Culinary calendar

Gourmet Way Events - Every Wednesday, 4-6 p.m., enjoy a wine flight with food pairings. Call to reserve a seat. Gourmet Way, 8222 W. Government Way, Hayden. $15/per person; $10/per wine club member. (208) 762-1333.

Happier Hour and Moose Tales Storytime - Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., with beverage specials for adults and storytime at 4:30 p.m. for children. Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Culinary Stone Events - Complimentary tasting with wines from around the world every Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m. Classes begin at 5:30 p.m. and include: Tuesday, Cinco De Mayo; May 7, Mother Daughter Day; May 12, Color Me French; May 14, Knife Skills & Steak Dinner; May 21, Making the Perfect Chicken; May 28, Mexican Fundamentals. $35/per class. May 20, 4:30-6 p.m., complimentary wine and salami tasting. The Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine – Today, 5:30 p.m., New Orleans Classics, $45; Sunday, 2 p.m., Classic Desserts, $39; May 6, 5:30 p.m., Classic Italian Saltimbocca, $39; May 11, 5:30 p.m., Artisan Breakfast Breads, $45; May 14, 5:30 p.m., Authentic Mexican Cooking, $39; May 17, 2 p.m., BBQ Class, $45; May 18, 5 p.m., Savory Croissants, $49; May 20, 5:30 p.m., Fish Tacos, $39; May 26, 5:30 p.m., Hand Rolled Truffles and More, $39; May 27, 5:30 p.m. Burgers and Meatless BBQ - Part 1, $39; May 28, 5:30 p.m., Homemade Pasta Making, $45; May 31, 2 p.m., Thai Green Curry Prawns, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

Locals Beer Dinner - A five-course dinner featuring local brewers Selkirk Abbey, NoLi, Perry Street, Iron Goat and Black Label. Reservations required; seating is limited. Today, 6-9 p.m., Saranac Art Projects, 25 W. Main Ave. $50/person. (509) 473-9455.

Cocktail Dinner - Join Clover’s bartending and culinary teams for a specially prepared six-course meal pairing small plates with classic cocktails. Call for reservations. Today, 7-11 p.m., Clover, 913 E. Sharp Ave. $90. (509) 487-2937.

Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m., St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

Every Child’s Place - Enjoy a three-course dinner event to benefit Every Child’s Place, a nonprofit child care center. Call (509) 315-4845 or (509) 863-9213 for tickets and reservations. Thursday, 5-8 p.m., The Boiler Room, 6501 N. Cedar St. $30/per person.

Pilgrim’s Market Events – Thursday, 6:30-8 p.m., Cinco de Mayo Goes Veggie Cooking Class, $10/per person; May 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Food Nutrients vs. Supplements, free; May 14, 6:30-8 p.m., An Eater’s Guide to Popular Diets, free; May 21, 6:30-8 p.m., Probiotics and Healthy Weight Loss, free; June 4, 6:30-8 p.m., Mushrooms: An Important Key to Immune Health, free; June 11, 6-8:30 p.m., Grilling Class: Think Beyond Meat, free; June 18, 6-8:30 p.m., Balanced Summer Nutrition: Keeping You Cool as Temperatures Rise, $5/per person; June 25, 6-8:30 p.m., The Origins of Coffee: Seed to Cup, free. Call to make reservations. Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 676-9730.

Hop Shop Fifth Anniversary and Birth of Black Betty – A day of live music, the Couple of Chefs food truck and an outdoor beer garden featuring Black Betty, the Hop Shop’s new mobile beer truck. May 1, The Hop Shop, 3803 S. Grand Blvd. No cover. (509) 747-9700.

“Drink One for Dane” - On Friday, all Dutch Bros. Coffee locations will donate proceeds from drink sales to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in memory of Dane Boersma, a Dutch Bros. co-founder, who had ALS. For a full list of Dutch Bros. locations, visit www.dutchbros.com/locations.

Vino! Tastings - Selections from Vino’s Wine of the Month Club. Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. Costs vary. (509) 838-1229.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Friday, Wok and Roll; May 7, Sushi 101; May 20, A Taste of Tuscany; June 3, Butterfly, Brunoise and Chiffonade; June 18, Keeping the Scene Green: Herbs. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. INCA at SCC, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $49/per class. (509) 533-8141.

EOD Warrior Foundation Fundraiser - Second annual event. Twenty percent of the day’s sales will be given to the EOD Warrior Foundation. There will also be a silent and live auction at noon, Blue Smoke BBQ from noon-5 p.m., and donation boxes will be placed around the brewery. Saturday, Mad Bomber Brewing, 9265 N. Government Way, Hayden. (208) 762-7343.

IBU Big Brew Day - Celebrate National Homebrew Day with a brewing session or just come and hang out. Hot dog cook-off, raffles, discounts for IBU members and more. Bring your own brewing equipment. Saturday, 11 a.m., Nu Home Brew & Bottles, 14109 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 808-2395.

Chocolate de Mayo - Make hand-rolled truffles, enjoy complimentary truffles made with Venezuelan and Ecuadorian chocolate, dip caramelized plantains in a luscious chocolate fountain, and sip hot chocolate made in the ancient Guatemalan style. Saturday, noon-6 p.m., Chocolate Myracles, 11616 E. Montgomery Drive, No. 23. Free. (509) 922-6353.

Coffee and Chocolate Pairings – Guided chocolate and coffee tastings at Chocolate Apothecary. Saturday, 2 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260; May 16, 2 p.m., Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320; June 13, 2 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300. Free.

Country Breakfast - Breakfast is open to the public and supported by donations in any amount that you feel you can afford. No one is turned away for inability to donate. Mondays, 7-10 a.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. (208) 437-1037.

Tea Time - Sherri Davey, owner of Heavenly Special Teas, presents information about the health benefits of tea and the differences between types of tea. Monday, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road, (509) 893-8350; May 21, 6:30 p.m., Airway Heights Library, 1213 S. Lundstrom St., Airway Heights, (509) 893-8250; May 26, 6:30 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St., (509) 893-8340; June 2, 6:30 p.m., Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390. Free.

Blue Hawaii Benefit Breakfast - Benefiting and supporting scholarships and the educational mission of Mobius. Reservations requested. May 6, 7-8:30 a.m., Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln St. (509) 327-8000.

Wine, Ride & Dine - Taste regional wines and take in the views of Spokane River Falls during a multi-course dinner from Anthony’s or Clinkerdagger. Includes wine tasting, a glass of wine for the SkyRide, dinner, all taxes and gratuities. Meet at the SkyRide. Seating times are: 4:30, 5, 5:15, 5:30 and 6 p.m. Dates for the Anthony’s dinner are: May 6, 13 and 20. Clinkerdagger dinner dates are: May 7, 14 and 21. For more information or to register, visit spokaneparks.org or call. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. $50-$55. (509) 625-6200.

“Our Favorites” Cooking Class Series - All-time favorite classes and recipes from the last four years, including: May 6-7, Fiesta Fun; June 17-18, Cocktail Hour; July 15-16, Grilling and Chilling. Call to make reservations. Classes held 5:45-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/single; $70/couple. (509) 939-4527.

Total Wine Events - May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Support Your Local Craft Breweries, $15; May 8, 5-6 p.m., American Hops and Plenty of Passion, $5; May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spain: Discover Vibrant Rioja, $20. Offered at both locations: Total Wine & More, 9980 N. Newport Highway, (509) 466-1644; and Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave., (509) 922-1530. Discover Beer Tastings: May 7-8 and May 13-15, 4-7 p.m.; May 9, 3-6 p.m.; and May 16, noon-3 p.m.; and May 17, 1-6 p.m., at the North Spokane location and May 8 and May 13-15, 4-7 p.m.; May 9, noon-3 p.m.; May 12 and May 14, 4-7 p.m.; and May 16, 3-6 p.m. at the Spokane Valley location.

Cupcakes & Cocktails - A festive pre-Mother’s Day celebration and a variety of free cupcakes, chair massages and complimentary mimosas. Floral arrangements will be for sale. All stores will be offering special deals, just in time for Mom’s Day. May 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Plaza Shops, 210 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (855) 508-6877.

Mother Daughter Tea - Enjoy lunch with your mother, daughter or best friend. Lunch includes a fresh salad, sweet treats, hot and cold tea and mimosas. May 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. $20/per person. (208) 773-5016.

Mother’s Day Tea with Pepper Quartet - Enjoy treats from The Roost Bakery and entertainment by Pepper Quartet. May 9, 2 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25. (509) 953-1231.

American-Italian Wine Tasting - The Spokane American-Italian Club will be hosting its annual wine tasting party to benefit the club’s scholarship and charitable programs. Appetizers will be served and the event will also feature a drawing and silent auction. May 9, 6-9 p.m., St. Thomas More Hall, 505 W. St. Thomas More Way. $20/per person. (509) 994-8639 or (509) 928-9186.

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center’s 12th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch - This event for Mom or a special woman features an all-you-can eat buffet, carving stations, made-to-order omelets, fabulous side dishes, dessert table and a gift for Mom. Crowning of the Blessed Mother after the 8 a.m. Mass. May 10, 9 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $30/adult; $10/children ages 6-12. (509) 448-1224.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

Spokane Craft Beer Week - May 11-17. Celebrate local beer with more than 30 events throughout the city, including brewery collaborations, beer dinners, tap takeovers, and more. For a full list of event and locations, visit spokanecraftbeerweek.com.

Cooking with Master Chef Steve - Cooking experiences with Master Chef Steve W. Geving of Les Toques Blanches Chefs Hall of Fame. Reservations required. May 12: Four Exquisite Dishes to Get Hugs and Kisses; and June 9: Cooking Completely with Wine: Sparkling, Fortified, Blends. Classes are 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25/person. (208) 437-1037.

Healthy Home Fermentation - Fermentation is an ancient practice used to preserve fruits and vegetables and also make those foods healthier and more digestible. Fitness and nutrition experts Ben and Jessa Greenfield introduce you to the world of fermentation so you can start preserving at home. May 12, noon, Otis Orchards Library, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards, (509) 893-8390; May 19, 6:30 p.m., Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, (509) 893-8260. Free.

Jazzed for Justice - Join the Center for Justice for food, drinks, jazz and justice. Music by Julia Keefe starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds from ticket sales, drink tickets, raffles, and gifts made at the event go directly to support the work of the Center for Justice. Semi-casual cocktail party fundraising event with delicious hors d’oeuvres. May 13, 6:30 p.m., Hamilton Studio, 1427 W. Dean Ave. $40/advance; $45/door; additional drink tickets are $5 each. (509) 464-7602.

Girls Pint Out Events - May 14 and June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Backyard, 1811 W. Broadway Ave.; May 21 and June 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Cork and Tap, 2034 Main St., Coeur d’Alene; Free; buy your own beer. (208) 991-0040.

Bottles Tasting - Come sample and explore the many different styles of rose wine. May 15, 5 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 443-4027.