Potluck: Sacramento region food and wine events
St. Patrick's Day dinner
The Fair Oaks Theatre Festival presents its annual corned beef and cabbage dinner.
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks
Cost: $25
Information: (916) 966-3683
Cheese and beer
Taylor's Kitchen presents a class centered on pairing cheese and beer for St. Patrick's Day. Attendees will taste six Irish cheeses and three Irish beers.
When: 1 p.m. Saturday
Where: Taylor's Kitchen, 2924 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento
Cost: $25
Information: (916) 443-5154 or www.taylorsmarket.com
Almond Festival
The Capay Valley Almond Festival, hosted by the towns of Guinda, Rumsey, Brooks, Capay and Esparto, features a farmers market with locally grown products, almond baking contest, and festival food including corndogs, caramel apples, tri-tip, barbecue oysters, hand-pulled pork sandwiches, Hawaiian, Cuban and Indian cuisine, and almond roca.
When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Capay Valley
Cost: Free
Information: (530) 787-3242 or www.espartoregional chamber.com
Diet tips
The Sacramento Public Library presents licensed nutritionist Pamela Spencer to discuss tips for a healthier diet.
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento
Cost: Free
Information: (916) 264-2920 or www.saclibrary.org
Dinner and discussion
Healthy U Supper Series presents life coach and mountain climber Jim Geiger to share some of his most inspirational life experiences.
When: 6:30 p.m. Monday
Where: Natomas Crossroads Church, 1101-A National Drive, Sacramento
Cost: $10 advance, $15 at the door
Information: (916) 835-8132