Culinary calendar

“Cooking for the Stars: Catered Dishes for the Hollywood Elite” - Presented by Master Chef Steve Geving. Today, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Road, Blanchard, Idaho. $25. (208) 437-0426.

Pilgrim’s Free Tastings - Today, 3:30-6 p.m., Meet the brewmaster: Sockeye Brewing Co.; Sept. 24, 3:30-6 p.m., beer tasting: No-Li Brewhouse; Sept. 27, noon-3 p.m., Oktoberfest Tasting: Selkirk Abbey Brewing Co. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Oktoberfest at Perry Street Brewing - Two days full of steins, food, music and everything Oktoberfest. Thursday, 2-10 p.m., and Friday, noon-11 p.m., Perry Street Brewing, 1025 S. Perry St. (509) 279-2820.

Vino! Wine Tastings – Tastings include: Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Northwest Wine Academy, $10; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Merlots From Around the World with Mike Scott, $10; Sept. 26, 3-6:30 p.m., Hahn Family Wines, $10; Sept. 27, 2-4:30 p.m., Bertani Winery of Italy, $10. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. (509) 838-1229.

Rhone Rangers - Sample nine wines from premier wine growing regions, including the Rhone Valley of France. Reservations requested. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. (509) 343-2253.

Apple Festival - Held weekends in Green Bluff through Oct. 26. Visit www.greenbluffgrowers.com for a full map of growers.

Hispanic Heritage Festival - Music, dancers, exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, food and more. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Riverfront Park, Gondola Meadow, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.

Blazing Spoons Chili Cook-off - Enjoy music, entertainment, a beer and wine garden, family fun, and of course, chili at the Northwest International Chili Cook-off. Tickets available at the door. Organized by Rotary Club of Colville. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Northeast Washington Fairgrounds, 317 W. Astor Ave., Colville, Wash. $12/person. (800) 833-6388.

California vs. Washington Face-Off - A blind tasting. Make reservations at (509) 838-1229. Saturday, 1:30 p.m., Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. $30. (509) 838-1229.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Saturday, Thai-ing to Cook; Sept. 25, Fall Harvest Focaccia & Baguette; Sept. 26, Margaritaville Grill: Tacos and Margs. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call (509) 533-8141. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Building 1. $49/per class.

In a Sentimental Mood - Fall Equinox Dinner and concert by the string quartet Harmonia. Saturday, 6-8 p.m., Bank Left Gallery, 100 S. Bridge St., Palouse, Wash. $35/includes dinner, dessert and glass of wine. (509) 878-8425.

Pilgrim’s Market Crop Mob - Volunteer to help a local organic farmer harvest and plant. A free lunch will be provided for all workers, courtesy of Pilgrim’s Market. Meet at the market at 10:30 a.m., arrive at farm at noon, work until 4, meal at farmhouse at 4:30, and depart at 5:30 p.m. Ages 16 and older only; reservations required by today. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Classes at the Kitchen Engine - Two new classes on the calendar this month: Late Summer Recipes with Nicole Frickle on Tuesday and En Vogue Vegetables with Jamie Aquino on Sept. 24. Classes are 5:30-7 p.m.;$39. For a complete schedule, visit www.thekitchenengine.com/joom. Kitchen Engine, 621 W Mallon Ave., Suite 416. (509) 328-3335.

Patio Party - Two Cooks With Love presents a cooking and mixology class. Make reservations at (509) 891-5980. Sept. 24-25, 6-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/person; $70/couple.

79th Annual Greek Dinner Festival - Sept. 25-27. Pastry available daily from 11 a.m., lunch menu daily 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and dinner served 4:30-8 p.m., dine-in or carry out. Taverna wine and beer are available daily from 11 a.m. with Greek appetizers. Shop for collectables at YiaYia’s Attic. Greek dancing by Opa dancers. Advance tickets available at: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, City Ramp Parking Garage, Arger Real Estate in Spokane Valley, Barlows Restaurant in Liberty Lake, Santorini Restaurant and Olympia Restaurant, both in Coeur d’Alene. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Adults: $12/advance; $15/door; $6/age 12 and younger. (509) 328-9310.

HUB All-Star Breakfast - Fundraiser for HUB Sports Center, a nonprofit community-based sports venue. Sept. 25, 7-9 a.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road. Free; reservations required. (509) 927-0602.