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 located on Fairchild Air Force Base. All branches of the military and their families may benefit. Collections taken through Friday at all Global Credit Unions. (509) 455-4700.

Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - “Soup kitchen-like” services are offered: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m. and Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. with take-out from 1-3 p.m. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 327-9539.

Ethnic Cuisine Cooking Classes - Sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op. A series of classes will be offered: Today, “Japanese Sushi,” 5:30-7 p.m.; next Wednesday, “Japanese Home Cooking,” 5:30-7 p.m. Registration is required. Register at 121 E. Fifth St. in downtown Moscow. Unitarian Universalist Church of the Palouse, 420 E. Second St., Moscow, Idaho. $21 per class. (208) 882-1942.

Focaccia Bread Baking Class - Learn how to make Focaccia from scratch, using fresh rosemary, sun-dried tomatoes, fennel, ricotta and Pecorino Romano cheese. Today. 1-5 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $10. (509) 535-0803.

Food Fear Factor (Argonne) - For youths in grades 6 and up. Sample a variety of unusual and exotic foods and participate in a number of food-related challenges. Today. 4 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 893-8260.

Wine Dinner - Enjoy Italian-style wines with an eight-course dinner. Reservations and pre-payment are required. Today. Le Piastre Restaurant, 501 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $55. (208) 665-0585.

Food Fear Factor (Otis Orchards) - For youths in grades 6 and up. Sample a variety of unusual and exotic foods and participate in a number of food-related challenges. Thursday. 4 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. Free. (509) 893-8390.

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

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. Thursday. 6-9 p.m., Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $80/person. (509) 789-6848.

Spokane Valley Newcomers Club Coffee - Meet for coffee with the club for women new to the Spokane Valley area. Thursday. 10 a.m. Call for location. (509) 893-4479.

Wishful Kneads-Bosch Cooking Classes - Thursday, 1 p.m., “The Bean Pot,” $10; Saturday, noon, “Dairy Delights,” $10; Tuesday, 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.

Dessert for Life and Silent Auction - Second annual event and all proceeds will go to support the crisis pregnancy center and maternity home at 144 W. Fifth Ave. in Colville. Friday. 6:30-9 p.m., New Life Christian Center, 1472 Highway 395, south of Addy, Colville. $10/person; $75/table of eight. (509) 684-9895.

The Day of the Dead - The Lands Council and Thomas Hammer Coffee Present Dia de los Muertos Celebrate with an evening of Latin American inspired food, beverages and coffee. Learn about coffee growing, roasting and blending while sampling blends from Central and South America, including Thomas Hammer’s new Colombian Eco-Brew. This event will be catered by DeLeon Foods and there will be a prize for the best skull mask. Friday. 6-9 p.m., Thomas Hammer Headquarters, 210 W. Pacific Ave. $35/person or $60/couple. (509) 209-2851.

United Nations Day Celebration Dinner - Dorothy Zeisler-Vralsted, vice president for student affairs, Eastern Washington University, will speak on “Millennium Development Goal No. 7-Environmental Sustainability” and focus on sustainability of water resources. Friday. 5:30 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. $25/general, $10/students. (509) 747-0472.

Second Annual Wine Festival: A Taste of Two World’s Old & New - Over 30 wines represented and hors d’oeuvres served. All proceeds benefit the ministries of Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral. Saturday. 6 p.m., 1115 W. Riverside Ave. $50/general, $35/seniors age 65 and older. (509) 358-4290.

Apple Festival at Green Bluff - Large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and pumpkins. Live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturday-Sunday. For more information, visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Green Bluff, 15 minutes north of Spokane.

Fall Release Dinner - Join winemaker and owner Keith Pilgrim and owner ReNae Pilgrim in a celebration of some wines released just for this dinner. The wines presented for this dinner represent limited production runs and extraordinary handcrafting by Keith Pilgrim. Saturday. 7 p.m., Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard, Red Mountain, Benton City, Wash. $115. (509) 588-6082, ext: 110.

Halloween on Garland - Presented by the merchants of the Garland Business District. Activities at various locations include: Tinman Gallery, Scarecrow Workshop, bring old clothes and straw will be provided, 10 percent discount on selected items for those who wear a costume, treats for kids, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person; Ruby Slipper, 20 percent discount on a single item if wearing a costume; Beads Addict’s Attic, Beaded Spider Workshop, discount on store items if wearing a costume, 1-4 p.m., $6 per person; Rocket Bakery, pumpkin lattes and scary sugar cookies; Destiny Floral and Pretty Things, boys can make batty hangings and girls can make pretty pumpkin necklaces; Mockingbird, 20 percent discount on items if wearing a costume; Discovery Shop, 10 percent discount if wearing a costume; Olive Branch Community Church, located in the Discovery Shop parking lot, free hot cider/coffee and donuts; Garland Theater, Midnight Movie, check www.garlandtheater.com for showtimes; The Blue Door Theater, “No Clue,” improvised murder mystery/comedy, not suitable for all ages, 9 p.m., $9 general admission, $7/seniors and students with ID. Saturday. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Garland Business District. (509) 325-1500.

Heritage Fair - The Sons of Norway Lodge No. 11, District 2, Coeur d’Alene will host the event. Featuring recording artist Rod Erickson, coffee and waffles 10-11 a.m., Norwegian luncheon $6.00 with entertainment 12:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Call Evelyn Bailey, (208) 664-6854; Mary Holmes, (208) 664-6834; Ruby Hill, (208) 752-7161, Post Falls. Saturday. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 200 E. Railroad Ave., Post Falls. Free admission, $6/lunch.

Pancake Breakfast and Homecoming Parade - The community joins in the University of Idaho Homecoming celebration for an 8 a.m. pancake feed at the fire station. All proceeds benefit the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department. The Homecoming parade begins at 10 a.m. on the north end of Main Street, and ends just past the Fire House. Saturday. Downtown Moscow. (208) 885-7725.

Power Outage Pancake Breakfast - Hosted by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Event will also include a raffle. Sunday. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 302 E. Boone Ave. $6/adults, ages 11 and older; $3.50/children age 5-10; Free/children age 5 and younger. (509) 487-4707.

Christ Kitchen 10-Year Celebration - Luncheon is at 11:45 a.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Program is Christ Kitchen women describe the 10-year journey. Half of ticket price will benefit the kitchen. Monday. Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $30. (509) 448-4343.

October Brewers Dinner - Benefits the future opening of Main Market Co-op. Multicourse meal of local foods and paired brews. Meet local producers and taste their delicious food. Reservations needed by today. Tuesday. 6:30 p.m., Hill’s Restaurant & Lounge, 401 W. Main Ave. $55. (509) 747-3946.

The Kitchen Engine Cooking Demo - Learn how to make mulled apple cider and creepy treats. Preregistration is required. Tuesday. 1 p.m., The Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave., Suite 416. $5. (509) 328-3335.

Transitions Fundraiser - Sixth Annual “People Who Care Helping Women Who Dare” with breakfast Wednesday at 7 a.m. and lunch on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Outrageous Hope.” Deanna Davis, author of “Living with Intention” will be the visionary speaker. Two program participants will share their story of how Transitions programs changed their lives. Speaking to the impact our programs have on homeless and low-income women and children in our community struggling with poverty, addiction, abuse and other life crises. Oct. 29-30. Red Lion Hotel at the Park. Free, donations optional. (509) 328-6702.

Camp Reed Sixth Annual Gourmet Dinner and Auction - Social and silent auction at 5 p.m., dinner and live auction at 7:30 p.m. Reservations required. Nov. 1. The Davenport Hotel, Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $75. (509) 838-3577, ext. 142.

EWU Alumni Homecoming Brunch - Have something to eat before the game on Saturday. Nov. 1. 10 a.m.-noon. Eastern Washington University, LA Lounge, Cheney. (509) 359-4839.

Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale - Pancakes, fresh eggs, bacon and orange juice. All proceeds will go to Center Pointe. Breakfast from 9 a.m.-noon; rummage sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 1. Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. Breakfast: $5/adults, $4/seniors and children. (509) 325-5451.