Check out these gluten-free events happening around the U.S. in May.

What: NFCA Gluten Free Cooking Spree
When: Friday, May 1; 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Where: Hyatt Regency — Bethesda, MD
More Details: See earlier post.

What: International Walk for Celiac Disease
When: Sunday, May 3; 8 am check-in
Where: Clarence “Du” Burns Arena — Baltimore, MD
More Details: Great event to raise money for celiac research. Lots of great gluten-free vendors will be there.  Activities for kids, raffles, silent auction, and more.

What: Gluten Free Sampling
When: Sunday, May 3; 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: Whole Foods — Indianapolis (86th St. store), IN
More Details: FREE; no RSVP needed. Sample gluten free foods while you shop! Stop by and get product recommendations & tips from Sandy Haney, gluten free food enthusiast.

What: Gluten-Free Living Lecture & Store Tour
When: Thursday, May 7; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Newton, MA
More Details: Cost $10.00, Registration required at Customer Service. Melinda Dennis MS, RD, LDN, Director of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center offers tips on how to live a gluten free lifestyle.  She walks you through testing and diagnosis, offers cookbook suggestions, and discusses techniques to ensure a well balanced gluten free diet.  The lecture is followed by a store tour and sampling of a wide variety of gluten free products.  Class participants receive a coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase.

What: Gluten-Free Cooking Demo/Class with Chesapeake Celiac Support Group
When: Friday, May 8; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sajak Pavilion — Annapolis, MD
More Details: Elizabeth Barbone of www.GlutenFreeBaking.com will talk about the basics of gluten-free baking, how to create homemade mixes and demo two recipes. She is the author of “Easy Gluten-Free Baking.”

What: Bowie Baysox Food Allergy Awareness Night
When: Thursday, May 14; 6 pm gate opens; 7:05 pm first pitch
Where: Prince George’s Stadium — Bowie, MD
More Details: To purchase your tickets for a great baseball game of the Bowie Baysox vs. Erie Seawolves contact Chris Rogers at 301-464-4855 or crogers@baysox.com. Ask about the upper reserved seats and the Gluten-free food vouchers available for GF hot dog on GF bun, chips, regular soft drink and a GF cookie.

What: Gluten-Free Faire
When: Saturday, May 16; 10 am – 2 pm
Where: St. Marks UMC Fellowship Hall — Sacramento, CA
More Details: Cost $1 at the door. Lots of GF vendors with GF food to sample and purchase. Cel-Kids table with kids’ activities. First 50 people to ask for it, receive a voucher for a free Celiac antibody testing. Further information at Gluten Free Adventures.

What: DC Celiacs Meeting
When: Saturday, May 16; 2 pm
Where: Davis Library — Bethesda, MD
More Details: Cheryl Harris, MPH, RD, LD; Harris Whole Health speaks on “Going Gluten-Free and Still Fitting into Your Jeans!”

What: International Walk for Celiac Disease
When: Saturday, May 16; 10 am check-in
Where: Clarence Town Park — Buffalo, NY
More Details: Great event to raise money for celiac research. BBQ lunch, activities for kids, door prizes, and more. Check out Western New York Gluten Free Diet Support Group for more.

What: International Walk for Celiac Disease
When: Saturday, May 16; 8:30 am registration
Where: Bob Woodruff Park — Plano, TX
More Details: Great event to raise money for celiac research. Family picnic, silent auction, raffle, entertainment, and more. Check out www.dfwceliac.org for more.

What: International Walk for Celiac Disease
When: Saturday, May 16; 8:30 am registration
Where: Holy Family Catholic HS — Victoria, MN
More Details: Great event to raise money for celiac research. Door prizes, raffles, music, entertainment for kids and more. Check out www.twincitiesrock.org for more.

What: Gluten-Free Group of Friends – Pancakes, Scones and Waffles
When: Monday, May 18; 7 pm – 8 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Minneapolis, MN
More Details: Cost $5; Pre-registration required. Join Concierge Renee and Chef Amber in preparing a couple of new and delicious recipes for pancakes and waffles, as well as a decadent citrus scone you won’t want to miss!

What: Gluten-Free Gathering with Chef Sunshine Best
When: Thursday, May 21; 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Palatine, IL
More Details: Cost $5.00 per person. Join Gluten Free culinary expert Sunshine Best from Your Safe Kitchen for recipes and preparation tips for Greek cuisine. Sign up today by calling customer service at (847)776-8080.

What: Gluten-Free Baking Class
When: Wednesday, May 27; 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Natural Gourmet Institute — Manhattan, NY
More Details: Cost $195 for one or $380 for two people. This hands-on class and lecture (“Amazing Gluten-Free Pies, Tarts and Quiche”) is taught by Rebecca Reilly, chef, master baker, and author of “Gluten-Free Baking.”

What: Gluten-Free Baking Class
When: Thursday, May 28; 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Natural Gourmet Institute — Manhattan, NY
More Details: Cost $195 for one or $380 for two people. This hands-on class and lecture (“Gluten Freedom: Reclaiming our Daily Bread”) is taught by Rebecca Reilly, chef, master baker, and author of “Gluten-Free Baking.”

What: International Walk for Celiac Disease
When: Saturday, May 30; 9:30 am registration
Where: Perinton Park — Rochester, NY
More Details: Great event to raise money for celiac research. GF vendors, live entertainment, silent auction, etc. Check out Rochester Celiac Support Group for more.

What: International Walk for Celiac Disease
When: Saturday, May 30; 9:00 am registration
Where: Jamesville Beach County Park — Jamesville, NY
More Details: Great event to raise money for celiac research. GF vendors, activities for kids, raffles, etc. Contact Karen Dorazio at kdorazio@twcny.rr.com or 315-469-8154 for more information.

What: Gluten-Free Living
When: Saturday, May 30; 2 pm – 5 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Lexington, KY
More Details: There will be information, vendors, & lots of free gluten free samples.

What: International Walk for Celiac Disease
When: Sunday, May 31; 9:00 am registration
Where: Edsel and Eleanor Ford House — Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
More Details: Great event to raise money for celiac research. GF food and refreshments, silent auction, etc. Contact Julie at malmlk@sbcglobal.net for more information.

What: Gluten-Free Cooking
When: Sunday, May 31; 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market — Carmel, IN
More Details: FREE. Get gluten free cooking tips each month from someone who lives the lifestyle & loves to cook! RSVP at 317.569.1517. Leave message for Sarah Smith.