Culinary calendar

Wed., Aug. 25, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Fourth Annual Fall Fest – Craft fair, Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., with spaghetti dinner at 5 and music by the Dixie Dandies Band at 6, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1325 E. Queen. $10/dinner. 484-1604.

Free Garnishing Class – Learn easy, basic garnishing techniques for your summer fruits and vegetables, Saturday, noon-3 p.m., Everyday Gourmet at Lincoln Heights. Call 532-0080 for reservation.

48th Annual Public Salmon Barbecue - Sponsored by Western Dance Association, free entertainment from 2-3 p.m., rain or shine! Dinner includes salmon, salad, baked beans, roll, ice cream and beverage. Sunday. noon-4 p.m., Western Dance Center, 1901 N. Sullivan Park, near I-90; $8/adults, $7/seniors/ $5/under age 12. 489-4832.

Peach Festival - Celebrate one of Green Bluff’s great treasures — big, juicy, tree-ripened peaches! Try some peach ice cream, cobbler, cakes, or pies. No matter how you slice them, our peaches are delicious. Add lots of other great food, live music, and family entertainment for a great weekend! Saturdays-Sundays through Sept. 5 in Green Bluff. www.greenbluffgrowers.com

Pig Out in the Park - Five-day restaurant fair with music, food, arts and crafts. Sept. 2-6, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission. Includes 50 bands, 45 restaurants, three beverage gardens, three stages, food prices no higher than $7. Riverfront Park. 921-5579.

Pancake Breakfast - Benefits United Way of Kootenai County. Menu consists of eggs, pancakes, sausage, plus coffee, milk or juice. Sept. 4-5. 5:30-9:30 a.m., Greyhound Park, Post Falls; $5. (877) 782-9232.

VIP NightGlow Dinner and Wine Tasting - Three-course culinary delight accompanied by extraordinary wines. Sept. 5. 5 p.m., Greyhound Park, Post Falls; $50. (208) 667-2314.

FUNdamentals of Saving and Savoring Wine - Sept. 13, 6:30 p.m., at Niko’s, 725 W. Riverside. Cost: $30/person, $50/couple. Call 624-7444 for reservations.

Apple Festival - Come up to Green Bluff and enjoy a large variety of the best apples, fresh-pressed cider, produce, live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays-Sundays during October in Green Bluff. www.greenbluffgrowers.com

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