Vegging out

Love vegetarian cooking? Learn to slice, dice, saute and simmer like a pro with chef Eileen Dunn-Kell. This six-week class, offered through Ellsworth Adult Education, will begin Sept. 17 at the Boggy Brook Tech School’s culinary arts department. Dunn-Kell served as head chef at Blue Hill’s Left Bank Cafe, and she also has worked at Castine Inn, Jonathan’s, Cleonice and the Lookout. The hands-on class will focus on home cooking with a professional edge, and menu possibilities include pad Thai, peanut noodles, polenta lasagna and tofu pot pie. For information or to register – class space is limited to 12 – call Dunn-Kell at 667-6208 or e-mail eileenphil@verizon.net.

Bugaboo’s best

Know a true community hero? Through Aug. 31, Greater Bangor residents can nominate someone who has made an impact in their lives or in the community to receive Bugaboo Creek Steak House’s Hometown Heroes honor. Nomination papers are available at Bugaboo Creek, 24 Bangor Mall Blvd., or by e-mail at bangorhero@bugaboocreek.com. Ten Hometown Heroes will be honored at a dinner on Sept. 25, and each winner will receive a $100 gift card to the steakhouse. More information is available at the restaurant.

Lunch on the go

Does junior not like his sandwich to touch his apple? Or are you just tired of packing lunch in a paper bag? Check out the new Lunch ‘n Things container from Tupperware, which boasts individual compartments – it’s just the thing for picky eaters. If you act fast, you can get the container for $6.60 at www.Tupperware.com – it usually costs $11.