Culinary calendar

Fill the Fridge - Donations accepted and pre-packaged bags of food available for purchase to be donated to Second Harvest Inland Northwest Food Bank. Sponsored by Spokane Association of Realtors. Free refrigerator given away to one lucky donor in a drawing. Runs through Friday at all area Albertsons and Aaron’s Sales & Lease Ownership. (509) 999-7488.

Rockin’ B Ranch Cowboy Supper Show - Thursdays-Saturdays, 5:45-9 p.m., through Sept. 29. Fun-filled family atmosphere with fiddlers, a cowboy shoot-out, a kids’ posse, and after dinner, boot-tappin’ Western music by the Riders of the Rockin’ B on the main stage. Reservations required. 3912 Spokane Bridge Road, Liberty Lake. (509) 891-9016.

Summer Soiree at Beacon Hill - Features 35 wines from around the world, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live music by Moko Jumbie. Reservations required. Thursday. 5:30 p.m., Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. $35. (509) 838-1229.

Pub Pedal - Crawl along the streets on your favorite “cruiser” bike to various pubs in the downtown area. Friday and Sept. 21. 7 p.m., meet at Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition across from Patsy Clark’s Mansion, Second Ave. and Chestnut. (509) 944-0940.

Celebrate the Harvest Pend d’Oreille Winery - Live music grape stomping contest, cork spitting contest, smelling bee and more. Saturday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m., 220 Cedar St, Sandpoint. Free. (208) 265-8545.

Dinner and Comedy Club Show - Hosted by the Spokane Valley Elks. Reservations required by today. Dinner, 6-7 p.m.; show, 7-8 p.m. Saturday. 2605 N. Robie Road. $20. (509) 926-2328.

St. George’s Catholic Church Family Fun Festival - Includes Knights of Columbus breakfast at 8 a.m., 5K run at 9 a.m., followed by food, crafts, games and entertainment. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 2010 Lucas St., Post Falls. (208) 773-4715.

Harrison (Idaho) Show and Shine Car Show - Chili cookoff from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Judging on chili, costumes and booth decoration. Pinewood Derby for kids and adults, $2 for kits available. Sunday, City Park. (208) 689-9968 or (208) 689-3669.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing five-course dinners paired with award-winning premium wines from wineries showcased in the WSU Alumni Association’s wine club - Wine-By-Cougars, art, music and theater, held the night before home football games. Feasts will be held Sept. 14 with Pepper Bridge Winery of Walla Walla; Oct. 5 with Gordon Brothers Winery of Pasco; Oct. 26 with Woodward Canyon of Lowden, Wash.; Nov. 9 with Willow Crest Winery of Prosser, Wash.; and Nov. 16 with St. Laurent Winery, Malaga, Wash. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. Visit wsu.edu/feast for menus and reservations, Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $65. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Sept. 14. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. (509) 926-2328.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays, Sept. 15-Oct. 28. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Marines are Serving Breakfast - Menu consists of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffee, milk and orange juice. Proceeds benefit the Melvin M. Smith Detachment, Ladies Auxiliary, Devil Dogs and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 51. Sept. 15, 10 a.m.-noon, VFW Post 51, 300 W. Mission Ave. $5. (509) 327-9847.

Moonlight and Music - Featuring wine, food and dancing under the stars. Blues music by the Jimi Lund Band. Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Maryhill Winery Arbor, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, Wash. $35. Reserve tickets by Sept. 9. (877) 627-9445.

Scandinavian Breakfast - Favorite foods and coffee. Sept. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Tordenskjord Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $5.50/adults, $2.50/age five and younger. (509) 326-9211.

Caring for Kids Benefit Luncheon - 11th annual event. Featuring Linda Schaefer, author of “Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa.” Helping support St. Anne’s Children and Family Center and Morning Star Boys’ Ranch. Sept. 18, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $100. (509) 358-4254 for reservations.

Moscow Co-Op Cooking Classes - Sept. 19, Gluten Free at Home, featuring beef stroganoff and wraps; Sept. 26, Gluten Free on the Go, featuring pizza; Oct. 3, Everyday Baking, Gluten Free, featuring Irish soda bread, chocolate chip cookies and meringues; Oct. 10, Low Carb Sunday Soups, featuring low-carbohydrate Pistou (vegetarian) soup and egg lemon with spinach soup (vegan). All classes held at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, 420 E. Second St., Moscow. $18/class. (208) 882-1942, call to register.

Intro to Wine Tasting - Taste and learn about the seven basic wine styles, discuss what “professional tasters” are looking for when they swish and swirl. Sept. 20. 6:30 p.m., Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. $35. (509) 838-1229.

Spaghetti Feed - Dinner features spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, green salad, garlic bread, spumoni ice cream and a beverage. Proceeds benefit the East Central Senior Center’s low-cost senior activities. Sept. 20. 5-7 p.m., 500 S. Stone St. $8/adults, $4/younger than age 12. (509) 625-6693.

Luau - Hosted at the Elks Lodge. Serving Kahlua pig, teriyaki chicken kabobs, salads and Hawaiian wedding cake. Hawaiian dancers performing to Good and Plenty. Sept. 22, 6-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road, Spokane Valley. $17.50/advance, $20/door, if space allows. Reservations required by Sept. 19. (509) 926-2328.

Pancake Breakfast - Sponsored by Parkway Village Retirement. Menu consists of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. Washington Trust Bank will be sponsoring the Paper Shredder Truck, bring your papers to shred for free. Sept. 22. 8-11 a.m., Southside Senior Activity and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $4/adults, $2/children. (509) 535-0803.

Children’s Village Fundraiser - Featuring a 2007 Honda Metropolitan Scooter, valued at $1999, donated by Coeur d’Alene Honda. Honda’s 11th annual Chili Cook-off and benefit Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., drawing for scooter at 3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Honda, 2745 Seltice Way, Coeur d’Alene. $2/raffle. All proceeds benefit Children’s Village. (208) 667-1189.

Have Your Cake and Seniors Eat, Too - Dessert auction presented by Mid-City Concerns and Spokane Meals on Wheels. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar. Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $35. (509) 232-0864.

Hope for A Wild Future Dinner and Auction - Benefits Conservation Northwest’s work keeping the Northwest wild, from the Washington Coast to the BC Rockies. Sparkling wine reception and hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auctions, live music. Dinner, fine wines, and specialty desserts. Keynote address by Brock Evans. Register online at www.conservationnw.org/about

/spokane-auction. Sept. 27, 6-9:30 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $60/by Sept. 7, $70/after Sept. 7. (509) 747-1663 or (800) 878-9950, ext. 18.

Senior Ice Cream Social - Spokane Valley Meals on Wheels will host a free social for seniors. Sept. 27. 1-3 p.m., Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, two blocks west of Argonne Road. (509) 924-6976.

Soul Fest Luncheon - Menu includes fried chicken, cornbread, green beans, collard greens, macaroni and cheese and peach cobbler. Sept. 27, noon-2 p.m., East Central Senior Center, 500 S. Stone St. Free, donations accepted. (509) 625-6693, for reservations.

Fish and Chips Dinner - Hosted by the Elks Lodge. Sept. 28. 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $6.50. (509) 926-2328.

Hispanic Heritage Dinner and Dance - Hosted by Stephanie Vigil. In recognition of National Hispanic Month, with ethnic cuisine and salsa music. Music by Cambalache. Sept. 28, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, Pend Oreille Pavilion, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $32.50. (509) 459-5268 or 325-SEAT.

Pruneville Harvest Festival - A fun mix of music and comedy. Dinner by Luigi’s Express consists of pork tenderloin with plum sauce, mashed potatoes, choice of Caesar or chef salad and homemade huckleberry ice cream. Sept. 28, with social hour at 5 p.m., dinner and show at 6 p.m., at Southside Senior Activity and Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $12. Reservations required. (509) 535-0803.

Signature Chefs Auction - The March of Dimes Inland Northwest Chapter along with Spokane’s best restaurants present this second annual event combining signature food tasting with the excitement of a live and silent auction. Experience signature cuisines, sip fine wines, bid on unique auction packages prepared by each of the chefs involved. Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $150. (509) 328-1920.

Spokane Valley Studio Tour Silent Auction and Wine Tasting - All proceeds from ticket sales and the auction go to fund the promotion of the Valley Studio Tour and its artists. Music by Cheryl Branz. Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel, 1101 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10. (509) 710-0362.

“Taste of Two Worlds” Wine Festival - Presented by Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes. Over 30 wines from Europe and the West Coast. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Metro Cafe. Sept. 29, 7-10 p.m., 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $50/adults, $35/seniors age 65 and older. (509) 358-4290.