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.

Creating a Core Nutritional Program - Featuring Dr. Guy Devin. Today. 6-7:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free, but tickets required, available at the market. (208) 676-9730.

High Tea - Enjoy assorted sandwiches, pastries, fruit and teas. Event will also include a fashion show featuring clothing dating back to the 1880s presented by the Spokane Women’s Club. Reservations are required. Today. 2-4 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $20. (509) 535-0803.

Nutrition and Local Food - Presented by Kelly Greenway. Thursday. 5:30 p.m., Waldorf School, 2007 Sandpoint West Drive, Sandpoint, Idaho. Free. (208) 265-0695.

Seeds of Change Educational Film Series - A local food systems education series presented by Project Hope Spokane in association with Riverfront Farm and Green Jobs Not Jails. Films include: Thursday, “Food: A Global and Local Issue”; May 28, “Cultivating Change and Food from the Hood”; June 11, “Good Food and Seeds of Change: The RF Story.” 7 p.m., The Porch Church, 1804 W. Broadway St. Free with food or seed donation. (509) 280-1702.

Beyond Words, A Ritecare Spokane Benefit Breakfast - A fundraiser to support RiteCare Spokane’s free speech therapy clinic for children age 2 to 7. Reservations are requested. Thursday. 7:30-9 a.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. (509) 838-2310.

Free Wine-tasting with Winemaker Steve Meyer - Meyer will share selections from Pend d’Oreille Winery. Friday. 3:30-6:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free but tickets required, available at the market. (208) 676-9730.

Spectacular Spring Whites - Enjoy eight white wines with cheese and bread from La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles. Reservations are requested. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22 plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

China Bend Winery Public Barrel Tasting - Enjoy a vertical tasting of 2006, 2007 and 2008 marechal foch wines, organic sulfite-free wines and organic gourmet food products. Saturday-Monday. Noon-5 p.m., China Bend Winery, 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, Wash. (509) 732-6123 or (800) 700-6123.

Vintage Fashion Show and Luncheon Tea - Hosted by the Pend Oreille Players, with fashion show presented by the GFWC Spokane Woman’s Club. Club members will model vintage clothing dating from the 1880s to the 1970s, while guests enjoy a luncheon provided by the Pend Oreille Players. Menu for the luncheon will be Mediterranean chicken salad, rolls, beverage and dessert. Vintage attire is welcome. Reservations required. Saturday. 1 p.m., 240 N. Union, Newport, Wash. $15. (509) 671-3389.

Authors Serena Thompson & Teri Edwards – The Farm Chicks will chat with fans and sign copies of their book, “The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen.” Tuesday. 7:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore main floor, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Healing Foods Kitchen Cooking Class - Cooking classes for cancer prevention and achieving good health and healing after cancer treatments. Learn about whole grains. Pre-payment and registration is required. Tuesday. 5:30-7 p.m., Providence Holy Family Hospital, Health Care Center 4 and 5, 5633 N. Lidgerwood St., Education Center 1. $10. (509) 474-5490.

The Worldwide Cabernet Challenge - Blind! - Enjoy eight wines from Washington, Chile, California, Bordeaux, Argentina, Australia and more with cheese and bread from La Brea Bakery in Los Angeles. Reservations are requested. May 29. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $25 plus tax. (509) 343-2253.

’ Tis the Season for Raw Foods - Featuring Shannon Bullington. May 30. 1-2:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $15/includes samples, limited space, tickets available at the market. (208) 676-9730.

“Scramble to Defeat ALS” Breakfast Fundraising Event - Hosted by the ALS Association Evergreen Chapter. Guest speaker will be Jenny Hoff, who will share her experience living with ALS. RSVP by May 18. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting www.alsa-ec.org or call (509) 863-4321. June 3. 7:30-8:30 a.m., Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center, Ponderosa/Juniper Room, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. $30/person; $240/eight person table; $25/persons with ALS.

Greyhound Pets of North America Picnic - Annual picnic/fundraiser. Hamburger, hot dogs, chips and sodas provided. Featuring raffles, silent and live auction, and vendors. Bring your healthy greyhound and have their speed measured by a radar gun. June 13. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way. Free admission. (208) 772-3149.

Microbrew at Home - For age 21 and older. Learn how to make your favorite beer at home using malt extracts, grains and hops. June 17- 18. 7-9 p.m., Jim’s Home Brew, 2619 N. Division St. $29. (509) 625-6200.

Pig in the Park - June 18-20. Summer kicks off with German sausage feed in the park at 10 a.m. on Thursday-Friday and leads up to the whole hog on Saturday at 1 p.m. Also featuring annual June Bug Crafts Faire in the park on Saturday. Harrison City Park, Harrison, Idaho. Free. (208) 689-3669.

Stem and Stein - Fifth annual wine and beer tasting to benefit programs of Spokane AIDS Network. June 19. 6 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $40/advance, $45/door. (509) 325-SEAT.

Taste Washington Spokane - Part of the Washington Wine Commissions efforts to raise awareness of Washington wines regionally, nationally and internationally. More than 100 wineries will be on hand, pouring up to three of their wines. Try new releases of old favorites, or new varietals from some of Washington’s new wineries. Tickets on sale now at tastewashington.org. June 21. 5-8:30 p.m., The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $85. (206) 667-WINE (9463).

Canning Workshop - Class will focus on the pressure cooker technique. For ages 14 and older. June 22. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27. (509) 625-6200.

Winemaking for Beginners - For age 21 and older. Learn how to make your own wine from fruit and grape concentrates. Pre-registration is required. June 24. 6:30-9 p.m., Jim’s Home Brew, 2619 N. Division St. $14. (509) 625-6200.

Horse Heaven Hills Trail Drive - Celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Horse Heaven Hills AVA with stops at seven wineries. Tour and taste at all seven to be eligible for a drawing for a case of wine. Cost includes an event glass, drawing opportunity and barbecue at Crow Butte Park, 6-8 p.m. Musical entertainment will be offered at park. Call (888) 309-WINE for tickets. July 18. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Horse Heaven Hills, Hwy 221 Columbia Crest Drive, Paterson, Wash. $40. (888) 309-9463.