Culinary Calendar

Carl’s Picks O’ the Month – Carl Carlsteen has chosen his favorite wines that will now appear on the shelves; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $18. 343-2253.

Spirit Lake Heritage Days – Second annual Spirit Lake Wine Tasting, Friday, 6-9 p.m., Little Park off Main Street; proceeds will go toward building new restrooms at Spirit Lake City Park; Saturday, 7-11 a.m. pancake and sausage breakfast at the City Park; 10 a.m. classic car show; 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., live music from area bands, food and craft booths; $10/wine tasting, $10/entry fee for car show. (208) 623-3411.

Summer Fest 2005 – Friday begins with a wine tasting and silent auction, 7-8:15 p.m., with wine from Latah Creek Winery, with proceeds benefiting the Loon Lake Historical Society; Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with crafts, food, steam engines, historical displays, quilt show (at the new Loon Lake School), and Inland Empire Steam Buff display; Sunday, pancake breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m., crafts, food, historical displays, quilt show from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and an open old car show from noon-3 p.m. Old schoolhouse, Loon Lake; $7.50/wine tasting, $1/quilt show. 233-2222.

Chile Pepper Festival – Eleventh annual Pacific Northwest event; Friday and Saturday, admission includes grilled stuffed peppers and fajitas; noon-7 p.m., Guerra’s, 6000 SR 241, Sunnyside; $15/adults, $7/ages 5-12, free/younger than age 5. 837-8897.

Wine of Europe – Wine tasting and silent auction fund-raiser, sponsored by Executive Women International, to raise money to offer educational and vocational opportunities for young women; Saturday, 6:30-10 p.m., Gonzaga University, McCarthy Athletic Center; $35. 838-1229.

Elks Lodge Breakfast – Have breakfast with the club officers; Sunday, 9-11 a.m., at the lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road; $5. 926-2328.

All-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner for Shasta Groene - To benefit Shasta’s Trust Fund. ‘50s-‘60s-theme karaoke by North Kountry; Aug. 12, 5-7 p.m., Eagles Lodge No. 3682, 209 Railroad Ave., Post Falls; $5.

Alternative Reds that Rock the Rocket – Try a variety of red wines; Aug. 12, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $20. 343-2253.

Spaghetti Feed – Sponsored by the Elks Lodge. Aug. 12. 5:30-7 p.m., at the lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.

Prosser Wine and Food Fair –24th annual event hosting 32 of the state’s leading wineries and 20 of the area’s finest food establishments; Aug. 13, 3-9 p.m., Art Fiker Stadium on Paterson Road, Prosser; $15/advance, $20/door. 786-4545.

Sunday Brunch on the Farm – Sponsored by the Rural Roots “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” campaign, Sundays through Sept. 11. Tour the farm and enjoy a brunch made from fresh produce. Reservations are required, please advise of dietary restrictions or food allergies when reserving; Greentree Naturals Inc, 2003 Rapid Lightning Road, Sandpoint; $35. (208) 263-8957.

Pullman National Lentil Festival - Aug. 19-20. Featuring food, music, and arts and crafts; Downtown Pullman. (800) 365-6948.

22nd annual Bodacious Barbecue - Presented by the Hope Community Center and the Beyond Hope Resort. With silent and live auctions, live music and activities; Aug. 20, 3-9 p.m., Sandpoint; $35. (208) 264-5481.

Glass on the Grass - 12th annual event with live demonstrations, live music, wine tasting, glassware and jewelry. Must be 21 or older. Benefits the Spokane Humane Society; Aug. 20-21, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Arbor Crest Cliff House, 4705 N. Fruithill Road; $2. 389-2930.

Peach Festival - Try some peach ice cream, cobbler, cakes or pies. Live music and family entertainment Aug. 20-21 and 27-28. Green Bluff. Gotowww.greenbluffgrowers.com.

WSU Cougar Summer Picnic - Bring family and friends to the first annual Greater Inland Empire Cougar summer picnic, a great way to meet other Cougars living in the greater Spokane area. Bring your own picnic lunch; Aug. 21, 1 p.m., Riverfront Park, Forestry shelter (across the river from the Inn at the Park and to the north of the Lilac Bowl). Free. (800) 258-6978.

Okanogan River Garlic Festival - Sixth annual event, Aug. 26, 4-8 p.m. and Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Community Cultural Project. Live music, food vendors, variety of produce and arts and crafts; Tonasket History Park, Locust Way at First Street, Tonasket. Free admission. www.filareefarm.com/fest.html.

The Rhonely Guy - Learn about terroir, great noses, complex concentrated chewy fruit and long spectacular finish, many from spectacular ‘03 vintage. Aug. 26. 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $22. 343-2253.

Pig Out in the Park - Annual food festival with entertainment and arts and crafts booths. No food items over $6.99. Visit www.spokanepigout.com for more information; Sept. 1-5, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Riverfront Park. Free admission. 921-5579.

Taste Washington Harvest Festival - Evening of wine tasting, fine cuisine and entertainment. Sample from a selection of 250 Washington wines; Sept. 9, 7-10 p.m., Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 W. Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick. $51.50. (206) 667-9463, ext. 219.

Apple Festival - Harvest festival is held over seven weekends, Sept. 17-Oct. 30. Enjoy a large variety of apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce, live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes and animals. Green Bluff. Gotowww.greenbluffgrowers.com.