CULINARY calendar
The Rhonely Guy - Carl will talk of his love of the Rhone region of France, tasting eight wines. Reservations requested. Friday. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. 343-2253.
Pancake Breakfast - Menu consists of scrambled eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and all the pancakes you can eat. Sunday. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd. $3.50/adults, $2/age 12 and under. 326-9211.
Washington Boutique - Red – Ten Great wines. Reservations requested. Sept. 24. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $35. 343-2253.
Joel Cooking Class - With David Ross, PBS Master Chef. Sept. 25, noon, Joel, 165 S. Post St. $5. 624-2354 for reservations.
Pancake Breakfast and Bazaar - Stacks of pancakes, sausages, bacon, orange juice, coffee and milk, with crafts, baked goods and more. Sept. 25. 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Lilac Plaza, 7007 N. Wiscomb St. Breakfast: $4/adults, $2.50/age 10 and younger. 489-7612.
An Intro to Latin Culture - With benefit themed dinners, Hispanic art, crafts, music and guest speakers from Spokane’s Hispanic community. Themed dinners are Mexican on Friday; South American on Sept. 24, Central American on Oct. 1; Caribbean on Oct. 8; and Latin Festival on Oct. 15. All proceeds benefit El Centro de Spokane. Friday. 6-8 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St. $10. 455-6706.
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. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18-Oct. 31, Green Bluff.
Free Ice Cream Cone - Dairy Queen locations will be hosting the second annual free cone day to benefit Children’s Miracle Network, along with celebrating the last day of summer. Tuesday. Participating locations. Free.
Introduction to Wine Tasting - Explore wine history, background on grape growing and winemaking and the adventure of tasting. Sept. 22. 6:30 p.m., Vino, 838-1229. $35/prepaid. 838-1229.
Greek Dinner Festival 2004 - Sept. 23-25. Presented by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Pastry available daily at noon, dinner served from 4:30-8 p.m., dine-in or carry-out. Sept. 23-25. 1703 N. Washington. Dinner: $12/adults, $6/under age 12. 328-9310.
From Grape to Glass at Arbor Crest – Taste wine grapes fresh from the vineyard, fermenting juice from the vats and wines that have been resting in the barrel for a year and the finished wines. Artisan cheese and bread provided at the final tasting. Sept. 27. 6 p.m., Arbor Crest Winery. $10. Limit 20 people. Reservations required at vintagenw@earthlink.net.
From Grape To Glass at Barrister – Taste wine grapes from the vineyard, fermenting juice, wines from the barrel and the finished wines. Artisan cheeses and bread will be provided at the final tasting. Oct. 3, 4 p.m. Barrister Winery. $10. Limit 20 people. Reservations required at vintagenw@earthlink.net.
Japanese Cooking Classes - Register by Oct. 1 for classes sponsored by Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute. Oct. 7 will be Sushi Rock and Roll, Oct. 14 will be Teriyaki-Salmon-Beef Mystery Meat, and Oct. 21 will be Sushi-Advanced. Classes held Thursdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 1. 400 W. Randolph Road. $10/class. 328-2971.
Famous Red Wine Styles of the World - Taste the dominant grape varieties that grow here in the Northwest. Oct. 6. 6:30 p.m., Vino, 838-1229. $35/prepaid. 838-1229.
Gardener’s Gala Luncheon - Sponsored by Inland Empire Gardeners, with speaker Sue Goetz, creative gardener from Gig Harbor, on “Gifts From the Garden: Inspirations and Samples of Crafting, Culinary and Fragrant Gifts.” Oct. 16. Noon, Ramada Inn at the Airport. $25. 535-8434.
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.