Culinary calendar

Wed., May 12, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

Kids Rock — Personalities from TV, radio, sports, and newspaper will be guest servers through Friday, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rock City Grill in River Park Square. Besides sporting aprons and serving lunch, they will be accepting donations on behalf of the Children’s Museum of Spokane. Also, 50 cents per pizza sold will be donated to the museum on behalf of Rock City Grill. For more information, call 991-0301

Rocket Market Classes — Rocket Market is presenting the following wine and cheese events to be held at 726 E. 43rd Ave.: Washington Cabernet Challenge – Blind, Friday, 7 p.m., $22; A Tour of Spain, May 21, 7 p.m., $18; and 10 Great Wines Under $10, May 28, 7 p.m., $18. Reservations required; call 343-2253.

Joel Cooking Class — John Pierce, a Le Cordon Bleu chef, will be at Joel on Saturday at noon at 165 S. Post St. Class is free, but reservations required by calling 624-2354.

Take a Bite Out of Hunger — Tenth-anniversary celebration, with food, beverages and silent and live auctions to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank, May 19, 5:30-9 p.m., Spokane Arena. Tickets: $50. Call 534-6678, ext. 238.

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