Culinary calendar

Joel Cooking Classes — With John Pierce, a Le Cordon Bleu chef, Saturday; and David Ross, PBS Master Chef, on June 19. Classes are free and will be at noon at 165 S. Post St. Reservations are requested; call 624-2354.

Taste Washington — Featuring food and wine pairings from more than 60 Washington wineries and 25 regional restaurants, 5-8:30 p.m., Sunday at the Davenport Hotel. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased from Peters and Sons Flowers, 170 S. Lincoln Ave. The phone number is 624-4151 or (800) 624-4151.

Knife and Scissors Clinic — Steve from Sharp Stuff will give a brief, free class on knife sharpening, handling and care at Everyday Gourmet, 2829 E. 29th Ave., June 19. The class will repeat at 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 and 2 p.m. You can get your knives sharpened for $3 while you wait. Call 532-0080 for more details.

Send news about upcoming food-related events at least two weeks in advance to: Culinary Calendar, Features Department, The Spokesman-Review, 999 W. Riverside, Spokane, WA 99201; or www.marybethd@spokesman.com.