Food news in brief

Prayers at Aurora Farmers Market

Aurora Methodists will offer free prayers at the downtown Aurora Farmers Market on select Saturdays at 233 S. Broadway. The Rev. Deborah Tinsley Taylor, the pastor of Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora, invites the public to stop by from 8 a.m. to noon on July 1, July 22, Aug. 12, Sept. 2 and Sept. 23. Prayers by volunteers will be available in English and Spanish.

Depending on a visitor's request, one to three church volunteers - called pray-ers - will assist. Written prayer requests will also be accepted. Additionally, homemade sweet bread will be offered for donations. "They may have experience with prayer for or with another, or no experience with prayer," Taylor said. "Prayer is the best wireless connection."

Taste, Explore & Celebrate!

Glen Ellyn hosts its annual Wines & Finds, unique shopping and wine tasting experience from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 15. Receive two samples of wine to taste in every location on your map while you shop in some of Glen Ellyn's amazing downtown stores. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased by visiting the Alliance of Downtown Glen Ellyn or $35 at the door.

Meet Good wine's Mary Ross in person

The Chopping Block Lincoln Square offers Summer Synergy: Wine & Grilled Food Pairing on June 29. Accredited Sommelier Mary Ross leads guests who will taste and discuss five wines paired with grilled hors d'oeuvres (including grilled lobster rolls with lemon-tarragon butter) while learning how to make them with a professional chef. Space is limited and registration required at www.thechoppingblock.com/take-a-wine-class.