Culinary calendar

Naked Lunches: Stripping the Pretense off Food-Related Issues - Presented by Spokane Community College faculty and staff and other area experts as part of the school’s Culinary Culture program. Today: Sports Nutrition; Oct. 20, Somewhere Between the Mediterranean and South Beach Diets; Oct. 27, Geology of Wine; Nov. 3, Let Them Eat Cake: Food and Revolution in History; Nov. 17, Talking Turkey: Food and Interpersonal Communication. 11:30 a.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

What Are Your Kids Eating? Food in Public Schools - Monthly panel discussion and friendly debate sponsored by Spokane Community College. Thursday; 11:30 a.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

Tasting Great Terroirs Around the World - Wine classes to benefit St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Taught by Dr. James Hoffman, professor of geology at EWU and member of the Society of Wine Educators. Class will be Thursdays, 5-7 p.m., through Nov. 11. 717 S. Cowley, lower level rooms 1 and 2. $50/class, $200/series. 473-6746.

Feast of the Arts - Four-course meals featuring Washington wines to complement each course. Friday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 19, 6 p.m., Washington State University, Todd Hall Dining Room 268, Pullman. $50/includes gratuity. 335-DINE.

An Intro to Latin Culture - Latin Festival theme dinner with Hispanic art, crafts, music and guest speakers from Spokane’s Hispanic community. Friday, 6-8 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $10. 455-6706. All proceeds benefit El Centro de Spokane.

Wines of Tuscany - Reservations requested. Friday; 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. 343-2253.

Apple Festival - Come up to Green Bluff and enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh-pressed cider, produce, live music, food, craft booths, antiques, farm mazes and animals. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 31.

Joel Cooking Class - With John Pierce, who trained at Le Cordon Blue in Paris. Saturday. Noon, 165 S. Post St. $5. 624-2354 for reservations.

Gardener’s Gala Luncheon - Sponsored by Inland Empire Gardeners, with speaker Sue Goetz, of Gig Harbor, Wash., on “Gifts From the Garden: Inspirations and Samples of Crafting, Culinary and Fragrant Gifts.” Saturday at noon, Ramada Inn at the Airport. $25. 535-8434.

WSU Homecoming Pancake Breakfast - Scheduled activities include game highlights, an appearance by Butch the mascot, a children’s play area, raffle and door prizes. Sunday. 7:30-11:30 a.m., Washington State University, Ensminger Agricultural Pavilion, behind the French Administration Building, Pullman. $6/general, $3/ages 7-12, free/under age 6. (800) 258-6978.

Celiac Explorer’s Meeting - For those with celiac disease who must eat a gluten-free diet. The meeting will include the latest information on celiac disease, handouts to copy, a table of homemade gluten-items with recipes to share (bring your recipes, too) and a display of commercial food products. Representatives of local suppliers of gluten-free foods also will be at the meeting; Saturday, 1-4 p.m., 17028 E. Eighth Ave.For information,call MelbaTschirley at922-4366

Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat. Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4/adults, $2.50/age 12 and under. 326-9211.

How Wines Age - Flavors, tannins and acids - how do they change over time, how long should you “hold” a red or white wine? Oct. 20. 6:30 p.m., Vino, 838-1229. $35/prepaid. 838-1229.

Eating in America: Cultural Identity and Food - Sponsored by Spokane Community College, experts share their insights about the power of food to affect individual and society as a whole. Oct. 21; 12:30 p.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

The Dark Side of Red - Reservations requested. Oct. 22; 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd. $20. 343-2253.

Spaghetti Dinner - Proceeds benefit Shriner’s Hospital Burn Center. Oct. 28. 4:30-7 p.m., North Hill Masonic Lodge #210, Garland at Wall. $5/adults, $3/under age 12. 484-1486.

Will Work For Food: Careers in the Food Industry - Sponsored by Spokane Community College. Oct. 28. 12:30 p.m., SCC Center for the Humanities, second floor the Learning Resource Center, Building 16, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. 533-7382.

Wine Tasting Symposium - Presented by Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation and the Spokane Winery Association to benefit the Center for the Humanities. Cost includes three wine flights accompanied by wine-friendly appetizers prepared by students. Oct. 28. 7-9 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair Student Center, 1810 N. Greene St. $75. 434-5123.

Washington Boutique Red - Reservations requested. Oct. 29. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd. $35. 343-2253.

OctoBREWfest - Ninth Annual Microbrew Tasting and Auction to benefit the Inland Northwest Chapter of National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Oct. 30. 5:30 p.m., Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, Havana at Broadway. $12/advance, $14/door. 482-2022.

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 hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and wine store. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Chapter of the Washington Restaurant Association. Nov. 12; 7-10 p.m., Red Lion Hotel at the Park ballroom, 303 W. North River Drive. $40. 467-7744.

2004 Epicurean Delight - Spokane’s ultimate food event. An evening of fine dining, 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.

Send news about upcoming food-related 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.