Culinary calendar

Project HOPE Garden Party - Potluck today. 6-8 p.m., 2605 W. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-6527.

Chocolate Tasting - Sample chocolates from around the world. Register online at www.chocolateapothecary.com. Today, 7-8 p.m., Chocolate Apothecary, 621 W. Mallon. $15. (509) 324-2424.

Mixing for Mobius - Martinis, dinner and auction with master of ceremonies Mark Peterson from KXLY. Experience an aerial circus and masterful maneuvers of “The Paper Airplane Guy” John Collins. Age 21 and older. Friday. 6-9 p.m., Northern Quest Casino and Resort, Airway Heights. $50/person, $500/table of eight. (509) 624-KIDS.

Hoedown and Barbecue - Kicking off the square dance season for 2009- ’10. Catered barbecue served from 6:30-8 p.m. Intro to square dancing at 7 p.m., following by dancing until 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Barbecue: $6/advance, $7/door; Dance: $5/person, $2.50/age 17 and younger, $15/family. (208) 664-1083.

Cowboy Breakfast - Semi-annual fundraiser for the restoration of the old Pleasantview School as a community center. Menu includes all-you-can-eat biscuits, sausage gravy and eggs. 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Old Pleasantview School, 18724 W. Riverview Drive, Post Falls. $6/person, free/children age 7 and younger. (208) 755-9802 or 773-5368.