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Anniversary Celebration: Crown Bar celebrates its second anniversary tonight with munchies, micros, wine and the musical styling of the Crown Bar House Trio from 7-9:30 p.m. Cost is $30 a person, $50 a couple. Reserve your space at 253.383.7000.

Classical French Cooking: Classically-trained French Chef Thierry Liot teaches Autumn Fare … a la Francaise tonight at 6 p.m. inside the Bayview School of Cooking in Olympia. The class costs $45. Reserve your spot at 360.754.1448.

Plan Ahead: Proctor District businesses dole out treats for the kids Oct. 31 from 4-6 p.m. Scare up some candy at 26th and Proctor in Tacoma.

Food For Thought: Slate reveals why pick-your-own orchards are a scam.

LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Eat & Drink section

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide

LINK: South Sound Happy Hours

LINK: Wine and beer tastings