Culinary calendar

Wine Tastings at Vino! - Today: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Vino!’s “Blind” Red Wine Class featuring Pinot Noir, Cabernet, blends and more. Cost is $45; Friday: Drop by 3-5:30 p.m., Rotie Cellars and Tranche Cellars from Walla Walla; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Critter wines, taste a variety of wines with labels or names featuring animals. Vino! A Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

Smokin’-Grillin’-Chillin’ with Steve - Part of the “Learn How to Cook with a Master Chef” series. Recipes include: smoked salt-smoked cheese-smoked tomato-onion pasta, grilled garlic-pepper Naan with cucumber cilantro Raita, grilled and smoked pork loin with Mango Tango sauce, tender beef ribs with fresh pear and ginger marinade, grilled pineapple with vanilla bean and honey. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. $25. (208) 437-0426.

Free barbecue - Hosted by Mission Ridge Retirement Community. Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and desserts. Wednesday, 1-6 p.m., Mission Ridge Retirement Community, 12903 E. Mission Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 927-7148.

“Building a Healthy Lifestyle” Workshop Series - Today, Exercise for Life; July 27, Maintain a Healthy Weight. Wednesday evening series to gain information, insight and skills to make daily healthy choices. 6:30-8 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Spokane Public Market - Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit www.spokanepublicmarket.org. 24 W. Second Ave. (509) 624-1154.

What the World Eats (Airway Heights) - For ’tweens in grades 4-6. Play games and sample foods from around the world. Thursday, 1 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights. Free. (509) 893-8250.

Cherry Pickers’ Trot and Pit Spit - Walk in this four-mile trot. Event also includes a Cherry Pit Spit contest. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com. Thursday, 6 p.m., Green Bluff, 10321 E. Day-Mt. Spokane Road, Mead. (509) 238-4709.

Backpack Cooking Basics - Learn how to preserve, prepare, pack and cook tasty meals that won’t drag you down, from an REI expert. Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

Cherry Festival - Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for map of growers. Green Bluff.

Singles Barbecue Picnic - Hosted by Christian Singles Fellowship and other local singles ministries. A hike starts at 8 a.m. and activities from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. include volleyball, games and swimming. Children are welcome. The barbecue lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Admission to Liberty Lake County Park is an extra $2 per person. Advance tickets are required. Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Liberty Lake County Park, 3707 S. Zephyr Road. $5 adults, $3 children 12 and younger. (509) 927-0304.

Fresh Catch: Brews & Grub - Fish and chips meal presented by Alaskan Brewing Company prior to the “Deadliest Catch” show (separate tickets required). Sunday, 5 p.m., INB Performing Arts Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $10/meal only. (800) 325-SEAT.

Good Food Book Club - Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Discuss “Eaarth: Making Life a Tough New Planet,” by Bill McKibben. Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m. Held at a private residence. Email bookclub@moscowfood.coop for directions, Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-8537.

The Backyard Club Cooking and Mixology Class - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. Upcoming classes include: Monday and Tuesday, Backyard Barbecue; Aug. 15, 16 and 17, Cool Days of August. 6-8:30 p.m. RSVP required. 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $30 per person; $50 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Feed Cheney Free Groceries and Sack Lunch - Free sack lunches will be provided by the Cheney Church of the Nazarene. There will also be a clothing bank from 5-6 p.m. in the lower level of the UCC education building. This is not a religious event and no paperwork is required to participate. Monday, United Church of Christ, 423 N. Sixth St., Cheney. (509) 991-5117.

“Christmas in July” Festival - July 29-30. Sponsored by the Kalispell Tribe and Northern Quest Casino. Community members are encouraged to help “Fill the Boat for Foster Kids” by bringing an item to donate and toss in the boat at the Sons of Norway. Requested donations are backpacks, school supplies, toys, and gift cards for retail stores such as WalMart, Target or Fred Meyer, as well as monetary donations to pay for summer activities for foster kids. July 30, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., will feature food, live music and a variety of vendors selling unique items at discount prices. Benefits Olive Crest, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving abused, neglected and at-risk children in Eastern Washington. 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. (509) 462-0700.

Monroe Street Pub Crawl - People age 21 and older are encouraged to try and make it through a 3.5-mile course to all 11 pubs involved to become a member of the ‘Hall of Champions.’ Several bars offer specials to those involved in the crawl. The pub crawl raises funds for Great Shape! Inc., a nonprofit program that supports three different programs in Jamaica. Learn more and pre-register for the crawl at www.monroestreetpub crawl.com. July 30, 4:30 p.m., 122 S. Monroe St. $25. (509) 325-3623.