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DOWNTOWN— Plans are taking shape for next week's fourth annual Valentine's for Soldiers event that will be Monday January 21 from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Saint Arnold brewery downtown. The event brings people together to make valentines and care packages for soldiers stationed overseas. Local bakers including Fluff Bake Bar's Rebecca Masson and Jody Stevens of Jodycakes are contributing to the bake sale portion of the event, and food trucks H-Town StrEATs and Koagie Hots are serving food. At least $5 from every $10 admission will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Bake sale proceeds will benefit Team Red, White and Blue. [EaterWire]
OAK FOREST— Pitmaster John Mueller will be serving his signature barbecue for one day only in Houston on Saturday February 9 at Cottonwood from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m. All money from food sales will benefit the charity Housing Houston's Heroes. [Facebook]
MIDTOWN— Italian restaurant Damian's will begin celebrating its 30 year anniversary with a special $30, three-course menu that it will serve at lunch and dinner from January 18 until 31. Other promotions will follow in the coming months. [EaterWire]
