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Great Squash Give-Away: Terra Organics will give away free organic produce today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Leo Food Connection at 1323 S. Yakima Ave.

Stout Tasting: The Harmon Brewery and Restaurant will pair food with stouts today at 4 p.m. The reservation-only event costs $25. Reserve your spot at 253.383.2739.

Truffles Release Party: The queen of South Sound truffles Gay Landry has created three new truffles in her Affairs Chocolate & Desserts (2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place) laboratory in University Place: Bourbon Spice, Cabernet and Tiramisu. Landry will unveil the new truffles in a party setting today from 3:30-5 p.m.

Thanksgiving Strike!: Bayview Thriftway in Olympia hosts its first Frozen Turkey Bowl today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the store’s frozen food aisle. A strike wins a free turkey with a one turkey limit per family, of course.

Food For Thought: NBC greenlights series about finding ideas for chain restaurants. Name? United Plates of America.

LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Eat & Drink section

LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide

LINK: South Sound Happy Hours

LINK: Wine and beer tastings

LINK: South Sound coupons