Culinary calendar

Wed., Sept. 29, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

An Intro to Latin Culture - With themed dinners, Hispanic art, crafts, music and guest speakers from Spokane’s Hispanic community. Themed dinners are Central America on Saturday; Caribbean on Oct. 8; and Latin Festival on Oct. 15. All proceeds benefit El Centro de Spokane. 6-8 p.m., East Central Community Center, 500 S. Stone St.; $10; 455-6706.

Oktoberfest Celebration - With German beer, wine, food and sing-along, Concordian singers and Stepping Out dancers. Age 21 and older only; Saturday, 6 p.m., Deutsches Haus, 25 W. Third Ave.; $10. 325-1113.

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

Toasting and Tasting – Wine tasting gala and auction, featuring wines from the Spokane area, silent and live auctions, fancy hors d’oeuvres, Saturday, 7-10 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry. Cost: $22.50/person. Call 448-2255.

Famous Red Wine Styles of the World - Taste the dominant grape varieties grown here in the Northwest. Oct. 6; 6:30 p.m. at Vino, 838-1229. $35/prepaid. 838-1229.

Oktoberfest, Old West - EWU Libraries’ annual fund-raiser with live and silent auctions and dinner provided by Longhorn Barbecue. Wine and beer tasting provided by Latah Creek, Knipprath Cellars, Coeur d’Alene Brewing and Northern Lights. Oct. 9, 6-10:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, JFK Library, Cheney. $30/person, $150/table of six, $15/students. 359-2264.

Japanese Cooking Classes - Register by Friday 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 Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 400 W. Randolph Road. $10/class. 328-2971.

Lake Chelan Crush - From Berry to Bottle - First harvest celebration hosted by Lake Chelan Wine Growers. Six wineries will offer tours and hands-on demonstrations of traditional winemaking. Wineries included will be Tsillan Cellars, Lake Chelan Winery, Wapato Point Cellars, Vin du Lac, Chelan Estate Vineyards and Winery, and Big Pine Winery all day; Oct. 9-10. Lake Chelan. Free. (866) 682-8463.

Winemakers Dinner - With Three Rivers Winery of Walla Walla. Menu includes pan-seared sea bass with grilled zucchini, rustic Tuscan white bean soup with portabeloa mushrooms, pan-seared breast of duck; and classic apple tartatan with Grand Marnier Creme Anglaise for dessert. Prepayment is required. Oct. 12. 6:30 p.m., Luigi’s, 245 W. Main. $60. 624-5226.

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., Oct. 14-Nov. 11. 717 S. Cowley, Lower Level Rooms 1 and 2. $50/class, $200/series. 473-6746.

Gardener’s Gala Luncheon - Sponsored by Inland Empire Gardeners, with speaker Sue Goetz, Creative Gardener from Gig Harbor, Wash., 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.

Spaghetti Dinner - Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospital Burn Center. Menu consists of spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread, dessert, coffee and lemonade. Oct. 28. 4:30-7 p.m., North Hill Masonic Lodge No. 210, Garland at Wall. $5/adults, $3/under age 12. 484-1486.

Annual Wine Tasting and Vintage Wine Auction - Sponsored by St. George’s School. Nov. 6, 7-10 p.m., Davenport House. 466-1636, ext. 319.

Breakfast Benefit - For Spokane Parks and Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services. All-you-can-eat breakfast. Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 302 E. Boone. $5/general, $4.50/seniors, under age 6/free. 625-6245.

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