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Where Does Your Food Come From: Issues of Food Production - Monthly panel discussion and friendly debate sponsored by Spokane Community College; today, 11:30 a.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor of the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

Bazaar and Turkey Dinner - Annual Fall Festival with bazaar opening at 4:30 p.m. and dinner served from 5-7, Thursday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport. Dinner: $7.50/adults, $3.50/ages 6-12, $1.50/under age 6. 924-0964.

Wine Tasting Classes - Learn about the history, geology and explore the flavor differences influenced by many factors, taught by Dr. James Hoffman. Proceeds benefit St. Luke’s, Thursday, 5-7 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, $50. 473-6746.

Ao Tourio ofo Spaino - A tour of Spain and its wines. Reservations requested. Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave, $22. 343-2253.

Spokane Cork and Keg Festival - A wine and microbrew tasting. Sample more than 100 wines and 30 handcrafted beers from the Northwest and beyond, with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres. Also a silent auction and wine store. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Chapter of the Washington Restaurant Association. Friday, 7-10 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park ballroom, 303 W. North River Drive. $40. 467-7744.

22nd annual Scouting for Food Drive - Boy Scouts will go door-to-door on Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon collecting food donations to benefit Second Harvest’s emergency food network. Bags delivered to homes on Nov. 6 need to be placed on front doorsteps no later than 8 a.m. Saturday for pickup. For more information, call 534-6678 or www.2-harvest.org

Naked Lunches: Stripping the Pretense off Food-Related Issues - Presented by Spokane Community College faculty and staff and other area experts. Weekly sessions connecting academic disciplines with the passion for food: Nov. 17, “Talking Turkey: Food and Interpersonal Communication,” 11:30 a.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor of the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

2004 Epicurean Delight - Spokane’s ultimate food event. An elegant evening of the best in fine dining, outstanding wine and dancing. Black tie optional. Proceeds benefit Deaconess Emergency Department, Nov. 19, 6 p.m.-midnight, Spokane Ag Trade Center, $150/person, 473-7690.

Feast of the Arts - Four-course meals featuring Washington wines to complement each course. Nov. 19. 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman, $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE.

Cult Cabernet - Taste $600 worth of wine. Reservations requested, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave, $55. 343-2253.

Spokane Wineries Holiday Wine Festival - All of Spokane’s wineries will be open for tasting. Nov. 19-21. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane area. 927-9463.

Knife and Scissors Clinic - Free class on proper knife sharpening, handling and care by Sharp Stuff at 11 a.m., followed by knife sharpening from noon-3 p.m., Nov. 20, Everyday Gourmet, 2829 E. 29th Ave. 532-0080.

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat, Nov. 21, Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4/adults, $2.50/age 12 and under. 326-9211.

SFCC Multicultural Thanksgiving Dinner – Nov. 22, 2-4 p.m., Spokane Falls Community College, Student Union Building Cafe at the Falls, 3410 Fort George Wright Drive. Free. 533-3367.

Syrah and Library Wine Tasting – Taste Pend d’Oreille Winery’s syrah and library wines and kick-off the holiday season with hors d’oeuvres and live music. The winery’s showroom will be open from noon-4 p.m., Nov. 26 and 27, Pend d’Orielle Winery, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint, $10 per person, (208) 265-8545.

Holiday Tradition - Great wines for the holidays. Reservations requested, Nov. 26, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave, $18. 343-2253.

Christmas Tree Elegance - Free viewing of 14 beautiful trees and gifts on the mezzanine at the Davenport Hotel, Nov. 26-Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 26 at 5 p.m., free family entertainment days Nov. 27 and 29, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Special events: “Dancin’ By the Day” with music by Night Bloomin Jazzmen and no-host bar on Nov. 30, 7-10 p.m., $10; Holiday Luncheons and Style Shows by Bon Macys and P.J. & Co. Models, Inc. Nov. 30-Dec. 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $40/person; Gala Dinner Dance, champagne reception, gourmet dinner with fine wines, dance music by Tuxedo Junction Big Band on Dec. 4, 6 p.m.-midnight, $125/person. Raffle tickets for trees: $1 each. 458-TREE.

Foodies Film Night - Films portray the sensual, cultural and political impact of food around the world. Films scheduled (but subject to change) are: Nov. 29, “Chocolat”; Nov. 30, “Tortilla Soup”; Dec. 1, “Big Night”; Dec. 2, “Mostly Martha”; and Dec. 3, “Super Size Me.” Showings are 11:30 a.m. in the Lair Deli and 7 p.m. in the Lair auditorium. Nov. 29-Dec. 3. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St., in the Deli, and in the auditorium. Free. 533-7382.

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