Culinary calendar
All-you-can-eat Spaghetti Dinner for Shasta Groene - To benefit Shasta Groene’s Trust Fund. ‘50s-‘60s theme karaoke by North Kountry; Friday, 5-7 p.m., Eagles Lodge 3682, 209 Railroad Ave., Post Falls; $5.
Alternative Reds that Rock the Rocket - Try a variety of red wines; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave. $20. 343-2253.
Spaghetti Feed - Sponsored by the Elks Lodge; Friday, 5:30-7 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road. $5. 926-2328.
Seventh Annual Chili Cook-Off and Salsa Competition - Featuring music by the Lectric Singin’ Fireman, a beer garden and raffles. Entry forms available at the lodge. All proceeds benefit the Elk’s Charity Fund to help with local projects, scholarships, veterans program and the Elks Rehabilitation Hospital; Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Elks Lodge, 1170 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10/registration, admission is by donation. (208) 772-4049.
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; Saturday, 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 - Featuring food, music, and arts and crafts; Aug. 19-20 in 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.