3rd annual Maui Chef Scholarship, graduating seniors from Maui high schools may apply for a full scholarship, provided by David Paul's Lahaina Grill, to the Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College. Apply through your school counselor or teacher; call (808) 661-8005, ext. 5; or e-mail ashley-s@hawaii.rr.com. Deadline for application is May 19.

Low-Sodium Cooking with Flair, learn to use spices, herbs and specific cooking techniques to create low-salt dishes, from Moana Bachiller, 5:30-7 p.m. today; also, Leaner Cuisine, presentation by Nancy Chang on low-fat cooking, 5:30-7 p.m. tomorrow, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Frear Cafe dining room; $30 per class. Reservations required: 566-3780.

South of the Border, sampling of beers from Mexico, with a Mexican buffet and prizes, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, The Willows restaurant; for ages 21 and over; $25 advance, $30 at the door. 952-9200.

2nd annual Jacaranda Festival and Tea Party, food sales and samples, new product displays and demos, hat contest, entertainment by the Hula Honeys and prizes, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Kula Lodge, Upcountry Maui; free admission, a portion of the profits benefits the Women Helping Women's Shelter. (808) 878-2135.

Pinot Noir, samples of wines from Ancien Winery, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, The Wine Stop; free. Also, Putting Flavors and Aromas into Words 101, a seminar on identifying and describing specific wine aromas, with light snacks, 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday; $30, discount for wine club members. Reservations required for the Sunday seminar: 946-3707.

4th annual Waikiki Spam Jam, contests, Spam dishes prepared by island chefs, entertainment, 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Kalakaua Avenue; free admission, a portion of the proceeds benefit Hawaii Foodbank. www.spamjamhawaii.com.

I Love Kailua, town party with food samples from Kailua restaurants, plant sale, arts and crafts, entertainment and keiki activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Kailua Road; $3 advance, $4 at the event, benefits Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle. 234-0404.

Wine Tasting Sessions, David Mirassou, sixth-generation member of America's oldest winemaking family, answers questions on wine, offers wine tastings and signs bottles, 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Star Market, 2470 S. King St.; free. Also, 4-7 p.m. May 3 at Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange, May 4 at Times Market Kunia and May 5 at Times Market Kahala Mall.

Top Hats & Diamonds, six-course gourmet tasting menu prepared by executive chef Reid Fukumoto, with pouring of vintage Opus One, Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Huichica Hills and Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Morton's, The Steakhouse, Ala Moana Center; $195 inclusive. 949-1300.

Carnivale, annual fundraising gala for the Hawaii Theatre Center with dinner, silent auction and entertainment, 6:30 p.m. May 5, The Kahala hotel; $500 per person. 791-1302.

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A Cook's Tour of Chinatown, led by Walter Rhee; learn about meats, vegetables, spices and food selections at downtown markets, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, meet near Hawaiian National Bank between King and Smith; $15. Also, a tour of Chinatown eateries, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, meet at same location; $59. Reservations: 391-1550.

Gourmet Cooking Hawaii offers ongoing hands-on and demonstration cooking classes with top island chefs in their restaurants. Choose your own chef, menu and date or join preset classes offered on Saturdays throughout the year. Schedule, pricing and booking information: www.gourmetcookinghawaii.com, 735-7788.

Farmers' Market, sponsored by Hawaii Farm Bureau, 8 a.m.-noon Sundays, Mililani High School, in front of the gymnasium. 848-2074.

Country Market & Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Waimanalo Homestead Community Center, 1330 Kalaniana'ole Highway. 259-5349.

Open Market, with a farmers' market, arts and crafts, flowers and plants, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, He'eia State Park. 948-1111.

"Dining Out with Chai," Chai Chaowasaree of Chai's Island Bistro and Singha Thai Cuisine hosts a new TV show with cooking tips and information on Hawai'i and Mainland restaurants, 5 p.m. Sundays, KHON-2. 381-8483, 585-0011.

Farmers' Market, fruits and vegetables, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, Hawaii Kai Towne Center. 396-0766.

Culinary Tour of Chinatown, visit noodle shops, dim sum parlors, food courts, bakeries and other food venues in downtown Honolulu with food writer Anthony Chang, 9:30 a.m. Mondays, meet at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 42 N. King St.; $10. 533-3181.

Fresh Mondays, locally grown produce with free food samples, noon-1 p.m. Mondays, Kaiser Nanikeola clinic lobby; repeats 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays. 432-2270.

Waikiki Farmers' Market, fruits, vegetables, musubi and chow mein, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Waikiki Community Center's parking lot. 923-1802.

Merriman's Farm Visits and Dinner, half-day excursions to Big Island farms that supply the restaurant, followed by a four-course dinner prepared from locally grown ingredients, noon-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Merriman's Restaurant, Waimea, Big Island; $115 (all-inclusive). Reservations: (808) 885-6822.

Wrath of Grapes, weekly wine tastings with pupu, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Indigo Eurasian Cuisine; $20 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations: 521-2900.

Fort Street Open-Air Market, produce, plants, flowers, locally prepared foods, arts and crafts from Hawai'i, Polynesia and Asia, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Pauahi and Fort streets; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays and Tuesdays, Wilcox Park (in front of Macy's). 441-4995.

Fresh Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Kaiser Ko'olau Clinic (432-3800); also, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays, Kaiser Waipi'o Clinic (432-3100).

Fresh Thursdays, healthy and fresh, locally grown produce with free food samples, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Kaiser Moanalua clinic, main entrance; free admission. 432-2270.

Kailua Farmers' Market, prepared foods, plate dinners, pies, cookies, jams and sauces in addition to fresh vegetables, fruit, and meat, herbs and cut flowers, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Kailua Town Center parking garage (behind Longs Drugs on Kailua Road). 848-2074.

Fresh Fridays, locally grown produce, healthy cooking demonstrations, educational information on disease prevention through nutrition, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays, Kaiser Permanente Honolulu Clinic. 432-2000.

Matthew Gray's Hawaii Food Tours offers three guided restaurant tours — Hole-in-the Wall, Hawaiian Feast and Gourmet Trilogy — in and around Honolulu. Tours are priced at $59, $99 and $149. Reservations at 926-3663, www.HawaiiFoodTours.com.

Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Culinary Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Cul Cal" in the subject line.