DINING: Helping kids (and adults) eat better

Loews Lake Las Vegas invites kids and parents to learn how to “Build a Better Lunchbox” at noon Saturday (Nov. 6) at the resort. Food stations will show the major food groups and chefs will host demonstrations and offer nutritional advice. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids, and include Loews Loves Kids lunch bags filled with surprises. For reservations, call 567-6000. ...

“An Afternoon at the Springs Preserve” is scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 7) at the preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event, which also is sponsored by fresh52 Farmers Market, will include food prepared by Wolfgang Puck chefs, along with wines and live music. Proceeds will go toward planting a pilot garden at Paul Culley Elementary. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at www.SpringsPreserve.org. ...

Local outlets of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will offer their 12-ounce Red Velvet Hot Cocoa, Winter Dream Tea Latte and Gingerbread Cookie Latte for $1 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday (Nov. 9), with all proceeds benefiting The Help Group, a nonprofit that serves children with special needs. ...

Beginning Sunday (Nov. 7), the Hard Rock Cafe at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4474 Paradise Road, will offer a special three-course $19.90 menu, commemorating the cafe’s opening year. And kids can eat free with the purchase of an anniversary meal. ...

Cabo Wabo at the Miracle Mile Shops, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will host a food drive from Thursday through Nov. 18. Those who bring in nonperishable food items will get 10 percent off their checks. Food will be donated to Three Square food bank.