Wheeling restaurant to help Canine Companions

Dine out and do your part to help raise funds for Canine Companions for Independence. On Sunday, Feb. 22, 10 percent of food and beverages purchases at the T.G.I. Fridays in Wheeling go to this not-for-profit organization, which helps pair highly trained dogs with special-needs kids and adults.

Facts: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at 1500 Lake-Cook Road, Wheeling. (847) 459-1273 or caninecompanions.org

Wine time

The Capital Grille partners with Tuscan winemaker Castello Banfi for the U.S. debut of its 2005 BelnerO Sangiovese di Montalcino wine. A special five-course Italian meal (priced starting at $49) has been created to pair with the wine.

Facts: Available from Monday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, April 5, at 87 Yorktown Center, Lombard, (630) 627-9800; at 5340 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 671-8125; and at 633 N. St. Clair St., Chicago, (312) 337-9400. Visit thecapitalgrille.com

10 years of Yanni's

Yanni's Greek Restaurant commemorates its 10th anniversary with a three-day celebration featuring live music, wine tastings and a drawing for one lucky couple to win a trip to Athens, Greece.

Cooking class with executive chef Charles Bowman from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24; customer appreciation night from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25; wine tasting starts at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at 10 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 952-1111 or yannis-restaurant.com.