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. Thursday, Nov. 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tony’s Off Third: Sample five Taittinger champagnes with Jerome Jeandin,Taittinger’s national director; free, 1300 Third St. South; 262-5500. Reservations requested.

. Thursday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., For Goodness Sake: Free lecture on Introduction to Healthy Living; 9118 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs; 992-5838.

. Friday, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m. Mercato: The Mercato Concert Series and Wine Tasting benefits Autism Speaks, with 20 wines and holiday-inspired snacks by Whole Foods; $5, 9101 Strada Place; 552-5100.

. Friday, Nov. 6, 7 p.m., Robb & Stucky KitchenAid Culinary Center: Make a date with a special someone or group of friends for a three-course tasting menu and wines to match; $70 per couple, Robb & Stucky Casual Living Outdoor, 26501 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs; (866) 206-3840.

. Saturday, Nov. 8, 15, 22, and 29, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Third Street South: The weekly farmers market features fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and more; behind Tommy Bahamas;434-6533.

. Saturday, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Collection at Vanderbilt: The North Naples Green Market, formerly the North Goodlette Farmers Market, takes place weekly through May; Airport and Galleria Drive.

. Saturday, Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m., French Bread Oven: Enjoy complimentary champagne and brioche plus baking tips with owners Andre Gratesol, Eric Truglas and Rocio Pinault; 13550 Reflections Parkway, Fort Myers; 454- 9100.

. Sunday, Nov. 8, 5-10 p.m., Bamboo Café: This week’s Tour de France features food from the central region of Auvergne, including lentilles de puy bacon salad, roasted pork chop served with potato truffade and pumpkin ginger creme brulee; $24.95; 755 12th Ave. South at Crayton Cove; 643-6177.

. Monday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m., Whole Foods: Real Seafood Co. Chef Brent Courson demonstrates sauce-making techniques and how to pair those sauces with fish; $10, Mercato, 9101 Strada Place; 552-5100. 

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