Culinary calendar

Cult Cabernet - Sample Abeja Reserve, Woodward Canyon, Stags’ Leap, Januik Champoux Vineyard, Silver Oak and more. Reservations required; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $60. 343-2253.

Holiday Gifts-in-a-Jar Cookbook signing - Spokane Vally author Karen Jean Matsko Hood will be signing her “Holiday Gifts-in-a-Jar Cookbook.”; Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m., Hastings, 2512 E. 29th Ave. 927-0404.

Pancake Breakfasts - Sponsored by Sons of Norway Lodge. Held Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $4.50. 927-9074.

Colorful Labels - Colorful Wines - Eight wines with artistic, funky labels from around the world. Reservations requested; Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $20. 343-2253.

Best of the Year - Carl Style - Eight of Carl’s picks for the greatest wines tasted this year. Reservations requested; Dec. 30, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $25. 343-2253.

Wild Game Feast – Seventh-annual event presented by The North Idaho College Alumni Association. The menu features wild game delicacies such as smoked salmon pitas with cream cheese, firecracker alligator Caesar salad and braised venison; Jan. 28. 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway, Coeur d’Alene; $50. (208) 769-5978.

Oshogatsu - A New Year Celebration - Michiko Takaoka of the Japanese Cultural Center, will speak about the 12 zodiac animals and Japanese New Year traditions. Patrice Pendell, also of the JCC, will serve traditional green tea, maccha, followed by seasonal light lunch with traditional treats including kuromame, teriyaki chicken, ozoni, saifun, and oranges; Feb. 6. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road. Free. Reservations are required by Feb. 3. 328-2971.