Culinary calendar

Naked Lunches: Stripping the Pretense off Food-related Issues - presented by Spokane Community College faculty and staff and other area experts. Weekly sessions connecting academic disciplines with the passion for food. Today , Let Them Eat Cake: Food and Revolution in History; Nov. 17, Talking Turkey: Food and Interpersonal Communication. 11:30 a.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor of the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

Gonzaga La Raza Latina Potluck - Meet Gonzaga Latino and Latina students and learn more about the tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which fell on Tuesday. Please bring a favorite dish to share. Thursday, 6 p.m., Gonzaga University, Crosby Student Center. 323-4069.

Scandinavian Bazaar - Specialties available such as lefse, meatballs and cookies including rosettes, krumkakes and sandbakkels, plus more holiday baked goods and crafts. Kaffe Stua from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard. 624-9233.

German Whites - With special guest German wine guru Ken Fasules from Vehrs. Reservations requested. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd. $35. 343-2253.

Cold Stone Creamery Grand Opening – With a portion of the proceeds to benefit Spokane Family Services, along with mimes and Toodles the Clown, Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, 3011 E. 29th.

Joel Cooking Class - With John Pierce, who received training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Reservations required. Saturday, noon, 165 S. Post. $5. 624-2354 for reservations.

KREM-TV Anchors - Booking signing by Randy Shaw, Nadine Woodward and Tom Sherry of KREM 2’s new fund-raiser cookbook, “KREM in the Kitchen.” All proceeds benefit United Way. Saturday, 12:30-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main. 838-0206.

Italian Wine Dinner - Four-course dinner each paired with selected wines. Wine commentary by Josh Davis. Reservations required. Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Soulful Soups, 117 N. Howard. $35/person. 459-1190.

Vines of Dionysus - Tasting and vintage wine auction. Tasting from 7-8:30 p.m., auction from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday. St. George’s School, Davenport House, 2929 W. Waikiki Road. $40. 466-1636, ext. 319.

Breakfast Benefit - For Spokane Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services. All-you-can-eat breakfast. Sunday, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 302 E. Boone. $5/general, $4.50/seniors, under age 6/free. 625-6245.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat. Sunday and Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4/adults, $2.50/age 12 and under. 326-9211.

Fall Food Bazaar - Annual teriyaki chicken dinner and bake sale. Vegetarian meals available (call to reserve). Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. $8.50/meal. 534-7954.

The Sacred and Profane: Food and Religion - Sponsored by Spokane Community College, experts share their insights about the power of food to affect individual and society as a whole. Monday. 12:30 p.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor of the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

Learn to Taste Like the Pros - Professional wine tasting series with Michael Brown. Tasting of 12-15 wines, program, appetizers and informational program. Please do not wear any colognes. Monday. 6 p.m., Spokane Club, Cutter Room. $40. 838-1229.

Where Does Your Food Come From: - Issues of Food Production. Monthly panel discussion and friendly debate sponsored by Spokane Community College. Nov. 10. 11:30 a.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor of the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

Wine Tasting Classes - Learn about the history, geology and explore the flavor differences influenced by many factors, taught by Dr. James Hoffman. Classes held Thursdays. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s. Runs through Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. $50/class, $200/series. 473-6746.

Bazaar and Turkey Dinner - Annual Fall Festival with bazaar opening at 4:30 p.m. and dinner served from 5-7. Nov. 11. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport. Dinner: $7.50/adults, $3.50/ages 6-12, free/under age 6. 924-0964.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - A wine and microbrew tasting. Sample more than 100 wines and 30 handcrafted beers from the Northwest and beyond, with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. Also a silent auction and wine store. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Chapter of the Washington Restaurant Association. Nov. 12, 7-10 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park ballroom, 303 W. North River Drive. $40. 467-7744.

Spokane Wineries Holiday Wine Festival - All of Spokane’s wineries will be open for tasting. Nov. 19-21, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane area. 927-9463.

2004 Epicurean Delight - Spokane’s ultimate food event. An elegant evening of the best in fine dining, outstanding wine and dancing. Black tie optional. Proceeds benefit Deaconess Emergency Department. Nov. 19, 6 p.m.-midnight, Spokane Ag Trade Center. $150/person,. 473-7690.

Feast of the Arts - Four-course meals featuring Washington wines to complement each course. Nov. 19, 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE.

Foodies Film Night - Films portray the sensual, cultural and political impact of food around the world. Films scheduled (but subject to change) are: Nov. 29, “Chocolat”; Nov. 30, “Tortilla Soup”; Dec. 1, “Big Night”; Dec. 2, “Mostly Martha”; and Dec. 3, “Super Size Me.” Showings are 11:30 a.m. in the Lair Deli and 7 p.m. in the Lair auditorium. Nov. 29-Dec. 3. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St., in the Deli. and in the auditorium. Free. 533-7382.

Joel Cooking Class - With John Pierce, who received training at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Dec. 4. Noon, 165 S. Post. $5. 624-2354 for reservations.