Culinary calendar

St. Paddy’s Day meal - The Coeur d’Alene Casino and Valley Meals on Wheels will host a meal for senior citizens in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. There will be entertainment by the Hillyard Belles. Call for a reservation. Today, 11:30 a.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines. (509) 924-6976.

Spring Luncheon and Card Party - Menu includes chicken scallop casserole, confetti salad, rolls, dessert and coffee/tea. Reservations required. Today, noon-3 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, 4420 N. Heroy Ave. $6. (509) 466-4260.

St. Patrick’s Day Green Wine and Beer - Enjoy green beer and wine in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Today, noon-8 p.m., WineStyles, 8801 N. Indian Trail Road. $5-$10. (509) 468-WINE.

St. Paddy’s in Palouse - Featuring authentic Irish music, dance, food and beverages, for the seventh annual celebration. Admission includes Irish or vegetarian stew, colcannon, Irish soda bread and dessert, served from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be a no-host bar selling beer and wine. Starting at 7 p.m., the musicians will present a traditional Irish music session hosted by local Irish group, Potatohead, with performances by traditional Irish dancers. Sponsored by the Palouse Arts Council. Tickets are available at Bookpeople in Moscow, Idaho; Atom Heart Music in Pullman; McLeod’s Market in Palouse and at the door. Today, 6-9 p.m., Palouse Grange Hall, 210 E. Bluff St., Palouse. $16 adults, $7/ages 6-12, free/ages 5 and younger. (509) 878-1701.

Benefit dinner theater - Musical “Lil Abner” presented by Northwest Christian Schools will at 6 p.m. on Friday . Fundraiser dinners featuring Mexican cuisine will also be held in conjunction with the show from 5:30-6:45 p.m. on Thursday, Saturday, March 24-25 and an Italian dinner from 5-7 p.m. on March 26. Northwest Christian School, 5104 E. Bernhill Road, Colbert. Benefit dinner theatre: $35/person; fundraiser dinner: $6/advance, $7 at the door; $25/family. (509) 238-4005, Ext. 110.