Morningside Mile; Woodford Reserve Happy Hour; Canning 101

MORNINGSIDE — Doc Chey's is hosting its fifth-annual Morningside Mile run on Sunday, March 29, from noon to 2 p.m. Profits from the event will benefit the restoration of historic Virginia Highland Fire Station 19 and the campaign to save the landmark from possible demolition in 2016. [EaterWire]

ALPHARETTA — Ray's at Killer Creek is hosting a Woodford Reserve happy hour on Monday, January 26. Chris Morris, the seventh master distiller in Brown-Forman Corporation's 140 year history, will be in the restaurant's bar area from 5-9 p.m. to answer any questions and discuss the bourbon. Guests can sip Woodford Reserve craft cocktails while enjoying complimentary hors d'oeuvres. [EaterWire]

WESTSIDE — Join Preserving Place founder Martha McMillin on January 31 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., when she hosts a Canning 101 class for beginner canners. Attendees will learn the basics in the art of canning and each will take home two jars of what was made during the class (one sweet and one pickled). The goal of the class is for participants to leave with the confidence to be able to safely can in their own home, with both vinegar-based and sugar-based foods. The class is $95 per person. Reservations can be made online or by calling (404) 815-5267. [EaterWire]