Culinary calendar

“Cooking Up a Story” Class - Presented by the Northeast Youth Center. Children 4-5 years of age will learn about counting and measuring through stories and various hands-on cooking activities. Class held every Wednesday for four weeks. Today. 10-11 a.m., Hillyard Baptist Church, 2121 E. Wabash Ave. $7 per session or $20 for all four sessions. (509) 482-0708.

Ethnic Cooking Classes - Sponsored by Moscow Food Co-op. today, 5:30 p.m., Polish Cuisine, Bigos and Pierogi (hunter’s stew and stuffed dumplings). Registration required. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, 420 E. Second St., Moscow. $18/class. (208) 882-1942.

“Explore the World of Coffee, Beyond the Cup” - Enjoy a night of wine, hors d’oeuvres and, most importantly, coffee. Learn the art of coffee roasting and blending from Roastmaster Dave Rier and Tom Hammer. Help create The Lands Council’s new Eco-Brew coffee blend at this unique fundraising event. Your participation will help support the local conservation efforts of The Lands Council, a non-profit that preserves and revitalizes Inland Northwest forests, water and wildlife. Registration requested. Thursday. 6-8 p.m., Thomas Hammer Headquarters, 210 W. Pacific Ave. $35/person, $60 for two. (509) 209-2407.

“Super Foods - Learn Which Foods are Especially Beneficial and Pack a High Nutrition Punch” - Learn how whole foods cooking contributes to our health and well-being after cancer. Presented by Anita Crook. Thursday. 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Room 1. $10, prepayment and reservations required. (509) 474-5490.

Book Fair Dinner Night - Hosted by Ponderosa Elementary School. Thursday. 5:30-8 p.m., Ponderosa Elementary School, 3483 Ponderosa Blvd., Post Falls. $4/adults, Free/children. (208) 773-1508.

Turkey Dinner and Bazaar - Bazaar opens at 4:30 p.m. with homemade gifts, crafts, candies and baked goods. The turkey dinner will be served from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport Ave. Dinner: $9/adults, $5/ages 6-12, $2/under age six. (509) 327-2512.

Soul Food Dinner - Music and food. Friday. 6 p.m., presented by the Black Student Union Club. Whitworth University, Hixon Union Building Multipurpose Room. $12. (509) 777-4568.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - Sponsored by the Washington Restaurant Association-Spokane Chapter. Taste more than 100 wines and 30 microbrews and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Inland Northwest Culinary Academy students. Purchase wines and brews in the discount wine store or additional gift items in the silent auction. Tickets on sale at Rosauers Supermarkets, Huckleberries, Vino! A Wine Shop and Williams Seafood and Fine Wines in Spokane Valley. Friday. 7-10 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 467-7744.

“A Wonderland of Wine and Food” - 3Cs fundraiser featuring food by Coeur d’Alene Resort chef Tim Heinig and friends and wine by Dean Opsal of Odom Northwest Beverage, entertainment, silent and live auctions, 50/50 raffle and a chance to win the Party Wagon loaded with wine and spirits. Benefits Cancer and Community Charities. Call to reserve tickets. Saturday. 6-9 p.m., Best Western Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene, ID. $30. (208) 777-1677.

Harvesting Hope for the Children - “One Life at a Time” dinner and auction to support abused and neglected children here in our Spokane community. Reservations required. Saturday. 6 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Court. $60. (509) 468-0700.

Scouting for Food - Kettle Falls - Place cans of food products and other nonperishable items on your front porch in the white pick-up plastic bags for the food drive. All food collected helps those in need in the community. Sponsored by Boy Scouts Troop 965. Saturday. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Kettle Falls. (509) 738-6894.

Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser - To benefit 6-month-old Jada Bascom who was diagnosed with leukemia. Raffle and silent auction. Saturday. 3 p.m., Cruisers, Stateline. $5. (509) 999-2210.

Harvest Dinner - Sponsored by Latah County Historical Society. Silent auction items and exhibits highlight the evening. Dinner consists of turkey and ham buffet, mashed potatoes, green beans and homemade pies and desserts. Sunday. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Moscow Junior High School cafeteria, 1410 E. D St., Moscow. $12/adults, $6/ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (208) 882-1004.

Holiday Entertaining Cooking Class - Featuring Chef Jeremiah Timmons of Ambrosia Bistro. Reservations required. Monday. 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $45. (509) 455-9400.

California Wine and Cheese Class - With John Allen. Reservations required. Tuesday. 6-8 p.m., Saunders Cheese Market, 210 S. Washington St. $45. (509) 455-9400.

“Another Delicious T3 for Spokane” - Presented by Slow Food, Spokane River. Join Townshend Cellar, Theo Chocolate, Thomas Hammer Coffee and other local foodies for an evening of pairing some of our finest local artisanal vices. RSVP by FridayNov. 9 to sf.spokaneriver@gmail.com. Next WednesdayNov. 14. 6-9 p.m., Thomas Hammer Coffee, 210 W. Pacific Ave. $40.

Spokane Dinner Club - Next Wednesday, Progressive table-to-table dinner with an entree of Northwest salmon and halibut duet. Various themed-dinners held monthly. Spokane Athletic Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. Reservations required by calling (509) 838-2744. $34. (509) 534-5707 for information.

Big Time Italians - Part of the Fall wine class series. Taste Barolo, Amarone, Super Tuscans and more. Nov. 15. 6:30 p.m., Vino!, 222 S. Washington St. $50. (509) 838-1229.

Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - RSVP by Tuesday to the chamber office for the event on Nov. 15. Also announcement of new board of directors. 11:30 a.m. Route 53 Diner, Rathdrum. (208) 687-2866.

Purple Bubble Charity Ball - Semiformal with grilled steak dinner Nov. 17, 6-7 p.m., dancing to Good & Plenty, auction and items for sale. Hosted by the Elks Lodge with all proceeds going to the Children’s Therapy Program. Reservations needed by next Wednesday Nov. 14. 2605 N. Robie Road. $17.50. (509) 926-2328.

39th Annual Spaghetti Dinner - Presented by American Italian Club. All-you-can-eat dinner includes spaghetti and meatballs, salad, rolls, coffee, pop and ice cream. Italian bake sale and wine available. Nov. 18. Noon-6 p.m., Gonzaga Preparatory School, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. $8/adults, $4/children ages 6-12, free/age 5 and younger. (509) 467-5674.

Campbell House Holidays - Visitors can tour the historic house on their own, listen to student pianists live, watch historic cooking demonstrations in the kitchen, and check out the special display of vintage wintertime clothing and artifacts from the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture collections. Sponsored by Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo Spokane and DEX Inc. Continues Dec. 22-23, 26-30 and Jan. 1. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, 2316 W. First Ave. Museum admission: members/free, adults/$7, seniors/$5 (62 years of age and older), students (valid school ID required for students over 18), children five years of age and younger/free. (509) 456-3931.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Benefits the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. Presented by the Spokane Symphony Associates. Free viewing of 12 trees and gifts on the Davenport Mezzanine, Nov. 23-Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Nov. 23, 5 p.m., tree lighting ceremony in the lobby, free; Nov. 25, 6-7 p.m.: “An Evening with Eckart and Friends,” Isabella Ballroom, $10/door; Nov. 26, “Red Hat” Luncheon, reservations required at (509) 789-6863; Nov. 27-30, Macy’s Style show and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required; Nov. 30, Gala Dinner Dance, champagne reception at 6 p.m., gourmet dinner with fine wines at 8 p.m., dance music by Stage Coach West, black tie optional, Grand Pennington Ballroom, reservations required; Dec. 1, 8-11 a.m., Santa Breakfast Buffet to benefit Mobius Kids, call 624-KIDS to RSVP; Dec. 1-2, Symphony Classic series at the Fox; Dec. 8, 9:15 p.m. on the Mezzanine, Raffle drawing for trees. Nov. 23 - Dec. 8. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $1/raffle tickets for trees. (509) 458-TREE.