Black Tie Dinner, Gala and Charity Auction for Clearwater's 17th annual Festival of Trees, benefiting The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, UPARC Foundation and Kids Kommittee Inc. and All Children's Charities. Partygoers indulge in a gourmet meal, followed by dancing and a benefit auction. Black-tie optional dress. 7 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Nov. 24, Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St., Clearwater. 727-446-2858. $75 per person. The festival itself is open to the public Nov. 21-25, and costs $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for childen 3-16, and free for under 3s.
Kids' Class Your youngster 8-14 years old can cook like a pro: Cheese-filled tortellini salad with baby tomatoes, grilled chicken sausage sandwiches with Fontina cheese and roasted sweet pepper and chocolate shortcakes a la mode with strawberry sauce. $30 per child. 9:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 24, La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin, 727-733-8915.
Free Kitchen Design Class for those planning new kitchens. Learn about the latest trends in kitchen design, appliances, counter top and cabinetry. 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 24, La Maison Gourmet, 471 Main St., Dunedin, 727-733-8915. Free with reservations.
