Culinary Calendar

Cooking Classes for Adults - Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning will offer a variety of classes through March 19. Cost, dates and locations vary. For more information, visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ ContinuingEd. $35-$49. (509) 279-6027.

Flavors of the World International Food Fair - Part of Spokane Falls Community College’s Intercultural Week. Sponsored by the SFCC International Club. Sample cuisine from all over the world prepared by local restaurants. Today, 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, SUB, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Drive. (509) 533-3308.

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.

March for Meals Walk - Presented by Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels. Participants can walk laps through downtown skywalks to raise money and awareness of Meals on Wheels. Door prizes will be awarded. Register at the first level atrium of River Park Square. Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave. (509) 924-6976.

Wine Tastings at Vino! - Friday, First Friday Drop-in Tasting Event, sample six wine selections from Washington’s White Heron Winery. Drop by anytime between 3 and 8 p.m., $10; Saturday, sample Walla Walla wines from 2 Acre Wine Co. for $10, drop by anytime between 2 and 4:30 p.m., Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

Farm to Table Dinner - Featuring Cascade Creek Farm, located near Bonners Ferry, owned by husband-and-wife team Rob Fredericks and Mimi Feuling and their children, Emily and Devin. Meet and hear from the farmers and dine on local cuisine. Friday, 6 p.m., Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St., Sandpoint. $35; $55 with paired wine. (509) 263-0846.

Wine and Cheese at the Market - Presented by Rocket Market. March classes include: Friday, Red Wine and Chocolate the Sequel, $20 plus tax; Saturday, Beer! New Brews and Limited Releases, $20 plus tax; March 16, Big Red Showdown! Walla Walla vs. Woodinville, $38 plus tax; March 17, Small Vineyards Selections: Spain with guest Tristan Oms, $20 plus tax; March 23, Global Dessert Wine Extravaganza, $20 plus tax; and March 30, Italy by Region: Peidmont, $20 plus tax. All classes start at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. (509) 343-2253.

Taste of the Palouse - This free annual fair will provide an opportunity for customers to meet and talk with the people who make many of the local products sold at the Moscow Food Co-op, and to sample those products. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 East Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. Free. (208) 882-8537.

Wine, Stein and Dine - Hosted by the Post Falls Education Foundation. For ages 21 and older. Samples offered by more than 85 local restaurants, wineries and microbreweries, along with a silent auction, raffle and live entertainment. Proceeds will raise funds for creative classroom teaching grants in the Post Falls School District. For more information, visit www.pfefwsd.org. Saturday, 7-10 p.m., Greyhound Park and Events Center , 5100 W. Riverbend Road, Post Falls. $45 in advance, $60 at the door. (208) 691-3750.

Uniontown Sausage Feed - Enjoy a trip to the Palouse, a sausage lunch, see the Artisans at Dahmen Barn and all the homemade arts and crafts, and visit St. Boniface church, a local historical site with imported Italian statuary. Many homemade arts and crafts as well as baked goods will be available for purchase. Sunday, 9 a.m., Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. $37/members, $42.50/nonmembers, includes transportation, lunch and tour leader. (509) 327-1584.

59th Annual Sausage Feed - All-you-can-eat menu includes homemade sausage, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, rolls and pie. The meal is first come, first served for eating in the dining room. There is no wait for take-out orders. Proceeds maintain the Community Building. Music by the German Oom Pah Band. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 195 N. 419 Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $12/general, $8/ages 6-12, $2/age five and younger. (509) 229-3414.

Canning Art - For ages 14 and older. Learn how to stock your pantry the old-fashioned way and learn healthy techniques of canning. Snack provided. Registration is required. Monday, 5:30 p.m., South Side Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $27 plus $5 lab fee due to instructor on the first day of class. (509) 625-6200.

Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine - March classes include: Monday, Hand-rolled Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles, 6 p.m.; March 7, The Secrets of Cooking Indian Food - Vegetarian, 6 p.m.; March 8, A Night All About Caramel, 6 p.m.; March 11, A Vegetarian Irish Celebration, 2 p.m.; March 12, Spring Brunch Delight, 6 p.m.; March 13, It’s a Southern Thang, 5:30 p.m.; March 14, Mexican Mounded Beef Salad and more, 5:30 p.m.; March 19, Thai Cooking, 6 p.m.; March 20, Mexican Easter Fiesta, 5:30 p.m.; March 21, Antipasto, Bruschetta con Cannelloni and more, 5:30 p.m.; March 25, Homemade Pasta Making, 2 p.m.; March 26, Saffron Risotto and more, 5:30 p.m.; March 28; The Secrets of Cooking Indian Food - Meat Dishes, 6 p.m.; and March 29, Beef Short Ribs and more, 6 p.m. Registration is required for all classes. For class prices and details, visit www.thekitchenengine.com. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon No. 416. (509) 328-3335.

Two Cooks and Friends Cooking and Mixology - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. For ages 21 and older. Learn how to make Scottish and Irish cuisine while sampling food and drinks. Please bring an apron and wear green. Choose to attend Tuesday or March 7. RSVP required. 6-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave., Spokane Valley. $35 per person; $60 per couple. (509) 891-5980.

Marchtini Madness - Hosted by Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar. Purchase a Shamrock Drop Martini at any of the Twigs locations and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Family Maternity Center at Providence Holy Family Hospital. Twigs locations include: Downtown, Wandermere, Spokane Valley, South Hill and Stix at Northpoint. March 7. (509) 474-4917.

Joanie’s Magic Spoon Cooking Class - Learn how to make crepes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Registration is required. March 7, 6 p.m., 10307 N. Prairie Drive. $45, includes instruction, recipes and crepes. (509) 624-6564.

INCA Dinner-House Bistro Event - Presented by the Inland Northwest Culinary Academy. Event will feature student designed menu items, tableside preparation, seasonal ingredients and local products, student-crafted desserts, an optional wine accompaniment and more. Pre-payment is required. Reservations available for 5:30, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. March 9 and 10, Orlando’s, Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $35/person without wine; $50/person with wine. (509) 533-7283.

Cheesemaking Classes - Presented by Trisha Vieira. First class will be at 10 a.m. and will include an overview of dairy production, Greek-style yogurt and mozzarella preparation. A second class will begin at 1 p.m. and will discuss Irish cream, cottage cheese and ricotta preparation. Both classes will include handouts, recipes, samples, a beverage and a bagel or cookie. Registration is required. March 10. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. $35 per class. (509) 747-6294.

Annual Kosher Dinner - More than 200 Temple Beth Shalom volunteers will be cooking and serving a traditional kosher beef brisket dinner including: appetizers, side dishes and dessert. Dinners-to-go will also be available. A variety of Jewish entertainment will be featured including: the Klezmer band, Chutzpah, The Kosher Redhots and The Mavens, who will be singing songs written by Jewish composers. Homemade baked goods will be for sale in the Del-Bar, and the temple gift shop will be stocked with unique items made in Israel, handmade jewelry, books, ceramic decor and traditional Judaica gifts. Tickets are available at: Huppin’s Hi-Fi Photo and Video, 421 W. Main Ave.; Maggie’s Grill, 2808 E. 29th Ave.; Manito Ship & Copy, 3030 S. Grand Blvd.; Pawn 1 North, 8014 N. Division St.; Pawn 1 Post Falls, 2427 E. Seltice Way; Pawn 1 Valley, 11812 E. Sprague Ave.; Rosauers, 2610 E. 29th Ave.; Super 1 Foods, 830 E. 29th Ave.; at www.spokanetbs.org (click Kosher Dinner under quick links on left); and at the door. March 11, 11 a.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. $16/general admission, $9/children ages 11 and younger. (509) 747-3304.

Timberlake High School Dinner and Auction Fundraiser - All proceeds will fund the Timberlake Class of 2012 drug-free and alcohol-free graduation party. Dinner at 5 p.m., live auction at 7 p.m. March 17, Timberlake High School, 5973 W. Highway 54, Spirit Lake, Idaho. $8/adults, $5/age 11 and younger, $20/family of four. 208-683-3400, ext. 126.

St. Mary’s Catholic School Dinner and Auction - 40th annual event to benefit the school with silent and live auctions, dinner and dancing. Evening attire. Must be 21 years of age or older. Reservations required by Monday. March 24. 4:30 p.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $50/advance, $55 after Sunday. (509) 981-8722.

Feed Cheney Free Dinner - Open the last Monday of the month. There will also be free groceries for participants to take home and a clothing bank. No paperwork is required. Clothing bank opens at 5 p.m. and dinner is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 26, Wren Pierson Community Center, 615 Fourth St., Cheney. (509) 324-1659.