Culinary calendar

Christmas Tree Elegance - Free viewing of 14 beautiful trees and gifts on the mezzanine, daily beginning Friday through Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony on Friday at 5 p.m., free family entertainment days Saturday and Monday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Special events: “Dancin’ By the Day” with music by Night Bloomin’ Jazzmen and no-host bar on Tuesday , 7-10 p.m., $10; Holiday Luncheons and Style Shows by Bon Macy’s and P.J. & Co. Models Inc. daily Tuesday through 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. The Davenport Hotel. Raffle tickets for trees: $1 each. 458-TREE.

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

Fondue Demonstration - Free demonstration and sample cheese, chocolate and vegetarian stock fondues. Saturday. noon-3 p.m., Everyday Gourmet, 2829 E. 29th. 532-0080.

Christmas Victorian High Teas - Includes soup, salad, English tea sandwiches, scones and sweets. Sundays through November, and Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sundays through December. Arrive between 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Fotheringham Bed and Breakfast, 2128 W. Second Ave., $21, includes tax. 838-1891.

Foodies Film Night - Films portray the sensual, cultural and political impact of food around the world. Films scheduled (but subject to change) are: Monday, “Chocolat”; Tuesday, “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. Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center, Building 6, 1810 N. Greene St., in the Deli. and in the auditorium. Free. 533-7382.

Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Gonzaga University - Sponsored by Sodexho Campus Services, Gonzaga University and St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church. Rides are available. Reservations for a ride must be made by today. Dinner is Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall. Free. 323-7004.

Breakfast with Santa at River Park Square - To benefit Ronald McDonald House. Visit with Santa and indulge in a hot breakfast prepared by Twigs before riding Santa’s train to the IMAX Theater for a special viewing of “The Polar Express.” All children will receive a keepsake genuine sterling silver bell; Dec. 4, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Atrium Cafes, third level, River Park Square, $25. 363-0304.

CHER’s Holiday Tea - Hosted by The Davenport Hotel. All proceeds benefit Camp Fun in the Sun, a summer getaway for children with diabetes. Entertainment includes music, a fashion show, raffles and a slide show. Dec. 4. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Davenport Hotel. $50. 232-8138.

Hawaiian Club Night - Presented by Whitworth College, with evening of Hawaiian entertainment, food and fellowship. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Dec. 4. 5 p.m., Whitworth College, Hixon Union Building multipurpose room. $5/advance. 777-4233.

Joel Holiday Cooking Class - With chef John Pierce, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris; Dec. 4, noon, 165 S. Post St., $10. 624-2354 for reservations.

The Kosher Red Hots - A Klemzer Band celebrating the Hanukkah season. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. with a feast of Klezmatic and Sephardic dishes. Show at 7 p.m., Dec. 12, 1017 W. First Ave. $43/dinner, show only: $22/general, $17/age 17 and younger. 747-8243.