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The Spokesman-Review

Guest Chef Cooking Series - Lamb Cookery with Chef Doug Fisher, today, 7 to 8 p.m.; 9th Street Bistro, Huckleberry’s Natural Market, 926 S. Monroe St., $20. The final class in the series, “Vegan and Vegetarian Cooking with Chef Duane Sunwold will be June 21. Call 624-1349.

Spaghetti Dinner - Presented by the North Spokane Shrine Club. All-you-can-eat spaghetti with meat sauce, green salad, garlic bread, dessert coffee and lemonade. Proceeds benefit the Shrine Burn Hospital Transportation Fund; Thursday, 4-7 p.m., North Hill Masonic Lodge, Garland Avenue at Wall Street; $5/adults, $3/under age 12. 466-5059.

The Mediterranean - Experience the wines of Southern France, Greece, and Eastern Spain; Friday, 7 p.m., Rocket Market, 726 E. 43rd Ave.; $20. 343-2253.

Coffee Trivia Contest – On Sacred Grounds is hosting a coffee trivia contest Friday at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Observers are free; participants will need to pre-register. Entry fee is $3. Winner will win a 1-pound bag of beans of their choice. Subjects include historical, cultural, scientific minutia associated with coffee roasting, brewing, and enjoyment. Call 747-6294 for additional information.

Maryhill Winery Anniversary Celebration – Maryhill Winery celebrates its fourth anniversary with live music and tasting room specials. The tasting room will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday-Monday, 9774 Highway 14, Goldendale, Wash., www.maryhillwinery.com or call (509) 773-1976.

Open House at Lake City Playhouse - A 1960s-themed barbecue, featuring songs from the upcoming show “BeeHive.” Beverages, hot dogs, chili, entertainment, raffle, season ticket sale and more. 1960s dress is welcome; June 1, 5-7 p.m., 1230 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene, (208) 667-1323.

A Toast to Your Health - Wine tasting and auction supporting health-care needs of uninsured and underinsured people; June 2, 5:30-8 p.m., Arbor Crest Winery; $75. 252-7031.

Live from the Starlight - Dinner theater presented by Northwood Performing Arts, Inc. A 1940s radio show. Rated G. June 3-4: Barbecue buffet by Sunshine BBQ; June 7, 10-11: Owen’s Delicatessen; June 14, 17-18: Mexican buffet by LaRosa Mexican Restaurant. Dinner at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m., Circle Moon Theater, Highway 211, 3 miles off Highway 2 at Sacheen Lake, near Newport. Dinner and show: $16 (all ages); show only: $8/adults, $7/children, $6/ages 11 and younger. (208) 437-0179.

Spaghetti Dinner - Hosted by the Sheridan PTA playground fund-raising committee. Dinner 5:30-7 p.m.; play runs 7:30-9:30 p.m.; June 3, Sheridan Elementary, 3737 E. 5th Ave.

Dutch Oven Cook-off - Takes place in the afternoon of the annual Bigwater Blowout and River Festival; June 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Riggins City Park, Riggins, Idaho. (208) 628-3778.

The Future of Food - Filmmaker Deborah Koons Garcia will present her documentary film, an in-depth investigation of unlabeled, patented and genetically engineered foods presently found in grocery stores across the United States; June 4, 5:30 p.m., Spokane Community College, Lair-Student Center Auditorium, 1810 N. Greene. Free. 533-7370.

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

Elks Lodge Spaghetti Dinner - 5:30-7 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road, June 10; $5/person. 926-2328.

The Secret of Susanna - Opera dinner theater presented by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Opera. Call for reservations. June 14-16 and 21-23, 6:30 p.m., Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 245 W. Main Ave., Spokane; $60, includes dinner and performance. 533-1150.

Stem & Stein - Wine and beer tasting party, benefit the Spokane AIDS Network; June 17, 6-10 p.m., Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights; $35. 838-1170.

Elks Lodge Chicken Fried Steak Dinner - 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 25 at the Elks Lodge, 2605 N. Robie Road. Karaoke will follow; $5 per person. 926-2328.