Culinary calendar

INCA After Dark Summer Sizzle Series - Classes include today, Gourmet Grilling: Steaks and Veggies; July 15, Small Bites Summer Nights; Aug. 5, Sensational Salmon. All classes are 6-8 p.m. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. INCA at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St., Bldg. 1. $59/per class, unless otherwise noted. (509) 533-8141.

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

Wine Tasting Wednesdays - Complimentary wine tasting with wines from around the world every Wednesday from 4:30-6 p.m., Culinary Stone, 2129 Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 277-4116.

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.

Yelp Supper Club Brewers Dinner - Brewers dinner featuring Big Barn and Twelve Strings. Thursday, 4-9 p.m., Tamarack Public House, 912 W. Sprague Ave. $25 ($6 savings with Yelp). (509) 315-4846.

Bike Night with New Belgium Brewing - Come for a chance to win a Fat Tire New Belgium Brewing bike and support BikeCDA. Every 50 cents of a New Belgium beer will be donated to BikeCDA. Proceeds will help support our community programs including our Bike Education and Build-A-Bike. Raffle will be around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 5:30-8 p.m., Capone’s Pub and Grill, 751 N. Fourth Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-4843.

Pilgrim’s Market Events - The Origins of Coffee: Seed to Cup. Call to make reservations. Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Rocket Market Events - Spain on a Dime. Reservations are requested. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20/per tasting. (509) 343-2253.

Vino! Tastings – Friday, 3-7:30 p.m., Russell Creek/Henry Earl Wineries; July 3, 3-7:30 p.m., selections from Vino’s Wine of the Month Club. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. Costs vary. (509) 838-1229.

All American Wine Tasting - Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, noon-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Total Wine & More Spokane Valley, 13802 E. Indiana Ave. Free. (509) 922-1530.

Strawberry Festival - Fourth annual Strawberry Festival with antiques, vintage, local arts and crafts, salvage items, delicious food, homemade strawberry shortcake and fresh strawberry lemonade. Proceeds benefit the Moran Prairie Grange Restoration Project. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Moran Prairie Grange, 6106 S. Palouse Highway. Free admission. (509) 245-3444.

Strawberry and Pancake Breakfast - All you can eat strawberries and cream, pancakes, eggs, sausage and drinks. Sunday, 8-11 a.m., Greenbluff Grange Hall, 9809 E. Greenbluff Road, Colbert. $6/adults; $3.50/ages 6-12; free/age 5 and younger. (509) 979-2607.

Whitman County Historical Society Ice Cream Social - There will be food, live music, talks by regional historians, book signings, a fashion show of vintage clothing, and many more exhibits and displays. Proceeds will benefit the Whitman County Historical Society. Sunday, 1-4 p.m., Perkins House, 623 N. Perkins Ave., Colfax. Free; donations appreciated. (509) 397-2555.

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

The Singing Nuns Luncheon Concert - Celebrate Mount Saint Michael Centennial with catering and a concert by the Singing Nuns. Reservations required. Tours begin, museum and gift shop open at 11:30 a.m.; lunch served followed by the concert at 1 p.m. Visit www.singingnuns.com. July 2, 11:30 a.m., Mount St. Michaels, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. $15/person. (509) 467-1077.

Gourmet Camp Cooking - Put gourmet cuisine into your camping experience. Registration required. July 9, 7-8:30 p.m., REI, 1125 N. Monroe St. Free. (509) 328-9900.

No-Li Brewhouse Dinner - Five courses with five No-Li beers. Call for reservations. July 10, 6 p.m., Europa Restaurant, 125 S. Wall St. $55/person. (509) 455-4051.

Cooking Classes at the Kitchen Engine - July 12, 2 p.m., Homemade Pasta, $45; July 14, 5:30 p.m., Carne Asada, $49; July 15, 5:30 p.m., Tofu Transformation, $39; July 16, 5:30 p.m., Sweet and Savory Crepes, $45; July 20, 5:30 p.m., Super Summer Desserts in a Jar, $45; July 22, 5:30 p.m., Secrets of Thai Cooking: Red Coconut Curry Shrimp, $39; July 26, 2 p.m., Make Salmon Great, $55; July 29, 5:30 p.m., Thai Cooking: Pad Thai, $39. Kitchen Engine, 621 W. Mallon Ave. (509) 328-3335.

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.

Cooking with Master Chef Steve - Cooking experiences with Master Chef Steve W. Geving of Les Toques Blanches Chefs Hall of Fame. Reservations required. July 14: Beach Party Cookery from Malibu to Miami Beach; Aug. 11: Summertime European Awesome Entertaining. Classes 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Blanchard Community Center, 685 Rusho Lane, Blanchard, Idaho. $25/person. (208) 437-1037.

Sip & Shop Fundraiser – Ten percent of all proceeds from the tasting room, gift shop and Bistro Rouge will be donated to Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper. July 14, 4-9 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

“Our Favorites” Cooking Class Series - July 15-16, Grilling and Chilling. Call to make reservations. Classes 5:45-8:30 p.m., Two Cooks with Love Catering, 11712 E. Boone Ave. $40/single; $70/couple. (509) 939-4527.

Beans Are Not Just for Vegetarians - Joy Eschliman will teach the way to properly prepare and cook beans. Learn how preparing dried beans can save money and time. Also, learn about the many varieties, uses and versatility of this amazing food. July 15, 6-8:30 p.m., Southside Community Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. $35/members; $45/nonmembers. (509) 535-0803.

Top Frog Third Anniversary Celebration - Get your Inland Northwest Ale Trail map signed, try a new a beer and listen to music from local talent. July 18, noon-7 p.m., Top Frog Brewery, 221 Vista Drive, Newport. (509) 671-2884.

Big Barbecue Battle - Longhorn Barbecue of Spokane and Northern Quest Resort and Casino are partnering in this competitive barbecue competition sanctioned by the Pacific Northwest Barbecue Association. The event features barbecue masters from around the region contending for their share of a $15,000 purse. Attendees will get to sample all kinds of barbecue and vote for the coveted People’s Choice Award. July 18, Noon-6 p.m., Northern Quest Resort & Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights. $10/adults; $8/senior and military; free/age 12 and younger. (509) 481-6242.

Buffalo, Blues & Brews - Outdoor concert with a smoked buffalo buffet from H2H Bison Ranch and Warriors of the Rotating Tap home brew competition. Sponsored by Pathways Community Development Corp to raise funds for community improvements. July 18, 2 p.m., downtown Plummer, 150 10th St., Highway 95, Plummer, Idaho. $35/advance; $45/day of show. (208) 686-1629.

Music, Micros & BBQ - The “Gone Fishing” theme features an endless barbecue buffet from 5-9 p.m., craft brews from Leinenkugels, Blue Moon, Wallace Brewing Co. and Laughing Dog Brewing Co. breweries and live music from Eclectic Approach from 7-10 p.m. July 18, 5-9 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Casino, Red Tail Bar and Grill, 37914 S. Nukwalqw Road, Worley. $17. (800) 523-2464.

Vintage Spokane - Vintage Spokane showcases award-winning and up-and-coming wineries from the Northwest, each offering samples of their wine. VIP admission included one hour early entrance at 4 p.m. July 19, 5-8 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $50/general; $55/VIP. (425) 412-7070.

Barefoot in the Park - July 24-26. Three day event with barefoot sports, music, food and more. Friday, 5-8 p.m., barefoot 3-on-3 soccer, live music with the Ryan Larsen Band, dance, car show, a fun run, inflatables and a showcase of local business and vendors. Saturday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m., games, petting zoo, bubble ball, foot golf, a golf cart show, talent show and outdoor movie. Sunday, 8 am.-3 p.m., soccer tournament, vendors and entertainment. Free shuttle on Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. from Liberty Lake Elementary and ball fields next door to the Pavillion and back. Visit http://www.libertylakewa.gov/ 387/Barefoot-in-the-Park. July 24, 5-9 p.m., Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road, Liberty Lake.