Culinary calendar
Women’s and Children’s Free Restaurant - 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) 324-1995.
“Threats of Genetically Modified Foods and What We Can Do About Them” - By Ken Roseboro, editor of the Organic & Non GMO Report. Thursday. 7:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market Health Education Center 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.
Barbecue Chuck Wagon Feast - Harvard Park’s chef Ryan Rose will cater a chuck wagon feast to include hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and dessert. Enjoy music provided by Frank Duryea and his band “Someone Else.” The Project Joy-Hauoli dancers will entertain Hawaiian style. Kimmy the Clown will also be there to create balloon animals and face paintings for the children. Sponsored by Group Health and Harvard Park Retirement. Friday. 5-8 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $15/adult, $7/children ages 6-12, free/age five and younger. (509) 535-0803.
Concert for a Cure - Featuring pianist Brian Crain. Enjoy local wine and hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Friday. 6-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars Winery, Coeur d’Alene. $30. (208) 699-1127.
Old Timer’s Picnic - King and queen coronation on Friday, children’s fishing derby and community yard sale on Saturday and picnic all day Sunday. Harrison City Park, Harrison, Idaho. Free. (208) 689-3669.
Under the Tuscan Sun - Wine and music fundraiser for the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra. Includes wine, food, music and live and silent auctions. Tickets available at the symphony office at 1042 W. Mill Ave., Suite 205 in Coeur d’Alene or by phone. Saturday. 4:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Cellars, 3890 Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene. $45/person and includes two drink tickets. (208) 765-3833.
In the Field with Main Market Co-op - Visit a new local dairy, Spokane’s Family Farm. Meet at the Community Building lobby and travel with others to meet the farmers, see the cows and enjoy ice-cream sundaes. Tickets are $10/person, $5 for Main Market Co-op members. Purchase by Thursday at www.mainmarket.coop. Saturday, 4-9 p.m., 35 W. Main Ave. (509) 209-2395.
Frank’s Crew Fighting Cancer - The entire downtown Frank’s Diner crew will donate 100 percent of tips earned for the day to the 2009 Seattle Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk for a cure. The mother of one of the servers at Frank’s has breast cancer. Tuesday, Frank’s Diner, 1516 W. Second Ave. (509) 483-3300.
Project HOPE Garden Party - Potluck. July 30, Aug. 13 and 27. 6 p.m., 2605 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-6527.
An Evening Under the Stars - Gourmet food, wine, music, dancing, star gazing and conversation, hosted by Spokane Public Radio. Age 21 and older. Aug. 6, 6-10 p.m., Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N. Fruithill Road, Spokane Valley. $40. (509) 328-5729.