBRATE WINE

Paris Las Vegas plans to host complimentary wine tastings for CRUSH -- A Celebration of Wine on Fridays in October.

The tastings will be in the hotel reception lobby from 3 to 7 p.m. and will include Hob Nob Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, along with live music.

The Quintessa wine blending seminar is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Napoleon's. Tickets are $75 and are available at the Paris Las Vegas box office or by calling 777-7776. Proceeds benefit Keep Memory Alive.

The California Wine Tasting with master sommelier is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Napoleon's. Tickets are $60. For tickets, visit desertcompanion.com or call 258-9895. Proceeds benefit Nevada Public Radio.

BAR+BISTRO TO HOST HIGH WEST WHISKEY PAIRING DINNER

Bar+Bistro @ The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., plans to host a High West Whiskey pairing dinner at 7 p.m. Monday.

Four whiskeys will be paired with a special menu for $49 per person. For reservations, call 202-6060.

35 STEAKS + MARTINIS INTRODUCES MARTINI TUESDAYS

35 Steaks + Martinis is offering $5 specialty martinis and SKYY vodka libations from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the bar and lounge.

LAGASSE'S STADIUM SERVING OKTOBERFEST SPECIALS

Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo Las Vegas is offering German-inspired cuisine and beer specials in honor of Oktoberfest through this month from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday on the patio.

The menu includes beer- and onion-braised Bavarian bratwursts on toasted bun with steak fries for $14, grain mustard-glazed pork loin on apple smoked bacon and beer-braised cabbage for $22 and Leinenkugel Oktoberfest brew in 1-liter steins for $11 and pints for $5.

BARLEY'S PLANS WEEKLY BBQ & BLUES EVENT

Barley's Casino & Brewing Co. plans to host a weekly BBQ & Blues event on its patio at 4500 E. Sunset Road from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 29.

The event features unlimited food paired with live entertainment by City Folk Blues. The all-you-can-eat barbecue buffet includes smoked brisket, pork ribs, hot links, kielbasa sausage and sides such as baked beans and macaroni and cheese.

The cost is $8.99 for Station Casinos Boarding Pass rewards card holders and $10.99 without a card.

BERNARD'S BISTRO ANNOUNCES WINE SHOW DINNER

Bernard's Bistro, 15 Via Bel Canto in MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas, is offering a Wine Show Dinner Wednesdays in October.

Enjoy classic vocals and three small-plate selections paired with a wine selection. A different menu will be served each Wednesday and prices vary.

The Barbra Streisand Show is planned for Wednesday, followed by the Great Pianist Giovanni Show on Oct. 26. Shows start at 6 p.m.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 565-1155.

LES KINCAID TO INSTRUCT WINE CLASSES

Les Kincaid, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Wines Du Jour," previously known as "Les' Wines & Vines," plans to host wine classes from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on select days.

Taste of Wines I is planned for Tuesdays through Oct. 25, at Total Wine & More in Henderson, 501 N. Stephanie St. Enjoy wines from around the world that are available in Las Vegas, including champagnes and sparkling wines and reds from Australia, Chile, Argentina, South Africa and Europe. Participants must be 21 or older. The cost for five sessions is $175 per person.

For more information, email michelle.baker@unlv.edu or call 895-3254. To register online, visit edoutreach.unlv.edu/continuingeducation.