Culinary calendar

Sip & Shop Fundraiser - 10 percent of proceeds from the tasting room, gift shop and Bistro Rouge, will be donated to Idaho Community Foundation. Wednesday, 5-7 p.m., Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint. (208) 265-8545.

Free Community Cooking Nights - Want to cook in a new state of the art kitchen? The Kitchen at Second Harvest will host free Community Cooking Nights every Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Follow along with head chefs as scratch cooking skills are applied to healthy and cost-effective meals. Recipes are based on what is readily available through Spokane County food banks. All are welcome; no experience is necessary. To register or get more information, visit secondharvestkitchen.org/ classes-events, email Jandyl.doak@2-harvest.org or call. Second Harvest, 1234 E. Front Ave. Free. (509) 252-6246.

American Girl Cooking Classes - Wednesday, 6 p.m., American Girl Cookbook Club, $50/per parent and child duo. April 30, 10 a.m., American Girl Pizza Party, $40/per person. Williams-Sonoma, River Park Square, 808 W. Main St. (509) 455-3438.

Union Gospel Mission Annual Gathering - When we see the label “homeless” or “addict” before we see the person, we are in danger of missing the person all together. Join us for a look beyond the surface of homelessness. Meet the real people behind the stereotypes and learn how together we can end homelessness … one person, one family at a time. Lunch event from noon-1:30 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive. $35/ticket; $250 to sponsor a table of 8.. (509) 535-8510.

INCA After Dark - Classes include: Thursday, Gourmet Grilling: Steaks and Veggies, $59; Friday, Brunch Favorites, $59; April 29, Viva Italia, $59: May 4, French Cuisine 101, $49; May 6, Pizzeria Pizza and Stromboli, $59; May 11, Homemade Croissants: Chocolate and Almond, $49; May 19, Sushi 101, $59; May 20, Mixology 101. For more information or registration, visit incaafterdark.scc.spokane.edu or call. All classes are 6-8 p.m., Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. (509) 533-8141 or (509) 279-6030.

Vino! Tastings - Tastings include cheese and crackers. Friday, 3-6:30 p.m., Wines of France’s Rhone Valley; Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Penfolds of Australia; April 22, 3-6:30 p.m., Roses; April 23, 2-4:30 p.m., Nine Hats Wines of Walla Walla. Vino! Wine Shop, 222 S. Washington St. $10-$15. (509) 838-1229.

April Beer Tasting Events - Friday: Victory Brewing. April 22: 10 Barrel Brewing. April 29: Ninkasi Brewing. 4-7 p.m., The Growler Guys - CdA, 225 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 930-4382.

UnCorked! 2016 - Wine, beer, and specialty cocktails while enjoying the view from the exclusive Paulsen Penthouse. Live music and silent and live auction items. Only 100 tickets will be sold for this event, so be sure to reserve yours right away. Tickets are available directly through NAWBO and can be purchased by emailing administrator@nawbonw.org. The event includes wine from El Corazon, beer by Waddell’s Brewpub & Grille, specialty cocktails by Cocktails by Cody and appetizers by Red Rock Catering & Events. Friday, 6 p.m., Paulsen Building Penthouse, 421 W. Riverside Ave. $100. (509) 731-3309.

Community Table - Every third Saturday, noon-2 p.m., enjoy a wonderful hot meal and dessert. Sponsored by Daily Bread and Second Harvest Food Bank. Audubon United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd. (509) 325-4541.

Chocolate and Champagne Gala - An evening of champagne, chocolates, steak dinner and a live and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Sexual Assault and Family Trauma Response Center of LCSNW. Visit https://lcsnw.ejoinme.org/ MyEvents/ChocolateChampagne Gala2016/PurchaseTicketsHere/ tabid/750314/Default.aspx or call to purchase tickets. Saturday, 6 p.m., Davenport Hotel, Grand Pennington Ballroom, 10 S. Post St. $95. (509) 343-4020.

Hearth Homes Red Carpet Gala - Three-course dinner, dancing and liver and silent auctions. Benefits Spokane Valley single homeless women and children to receive support from Hearth Homes. Saturday, 6-11 p.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $54. (509) 926-6492.

Cook and Eat Clean - Participants will prepare and sample leafy greens, whole grains, plant based protein and brightly colored vegetables. Register at SecondHarvest Kitchen.org/events-classes. Classes are each Monday in April from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Second Harvest, 1234 E. Front Ave. $25/class. (509) 252-6246.

Olive Garden Spirit Night - Up to $1,000 of in-restaurant sales will be donated to St. George’s School. Guests are encouraged to wear school colors. Tuesday, 4-10 p.m., Olive Garden, 9780 N. Newport Highway. (509) 466-1230.

Iron Horse Brewery Tasting - April 20, 3:30 p.m., Pilgrim’s Market, 1316 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 676-9730.

Meet Your Maker: Waddell’s Brewing - Come hang out with Bryan Utigard, Adam Wardal, and Matty Smith and enjoy some of their very special limited releases at Area 51 Taphouse at the Onion North. April 20, 5-7 p.m., Area 51 Taphouse at the Onion, 7522 N. Division St. (509) 482-6100.

Perry Street Brewing Community Pint Night - Join Perry Street Brewing for a Community Pint Night - benefiting the Friends of the Centennial Trail. After 5 p.m., $1 from each pint sold will benefit the Friends of the Centennial Trail. Arrive thirsty and leave happy knowing that you’ve contributed to sustaining the most popular trail in Eastern Washington. April 20, 5 p.m., Perry Street Brewing, 1025 S. Perry St. (509) 279-2820.

Clean Eating for Beginners - Ironman triathlete and fitness expert Ben Greenfield explains how clean eating is different from other healthy eating approaches, the benefits of changing your diet, and how to get started. Discover clean eating shopping and cooking tips and get inspired to make healthy changes in your life. April 21, 6 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Huckleberry’s Goodwill Drive - Come donate items at Huckleberry’s Monroe location for Goodwill Industries of the Northwest. At Goodwill, 85 cents of every dollar fund a variety of programs that help build independence for individuals and families in the Inland Northwest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on April 22-23, Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St. (509) 624-1349.

Post Falls Brewing Grand Opening - Check out the new brewery and enjoy some beer. April 22, 2 p.m., Post Falls Brewing Company, 112 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. (208) 773-7301.

Bottles Tastings - April 22, Tricksters Brewing Co.; April 29, American Northwest Wine Distributors. All tastings at 5 p.m., Bottles, 3319 N. Argonne Road. Free. (509) 443-4027.