Culinary calendar

Military Families Food Drive - Global Credit Union and Operation Spokane Heroes have teamed up once again to help support local military families in time for the holidays. All nonperishable items and cash donations collected will go to the Food Pantry on Fairchild Air Force Base. All branches of the military and their families may benefit. Collections taken through Oct. 24. All Global Credit Unions. (509) 455-4700.

Wishful Kneads-Bosch Cooking Classes - Thursday, 1 p.m., “Whole World of Spelt-cooking,” $10; Saturday, noon, “Sourdough Bread, Flapjacks and More,” $10; Tuesday, 6 p.m., “Gourmet Pizzas,” $10; Oct. 16, 1 p.m., “Basic 100 percent Whole Wheat Bread,” $5; Oct. 23, 1 p.m., “The Bean Pot,” $10; Oct. 25, noon, “Dairy Delights,” $10; Oct. 28, 6 p.m., “Homemade Fast Foods,” $10; Oct. 30, 1 p.m., “Autumn Cakes and Pastries,” $10. Wishful Kneads-Bosch Kitchen Center, 296 W. Sunset Ave., Suite 25, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-1500.

YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon - Keynote speaker is Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman in space aboard the Endeavour on Sept. 12, 1992. Proceeds will benefit the programs and services offered by the YWCA. Wednesday. Noon. Spokane Convention Center ballroom, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $125. (509) 326-1190, ext. 154.

Chef’s Seminar - Saturday, 7-9 p.m.: Chef Peter Kelly of Spazzo’s Italian Grill in Redmond, Wash., will be teaching a group of guests new and innovative cooking techniques with the emphasis on which Terra Blanca wines would work perfectly with his creations. Guests will be able to sample the evening’s pairings that night. $50. (509) 588-6082.

Healing Foods Kitchen: “Taste of Tofu” - Presented by Providence Cancer Center. Class will discuss the health and well-being benefits of whole foods cooking after cancer. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Thursday. 5:30-7 p.m., Holy Family Hospital, Health Education Center, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St. $10. (509) 474-5490.

Italian Cooking Classes - Hosted by Paula Mannino. Prepare and enjoy a five-course meal featuring authentic, regional Italian recipes. Single session classes will be held Thursdays through December. Reservations are required. Payment in advance is required for single sessions. 5:30-8:30 p.m., 7425 E. Columbia Drive. $50 for single session. (509) 893-8969.

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 through Oct. 25. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Kiwanis German Fall Feast - Traditional German food, silent auction and live entertainment. Two seatings available: noon-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Parties of four or more require reservations. Proceeds support projects of South Hill Kiwanis, serving children and community. Saturday. Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $12/general, $10/seniors, free/children age five and younger. (509) 991-5593.

Spaghetti Dinner - Menu will include spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, roll, dessert and drinks. Saturday. 4-7 p.m., Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. $5/person; Free/children six years of age and younger. (509) 487-9667.

St. John Vianney Oktoberfest - Games, food, beverages and music by The Chill Cats. Saturday. 1-10 p.m., school gym, 503 N. Walnut Road. (509) 926-5428.

Tea Party and Fashion Show - Hosted by the ladies at Messiah Lutheran Church. Call (509) 327-4446 or (509) 325-9858 for more information or to RSVP. Saturday. 2 p.m., 4202 N. Belt St.

Kids Cooking Class - Hosted by The Kitchen Engine. For children age 3-10. Pre-registration is required. Tuesday. 4 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. $10. (509) 328-3335.

Feast of the Arts - A culinary experience showcasing four-course, gourmet dinner featuring Cougar-connected Washington wines. Held every Friday evening before home football games. Feasts will be held Oct. 17 with Scott Williams of Kiona Vineyards; Nov. 7 with Shane McKibben with Amavi Cellars; and Nov. 21 with Annette Bergevin of Bergevin Lane. Music and art reception including wine and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7. Recommended attire is business casual. Visit www.feast.wsu.edu for menus and reservations. Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $75, plus tax. (509) 335-DINE or (877) 978-3868.

Harvest “Barrel” Dinner - Enjoy a champagne reception, a collection of seasonal plates and a variety of wines. Menu includes: Almethia Farms goat cheese purse with Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet; Cassoulet with duck confit and Produttori Barbaresco; autumn harvest salad with Bruno Clair Marsannay “Les Vaudenelles”; Szcechuan pumpkin soup with Colvin Carmenere; braised lamb shanks with Felio by Vino Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon; and apple pear tart with Wegler Riesling Spatlese. Reservations are required. Oct. 18. 6 p.m., seventh floor of the Lake Tower at The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Coeur d’Alene. $125. (800) 688-4142.

OctoBrewfest Auction - 13th annual event. Enjoy a sampling of microbrews from northwest breweries, wine and gourmet root beer tastings. Bidding on silent and live auction items. Benefit for the Inland Northwest Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Must be 21 or older. Oct. 18. 5:30-11 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. $13/advance, $15/door, includes four sample tokens. (509) 325-SEAT.

Swiss Steak Dinner and Auction - Proceeds go to state upcoming commanders and presidents. Sponsored by VFW 51. Music by Diane Copeland follows. . Oct. 18. 6-8 p.m., VFW 51, 300 W. Mission Ave. (509) 327-9847.

The Night in the Garden of Good and Medieval - Silent and live auction and wine tasting Benefit for the North Idaho AIDS Coalition. Live music by She Said Yes, from Portland. Special guest, Velma, Queen of Fun. Medieval fencing tournament. Raffle for a chair from Schweitzer lift 1. Tickets available at NIAC, 410 Sherman Ave., or The Long Ear, 2405 N. Fourth St. Oct. 18. 5-8:30 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, building 3, 4056 N. Government Way. $55. (208) 665-1448.

Wine Tasting - Hosted by Soroptimist International of Spokane. Proceeds from the event are used to benefit programs that support the needs of girls and women locally and worldwide. Oct. 18. 5-9 p.m., Lone Canary Winery, 109 S. Scott St,. $20, includes three wine samples, food and two raffle tickets. (509) 326-5249.

Hire Ability Day - October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Celebrate developmental diversity and learn more about hiring individuals with developmental disabilities at the fifth annual event. Hire Ability Day opens the door for employers to learn how their business can utilize employees with developmental disabilities. Interested businesses are invited to a complimentary lunch where they can visit with businesses of all sizes that have hired and value employees with developmental disabilities. Oct. 21. Noon. Davenport Hotel and Tower, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. Free. (509) 477-2029.

The Kitchen Engine Cooking Demos - Oct. 21. Learn how to make pumpkin bread. Pre-registration is required. 1 p.m., $5; Learn how to make baked apples and stuffed chicken. Pre-registration is required. 5:30 p.m. $10. The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. (509) 328-3335.

Scotch Tasting and Dinner - Five-course menu accompanied by various aged Scotch. Menu presented by Sous Chef Alijah Hesser; Scotch presented by Brent Young, Remy Cointreau USA. Presented by The Palm Court Grill. Reservations required. Oct. 23. 6-9 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $80/person. (509) 789-6848.