Celebrate August full moon with wine atop the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse

Wine, cheese and light hors d’oeuvres will help celebrate the rising of the August full moon on Aug. 7 at the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse and Marine Museum.

The event, set for 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., also will provide great views of that evening’s sunset. Proceeds will go toward the preservation of the tower. Built in 1871 to replace an even earlier lighthouse, its observation platform is reached by 69 steps up an interior spiral staircase.

Reservations, at $15 per person, are needed because the group is limited to 24 and a climb of the lighthouse is included. RSVP by email to keeper@fairportharborlighthouse.org or leave a message when you call 440-3544825.

Wine tasting

A sit-down Dog Days of Summer wine tasting with snacks prepared by the Molinari’s kitchen begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the restaurant, 8900 Mentor Ave.

Six wines will be poured by Jerry Danalchek of Ohio-based Vintage Wines. Tickets, at $30, are required in advance. Call 440-974-2750.

Amish farm tour

Join the free tour of a 22-acre Amish farm leaving at 1 p.m. Aug. 12 from the Geauga Fresh Farmers Market behind South Russell Village Hall.

The 90-minute tour of the Hershberger Farm is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The Middlefield farm provides fresh eggs and a wide variety of certified organic produce. Walk the gardens and see chickens, horses and the greenhouses. Travel to the farm and back aboard an airconditioned minibus.

Good walking shoes are recommended, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is needed, although there is no cost. Contact Cheryl Hammond at 440-474-9885 or cheryl@geaugafarmersmarket.com or register at Geauga Fresh Farmers Market, 5205 Chillicothe Road.

August Wednesdays

Spend part of an August Wednesday at Ferrante Winery & Ristorante in Harpersfield Township, where four estate-grown wines will be poured and accompanied by hors d’oeuvres prepared by the chef.

At 11 a.m., taste Golden Bunches Riesling with a spinach artichoke puff pastry; Vidal Blanc with Prosciutto-wrapped Manchego cheese; its Cask Red with skewer of filet, gnocchi and portobello; and its Vidal Blanc ice wine with a caramelized onion and gorgonzola crostini. The hourlong tasting adventure, each set for a Wednesday, costs $20.

Make reservations at 440-466-8466. The winery is at 5585 N. River Road. Details: FerranteWinery.com.

Seafood Shack

Join chef Tim McCoy as he shares the Seafood Shack secrets of his native Long Island in a 2.5hour class by that title beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Loretta Paganini School of Cooking, 8613 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.

Learn methods for frying and broiling seafood, making creamy chowder, techniques for steaming and cleaning whole lobster and baking upsidedown and batter cakes.

The evening’s menu includes fried clam strips with cocktail and tartar sauce, New England clam chowder with oyster crackers, lobster roll with crispy slaw, fish and chips and peach upside down cake.

Cost is $75. Register: 440-729-1110; www.lpscinc.com.