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The Spokesman-Review

Girl Scout Cookie Sale - Direct and booth sales through April 21. Varieties are Lemon Coolers, Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos, Samoas, All Abouts, Double Dutch, Tagalongs and Thin Mints. 747-8091, ext. 211.

Pinot Noir - The Queen of Reds – Today, learn about the wines in the movie “Sideways.” Pre-registration is required; 6:30 p.m., Vino, 222 S. Washington St. $45. 838-1229.

Opera and Chocolate - Fourth annual event with music by local artists, and Spokane’s most decadent chocolate desserts. Partial proceeds to benefit Children’s Hunger Fund; Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Unity Church, 29th and Bernard. Free; donations accepted. 535-8131.

Spring Food Fling Healthy Cooking Class - Vegetarian cooking with live demonstrations, free meal, door prizes and medical professional to give lecture on the benefits of water in the diet. Registration required; Sunday, 3 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4308 N. Harvard Road, Otis Orchards. Free. 226-0275.

Getting the Market Advantage - Third in the series “Sell What You Grow” targeted to farmers, ranchers and growers who know how to grow their own products, but need specific information on direct marketing strategies. Offered by University of Idaho Cooperative Extension and Rural Roots; Monday from 1-5 p.m. at Federal Building Conference Center in St. Maries; and Tuesday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Hearthstone Bakery in Kamiah, Idaho; $5/St. Maries; $14/Kamiah. (208) 883-3462.

Taste of Home Cooking School - Home economist Sunnie Renshaw will teach some kitchen set-up basics and give a refresher on some must-have kitchen tools and equipment Monday. She’ll also demonstrate some lighter meals for the summer season. Attendees will receive a copy of the Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook and other goodies; Monday, 6:30 p.m., Kellogg Middle School, 810 Bunker Ave., $10. (208) 784-0821 or (208) 753-7151.

Tea Room, Chashitsu Open House - Demonstration in the authentic tea room, also known as chashitsu. Experience the unique atmosphere of sado. Reservations required by noon of day of event; April 14 and May 19, 5-6 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. 328-2971.

6th Annual Evening of Wine and Flowers - To benefit St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Wine tasting and silent and live auctions of Washington’s finest wines, barrel tastings, winery dinners and more. Hors d’oeuvres by Chef Ian Wingate and Moxie Restaurant; April 16, 6-10 p.m., St. Luke’s, 711 S. Cowley St.; $100. 473-6006.

14th Annual Afternoon of Flowers and Victorian Tea - To benefit St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute. Premium teas and a multi-course menu will be served among an array of floral designs created by local florists. Two seatings, 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.; April 17, The Davenport Hotel, $45/adults, $30/age 12 and under. 473-6006.

Royal Tea Party - Second annual event in celebration of our Lilac Royalty. Enjoy photos with the royalty court, fashion show, raffle items and lots of surprises. Proceeds to benefit the Spokane Lilac Festival. Event sponsored by Vandevert Construction. Reservations required; April 17, 2-4 p.m., Davenport Hotel, $10. 448-2158.

Guest Chef Cooking Series - Apr. 18, Italian Cooking - Gnocchi with Tullia Barbanti; May 25, Lamb Cookery with Chef Doug Fisher; June 21, Vegan and Vegetarian Cooking with Chef Duane Sunwold. April 18. Classes are held from 7-8 p.m., 9th Street Bistro, Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe. $20/class. 624-1349.

How to be a Cupper - Learn how to evaluate coffee for its taste. Sample at least four varietals and two blends. Reservations required. Classes held 10 a.m. and noon; April 23, On Sacred Grounds, 163 S. Lincoln St. $3. 747-6294.

Taste Washington Spokane - Featuring 105 Washington wines from all over the state while showcasing Washington’s epicurean bounty from 30 regional restaurants; June 5, Davenport Hotel, $75. (206) 667-9463, ext. 200.