This is a bit late-breaking for the week, but there is some advance notice on a few of these events. We're getting into the second festival season, now that the threat of extreme heat is (mostly) over. So mark your calendars and belt sizes!

The Village Feast, TOMORROW, Saturday, August 23
Central Park, Davis, noon
This is the annual fundraising benefit for school gardens, 2nd grade farm visits, school recycling programs, and local seasonal produce in the school lunch programs for the Davis district. All participants must bring their own plates, cutlery, and napkins (cloth preferable). Wine glasses are provided. The food is always gorgeously seasonal and delicious, with a silent auction of additional items up for grabs. Call 209-319-0831 to see if there are still tickets: $70 per person or $55 per for Slow Food members.

Brewmaster Dinner, Sunday, August 24
L Wine Lounge + Urban Kitchen, 1801 L Street, Sacramento
Chuck Silva, brewmaster of Green Flash Brewing Co. will be the guest host of a 5-course meal paired with 5 of Chuck's award-winning beers. Green Flash is in San Diego county and their West Coast IPA is the 2008 Brewing News National IPA Champion. The Hop Head Red Ale is the 2008 Gold Medal American-Style beer for the World Beer Cup. See whether you agree that some people say beer goes better with food than wine! $65 per person. Call 443-6970 for reservations.

2nd Annual Suds on the Green, Saturday, September 13
William Land Golf Course, Sacramento
Suds on the Green is a unique event featuring UNLIMITED BEER TASTING of over 30 different breweries. The complete brewfest is located directly on the final hole of the National Golf League's Sacramento Team Golf Shootout. NGL golf is a roaringly fun event, with beer, live music, and everything you want from one of the newest brewfests to hit the Northern California area. Tickets are only $25 the day of the event and $20 prepay. Proceeds benefit the First Tee of Greater Sacramento. The brewfest is followed by a Free Concert featuring Aroarah.
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