Culinary calendar
Women Helping Women Luncheon - Annual event hosted by the Women Helping Women Fund to benefit programs that help women and children. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, victim’s rights advocate, will speak about the struggles women continue to face on the road to achievement and the importance and value of volunteerism. Visit http://www.whwfspokane.org/whwfspokane/ for more information; Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m., Spokane Convention Center, $100/minimum donation per guest. 328-8285.
Carl’s Picks of the Month - Focusing on new releases from Washington, Oregon and California, eight wines in all; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $18. 343-2253.
Spring Barrel Tasting - Held at local wineries: Arbor Crest, Barrister, Caterina, Grande Ronde, Knipprath, Latah Creek, Lone Canary, Mountain Dome, Robert Karl and Townshend. Sample new wines and pre-released wines; Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.
Blooms on the Bluff - Wine tasting event to benefit the Wishing Star Foundation, with more than a dozen wineries represented. Also featuring local crafters and vendors, wagon rides, music, Sunday brunch (reservations required), gift shop and baked goods; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Harvest House, 9919 E. Green Bluff Road; $5/wine tasting, $19.95/brunch. 714-9139.
Spaghetti Dinner - All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society; Saturday, 3-7 p.m., VFW Post 1435, 212 S. David St.; $7 adults, $5 seniors and children ages 5-12. 483-8421.
Spring Auction and Athletic Awards Banquet - Hosted by the North Idaho College Booster Club. Live and silent auctions, dinner catered by Longhorn Barbecue and awards for outstanding male and female athletes and scholar-athletes of the year; Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene; $20/person, $150/table of eight. (208) 769-3348.
Spring Tea - The tea and auction will benefit the Liberty Lake Library; Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Guardian Angel Homes, Liberty Lake. 255-1441.
Mother’s Day Brunch - Buffet-style brunch sponsored by the Brotherhood of Friends. Reservations requested; Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 933 W. Third St., $15.95/adults, $7.95/ages 12 and younger. 624-5159.
Spring Gospel Brunch - The five-woman praise band Door of Hope will be featured at the Big Easy’s Mother’s Day Gospel Brunch; Sunday, 11 a.m., Big Easy Concert House; $15, includes buffet brunch and music.
Talking With - A collection of monologues from 1982 about women’s lives, in their own voices. All proceeds benefit the YWCA Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program; Sunday at 7 p.m., May 15 at 3 p.m. or May 22 at 7 p.m. Special four-course Mother’s Day dinner available Sunday, 6 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Suggested donation: $20/adults, $10/ages 2-10, free/ages 2 and younger for Mother’s Day dinner and play. 325-6383.
Conquer Kids Cancer - Dinner and auction to benefit the Inland Northwest Candlelighters, a local nonprofit organization serving families who have or have had a child with cancer. Music provided by Men in the Making; May 12, 6 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, 100 N. Hayford Road, Airway Heights; $50. 474-2759.
Elks Lodge Spaghetti Feed - Spaghetti feed; May 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2605 N. Robie Road, Spokane Valley; $5. 926-2328.
Northwest Elegance - High Tea and Fashions Du Jour - Travel fashions will be modeled while you enjoy a high tea; May 13, 1-3 p.m., Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave.; $5/advance, $8/door. 327-1584.
Sons of Norway Dinner and Dance - Syttende Mai celebration and smorgasbord; May 13, 5:30 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 6710 N. Country Homes Blvd.; $12.50. 326-9211.
The Real Rose or Think Pink and Drink - Taste samples from France, Italy, Spain and the U.S.; May 13, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $20. 343-2253.
American Girl Tea Party - For girls ages 7-12. The theme is “Kirsten’s Prairie Party,” focusing on a 9-year-old girl from Sweden who travels with her family from her native country to the U.S. in 1854. Swedish smorgasbord included. Participants may bring a doll friend and any family items related to the them. Must be accompanied by an adult. Call to register; May 14, 1-3 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 815 N. Fifth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.
Bluegrass and Country Potluck - Family event sponsored by the Dominion Mountain Jam Bluegrass Supporters and the Colville Chamber of Commerce. Bring your favorite dish for the potluck at 5 p.m.; music is from 6-10. Musicians, singers and listeners are welcome; May 14, 5-10 p.m., Fort Colville Grange, Highway 20 E, across from the high school, Colville. Donations accepted. (509) 690-1179 or (509) 690-0920.
Spaghetti Feed and Raffle - To benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life; May 14, 5-8 p.m., St. Patrick’s Cafeteria, 2706 E. Queen Ave.; $4/person, $15/family. 487-9138.