Wine Education Series kicks off at The Mary Grupe Center on the Central Washington Univ. campus in Ellensburg, Wa. from 5:30-7:30pm. Start with a toast to the fabulous wines of Northern France with a luxurious Champagne. Next, discover the Dry Rieslings of Alsace, the gems of the famous region Burgundy, and take a tasting cruise along the longest river in France to enjoy some of the wines of the Loire Valley. Must be 21 years or older to attend the class. Single class is $35, or get a discount on multiple classes in this series.  Prepayment required. To register, call 509-963-1504 or visit www.worldwineprogram.org.