Holiday ALS Foundation 2008 calendars: The Les Turner ALS Foundation's 2008 calendars, featuring art by people with ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease, can be obtained for $10, plus shipping, by calling (847) 679-3311 or at 222.lesturnerals.org. Proceeds fro...

TODAY Classic French Cuisine Join executive chef John des Rosiers of Bank Lane Bistro in Lake Forest as he prepares some of his favorite French dishes at 6:30 p.m. at Someone's in the Kitchen, 522 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $70. (847) 816...

TODAY Caribbean Cooking Learn to make a variety of Caribbean dishes in this hands-on class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Room 2 at Fremd High School, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $55 ($40 Gold Card). (847) 755-6820. Spanish Tapas & Sangria Learn...