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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Culinary Calendar

Cooking Classes at The Kitchen Engine - Upcoming classes include: Today, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Fiesta Time! 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Rock and Roll, 2 p.m.; Monday, Grilling the Perfect Steak and Veggies, 5:30 p.m.; May 10, Sushi, 5:30 p.m.; May 15, Making Tamales, 5:30 p.m.; May 16, Introduction to Vegetarian Cooking, 5:30 p.m.; May 20, Homemade Pasta Making, 2 p.m.; May 21, Thai Cooking Part II, 5:30 p.m.; May 23, French Country Cooking, 5:30 p.m.; May 24, Beef Short Ribs, Sesame Green Beans and Key Lime Pie, 5:30 p.m.; May 30, Italian Dinner, 5:30 p.m.; May 31, Growing and Using Fresh Herbs, 5:30 p.m. Registration is required for all classes. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon No. 416. (509) 328-3335.

Cooking Classes for Adults - Offered through Community Colleges of Spokane Institute for Extended Learning. Today-May 9, Sourdough Cookery-English Muffins and Cinnamon Rolls, 6-9 p.m., $55; Sunday-May 13, Oil and Vinegar, Sundays from 9-11 a.m., $39; Monday, Southern Vegetables, 6-9 p.m., $49; May 9-13, Home Beer Brewing, Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m., $35; May 14, Thai Cuisine, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $47; May 23-30, Sourdough Cookery-Bagels, Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m., $55. Registration is required. Visit www.ccs.spokane.edu/ ContinuingEd for class locations and more information. (509) 279-6027.

Two Cooks and Friends Cooking and Mixology - Hosted by Two Cooks with Love Catering. For ages 21 and older. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo while cooking, sampling food and drinks. Please bring an apron. Choose to attend today or Thursday. 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.

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.

Cheney Kiwanis Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser - Menu includes: meat or marinara sauce, salad, garlic French bread, Cyrus O’Leary pies, coffee and punch. Proceeds will benefit the club’s student scholarship program. Thursday, 5-7 p.m., Cheney High School, cafeteria, 460 N. Sixth St., Cheney. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. (509) 235-7320.

Wine Tasting at Vino! - Friday: First Friday Tasting with Mike Scott featuring six selections from Australia, 3-7:30 p.m., $10; Saturday: Taste six Italian wines with cheese and crackers for $5. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

MDA and Dutch Bros. “Dane’s Drive”- All proceeds of today’s coffee sales at Dutch Bros. Coffee locations will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For more information and list of store locations, visit www.dutchbros.com. Friday, 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. (509) 251-1052 or (208) 640-3471.

Wine and Cheese at the Market - Presented by Rocket Market. May classes include: Friday, Big, Bouncy and Beefy Reds with Mike Scott of Noble Wine Distributors, taste eight wines; Saturday, Beer! Newest Brews and Seasonal Releases, taste nine brews; May 12, Champagne and Things that Sparkle, taste eight selections; May 18, Wines of Argentina with Jeff Mausbach of Catena Winery in Argentina, taste eight wines; May 25, Great Grillin’ Reds, taste eight wines. All classes start at 7 p.m. and include cheese and LaBrea bread. Reservations are requested. Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20 plus tax per class. (509) 343-2253.

Hand Rolled Truffle Classes - Taught by Chocolate Myracles’ master chocolatier Julia Balassa-Myracle. Saturday or May 19, 10:30-12:30 p.m., also May 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Chocolate de Mayo Hand Rolled Truffles, $55. Each participant will take home truffles made in the class and 1 pound of Ganache. Registration is required. 11616 E. Montgomery Drive Suite 23, Spokane Valley. (509) 922-6353.

SupperClub Showcase Dinner/Dance - Enjoy the culinary talents of Chef Colby Weiler from Clinkerdagger for a three-course gourmet dinner/dessert; appetizers available as well. Dinner served 4:30-8 p.m.; dance lesson from 6-7 p.m.; and dancing from 7-9 p.m. with MCJO Big Band Orchestra. Reservations requested by calling (509) 599-5934. Saturday and June 8, Sons of Norway Hall, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $10/dance only; $30/dinner and dance. (509) 326-9211.

Cheese-making Workshop - Join Trish Vieira of Spokane Family Farms as she demonstrates cheese-making techniques. Registration required. Register at the store or online. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods, 32 W. Second Ave. $20. (509) 368-9378.

Mother-Daughter Princess Tea Party - Hosted by Christian Youth Theater - North Idaho. The tea will include sandwiches, tea or hot cider, fruit, sweets and a performance by nine of every girl’s favorite princesses and princes. There will be photo opportunities for all girls with the princesses and princes, door prizes, raffles and other surprises. This event is a fundraiser for CYT-North Idaho High School Youth Pursuing Excellence. The teens are raising funds to attend the annual HYPE Conference in San Diego in June. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $15. (208) 765-8600.

Wine, Ride and Dine - Enjoy regional wines, then take a trip on the SkyRide across the Spokane River Falls. Finish the night with a four-course meal at Clinkerdagger or Anthony’s. Times are: 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. May 9-10, 16-17 and 23-24. Riverfront Park, Skyride, 507 N. Howard St. $48 per person, $40 per person for 4:30pm times.

Baking Your Favorite Bread Snacks at Home - Part of the Rollin in the Dough Bread Baking Workshop series sponsored by the Moscow Food Co-op. Learn the basics of bread baking. Registration is required. May 10, 6-8 p.m., Moscow Food Co-Op, 121 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. $35. (208) 882-8537.

Mother’s Day Spring Release Weekend - Presented by the Spokane Winery Association. May 11-13, noon-6 p.m. daily. Visit local wineries, enjoy tastings and speak with winemakers. View map of participating wineries at www.spokanewineries.net. (509) 238-1400.

Compass Club Luncheon and Style Show - Fashions provided by Audrey’s Boutique. Reservations requested by phone or email to compassres@gmail.com by April 26. May 11, 11 a.m., Spokane Country Club, 2010 W. Waikiki Road. $18. (509) 455-7789.

Etiquette Luncheon - Nicole Pearson, director of development, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, will guide participants in how to navigate a formal meal from hors d’oeuvres to dessert. Registration deadline is Friday at

https://ewu-csm.symplicity.com/ events/2012etiquetteluncheon. May 11. Noon, Eastern Washington University, 215 Tawanka, Cheney. $7. (509) 359-2898.

Oscar Night - An Evening with EWI - Walk the red carpet and dress to be noticed. Dress code ranges anywhere from your best blinged-out jeans to cocktail attire. Admission includes complimentary parking, appetizers, three-course plated dinner, complimentary cocktail, entry into the grand prize drawing, silent and live auctions and more. Proceeds help to benefit EWI (Executive Women International) of Spokane scholarship and philanthropy efforts. May 11, 6 p.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. $55/person or $50 each if you purchase a table of eight. (509) 329-9347.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive - 20th annual event presented by Campbell Soup Co. and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Place nonperishable food items next to your mailbox on May 12 for your letter carriers to pick up. Donations will be distributed to local food banks. For more information, visit www.stampouthunger.info.