Remember Pie-Eyed Pies bakery? Didn’t think so. The store that specialized in all-things pie was opened in 2002 by Debbie and Jim Conway – the same family that owned the Conway Red Top hamburger emporium for years here. Like most Colorado Springs local business champions, I was saddened when the burger store closed. But, I was heartened when I stopped by Stir, 2330 N. Wahsatch Ave., coffee shop and found a freshly baked cherry pie prepared by Jackie Conway, Jim’s sister. It turns out Jackie has the same way and love of pie making that Debbie, possessed. And there is still a Conway food connection here alive and well.

“I love every pie I make,” she said. “I make them with the freshest ingredients possible. The pies are good because I really care.”

Although she is just making pies for Sabrina Soong, owner of Stir, at the moment, she may expand her customer base in the future. In the meantime, she is baking fresh pies with seasonal ingredients for Stir customers to enjoy with their cup of Joe. Hours are 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Call 418-6188.

Heart health education

The Go Red for Women Luncheon and Education Day is at the Antlers Hilton Hotel, 4 S. Cascade Ave., at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14. There will be health screenings, interactive booths, educational breakouts and a silent auction. The luncheon is noon-2 p.m. and costs  $125 per person. An after-party cocktail event follows from 2-4 p.m. Call 635-7688. Visit csgoredluncheon.org.

Blue Star celebrates

The Blue Star, 1645 S. Tejon St., opened in 1995. To celebrate their 18th birthday, the restaurant is offering a “Best of Birthday” menu for $19.95 through Aug. 29. There is a new lunch menu at the eatery, too. Call 632-1086. Visit www.thebluestar.net.

Wine dinner

The Craftwood Inn,  404 El Paso Blvd., in Manitou Springs is having a four-course “small plates” wine dinner at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, featuring Vina Robles wines. Cost is $27 per person. Call 685-9000. Visit craftwood.com.

Chile tasting

Head to Spencer’s Lawn and Garden Center, 1430 S. Tejon St. and 4720 Center Valley Dr., in Fountain forgreen chile sampling at Quesadilla Days. It runs10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The roasters will be cranking out batches of all the varieties of green pods sold at the market. Chilies are chopped and toasted between tortillas for sampling.

Openings

“KVOR Table Talk”

Guests for Saturday’s show on 740AM noon to 1 p.m.

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Send tips about restaurant openings, closings, menu changes and food specials to teresa.farney@gazettedev.gazette.com, 636-0271, Twitter @tffoodie or Facebook Teresa Farney. Hear Farney’s “KVOR Table Talk” radio show noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays on 740 AM.